Kehlers who honor past and inspire other Berliner Kehler family members
As the Christmas season was approaching and familiar songs and scenes started to appear once again, my mind was taken back to earlier days of how we used to celebrate Christmas with family and friends at home.
As the Christmas season was approaching and familiar songs and scenes started to appear once again, my mind was taken back to earlier days of how we used to celebrate Christmas with family and friends at home. Continue reading “Faith Renewed”
Uncle Cornelius (Neil) S. Kehler was asked to go to Churchill MB, to build a service station that would have two 10,000 gallon underground gas tanks. In a place like Churchill, this is a tricky task since there is either rock or sand under the surface, and the timing of the excavation must be very accurate, coinciding with the outgoing tide. This was a task he wanted to tackle and get it over with. The tanks and a large backhoe were on site, with the added advantage of the 20 hour a day, continuous sunshine – all was set to go. Continue reading “Uncle Neil in Churchill, MB”
Of all the Berliner Kehler’ children, David and Johan were the closest of all the brothers, and they visited each other on a regular basis. When John & Annie went to visit David & Helen Kehlers’ farm, the children would pile into the back of the car and off they’d go.
The antics were mostly the same, when John, Annie and their clan would arrive on the David Kehler yard. David and his family would be waiting outside. John would slow the car down and would step out, while the car was still rolling to a stop. Continue reading “A Kehler Brothers’ Ritual”
Thanks so much for visiting the website and supporting the momentous occasion, the unveiling of the Berliner Kehler Clan book that the cousins have been working on for some time now, and also for allowing me to share with you very briefly on the subject: “Faith of our Fathers”.
Thanks so much for visiting the website and supporting the momentous occasion, the unveiling of the Berliner Kehler Clan book that the cousins have been working on for some time now, and also for allowing me to share with you very briefly on the subject: “Faith of our Fathers”.
A group of Manitobans including a Carman pizza business owner were honoured for their valiant attempts to save others from drowning.
Carman Valley Leader
A group of Manitobans including a Carman pizza business owner were honoured for their valiant attempts to save others from drowning.
At an event Tuesday night in Winnipeg at Government House, the Lifesaving Society – Manitoba branch will give the Rescue Commendation Award to four individuals.
“It’s tremendous that they’ve put themselves in some form of danger to try to save someone,” said Carl Shier, CEO of the Lifesaving Society.
Continue reading “Stoesz, Recipient of Lifesaving Society Award”
Henritte Louise Rose Kehler (nee McGrath) February 5, 1931 – March 15, 2006. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children, at the age of 75 years, at the Surrey Memorial Hospital on Mar. 15, 2006. She leaves to mourn her loving husband John , of 54 years.
Hetty is survived by her last living sibling, Nellie Haganbuck, 80 years old, of Coquitlam, BC. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Betty (Keith) Sanderson of Tulameen, BC, Shirley (Howard) Morneau of Langley, BC, her sons Curtis Kehler of Surrey, BC, and Tom (Brenda) Kehler of Surrey, BC. Continue reading “Henritte McGrath Kehler (1931-2006)”
Walter Kehler of Delta, BC, formerly of North Vancouver, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2003 at age 79, with his beloved wife Joan and daughters at his side.
Predeceased by his son Wayne in 1980; his parents,John S. and Annie Kehler; brother Henry and Helen; and sister Edna. Continue reading “Walter Aaron Wieler Kehler (1923-2003)”
On February 28, 2002, Helene Beischer Kehler left us to be with her Lord and Saviour and her beloved husband Henry, who predeceased her in 1980. Our mother was born and raised on a small farm in the Russell, MB, area. While working at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, she met and married the man she was devoted to for 33 years. Northern Manitoba was home for mom and dad as they raised their children on Manitoba Hydro projects and later settled in Steinbach in their retirement years. Mom enjoyed playing softball and was a pitcher for the nurses team called the “Panhandlers.” Continue reading “Helene Beischer Kehler (1921-2002)”
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)”
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)”