Posted by Terri Beck <Simpsontbeck@aol.com> on Tue, 10 Oct 2000

Surname: BARLOW, AMRINE, BROOKS, BRUNE', BURTON, CHRIST, COFFMAN, DAWLING, DILLIN, BURBIN, GARFOT, HUBBARD, KLEIST, KOBERSTEIN, MADISON, MIZELL, MORRISON, MOTT, MURPHY, OLSON, REMINGTON, RENO, REYNOLDS, RUPE, SIMPSON, TAYLOR, TESCH

VICHAR, John

Posted by Roxanne Moos on Fri, 11 Feb 2000

Surname: Vichar, Massey, Koberstein, Silver, Burton, Vuicher, Belz, Green, Wichar

VICHAR, John of New Westminster, passed away peacefully in his 85th year at the Royal Columbian Hospital on Sunday, February 6, 2000 after a brief illness. John was born in Tiny, Saskatchewan on June 17, 1915 and was one of 15 children born to his mother and father. John's life is an example to all caring and responsible people, and especially those who were touched by his gentle and caring nature. He devoted his life to caring for his family, his friends, and the many animals who were part of his world. His life's credo can be summed up by the words of Elizabeth Goudge who wrote: "Nothing living should ever be treated with contempt. Whatever it is that lives, a person, a tree, or a bird, should be touched gently, because the time is short.  Civilization is another word for respect for Life." John is survived by his daughter Sadie Massey of Birch Bay; his granddaughters Linda Koberstein of Coquitlam and Tracy Silver of Birch Bay; his great-grandson JB Burton of Birch Bay; his sisters Lena Vuicher of Toronto and Midge Belz of California; his nephews Bob Belz, Ronnie Viucher and Bob Green; his nieces Elenor Shuila and Leona Wicher, and his loyal and devoted friends. Services will be held on Monday, February 14, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish located at 7455 10th Avenue, Burnaby, followed by interment in St. Peters cemetery in New Westminster. Remembrance may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation in John's memory. Columbia-Bowell 521-4881.

The above was posted in the "Vancouver Sun" newspaper, Vancouver, BC on 11 February 2000.  Saskatchewan Genealogical Tips

Today, December 23 in the Edmonton Journal there is an obituary for Edmund Koberstein. It reads as follows:

"Obituaries (12/23/03)

KOBERSTEIN, Edmund On December 19, 2003, Mr. Edmund Koberstein of Edmonton, formerly of Germany, passed away at the age of 74 years. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters in Germany. Graveside Service Wednesday, December 24 at 9:30 a.m. at Northern Lights Cemetery, 15203 Campbell Road with Pastor Friedmut Wilhelm officiating. Park Memorial Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre,"

Obituaries (11/03/03) Edmonton Journal

SHIREY, Kathreen (Kathy) On November 1st, 2003, Kathreen (Kathy) Shirey of Hinton, Alberta, beloved wife of Howard passed away in Hinton at the age of 68 years following a courageous battle with cancer. Besides her loving husband Howard, Kathy is survived by her daughter Susan (Ken) Panylyk of Calgary, Alberta and their children Carlee of Red Deer and Christy of Calgary and her daughter Janice (Randy) Koberstein of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Also surviving are her sisters, Virginia (Jim) Price of Edmonton, Alberta and Hazel (Bert) Blomme of Spruce Grove as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Kathy was predeceased by her daughter Kelly Lynn in 1980 as well as her parents Nick and Nancy Driega. Memorial services for Kathy will take place on Wednesday, November 5th, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Foothills Catholic Church in Hinton, Alberta with Rev. Tammy Allen officiating. Cremation will precede this service. In lieu of floral tribute, the family suggests donations be made to Hinton General Hospital directed to Acute Care Manager (CT Scan) 1280 Switzer Drive Hinton, Alberta. T7V 1V2. Hinton Funeral Services entrusted with all arrangements, 1-865-1234. To send condolences, please visit our Website at: www.edsonfuneralhome.com The Foothills Memorial Chapel.

