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Emma G. Leis

Female 1906 - 1977  (70 years)


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  1. 1.  Emma G. Leis was born 26 May 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Emma G. Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163899
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    GASCHO, Mrs. Aaron (Emma) -- At South Waterloo Hospital on Thursday, March 10, as a result of a heart attack, age 70 years, Emma Gascho of 315 Hedley St. Cambridge (Preston) and formerly a resident of Kitchener.A member of Bethel Tabernacle, Cambridge. Daughter of the late John B. Leis and the former Barbara Gascho; wife of the late Aaron Gascho. Surviving are three sons, Norman of Breslau, Roy and Lloyd of Kitchener; one daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Edward Hyjek) of Cambridge (Galt); four brothers, John of Lockport, NY, Abner, Alvin and Irvin of Wellesley; four sisters, Salome of Wellesley, Alma (Mrs. Clarence Roth) of Newton, Edna (Mrs. John Roth) and Katie (Mrs. Elmer Lebold) of New Hamburg. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and three gret-grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, Norman and Allan and four sisters, Barbara, Sarah, Nancy and Mary.Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener, untill 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14, when removal will be made to the Bethel Tabernacle, Cambridge (Preston) for funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. M. I. Buczynski officiating. Interment to follow in Woodland cemetery

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 March 1977

    Emma married Aaron Gascho 10 Jul 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Aaron (son of Jacob Gascho and Anna Jantzi) was born 20 Mar 1899, Minnesota, United States; died Jun 1970; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Harold Gascho  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Nov 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1942; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Norman John Gascho  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Nov 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 2020, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Roy Alvin Gascho  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Anna Mae Gascho  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 May 1934; died 20 Mar 1935; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Lloyd Abner Gascho  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Apr 1936; died 19 Nov 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harold Gascho Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emma1) was born 2 Nov 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1942; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76558

    Notes:

    Harold Gascho

    The death of Harold Jacob Gascho, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gascho, which occurred at the home of his parents here last Friday, following an attack of pneumonia, caused deep regret among a large circle of friends with whom the deceased was very popular. The young boy took sick the previous Sunday and despite the best medical aid his condition grow worse and death claimed him. Harold was in his 15th year, being born in New Hamburg on Nov. 2, 1927. He attended the local Public School and since November last was employed at the Waterloo Lingerie factory here.

    Besides his sorrowing parents, he is survived by three brothers, Norman, Lloyd and Roy and one sister, Ruth.

    The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from his parents' home, Catharine Street, to Steinman's A.-M. Church for service, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends were in attendance. Rev. M. O. Jantzi was in charge of the services.

    New Hamburg Independent, March 20, 1942


  2. 3.  Norman John Gascho Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emma1) was born 8 Nov 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 2020, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136759

    Notes:

    Norman Gascho passed away peacefully at Lisaard House on October 28th, with family by his side. He was in his 91st year.

    Norman John Gascho was born on November 8, 1930 in New Hamburg, Ontario. He is predeceased by his parents, Aaron and Emma (Leis) Gascho, by his siblings, Anna Mae, Mary, Harold, and Lloyd, by his daughter, Barbara Lynne and great-granddaughter, Avery Hughes.

    Norman is survived by his wife, Alice (Shantz) of 70 years. He is remembered by his children, Nancy (Gerhard) Klassen of Leamington ON, Susan of Waterloo ON, Betty (Brian) Brown of Surrey BC, Sally (Dave) Miller of Elmira ON, Penney (Kevin) Willms of Lethbridge AB, John (Rhonda Hildebrand) Gascho of Osler SK, and Christy (Yvan) Aubin of Kitchener ON. His 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren have many grandpa stories to share. He was happy to visit with his great, great-grandson this past summer. He is survived by his brother, Roy (Mary) of Kitchener ON, and his sister, Ruth (Edward) Hyjek of Cambridge ON. Remembered by The Vongsaly family.

