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ELLA BERGH

ELLA MARGARETA BERGH (KARLSSON) With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, Manitoba, on January 31, 2012 at the age of 94. She leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Barbara Sage and Karen Kehler (Gary) and her two grandchildren, Clint Kehler (Carolyn) and Kristina Kehler (Doug Elson). She is now in heaven with her husband, Axel, who predeceased her in 1989, her sisters Astrid Karlsson (1938) and Gunhild (Josephine) Carlson (1983), her brother Karl (1988) and her dearest cousin Gerda Schrof (2011). Mom was born on the family farm in Sjöbo, Sweden to Alfred and Hildur Karlsson on February 21, 1917. She married Axel Bergh in 1942 and in 1948 they immigrated to Canada. She resided in the same house in St. Vital for 60 years until she moved to Brandon in 2008 to live with Barbara. Mom was proud of her Swedish roots and prior to her move to Brandon was a life member of the Lodge Strindberg. She was also a life member of the Strindberg sisters. In keeping with Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private interment will take place at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's memory can be made to a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. To us she was someone special, Someone set apart, Her memory will live forever, Engraved within our hearts. Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral Cremation Services, Brandon, MB (204) 727-0694.

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on February 04, 2012

Guest Book(4 entries)

  • Barb and Karen, Lynn and I are so sorry to have heard your Mother has passed away. Ella was a true friend for many years. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Her kindness in the years she spent with our Father Ed Carlson will never be forgotten. She made his last days so much easier for him, both in Winnipeg and Palm Springs,where Ella loved to spent time. Her friendship toward Dad was immeasurable. We went to the Brandon Hospital to visit Ella a few weeks before she passed away,she was playing Bingo and in good spirits. Rest in peace our friend..
    - Posted by: Neil and Lynn Carlson (Friend) on: Feb 15, 2012
  • Barb & Karen, We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Darrell and I have nothing but fond memories of her and your Dad from our wonderful, fun days at bowling. We were very blessed to have known her and been able to call her our friend. May God bless you with strength and love to help you through this very difficult time. With deepest sorrow, Gwen & Darrell Uchach
    - Posted by: Gwen & Darrell Uchach (Friends) on: Feb 7, 2012
  • We will miss you Ella, we are so greatful we got to know her in the time period that we did, you will always hold a special spot in our hearts. God Bless
    - Posted by: Shirley Huston & Frank Goletz (Friend) on: Feb 6, 2012
  • We were so sorry to hear of Ella's passing. We knew her from St. Mark's and then when she was Ed Carlson's companion. She was always very friendly and full of fun. I'm sure you'll miss her very much and we express our heartfelt sympathy for a great lady.
    - Posted by: Emil and Katie Hoas (friend) on: Feb 5, 2012

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