In Loving Memory of GERMAINE (GERI) MARGARET NACHTEGAELE. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother GERMAINE (GERI) Nachtegaele on July 1, 2015 with her family by her side. She will be sadly missed by her special friend, Roy Olsen; her six children, her 30 grandchildren, and her 60+ great grandchildren and 2 Great- great grand children. She is survived by her children: Sylvia Hinz, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and her family: Darrell (Brenda) - Megan, Brent & Robyn; Ryan (Sabine) - Tyler & Samantha; Marina (Allan) - Michael, Chantel, Tanner & Shayna; Diane (Rob) - Curtis, Kyle, Adam & Eric; Bradley (Laurel) - Evhan & Seth; Maurice and Arlene Nachtegaele, North Battleford and their family: Wanda (Tom) - Mary, Peter, Dylan & Daniel; Maureen (Harry) - Adriene, Isaac & Gavin; Karen - Logan; Glenn (Michele) - Mitchel; Jeffrey (Linda) - Ella & Rowan; Elizabeth (Joseph) Znack, North Battleford, Sk., and their family: Brian (Eileen) - Kelsey & Cara; Timothy (Laura) - Breanna & Alexandra; Brenda (Brad) - Braden, Kyle, Kaylee & Aaron; Barbara - Clayton, Brittney, Gordon, Kevin & Jason (Megan); Denise and Bill Cockburn, West Chatfield Beach, Saskatchewan and family: Sandra (Blair) - Reid (Jordan) & Jada (Preston); Dean (Charlann) - Cassandra, Denelle, & Dane; Rob (Tracy) - Tyler, Brooklyn & Jessica; Leo and Bernie Nachtegaele, Rural North Battleford and their family: Michele (Dan) - Joshua (Gina), Lorne, Jesse & Kyle; Elaine (Victor) - Sarah (Chris), Jenny (Brad), Benjamin & Amy; Laurie (Douglas) - Shylah, Mandy (Zach), Alex & Ashlyn; Peter (Karen) - Jacob, Matthew & Lucas; Chris (Lori) - Madison, Bailey & Zoe; Joanne (Greg) - Reece; Adam; Karen and Garry Sabraw, North Battleford and their family: Terry (April) - Jessica, Olivia & Ava; Amanda (Tyler) Rose - Preston, Wyatt & Shaun. She also leaves to mourn her passing one brother, Paul Gregoire and his wife Madeleine and many nieces and nephews and their families. Germaine was predeceased by her husband of 57 years Cornelius (Cony )1992 ,her parents Marie Vany and Nestor Gregoire, her sisters ,Leah Jeanne Philomine Claire, brothers, Alphonse Joe Louis, Son-in-law, Wilfrid Hinz, and Grand -son Jim Nachtegaele. Germaine was born February 24, 1916 in Cudworth, Saskatchewan to Marie (VANY) Lambert and Nestor Gregoire. In 1918 Nestor decided to move his family to the Prince District and then to the McMillan District where Mother took her elementary schooling. In 1929 Mom enrolled at the newly opened high school in North Battleford , The Convent of the Child Jesus, where the order of nuns, by the same name, were teaching. Sadly mother left her Alma Mater in 1931 after only three years to help her parents on the farm. Germaine married a fellow Belgian, Cornelius Nachtegaele, on February 27, 1935. They operated a mixed farming operation and raised a family of 6 children: four daughters, Sylvia, Betty, Denise and Karen and two sons: Maurice and Leo. Germaine and Cony moved to North Battleford when Karen started school at St Joseph. They started travelling after Dad retired from farming. They travelled to places across Canada and the US and to Mexico, Jamaica but the highlight was their trip to BELGIUM. Mom was a member of the rural Homemakers Club that became the WI or Women's Institute .When she moved to North Battleford she joined the St. Joseph's CWL, Meals on Wheels and volunteered at the Museum. She was honored as a Nation Builder by the Battleford's North West Historical Society in 2005. Dad passed away in January 1992, and then mom travelled with the "Snow Birds" to Yuma to enjoy the warmer climate. Our Mother was a very talented individual. She loved singing, dancing and storytelling. She mastered many skills such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery and quilting to name a few. She was also a wonderful cook. As children we enjoyed her pies, creampuffs, birthday cakes and cinnamon rolls. Mom leaves her family with fond memories of her unconditional love, her unselfish dedication to her family and the time and talents she shared with her church and her community. She will be sadly missed. Vigil of Prayer was held on Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Jean Pawlus Presiding. Pianist was Mrs. M. Junice Headley. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 6, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Sk. with Celebrant Fr. Nestor Gregoire O.M.I. and Concelebrants Fr. Anthony Afangide M.S.P. & Fr. Cuong Luong. Cross Bearer was Jacob Nachtegaele. Liturgy of the Word: Sandra Lamon & Diane Anton. Prayers of the Faithful: The Grandchildren. Liturgy of the Eucharist: Gift Bearers - The Grandchildren. Music Ministry: Faith Community Choir; Director: Judy Fransoo. Shared Memories were given by the granddaughters Maureen Konrad, Brenda Michnik & Elaine Liebart. Honour Guard: St. Joseph's Catholic Women's League. Pallbearers were Ryan Hinz, Glenn Nachtegaele, Gordon Znack, Rob Cockburn, Chris Nachtegaele & Shaun Sabraw. Memorial Donations are requested to Mass Offerings - Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, Battlefords Right to Life or Donor's Choice. Interment was at Catholic Extension - City Cemetery, North Battleford, Sk. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
Card of Thanks:
The family of Germaine Nachtegaele would like to extend a heartful Thank-You to Sharon Meena and the staff of Harwood Manor for their kind and compassionate care of our Mother. We would also like to thank all those who visited Mom for your Hugs, Kind words, Flowers, Donations and for the Masses offered. A very Special Thank-You to Father Nestor Gregoire OMI ,Father Anthony Afangide M.S.P. and Father Cuong Luong of Notre Dame Parish also to soloist Bob MacKay, Jean Pawlus, pianist Junice Headley, St. Joseph Community Choir and Joe and Judy Fransoo for making our celebrations so special. Thank-you to the Granddaughters, Maureen, Brenda and Elaine for preparing and presenting the Shared Memories. Also to Grandson Pallbearers: Ryan Hinz, Glenn Nachtegaele, Chris Nachtegaele, Gordon Znack, Rob Cockburn, and Shaun Sabraw. Thanks also to the ladies of St. Joseph's CWL for the delicious lunch and the Honor Guard. The compassion and kindness and organization provided by Battleford's Funeral Service for making a difficult time more manageable, Thank-You to Bob and Staff.
