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STEPHEN KLEM
Born: Oct 15, 1950
Date of Passing: Nov 03, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySTEPHEN KLEM
Peacefully with his family by his side Stephen passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Seven Oaks Hospital.
Born Stephen Michael Klem October 15, 1950, in Toronto to Steve and Doris (Kutzy) Klem.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Carol (nee Midford), daughter Kasey, son Kelly (Amanda) and their son Cooper, (the greatest joy in his life), his sister Darlene Kolafa, brother-in-law David Midford (Tillie) and their son Kent (Francis), and daughter Kerry. Also his Kutzy cousins and their families. He was preceded by his brother-in-law Bill Kolafa (2020).
As a youth, Stephen played and excelled at Sports, especially hockey. He attended UND, then started his teaching career at Garden City Collegiate. Later he taught at the Maples, then back to Garden City, where he retired from teaching at the age of 55.
His retirement years were spent with Summers at the Cabin at Twin Beaches, his son’s place in Kelowna and their Winter getaway at Pine to Palm in Weslaco, Texas, where many friendships were formed.
As an early morning riser, he could be found with his clipboard full of crossword puzzles, which he completed while sipping his morning coffee. Every day he could be seen riding his bicycle a couple of times a day up the beach road, sometimes checking out garage sales.
He had many interests especially sports, fishing, cooking, and trying new pickle recipes. Some more successful than others. He enjoyed cooking and always travelled with his binder full of recipes which he loved to share with others. He was a great neighbour, always willing to help or volunteer, be it at the Cabin, Kelowna or Texas.
We love you and you will be sorely missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cancer Society. Cremation has taken place and there won’t be any formal service.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2025
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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Dear Carol and family, My heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Steve. I was saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. Steve had a great sense of humour. He was always so full of mischievous fun. I had the pleasure of working with Steve at Garden City and Maples Collegiate and enjoyed our visits at Twin Lakes Beach. Cherish the memories. He will be missed. With blessings, Inge Emmonds (friend) - Posted by: Inge Emmonds (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2025
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Carol it is with great regret to hear this news as another of the Bender Splendors passes on. Steve was such a natural athlete and our time in school was a lot of fun with our Battleship games and lunch times together. It was great seeing you both at the reunion a number of years ago. My brother Ron passed away a couple of years ago but he was much older than us as you must remember. Ray - Posted by: Raymond Beirnes (Sisler High school class mate for 3 years and Sparten team mate.) on: Nov 11, 2025
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Our deepest condolences to you Carole on the passing of Steve. He was a character that brought good laughs to many at P2P. He will be missed at the pickle ball courts. The roads will miss his bike travel . Our memories will always be of happy moments - Posted by: Arthur Majkut (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2025
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So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We spent many years teaching together, playing hockey and many weekend fishing trips. Mcarthur Falls and Pine falls will never be the same. We will all miss him. - Posted by: Geno Gorchynski (Teaching associate,friend,fishing buddy.) on: Nov 09, 2025
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I am deeply saddened at the passing of Steve. I have many fond memories of working with Steve at Maples. He always kept in touch over the years. I would look forward to his early morning emails which often made me smile. Once again.. with warm memories and heartfelt sympathy to you Carol and your family. - Posted by: Stanis Steffano (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2025
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I am deeply saddened at the passing of Steve. I have many fond memories of working with Steve at Maples. He always kept in touch over the years. I would look forward to his early morning emails which often made me smile. Once again.. with warm memories and heartfelt sympathy to you Carol and your family. - Posted by: Stanis Steffano (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2025
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Dear Carol and family We were heartbroken to hear of Steve’s passing. We have so many memories of our time together when the boys were in hockey together that we’ll never forget. Are deepest condolences to you and your family. Richard, Isabel, Lisa and Tyler - Posted by: Richard and Isabel Kurylo (Friends) on: Nov 09, 2025
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Dear Carol, I was very saddened to hear of Stephen’s passing. Our son Aaron always spoke highly of him as a teacher. May the many memories of wonderful times spent together comfort you and your family. Sincerely Carol Dubnicoff - Posted by: Carol Dubnicoff (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2025
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Carol, we are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sincerely, Leslee and Scott Millar - Posted by: Leslee & Scott Millar (Neighbour & Friend at Twin Lakes Beach) on: Nov 09, 2025
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Went to school with Steve and later worked with him at Maples Collegiate and was in the Winnipeg Nomads Trailer Club with him, Carol and Kasey and Kelly. He was a great comedian and always so much fun to be around!! He shared with me, later in life, his recipe for ribs from The White House on Selkirk Avenue. I treasure it to this day.! Steve, you will be missed very much by all those who knew you!!💔💔 - Posted by: Lesley Townsend-Hazlehurst (Friend / co-worker at Maples) on: Nov 08, 2025
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Attending Sisler and participating with Stephen in many activities gave me and our friends so much enjoyment and now great memories. My condolences to Carol and her family. - Posted by: Mike Stevens (High school friends) on: Nov 08, 2025
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To Carol and family My sympathies on Steve's passing. Always hard to lose another long time Eagle. He will be missed. Dave - Posted by: Dave Elmore (team mate and friend) on: Nov 08, 2025
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We are so saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family Carol. - Posted by: Ken and Anne Johnson (Friends) on: Nov 08, 2025
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Carol and family....we are so sorry to read of Steve's passing. We have such fond memories from our years in Pine to Palm in Weslaco Texas, with Steve riding on his bicycle (while you were shuffling). Always had to stop him so we could read his t-shirts. Such a genuinely kind and happy person....taken too soon. May his memory be blessing to all who were able to have crossed paths with him. - Posted by: Linda and Rob Freeman (friend) on: Nov 08, 2025
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Sorry for your loss Carol and family, Steve was a great man and neighbor. Sharon and Pam Todd - Posted by: Sharon & Pam Todd (Neighbors) on: Nov 08, 2025