Susan Giesbrecht Kehler Reimer (1931-2021)

Susan Giesbrecht Kehler Riemer (1931-2021)
Susan Giesbrecht Kehler Reimer (1931-2021)

Susie Reimer (Kehler, née Giesbrecht) passed away peacefully at the Vernon Restholm, December 14th, 2021. Sue was born on February 21, 1931 in Steinbach, Manitoba. She spent much of her life across the continent, living in Manitoba, Alberta, Minnesota, and British Columbia.

She was a supportive sister to Bill Giesbrecht, Johnny Giesbrecht, Ann Krahn, Kay Bell (predeceased), and Mary Giesbrecht (predeceased); wife and partner to Henry Kehler (married 1950, predeceased), and Cornie Reimer (married 2006, predeceased); loving mother to Robert (Geanne), Larry (Cheryl), Elaine, and Russell (predeceased); kind step-mother to Lorna (Marty) Dickau, Trish (Barry) Dyck, Don (Jaclyn) Reimer, and Jim (Corine) Reimer; doting grandmother to Marcus, Angela, Rebecca, Nathaniel, and Jonathan; and, a pampering great grandmother of many step-grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Continue reading “Susan Giesbrecht Kehler Reimer (1931-2021)”

Judith Wiens Schettler (1926-2021)

Judith Wiens Schettler (1926-2021)
Judith Wiens Schettler (1926-2021)

Peacefully Judy passed away December 13, 2021 at her home in Rosenort, Manitoba at the age of 55 years.

She is survived by her husband Frank Schettler, son Jeremy Siemens, daughter Carly Siemens, son Callum Schettler, brother Paul Wiens and Pam Thiessen (Samantha and Tyler), and her beloved dog Cree.

Judy was predeceased by her parents Norman and Charlotte Wiens, brother David Wiens and son Andrew Siemens. Continue reading “Judith Wiens Schettler (1926-2021)”

Charlotte Henrietta Reimer Wiens (1937-2021)

Charlotte Henrietta Reimer Wiens (1937-2021)
Charlotte Henrietta Reimer Wiens (1937-2021)

Charlotte Wiens, 84 of Rosenort passed away Sunday November 14, 2021 at her residence in Rosenort, MB. She is survived by her son Paul Wiens and Pam Thiessen (Samantha and Tyler); daughter Judy  and Frank Schettler (Jeremy ,Carly and Callum); brother Syd and Helen Reimer, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Norman , her son David, her grandson Andrew Siemens, parents Peter and Elisabeth Reimer and 3 siblings.

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Mary Kehler Broesky (1943-2021)

Mary Kehler Broesky (1943-2021)
Mary Kehler Broesky (1943-2021)

In loving memory and with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother Mary Broesky on Saturday, November 13, 2021 with family by her side.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Roy, her parents Henry S. and Agatha Kehler, and her three brothers, Cornelius, Jacob and Peter(Jim).

A Private Celebration of Mary’s Life will be 2:00 pm on Friday November 19, 2021 at Crossings Funeral Care. Followed by the interment in the Steinbach Heritage Cemetery. The family invites you to join them via livestream.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bethesda Foundation.

Support Chris and Nicole Dyck

Today, Chris & Nicole Dyck will be traveling to Plasticity Brain Center, a medical center in Denver Colorado, where both are going to receive medical treatments. Read more here, and how we can support our fellow Berliner Kehler, via GoFundMe.

Chris & Nicole Dyck
Chris & Nicole Dyck

Chris Dyck, is the grandson to (the late Peter B.) & Helen Kehler. Chris & Nicole, together with their family, reside in Steinbach, MB.

Melissa Leanne Kehler (1978-2021)

Melissa Leanne Kehler (1978-2021)
Melissa Leanne Kehler (1978-2021)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and niece on October 6, 2021, at her home in Courtenay, BC, Melissa Kehler, who was the daughter of Curtis John Kehler and Christine James. She leaves to mourn not only her parents, but her beloved children Brianne Kehler, Alicia Sprout and James Pyett as well as her brother John Kehler, sisters Hailey Kehler and Cheryl Kehler and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews as well as many other family members and friends. Continue reading “Melissa Leanne Kehler (1978-2021)”

Lena Marie Remillard Grunwald (1938-2021)

Lena Marie Remillard Grunwald (1938-2021)
Lena Marie Remillard Grunwald (1938-2021)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma at the Riverview Health Centre.

Lena was predeceased by infant daughter Debra (1968); husband Henry (1986), dad Albert Remillard (1971); mom Amanda Remillard (1994), father-in-law Joseph (1977); mother-in-law Helen Grunwald (1994); brothers Danny, Andy, Rollie, Ray, brothers-in-law Bill and Ron. Continue reading “Lena Marie Remillard Grunwald (1938-2021)”

Jacob Friesen Doerksen (1936-2021)

Jacob Friesen Doerksen (1936-2021)

It is with sadness, much love, profound admiration and gratitude, we mourn the passing of our cherished husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, in-law, uncle, cousin and friend Jac. Jac passed away at the St. Pierre hospital on Monday, August 23, 2021, at the age of 85. Even through failing health, his faith, courage and sense of humour stayed strong. Continue reading “Jacob Friesen Doerksen (1936-2021)”

Memorial Bench To Honor Stephen Cartmel

Family and friends of Stephen Cartmel are invited to support the fund raising efforts for a memorial bench, to pay tribute to  Stephen who died tragically in a Vancouver fire on July 23, 2021. The memorial bench will be placed in the spot where Stephen passed away, in loving memory.

More details are available on the GoFundMe page.

Stephen, the son of Barbara Dawn Kehler Aitken Bezeau, grandson of (the late) Marlene Kehler Aitken  and great-grandchild of (the late) Cornelius S. & Frieda Kehler

 

Stephen William Cartmel (1982-2021)

Stephen William Cartmel (1982-2021)
Stephen William Cartmel (1982-2021)

Stephen William Cartmel, of Ladysmith, BC, was born on July 8, 1982 in Nanaimo, British Columbia and passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 202 at the age of 39 years.  Deeply loved and missed by his mother Barbara Aitken; father James Cartmel; siblings Lauren, Carly, Simone and Tai; Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. We will miss his contagious laughter and light that would fill a room. Anyone who knew Stephen knew that was he was a DJ and Chef by passion, serious foodie and devoted Pomeranian dad. Stephen lived a full and vibrant life with more friends than you could count. Stephen, for the rest of our lives, we will constantly keep looking for moments filled with memories of you. Until we meet again, we know Bishop and Ivy are waiting for you. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.