    Norman worked as a salesman for Maple Lane Dairy for 20 years. He then owned and operated Run-Rite Burners, installing and servicing oil burner furnaces. Norm was a man of service, to his family, church, and the greater community. He volunteered many hours on Habitat for Humanity builds, installing duct work and furnaces. When he could no longer work on builds, he volunteered at the ReStore in Cambridge.

    Norman and Alice raised their family in Breslau ON, later moving into Fairview Apartment Seniors Community, Cambridge ON. They travelled extensively visiting family in the west and different parts of the globe.

    He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church. To attend the visitation, personal face coverings are required, and relatives and friends must RSVP with the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Visitation will be held at Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau on Sunday, October 31st from 2pm \endash 4pm. A private family service will take place at Breslau Mennonite Church on Monday, November 1 at 2pm with Pastor Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. Family and friends are invited to view the livestream of the service on his tribute page on the funeral home website.

    The family wishes to thank Lisaard House for their excellent care, as well as Pastor Eleanor Epp-Stobbe for her support.

    Condolences for the family and donations to Lisaard House, Habitat for Humanity \endash Waterloo Region or Mennonite Central Committee can be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    2022. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute-ajax/print-obituary.html?id=15744.

    Norman — Alice Grace Shantz. (daughter of John Henry Shantz and Ida Bechtel) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Barbara Lynn Gascho  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Nov 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1957, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Roy Alvin Gascho Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emma1)

    Roy — Mary Koch. (daughter of Stanley Koch and Ruth Adebelle Kufske) [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Anna Mae Gascho Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emma1) was born 19 May 1934; died 20 Mar 1935; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225892


  5. 6.  Lloyd Abner Gascho Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emma1) was born 21 Apr 1936; died 19 Nov 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225893

    Notes:

    GASCHO, Lloyd Abner Passed away at Sunnyside Home, on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at age 79 years. Loving husband to the late Marilyn Kuehl; dear father to Stephanie and her husband Roger Boettcher of Kitchener, Mark and his wife Azucena of Breslau, Jennifer and her husband Antonio Duarte of Kirkton, Timothy and his wife Mary of Cambridge, and Jacqueline and her husband Richard Gawne of Kitchener; beloved grandfather to 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; dear brother to Norman and his wife Alice of Cambridge, Roy and his wife Mary of Kitchener, Ruth and her husband Edward Hyjek of Cambridge. Predeceased by his parents Aaron Gascho and Emma Leis, as well as his brother Harold, and sisters Anna Mae and Mary Elaine. Lloyd was the owner of Lloyd A. Gascho Insurance and Realty Inc. and was an elder, a Sunday school teacher, and a passionate song leader. Lloyd loved and cared for people. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Monday, November 23 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Mark Gascho officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery followed by a reception in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Donations may be made to the Gideon Bibles as expressions of sympathy, through the funeral home. Special thank you to the health care professionals at Sunnyside Home for their loving care. Access the funeral home by Wellington Street only. Visit Lloyd's memorial and share condolences online at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com

    "Lloyd Gascho Obituary - , ". 2015. Dignity Memorial. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/kitchener-on/lloyd-gascho-6682909.

    Lloyd — Marilyn Esther Kuehl. Marilyn (daughter of Aaron L. Kuehl and Magaret E. Doyle) was born 17 Nov 1940; died 26 Jul 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Barbara Lynn Gascho Descendancy chart to this point (3.Norman2, 1.Emma1) was born 8 Nov 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1957, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136503

    Notes:

    Gascho, Barbara Lynn, daughter of Norman and Alice (Shantz) Gascho, was born Nov. 8, 1956, at K. W. Hospital, Waterloo, Ont.; passed away at her home on March 27, 1957; aged 4 m. 19 d. Death was caused by acute pneumonia. She is survived by her parents, 3 sisters (Nancy, Susan, and Betty). Funeral services at Cressman Mennonite Church were in charge of C. J. Rudy, with interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

    Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 19 - May 7, 1957 page 454



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