Bert passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 82 years.
Bert is survived by his children, Cathy (Floyd) Christenson of Hirsch, SK and their son Jarret (Karly Stack), Laurie (Tim) Wesseling and their children, Emily, Brayden and Josh of Milton, ON and Lyle (Jenny) and their children, Cole, Ryan and Reese of Oakville, ON; brothers, Leonard (Beatrice), Edward (Gloria), Joe (Eileen) and Gabriel (Rose); sisters, Mary Sinclair, Lucy Senek as well as numerous in laws, nieces and nephews.聽
Bert was predeceased by his wife Adela; parents, Mike and Mary, brother Aime and sisters, Frances Verbeem and Jeanne Wanner.
An oilfield worker for close to 50 years, Bert was known as a tough but fair boss who treated the company like it was his own. He was an avid volunteer, giving countless hours to the renovation and maintenance of the Bienfait arena and anywhere he could help in his community.聽
He enjoyed gardening at Cathy鈥檚 farm and travelling to Ontario to spend time with and help Laurie and Lyle and their families. In the warmer months he was seen on his bike puttering around town.
Bert could be found every morning drinking coffee and playing crib at the Bienfait rink with his friends Bruce, Randy, Calvin and Bill. He was a loyal Coalers fan and was often found cheering at both home and away games.
聽Bert lived a simple life. He believed in hard work and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is now reunited with the love of his life Adela.
The Funeral Mass was held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 11 a.m at St. John the Baptist R.C Church, Estevan, SK with Fr. Melchor Samonte presiding. The lunch reception was held at the church basement following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital Foundation- Palliative Care, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
