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Willie (Bill) Bergen 1937 -2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Willie (Bill), on December 25, 2025 at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach at the age of 88.

He was predeceased by his parents Peter H. And Susana Bergen; brother Abe; sisters Tina Spencer, and her husbands Art Spencer and Albert Brandt; Trudie and Bill Ringer; Margaret and George Friesen; Sara and John Friesen; and Mary Harms.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 65 years, Tina, and five children; Continue reading “Willie (Bill) Bergen 1937 -2025”

Donald Ross Kehler (1938-2025)

Donald Ross Kehler, 86 of Granville passed away on June 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 22, 1938 in Steinbach, Manitoba Canada to the late Neil and Freida (Goertz) Kehler.

Don was of the Mennonite faith. He loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, and he cherished the hours he spent tinkering in ‘Grandpa’s Workshop’. Continue reading “Donald Ross Kehler (1938-2025)”

Deborah Helene Schwark (1952-2025)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Helene Schwark (nee Dueck) on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Ste Anne Hospital.

Debbie is survived by her daughter Jenessa (Rick) and grandsons Issiah, Jellal and Darnell. She is also survived by her sisters Theresa Dyck (Bill), Lucille Rempel (Bob), brother Conrad Dueck (Kristine) and nieces and nephews. Continue reading “Deborah Helene Schwark (1952-2025)”

Neil Martens Fehr (1955-2025)

Neil Fehr unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach, MB., at the age of 69.

Neil is survived by his wife Mary Ann; son Brent & wife Erin, their children Sophie, Natalie & Jaxon; son Jason & wife Gerrilyn, their children Jamason & spouse Tessa and their daughter Carys, Hunter and his daughter Paisley, Talon, Vander; son Tim & wife Kara and their children Kailyn and Hannah. Also left to mourn are Neil and Mary Ann’s siblings and their families. Continue reading “Neil Martens Fehr (1955-2025)”

Darrin Cortney Kehler (1961-2025)

Darrin Cortney Kehler, age 63, of Monroe, Washington passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Darrin was born November 27, 1961 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Donald and D’Anne Kehler.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Guy Wendell Hogue (1934-2025)

Guy W. Hogue, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 in Huntsville, Texas. He was a man of faith, a chemist, businessman, author, and artist – a Renaissance man. Born in 1934 on a farm near Lone Wolf, OK. His father was a black smith.

He is survived by his children, Terry, Al, Sandra and their families. Guy is also survived by his brother-in-law Sydney (Helen) Reimer. Continue reading “Guy Wendell Hogue (1934-2025)”