SHELBY BREKELMANS

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

• Dear Joe and family, Our deepest condolences at this time of loss. We were so saddened to hear of Shelby's illness and her ultimate passing. Although she was a quiet soul, she exuded love for her family! She will be deeply missed - which is the result of being deeply loved. You're in our prayers as you adjust to this new phase of your life - without her physical presence. May your faith be a comfort at this time - with the knowledge that she has entered into the fullness of life. Love & hugs to all. Sylvia & David - Posted by: David & Sylvia Hood (Friends from SJB) on: Aug 31, 2025

• Joe I am so sorry for your loss. You have so many wonderful memories to cherish in your 40+ years together. Hold them deep in your heart and may they help you get through all the difficult moments. - Posted by: Stacey Erlendson (University friend) on: Aug 28, 2025

• Dear Joe and family, Sending our condolences doesn’t quite seem enough. Bob has such fond memories of meeting Shelby, his tiny, blonde, precocious niece, on her first visits to Beardmore. Over the years we’ve both enjoyed our visits to Winnipeg, watching Shelby grow up, attending your wedding and having you both visit us in the Toronto area, as a couple and later with your beautiful family. Our trips to Winnipeg were made complete by visiting you, Shelby and your girls in your home. We were always made to feel not just welcome, but appreciated as part of your extended family, which is how we feel about you. With great sympathy and much love. . . . . Uncle Bob & Auntie Kathryn (J. Robert & Kathryn Dickison) - Posted by: J. Robert & Kathryn Dickison (Uncle & Aunt) on: Aug 27, 2025

• Shelby will be sorely missed. A skilled crafter, a pun master extrordinaire, and a sweet and gentle soul, Shelby was a much valued participant of our Brekelmans womwn's annual weekend gathering at Bluebird's Nest. She was an exceptionally loving and devoted wife and mother as evidenced by the health and happiness she so clearly brought to her home. My heart is with you Joe, Ashley, Stephanie and Nicole. The down side of having such a great sourse of love in your life is that the loss and grief is proportionately great. My deepest condolences to you all. - Posted by: Cathy Hudek (Sister in law) on: Aug 26, 2025

• So very sorry that Shelby has left us all too early. She will now live in our memories forever. Deepest condolences to the family! - Posted by: Rob Thomson (Cousin) on: Aug 26, 2025

• Dear Joe, Our deepest sympathies on your family's loss. May Shelby's memory be a blessing. - Posted by: Kim Hirt (Former Classmate from University of Manitoba) on: Aug 25, 2025

• Dear Joe and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters (and family) during this difficult time. Cynthia Clavering and Bob Thompson - Posted by: Cynthia Clavering (Cousin) on: Aug 25, 2025

• Joe and family, those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear. With caring and sympathy. - Posted by: Karen Loney-Unger (Co-worker) on: Aug 24, 2025

• Joe, I remember both you and Shelby from our computer science days at the U of M. So sorry to hear about Shelby. My condolences to you and the family. - Posted by: Wendy Fonseca-Holt (School Friend) on: Aug 24, 2025

• So very sorry to hear about Shelby’s passing. My heart goes out to the whole family at this very difficult time. Shelby was always so present for her family, the school, and the community. We had a daughter the same age, and watched our daughters through the years at Linden Meadows. We also saw each other at church events. She impacted so many lives, but I know mostly her family. - Posted by: Irene Okumura (Friend / neighbour) on: Aug 23, 2025

• So very sorry to read this. Our children attended LM together and I worked with Shelby for years. Sincere sympathy to the entire family. She was a very kind lady and I enjoyed knowing her. - Posted by: Charisse Campbell (Linden Meadows) on: Aug 23, 2025

• I was saddened to hear of Shelby’s passing. She was a crafting friend of mine. She loved showing me her “punny” cards. We would have long conversations about weddings coming up, house renovations, trips taken and of course new crafty things. I will miss her. Sending my condolences to her family. - Posted by: Marilyn Whatman (Friend) on: Aug 23, 2025

• Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my sincere condolences. - Posted by: Janet Lach-Stefanyk (Former colleague) on: Aug 23, 2025

• Joe and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Shelby’s passing…may your happy memories be a comfort at this most difficult time. Thinking of you and sending heartfelt condolences. - Posted by: Cathy Garski (Colleague of Joe at MTS) on: Aug 23, 2025

• Joe, So sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time. Virtual Hug, Bill. - Posted by: William Toews (Friend) on: Aug 23, 2025