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Elizabeth (Betty) Kehler Friesen (1933-2024)

The family announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Friesen, nee Kehler, age 90 on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Rest Haven Care Home.

Betty was born to Henry S. and Agatha (nee Peters) Kehler on December 1, 1933, at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, Manitoba.

Betty’s childhood was mostly spent in Mitchell area on her parents’ farm. She attended school in Mitchell. Later she worked at a sewing factory in St. Pierre for many years, which is where she acquired her mastery of sewing. Continue reading “Elizabeth (Betty) Kehler Friesen (1933-2024)”

Bernard (Ben) W. Friesen (1933-2023)

Ben W. Friesen was born in the R. M. of Hanover on August 23, 1933 to David M. and Katarina Friesen. His early life was filled with challenges, especially when his mother passed away when he was merely two years old. When he was five years old his father remarried, this was quite an adjustment for this young lad.

Ben passed away on the evening of May 25, 2023 at Rest Haven Care Home. Continue reading “Bernard (Ben) W. Friesen (1933-2023)”

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)”

Annie Kehler

Peacefully, with family by her side Annie Kehler passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Bethesda Place Personal Care Home, Steinbach.

Mom was predeceased by her husband John H. Kehler who passed away February 11, 2000. They had been married for 57 years. She is survived by her brother Andre Kehler currently living in Paraguay.

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David Norman Wiens (1963-2017)

David Norman Wiens, born June 1, 1963 passed away March 4, 2017 in Belize City, Belize, after a very brave fight with a ruptured appendix. Continue reading “David Norman Wiens (1963-2017)”

Nita Amy Hogue (1931-2015)

Nita Amy Rose Hogue (nee Reimer), 83, passed from this life Sunday, May 24, 2015, at home in the Carriage Inn in Huntsville, Texas, after a brief stay at Huntsville Municipal Hospital. Nita was born in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada on October 15, 1931. She graduated from the Steinbach Academy in 1950 and attended college at Sayre Junior College in Sayre, Oklahoma. There she met and later married Guy W. Hogue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1953.

Her husband’s job took them to a number of different cities in the USA and Canada. Continue reading “Nita Amy Hogue (1931-2015)”

Sara Friesen Kehler (1925-2015)

Sara M. Kehler (nee Friesen), 89, of Steinbach, MB, formerly of New Bothwell, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Steinbach, MB.

Sara is survived by one daughter, Ellie (Ed), grandson Dale and his father Les, one son Ed (Emily) and their children: Shelly (Chris), grandchildren Emma and Kaity, and Cory (Lilah), grandchildren Nicole and Bailey; and one sister Helen Kehler.

Sara was predeceased by her husband George J. Kehler , and one granddaughter Sheila. Continue reading “Sara Friesen Kehler (1925-2015)”

Marlene Elizabeth Mary Kehler Aitken (1935-2015)

Marlene Elizabeth Mary Kehler Aitken (2035-2015) — Marlene Elizabeth Mary Kehler Aitken (1935-2015)

On Thursday, January 22, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, Marlene passed away peacefully after a brief illness.

Marlene is survived by her children Barbara Bezeau (Guy), Cheryl Posten (Denis) and Neil Aitken (Barbara), her eleven adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers Russ, Don, Lee and sister Doris. Her loving husband Bill predeceased her in 2010. Continue reading “Marlene Elizabeth Mary Kehler Aitken (1935-2015)”

Walter Nelson Griffith (1940-2014)

It is with great sorrow that we announce on Friday, May 30th, 2014, at the age of 74, Walter slipped away peacefully into his Saviour’s arms, with family by his side.

Walter was born in Battleford, Sask. and grew up in Vancouver, B.C. He had a successful, 42 year career working in retail as a manager and district manager for Kresge’s, Kmart and later as a District Manager for Saan Stores. Continue reading “Walter Nelson Griffith (1940-2014)”

Old St. Marys School Being Transformed Into Luxury Condos

Sean Irvine, of CTV News London, speaks to Ray Doerksen, one of the owners of the old St. Mary’s Ontario School. The former Central School is becoming a high-end condominium, and could set an example for repurposing other schools. Watch the video clip here.

Ray Doerksen, lives in the Town of St. Marys, Ontario. He is the son of Peter & Rose Doerksen, Winnipeg, MB and is the grandson of Violet Doerksen, Steinbach, MB.