Obituaries

ELVIN GEORGE KEHLER

January 30, 1948 – August 18, 2018

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Elvin, on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Grace Hospital at the age of 70 years.

Left to mourn Elvin’s passing are his wife Barbara; daughters Paula (Terry), Karen (Martin); granddaughters Kayla (Bobby) and Amanda (Mike); brother Ron Kehler; sisters Linda McDermid and Collen Columbus (Chris); sister-in-law Elaine (Herb) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father Jake Kehler; mother Marie Kehler; and brothers Ervin (twin) and Glen and Wilfred (Lois).

Elvin was born in Vita, MB and was a twin to his brother Ervin Kehler. Both Elvin and Erwin contracted polio at the age of four years but survived the dreaded disease. When the family moved a few years later they came to the Kirkfield Park area and pretty well stayed there.

In his early years, Elvin was employed by Westinghouse and then to Vaughn Street Detention Home. In 1972 he joined the fire department. Firstly, he joined the St. James Fire Department and when amalgamation occurred he joined the City of Winnipeg Fire Department where he retired as Captain in 2003.

Elvin enjoyed curling and golf and especially his trips to Texas with the boys. He also enjoyed meeting his buddies at ANAVETS #283 for a few pints. In 2013, from the ANAVETS, he received his life membership in the association in consideration of outstanding service since 1968.

Elvin and Barb met when he was only 15 years of age. They would have been married for 52 years coming up this August 27, 2018.

A celebration of Elvin’s life will be held on Friday August 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in ANAVETS #283, 3584 Portage Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or the Firefighter’s Burn Fund.

Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com