Obituaries (11/13/02) Edmonton Journal

FULLER, Shirley (Koberstein) On November 9th, 2002, Shirley Fuller (nee Koberstein) of Hinton, Alberta, passed away at the age of 52 years, following a courageous battle with cancer. She will be remembered by her loving husband and soul partner of 33 years, Ken. She is also survived by her daughter Jody and husband Dave Danchuk and their children Bryson and Jamie, and her son Jason and his wife Deena all of Hinton, Alberta. Also surviving are her parents Robert and Evelyn Koberstein of Hinton, Alberta; her brothers and sisters, Allan Koberstein of Edmonton, Alberta, Carol (Barry) Boychuk of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Kenny (Sheila) Koberstein of Richmond, BC, Ruth (Ken) Rosher of Vermilion, Alberta and Randy (Janice) Koberstein of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Shirley is also survived by her mother-in-law, Blanche Fuller; her brother-in-law, Ron (Monica) Fuller all of Hinton, Alberta; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Predeceased by her maternal and paternal grandparents and her father-in-law, Ray Fuller in 1997. Memorial Services for Shirley Fuller will take place on Thursday, November 14th, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Foothills Catholic Church in Hinton, Alberta with Reverend Tammy Alan officiating. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2 or to Palliative Care, Hinton General Hospital, 1280 Switzer Drive, Hinton, Alberta T7V 1V2. Hinton Funeral Services entrusted with all arrangements. 780-865-1234. To send condolences, please visit our Website at: www.edsonfuneralhome.com The Foothills Memorial Chapel.

Obituary

OLGA KOBERSTEIN (published on February 26, 2005)

OLGA KOBERSTEIN (LAUSMAN) January 16, 1904 - February 22, 2005 Peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, in Meadowood Manor Personal Care Home, at the age of 101 years. Left to mourn are daughters, Ida Tulman, Nita (Tofiel) Hart, Margaret (Gerald) Trayturik and Betty (Mike) Debroni; daughters-in-law, Annie Lausman and Liz Lausman; and 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Olga was predeceased by her husband Joseph Lausman in February 1978 and her second husband Rudolf Koberstein in September 1983 and also her sons, Robert Lausman in 1988 and Ed Lausman in 1993. Olga was born January 16, 1904 in the Ukraine and came to Canada in 1927 where she settled with Joseph and her family in Minitonas, MB. They moved to Winnipeg in 1954. Olga was a loving and kind woman who loved to cook and be with her family and friends. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff in Meadowood Manor Personal Care Home for their wonderful care and compassion during the final years of her life. Funeral service and celebration of Olga's life will be held on Tuesday, March 1 at Mission Baptist Church, 771 Sargent Ave., at 1:30 p.m. Viewing will take place one-half hour prior to service. Interment will be at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations may be made to Meadowood Manor Building Fund. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson - North of McIvor -338-0331


 

Jenny Bains:

BAINS Jenny May 11, 1931 - October 24, 2008 Jenny Ajmer Bains passed away suddenly at Surrey Memorial Hospital at the age of 77. She was born and raised in Queensboro and spent 28 years as a Punjabi interpreter serving the B.C. justice system. She was predeceased by Sudagar Singh Chahal and Piara Singh Bains. She was a loving mother to Judy (Ron) Jermana, Toby (Dennis) Byrd, Cindy (Alan) Koberstein and Robin (Mark) Nilsson. She was a devoted Grandma to Carmen (Chris), Ramon (Amy), Kelly (Jim), Sharon (John), Danny (Nicole), Danica (Paul), Janis (Jim), Jillian, Hailey, Kathryn, Connor and 11 great-grandchildren. The family is requesting that condolences be shared during the viewing on Wednesday October 29, 2008 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. A closed casket service will be held on Thursday morning at 10:00 AM at the Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72nd Avenue, Surrey (near Vacouver, B.C. Canada). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. would be appreciated. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the Faith. 2 timothy 4:7

