Obituary of Mary Fehr
September 22, 1942 - October 27, 2025
Mary Fehr beloved mother, sister, and aunt went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ at 5 AM on Monday October 27, 2025 while in her home at Salem. Mary Fehr was born on September 22, 1942 at Bethel Hospital in Winkler to Jacob I and Helena (nee Neufeld) Fehr. Mary was the oldest of 9 children, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She grew up on the farm near Gnadenthal and got her elementary education at the school in Gnadenthal. She helped at home with baking, gardening, and various other household duties.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Jacob I Fehr (2008), Helena Fehr nee Neufeld (1994), brother Peter (1956), brother-in-law Jack Wiebe (1969), nephew Grant Fehr (2008), sister-in-law Barb Fehr (2025).
Mary is survived by daughter Mary-Ann Klassen, sister Helen (Bert Klassen), brother Jake (Edna), brother Cornie (Hilda), brother Dave, sister Margaret (Willie Dyck), brother John (Gertrude), sister Tina (Gerald Thiessen), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary recognized her need of a Saviour and accepted Jesus into her heart. She was baptized early on in life and attended the Sommerfelder Church faithfully as long as she was able to. She always found a way to get there. Mary loved listening to hymns and singing them when she was able to. She was often overcome by emotions especially when it came to singing hymns, spiritual matters and family.
Mary struggled with mental health starting in her teen years. Because of that, she was supported through various organizations which provided Mary with various opportunities which included the cannery in Morden, and the sewing factory in Winkler. She embraced these opportunities. During those years Mary did some upgrading in her education. She also enjoyed doing voluntary work at MCC in Winkler.
After some time, Mary was given the opportunity to work at the Occupational Training Centre now known as Blue Sky in Altona. She thrived in that setting and was given opportunity to cook, making many pots of soup, and helping with craft projects. She loved the role given to her.
During those years at Blue Sky, Mary was welcomed into several wonderful homes in Altona as well as in Winkler. These families welcomed her into their families as one of their own, for which we are very grateful. Some of these relationships remained right until the end.
Mary’s health started to deteriorate while in her 70’s. With supports in place, Mary was able to stay in one of these homes until she was able to go to Salem in February of 2016. Mary thoroughly enjoyed the activities, the church services, and the community living at Salem.
Mary’s health continued to deteriorate to the extent that she was put on palliative care October 23, 2025. She passed on peacefully in her sleep October 27 at 5 AM.
We as a family would like to express our thanks and appreciation to each one involved in the service and to the ladies group for serving the meal.
Thank you to Wiebe’s Funeral Home for your care and assistance.
Thank you to the staff at Salem Home for your tremendous love, care and support.
Thank you to Pastors Jake Heide, Art Wiebe, and Aron Friesen for your faithful pastoral care of Mary.
September 22, 1942 - October 27, 2025
Mary Fehr beloved mother, sister, and aunt went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ at 5 AM on Monday October 27, 2025 while in her home at Salem. Mary Fehr was born on September 22, 1942 at Bethel Hospital in Winkler to Jacob I and Helena (nee Neufeld) Fehr. Mary was the oldest of 9 children, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She grew up on the farm near Gnadenthal and got her elementary education at the school in Gnadenthal. She helped at home with baking, gardening, and various other household duties.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Jacob I Fehr (2008), Helena Fehr nee Neufeld (1994), brother Peter (1956), brother-in-law Jack Wiebe (1969), nephew Grant Fehr (2008), sister-in-law Barb Fehr (2025).
Mary is survived by daughter Mary-Ann Klassen, sister Helen (Bert Klassen), brother Jake (Edna), brother Cornie (Hilda), brother Dave, sister Margaret (Willie Dyck), brother John (Gertrude), sister Tina (Gerald Thiessen), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary recognized her need of a Saviour and accepted Jesus into her heart. She was baptized early on in life and attended the Sommerfelder Church faithfully as long as she was able to. She always found a way to get there. Mary loved listening to hymns and singing them when she was able to. She was often overcome by emotions especially when it came to singing hymns, spiritual matters and family.
Mary struggled with mental health starting in her teen years. Because of that, she was supported through various organizations which provided Mary with various opportunities which included the cannery in Morden, and the sewing factory in Winkler. She embraced these opportunities. During those years Mary did some upgrading in her education. She also enjoyed doing voluntary work at MCC in Winkler.
After some time, Mary was given the opportunity to work at the Occupational Training Centre now known as Blue Sky in Altona. She thrived in that setting and was given opportunity to cook, making many pots of soup, and helping with craft projects. She loved the role given to her.
During those years at Blue Sky, Mary was welcomed into several wonderful homes in Altona as well as in Winkler. These families welcomed her into their families as one of their own, for which we are very grateful. Some of these relationships remained right until the end.
Mary’s health started to deteriorate while in her 70’s. With supports in place, Mary was able to stay in one of these homes until she was able to go to Salem in February of 2016. Mary thoroughly enjoyed the activities, the church services, and the community living at Salem.
Mary’s health continued to deteriorate to the extent that she was put on palliative care October 23, 2025. She passed on peacefully in her sleep October 27 at 5 AM.
We as a family would like to express our thanks and appreciation to each one involved in the service and to the ladies group for serving the meal.
Thank you to Wiebe’s Funeral Home for your care and assistance.
Thank you to the staff at Salem Home for your tremendous love, care and support.
Thank you to Pastors Jake Heide, Art Wiebe, and Aron Friesen for your faithful pastoral care of Mary.