Category: Obituaries

Glen Murray Kehler (1933-2021)

Glen Murray Kehler (1933-2021)
Glen Murray Kehler (1933-2021)

Dad was a true Renaissance man.  He was a real romantic, but he was also a carpenter, inventor, writer, and most important to him, loving husband and patriarch.

Dad was born on August 21, 1933, the day before his oldest sister, Edna, passed away.  He was the sixth of eleven children born to John and Annie Kehler.  Dad loved his big family and regaled us all with many stories of his childhood including his brothers, sisters, cousins, friends and of course Felix the wonder dog. Continue reading “Glen Murray Kehler (1933-2021)”

Maria Kehler Giesbrecht (1927-2020)

Maria Kehler Giesbrecht (1927-2020)
Maria Kehler Giesbrecht (1927-2020)

It is with deep sadness that we say farewell to our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Maria Giesbrecht (nee Kehler). Following a period of declining health, Maria passed away on December 5, 2020 at West Park Manor PCH in Winnipeg at the age of 93 years.

Maria was born June 20, 1927 on the family farm near Randolph (Chortitz), Manitoba, the first-born daughter of David S. Kehler and Helena Stoesz Kehler. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Isaac Giesbrecht (2010), six brothers and one sister. Continue reading “Maria Kehler Giesbrecht (1927-2020)”

Carolyn Agnes Neufeld Giesbrecht (1955-2020)

Carol Neufeld Giesbrecht (1955-2020)
Carol Neufeld Giesbrecht (1955-2020)

Carol Giesbrecht passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2020.

Public Graveside service will be held at the Westridge Memorial Gardens, Winkler, MB Sunday July 26 at 2PM.(please bring lawn chairs). Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Saturday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Donations may be made in Carol’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Helena Kehler Unger (1928-2020)

Helen Kehler Unger (1928-2020)

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of their mother Helen Unger, on Monday February 17, 2020 at the Bethesda Place Personal Care Home.

Helen was predeceased by her husband Leonard in 2011. Her parents Reverend Peter S and Katharina Kehler, five brothers; Jacob (stillborn), Andy, Henry, Peter, and Willie, two sisters; Mary Isaac and Eva Schellenberg, brothers-in-law Aaron Isaac, Cornelius Peters, Jake Schellenberg, and sister-in-law Tina Kehler.
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Lois Anne Kehler (1961-2019)

Lois Anne Hargreaves Kehler 1961-2019

Peacefully on December 6, 2019,  Lois left us to be with her mom Arlene Anne Roberts (2018).  By her side was her devoted husband of 33 years, Brad (Bud) Kehler, her brother James Hargreaves (Kelly) and her best friend, Janet Hoskins (Gord).

Lois leaves behind countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will all miss her direct and honest approach to life. Continue reading “Lois Anne Kehler (1961-2019)”

Eva Jean Letkeman Kehler (1936-2019)

Eva Jean Letkeman Kehler (1936-2019)
Eva Jean Letkeman Kehler (1936-2019)

On Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the age of 83, Eva Jean passed away peacefully, with her family by her side.

Eva was born to Margaret and John Letkeman and was one of nine siblings. Eva was predeceased by her husband Ernie, both her parents, siblings, Esther, Alice, Johnny and Ronnie, and her great-grandson Callum.

Eva was a devoted wife to her husband Ernie, and they shared four beautiful children, Ted, Brenda (Cully), Darryl (Hollie) and Pamela; who blessed them with 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Eva’s family was her pride and joy and the love for them was always evident; in fact she spent most of her years at home raising her family and caring for her children and grandchildren.
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Mary Kehler Daniel (1925-2019)

Mary Kehler Daniel (1925-2019)
Mary Kehler Daniel (1925-2019)

Mary Kehler Daniel, of Forest Park, passed away on September 28, 2019. Mary was a native of Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.

A memorial service will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors, 6362 South Lee St. Morrow, GA 30260, on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Justin Kollmeyer will be officiating.
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William Blatz Kehler (1933-2019)

William Blatz Kehler 1933-2019
William Blatz Kehler 1933-2019

William (Bill) Kehler, 86, of Steinbach, MB., passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach, MB.

Son of the late Reverend Peter S. and Katharina Kehler, Bill was the seventh child of twelve, born July 9, 1933 in Blumengard, Manitoba, where they resided in the back of the family store.
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Katharina Peters Kehler (1933-2019)

Katharina Peters Kehler (1933-2019)

Katharina Kehler (nee Peters), 86, of Steinbach, MB, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at the Rest Haven Nursing Home, Steinbach, MB.

Katharina “Tina” Kehler, daughter of the late Peter and Susana Peters (nee Goertzen) was born Jan. 6, 1933 at the family home in Reichenbach, MB. Continue reading “Katharina Peters Kehler (1933-2019)”

Anne Friesen Kehler (1938-2018)

Anne Friesen Kehler (1938-2018)
Anne Friesen Kehler (1938-2018)

Softly and tenderly Jesus came calling. He saw that our dear Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma was tired, and He called her home.

On November 16, 2018 Anne Kehler went to be with her Lord. She will be reunited with her husband Jac. P. Kehler and one great-granddaughter, her parents and many other family and friends. . Continue reading “Anne Friesen Kehler (1938-2018)”