Obituary of Wilfrid Guhl

Wilfrid Guhl 1933-2015 It is with broken hearts yet fond memories that the family of Mr. Wilfrid Guhl announce his sudden passing on the 19th day of December 2015 at the age if 82 years. The funeral service in honor of Wilfrid will be held on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015 at 1:00pm from the Belbutte Full Gospel Church in Belbutte, SK. Wilfred passed away after a courageous 5 year battle with lung cancer. Wilfrid is lovingly remembered by his best friend Edith Guhl, his children; Brenda(Leroy) Smathers, Blaine Guhl (Joan) and Dean (Jannis); his grandchildren; Crystal (Jason) Murray, Justin Guhl (Meagan Wieder), Amanda (Daniel) Giacumin, Devin Ledinski (Lyla Miller), Quinton Ledinski (Darci Andrus), Alicia Munkedal (Joe Solomond) and Brooklyn Munkedal, his great grandchildren; Ryden and Kenzie Murray, Randin and Leanna Guhl, Emersyn and Brantley Wieder, Treyton Ledinski and Shayla Miler, Xandria, Jade and Cali, his brother Albert Guhl, his sisters Betty Kercher, Kathleen Marlon and numerous nieces and nephews. Wilfrid is predeceased by his parents, Wilhelm guhl and Rose Hogg, his brothers Paul Guhl, David Guhl, and Charles Guhl, his brother-in-laws Harold Kercher and Haviland Marlow. Wilfrid was born on the Guhl homestead at Belbutte, SK on October 30, 1933. He shared this special date with his youngest brother Charles and his daughter Brenda. Wilfrid farmed the homestead for several years where he raised his family. Farm life consisted of milking cows, making hay, growing grain and raising cattle. His love for horses and dogs carried through to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He shared his knowledge and love of horses with others in the community as the general leader of the Belbutte Lighthorse 4H club. As well as farm he was also an avid carpenter, with a keen ability to work with his hands. His many talents included making homemade sausage, smoking meat, baking gingersnaps, matrimonial cake and his all-time favorite dirty thirty pancakes. He also loved to listen to the radio and debate politics. After retiring, Wilfrid turned to his love of gardening, yard up keep, feeding the birds and wood working. He was always ready and willing to help a neighbor and offer his expertise. Wilfrid and Edith made many trips to Alberta in the last several years to visit family, but he could never leave his garden for too long. Wilfrid took great pride in his greatest joy, his family, and was a source of strength and inspiration. Wilfrid will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his unique wit and humor and good times that were shared. Those wishing to make memorial donations in Wilfrid's memory may do so to the Pink Warrior Foundation. Family and friends wishing to send private email condolences to the family are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. The Guhl Family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Edward Beaulac of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home Ltd., Shellbrook, SK 306-747-2828.