March 6, 1947 – January 29, 2015
With great sadness we announce the passing of Earl Giesbrecht following a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Hague, SK., Earl loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and camper. He spent many happy hours with family and friends in these pursuits. Earl will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty; daughter Bonnie (James) Gibson; grandchildren Talia, Abby, and Ivy; siblings Linda (Gordon) Dyck, Lorne (Agnes) Giesbrecht, Sheila (Curtis) Jeffery; in-laws Victor (Evelyn) Rupps, Al (Dee) Amendt, Dorothy (Wes) Holiday, David (Christine) Amendt, Darlene (Richard) Reeves; nephews, nieces, extended family, and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Anne Giesbrecht; brother Bob Giesbrecht, and mother-in-law Alena Rupps. A special thank you to all the staff at Rosthern Hospital for all your care and support over the years. A celebration of Earl’s life will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Laird Mennonite Church with Lutheran Minister, Pastor Jason Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rosthern Hospital Foundation, Box 88, Rosthern, SK, S0K 3R0 or the Laird First Responders, Box 189, Laird, SK, S0K 2H0. Interment will take place at Stony Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern (306-232-5245, http://www.funksfuneralhome.ca).
Betty ,Bonnie and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Wish we had more time to spend with Earl as we enjoyed the time we had at the lake. We will cherish the memories we have of a dear man that will be missed by all that knew him.
your lake friends Ed and Val
Dear Betty, Bonnie and family I am deeply saddened with the news of your husband, father, grandfather and my friend Earl’s passing. I have many many wonderful memories of all the fun times I shared with Earl. He engrained in me the same love of the outdoors that he was so passionate about. I will remember Earl forever and will always be grateful for the time he spent with me.
Betty, I have man fond memories of working with Earl at my Dad’s shop. I was saddened by the news of his passing. I have been praying for you and your family.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time, please accept our sincere condolences.
Hi Betty, Our most sincere sympathies and condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days and months to come. Ken & Lois Bergen
Sorry on the loss of a dear husband and father,grandfather and brother.Our prayers are with you all. Henry+ Rose Peters.
Our sincere condolences to the Giesbrecht and Amendt families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.