Obituaries – Page 12

Edward John Doerksen (1947-1996)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward, husband, father and papa on June 8, 1996 at the age of 48.

He was born and raised in the Steinbach area, where he spent the early years of his life working on the family farm. Ed move to Winnipeg in 1966 and it was here where he met his future wife Brenda. They married on June 8, 1968. During their 28 years of marriage they raised two sons and one daughter. Ed worked at K-Tel International for 22 years. He spent the last seven years at Bristol Aero Space. Continue reading “Edward John Doerksen (1947-1996)”

Randall Scott Fehr (1974-1996)

Randy was born in Ste. Anne, Man. on December 4, 1974. He was a fun loving young boy and brought much joy to his family. He was always a small boy when he was young, and started falling down frequently. At first, we thought that he had a coordination problem. At age seven, randy was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. This didn’t mean much to us at this time because we were ignorant to what this was. Randy found things frustrating at first but soon resigned himself to life that was to go through constant changes.Fortunately, about seven months before Randy was diagnosed, Christ became an integral part of our family. Randy got saved when he was seven, and baptized when he was fourteen. Continue reading “Randall Scott Fehr (1974-1996)”

Peter H Kehler (1914 -1995)

Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Peter H. Kehler passed away May 31, 1995 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach at the age of 81 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Lillian (nee Borkowsky); two daughters – Frances and Peter Peters of Steinbach and their children Scott and friend Sherrdean; Pam, fiancé David … Continue reading “Peter H Kehler (1914 -1995)”

Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Peter H. Kehler passed away May 31, 1995 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach at the age of 81 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Lillian (nee Borkowsky); two daughters – Frances and Peter Peters of Steinbach and their children Scott and friend Sherrdean; Pam, fiancé David and Jordan; Kristie and friend Mike; Val & Bernie Brodeur and their children Nathan, Natashia, Benjamin and Nicholas.He leaves behind five brothers: John & Annie, George & Betty, Ben & Lila, Dave & Irene, Ernie & Eva; two sisters: Kelly & Don Larson, Mary & Bud Daniel; sister-in-law Ida Kehler. Continue reading “Peter H Kehler (1914 -1995)”

Aaron Jacob Voth Isaac (1924–1995)

Thursday, February 16, 1995 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Aaron Jacob Isaac, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Sara of Grunthal, passed away.

Besides his loving wife Sara, he leave to cherish her children: Dave and Betty Fehr, Eric and Ange Klippenstein, Frank and Luella Fehr, Garry and Sara Harder, Ernie and Judy Bueckert, Sheila Fehr, Melanie Fehr; 10 grandchildren; two brothers: Abe and Pete of Mississauga, ON; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.He was predeceased by his first wife Mary in 1980, step-daughter Eva Klippenstein in 1985. Continue reading “Aaron Jacob Voth Isaac (1924–1995)”

Thomas James Heinrichs (1976-1994)

Thomas James Heinrichs was born on August 25, 1976 and died in a tragic traffic accident along with his dear cousin Rachel Kaylani Heinrichs and friend Michael Scott Cameron McCullough on August 23, 1994.

He leaves to mourn his parents, Jim and Marj Heinrichs; sisters, Jen, Kate and Sara and brother Bill of Rosenort; grandparents Syd & Helen Reimer of Rosenort, Dick and Phyllis Heinrichs of Morden plus a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Tom was a kind and gentle person of great integrity who will be missed intesley by all who knew him. Continue reading “Thomas James Heinrichs (1976-1994)”

Helen Wieler Grunwald (1919-1994)

On July 8, 1994, at the Victoria General Hospital, Helen Grunwald of Winnipeg passed away at the age of 74.

She is survived by one son Harold and his wife Patricia of Landmark; daughter-in-law Lena Grunwald of Winnipeg; grandchildren, James, Mike Eileen, Linda and husband Craig, two great-grandchildren; one sister Elizabeth Giesbrecht of Winnipeg and her family. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1977 and her son Henry in 1986. Continue reading “Helen Wieler Grunwald (1919-1994)”

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kehler Dueck(1915-1994)

January 24, 1994 at 1pm, with her family at her side, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lizzie Dueck went to be with her Lord and Saviour after a lengthy battle with a blood disorder.

Lizzie was born in Halbstadt, now known as Shakespeare, September 8, 1915. She was the third of 11 children born to Aron and Elizabeth Kehler.

At the age of nine she moved with her family to Stuartburn where the family farmed and her father worked as a carpenter. At the early age of 11 years, she went to work as a child care worker and housekeeper and for the next few years worked for Rev. Peter S Kehlers, Dave Hieberts, Continue reading “Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kehler Dueck(1915-1994)”

Martin Giesbrecht (1929-1992)

Martin Giesbrecht, age 63, of Winkler, formerly of Morden and Carmen, passed away November 29, 1992.

Martin was born on April 29, 1929 near Myrtle, MB. At age 2, he moved up to Fannystelle, where he lived until he was 14, and left home to find employment.

He married Louise Vera Gladys Reimer on May 6, 1950. Together they had three children, Beverly, Bonita and Nelson. Continue reading “Martin Giesbrecht (1929-1992)”

Peter Hiebert Doerksen (1922-1992)

Saturday, November 7, 1992 at his residence, Peter H Doerksen, age 70 years, beloved husband of Violet, Steinbach, passed away.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2pm at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover St., Steinbach with Pastors Richard Martens and Cornelius G. Peters officiating. Interment will follow in the Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach. Viewing will take place at the chapel Tuesday between 7 and 8 pm and at the church prior to the service.

Besides his wife Violet, Mr. Doerksen leaves to cherish his memory three daughters: Continue reading “Peter Hiebert Doerksen (1922-1992)”

Katharina Blatz Kehler (1900-1991)

Monday, October 21, 1991 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home, Steinbach, Mrs. Katherina Kehler, aged 91 years, of Steinbach.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 24, 2pm from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church in Steinbach with Rev. Bill Hildebrandt and Rev. Stan Kehler officiating. Interment will follow in the Steinbach Memorial Cemetery. Friends may pay their last respects at Loewen Funeral Chapel Wednesday from 7-8 pm, and at the church prior to the service. A devotional will be held Wednesday at 8pm at Loewen Funeral Chapel. Continue reading “Katharina Blatz Kehler (1900-1991)”