HERRING, PHILLIP SIDNEY

Phillip Sidney Herring was born in Castor, Alberta on November 9, 1919. Phil passed away peacefully June 8, 2007, at Burnaby Hospital, age 87, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Marion, his children, Alan (Colleen), Jane Koberstein (Bill), Ross (Betsy), Ian (Diana) and his grandchildren Mark, Elizabeth, Sonya, Eva, Laura, Sarah and Liam. His early life was typical of prairie hardships, traveling across open flatlands by horse to attend the one-room Netherby School during the harsh and dusty depression. He made extra money by hunting badgers and gophers. At age 17 he graduated from Hanna High School and moved to the west coast to attend UBC. At the train platform, he asked his father what he should study, and the reply was simply, "engineering". World War II interrupted Phillip's engineering studies. He enlisted in 1939, serving as Lieutenant, with the 6th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, in North Africa and Italy. His job as a reconnaissance officer was to go ahead of the Allied troops to plan their advance. December 1943, he was one of the first Canadians to enter the town of Ortona, Italy to assess the route - after which the Allied forces entered. Defended by elite German paratroopers, the Canadians were subjected to a fierce battle in which 1,374 of his colleagues died. After the war he graduated from UBC in Civil Engineering, class of 1947. His career in municipal engineering began in Ocean Falls, BC. In 1952, with his wife, and their first 2 children, he moved to Kamloops to become their City Engineer. Five years later, they moved to Burnaby where he settled down to raise his growing family. He retired in 1984, after 28 years as Assistant City Engineer for Vancouver. Phil will be remembered as the consummate, practical-minded engineer. Phil was an avid rock hound, world traveler, gardener, award-winning wine maker and a long time member of the Burnaby Lapidary Club and the South Burnaby Garden Club. He had a particularly deep passion for his property in Point Roberts, which has been in the family for 95 years. Family meant everything to him. He will be missed. The family wishes to thank Burnaby Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Veterans Affairs and Fraser Health Authority for their care and support. Donations can be made to the Last Post Fund BC Branch, Surrey, BC (604) 572-3242. A celebration of Phillip's life will be held at West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby BC, Friday , June 15 at 1pm. Published in the Vancouver Sun and The Province from 6/12/2007 - 6/13/2007.

Erwin KOBERSTEIN

Obituary

KOBERSTEIN, Erwin

July 28, 1934 ~ April 13, 2013

Erwin was predeceased by his parents Gustav and Olga of Poland; wife June; brother-in-law Bill Moffat; and nephew Max Moffat. He is survived by his sister Marie Moffat; nephews Richard (Elizabeth) and Earl (Audry); nieces Denise (Dwayne), Dianne and Ellen; sisters-in-law Curine, Muriel and Pearl; numerous great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2015 4th Avenue North, Regina, SK on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Erwin may be made to the Mount Olive Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2015 4th Avenue, Regina, SK S4R 0T5. Arrangements entrusted to

Published in The Regina Leader-Post from April 17 to April 18, 2013

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?n=erwin-koberstein&pid=164289406#fbLoggedOut

Obituary

TAISA KOBERSTEIN (KAPLUN), BORN: SEP 06, 1925, DATE OF PASSING: SEP 25, 2021

TAISA KOBERSTEIN
(nee KAPLUN)

Peacefully, surrounded by her family, Taisa Koberstein heard the call of her beloved Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, entering into His eternal presence at the age of 96.
Taisa was the second of eight children born to Theodore and Alwine Kaplun. She was predeceased by father Theodore Kaplun, mother Alwine Kaplun, sister Lydia at age three, brother Herman at age one and one-half, sister Klara Grams; brothers, Robert Kaplun, Philipp Kaplun, and Felix Kaplun. She is survived by Walter, her husband of 71 years; and sons, Kurt (Margaret), and Dieter (Wendy), along with granddaughters, Deona, Diella (Jeff), Janaya, and Tiffany; great-granddaughter Hazel, as well as brother Adolph (Olga) Kaplun.
Taisa was born on September 6, 1925 in Cholnice, Poland. She grew up in a time of peace, but in 1940 after the outbreak of the Second World War, she, together with the entire Kaplun family were resettled from Cholnice in Soviet controlled eastern Poland, to German controlled western Poland. In 1945 the family was ordered to evacuate their homes and as refugees moved to Germany. Taisa and the Kaplun family endured many hardships during this time. In 1948 the Kaplun family was sponsored to immigrate to Canada and settled in Winnipeg. It was here in 1949 where she met Walter and they were married on September 2, 1950. Taisa was a supportive wife and doting mom, lovingly looking after all aspects of home and family life.
Funeral service was held on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mission Baptist Church, 771 Sargent Avenue officiated by Pastors David Holland and Sig Seidel.
An extended life story and video of the service is available online at friendsfs.ca.