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1932
2011
With heavy hearts the family announces the death of Edward Steckly on Thursday February 3rd, 2011 in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of Alice Steckly and loving father to Patricia Ferrill of Waterloo, Linda (Gerald) Shier of Mitchell, Roger (Marina) Steckly of Westlock, Alberta, Barbara Somerville of Ingersoll, Marion (Steve) Belrose of Waterloo, and Michael (Nancy) Steckly of Kitchener. Dear grand father to seventeen grand children and fourteen great grand children. Lovingly remembered by his sister Marion Hennige-Austin of Elmira, predeceased by his parents Ezra and Martha (nee Holt), his brother Allen Steckly and four brothers in law. Edward served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1952 to 1971, he will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Special thanks to the entire staff and support workers at Westmount Long Term Care Center for their loving attention and care.
The Family will receive friends at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the New Apostolic Church, 45 Lodge Street, Waterloo on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow with interment of ashes at Memory Gardens, Breslau. As expressions of sympathy donation to the Alzheimers Society greatly appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com
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January 28, 2019
Grandchild
Tonya Payne
Grandpa, I cant belive its been 8 years since god called you home. My how times flies....so much has changed. Miss those days seeing you in your chair, drinking a beer, swinging that fly swatter and telling us all to shush so you could hear the news! Miss you so much. Till we meet again. So much love from Tonya, Shawn, Amber and Riley Payne xoxo
February 14, 2011
June Walters
My Condlolences to the Steckley family...I am sorry I can't be there. He will be sorrly missed. He was a good uncle to us when we lived in Trenton, On. Canada. from June (Galbraith) Walters, Summerside, PEI
February 11, 2011
Pat Ferrill
We prayed for a quick end to your suffering. The Lord saw you were getting tired. The cure was not to be for you so He put his arms around you and He whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. Everytime the sun shines brightly I will know you are watching over us and beaming from above. Always in my heart dad. Til we are finally all able to be together again.
February 7, 2011
Linda I am so sorry to hear the passing of your father. John and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Susan and John Aasman
Mitchell Ontario
February 7, 2011
Marilyn Wienecke
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
February 6, 2011
Michael Steckly
On Feb 3 I lost my mentor that taught me so much and has made me the man I have turned out to be. I am going to miss the time we did spend together doing things. It was not always a smooth road but it was a good trip you will be missed serverely but with time the pain will ease till we meet again and be able to fish again
February 6, 2011
Tonya, Shawn, Amber & Riley Payne
Grandpa it makes me sad that u had to suffer, it makes me cry that you had to go. But your not hurting anymore, may you be free and do the things u've longed to do. Your a very special angel grandpa and you will be forever in our hearts and always in our prayers. Love always Tonya, Shawn, Amber and Riley.......Take care of bb payne up there for me!!
February 5, 2011
Sheryl Abdelazim
I cannot beging to describe the greif I feel for you Carrie. You are such a loving person and I am hurt for you that you lost and your beloved grandfather. I will pray that God receives him with open arms and that your family do not greive too long.
February 5, 2011
With deepest sympathy to the Steckly Family. May you all find strength in this time of sorrow. You will be sadly missed, may you rest in peace Ed. ~ Mr. & Mrs. John Treusch & family. (Bridgewater, Nova Scotia)
February 5, 2011
Lynne Steckly-Barnes
Eddie, you are a special person in our lives. We have good memories esp.of our time in Listowel. We loved coming out to your place. I remember the hours you spent on our white van, fixing, priming and painting, cos you were nervous about us driving a white van in the winter. Talked us into a brown color, and insisted on doing most of the work with some help from a couple of others. You were a faithful Subdeacon and doorman at church for years. :) We're happy your suffering is over, and pray that you will be greeted in eternity by your brother Allen, and Henry too. We can't think of one of you, without remembering the others. We'll see you all again one day, and hold you in our hearts until then. From Lynne Steckly-Barnes and family. xo
February 5, 2011
Lisa Downey
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 5, 2011
Gerald &Carole Downey
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
February 5, 2011
Eddie will have a special place in our heart! We are sorry we can not make it back home, but please know we are with you in spirit. Sending you all our love, Tina and Steven Wade (Monroe, NC)
February 5, 2011
Yorck & Renate Lindner
Our sincere condolence on the loss of your loved one. May our great God provide peace and comfort to see you through these sad days.
February 5, 2011
Linda Shier
February 5, 2011
Linda Shier
February 5, 2011
Linda Shier
February 5, 2011
Steve, Marion and Joshe Belrose
God saw you were getting tired and a recovery was not meant to be so he put his arms around you and whispered come home with me. Will miss you deeply Dad!
With All Our Love
February 4, 2011
Carrie Lalande
I love you Grandpa. Gonna miss the fishing trips out on the lake but I know you're fishing right now and teaching Lucas all the things I couldn't teach him. Miss you so much.
February 4, 2011
Don & Sharry Mosher
Lots of love and hugs for your family in this time of loss. I'm sorry we can't be there to give them in person. May God's constant love comfort all of you! Rest in peace, Cuz ...
February 4, 2011
Marion Hennige
till we meet again love you mariom
February 4, 2011
Mr & Mrs George Hardy
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 3, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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