Helen Wieler Grunwald (1919-1994)

Helene Wieler Grunwald
Helene Wieler Grunwald

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)”

Brenda Elizabeth Giesbrecht (1950-1970)

Brenda Elizabeth Giesbrecht
Brenda Elizabeth Giesbrecht

Brenda Elizabeth Giesbrecht passed away tragically on April 13, 1970 by taking her own life. She had suffered with mental illness for the past 5 years.

She was survived by her parents Elizabeth and Edwin Giesbrecht, her sister Valerie, her grandmother Susan Wieler, and her grandfather George F. Giesbrecht. She was predeceased by her brother Walter, Grandpa Henry Wieler, and Grandma Elizabeth Giesbrecht.

Brenda was a gentle kind spirit. She loved to sing duets with her sister. She was an avid reader and did extremely well in school until she became ill. Continue reading “Brenda Elizabeth Giesbrecht (1950-1970)”