SIEGFRIED EISBRENNER

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• My dad and I met Sig about 4 years ago a Ricky’s at Lockport, Mb. At the time, Sig was bringing his friend Paul for Sunday brunch until Paul was placed into long term care. Over the course of a number of Sundays, as we became acquainted with Sig, he would greet us and welcome us and inquire about how we were doing. Sig was know for having a container with Lindor chocolates to offer to the staff, and often had a photo album with him of his life with pictures of his late wife and family who he was proud to share with those he kept company with at Ricky’s. In the course of the Sunday’s we saw Sig, we also were introduced to friends of Sig’s that joined him for brunch. On the many Sunday’s we enjoyed his company we were grateful for his hospitality and his genuine interest in our lives and welfare. When we saw him last, I will always remember him saying to us, “pray for me”, and I always will. May his Soul and All the Souls of the Faithful Departed, Rest in Peace. Gerald - Posted by: Gerald and Ed Langevin (Friend) on: Aug 31, 2025

• I have known Sieg for 8+ years when I met him back at my old job, Sobeys. I remember meeting Sieg my first day on the job when he requested two freshly made roast beef sandwiches on whole wheat and would bring Lindor chocolates for all the staff. Sieg and I developed a relationship quickly, he was kind, caring, would ask questions about my life and remember all the important details such as dates and names of people in my life. I remember when Sieg would come to Sobeys, he would sometimes bring me my favourite donut from Tim Hortons as a “I was getting my coffee and thought of you”, or there were times Sieg would bring me a Chamois car wash gift certificate because I would briefly mention the dirty state of my car, or Sieg would always make sure I got a dark chocolate Lindor because he remembered those were my favourite. That is the kind of person Sieg was. He was attentive and did a wonderful job of showing people that he cared and listened. Sieg and I’s relationship extended beyond Sobeys and we would email where I would share big news in my life or photos. He would email me after everytime he saw me to tell me how much he enjoyed my company or how beautiful I looked that day or simply wishing me a good day. He made you feel important. His ability to create a community around him was inspiring. Everyone Sieg met could see his bright light and compassion for the world. When I left Sobeys, Sieg would visit me once a week at my new job and we began going out for coffee and breakfasts. When I switched jobs again, he would still visit me weekly and ended up liking the restaurant so much that he would come every single morning. I will never forget the times I met with Sieg at Ricky’s in Lockport. He always talked to me about how special that place was to him and that his friend Paul introduced him to the restaurant so I was honoured to gain a deeper insight into one of his weekly spots and meet many of the serving staff that he talked about so fondly. A special memory I have is when Sieg was driving me and we were listening to Elvis, talking about all aspects of his life, and mine. The way he spoke about his memories with such adoration was so touching, Sieg had so much wisdom to provide. I met with Sieg for breakfast the Wednesday of the week he passed. It breaks my heart but I am truly honoured to have accompanied him for his last breakfast at Salisbury House. Will think about that final day forever and cherish all the stories and photos that Sieg has shared with me. He was gentle, soft-spoken, had an infectious laugh, was full of life and most importantly never steered away from the things he loved until the very end. Sieg was a very ritual person, he would go to Lockport every Sunday morning, Boston Pizza every Tuesday night, Salisbury House every morning. I am happy his ability to go out and do the things I know brought him joy was never taken from him. I will miss my friend very much. I have voicemails, photos, and his memory to remember forever. Life will never be the same without Sieg, but he has taught me how to appreciate those in my life, how to show up for others, and to never take a day for granted. We will miss you Sieg and we all love you. - Posted by: Hannah Moore (Friend) on: Aug 28, 2025

• I am so grateful to have had the pleasure of knowing Sieg. I met Sieg many years ago. Him & his friend Paul used to be regulars at the Salisbury House on St. Annes & Fermor where I was a server. He would always bring Lindor chocolate for the staff. I eventually moved locations to the Salisbury House in Island Lakes & to my surprise I saw Sieg walk through those doors. I hadn't seen Sieg in a while at this point but the second I saw him I immediately knew who he was. I mean truly how could you forget such a sweet man like him. He started coming to Sals every day, except Sunday's so I had the pleasure of seeing him 5 days a week, every week. Our relationship really started to grow & strengthen. Any time I had a few extra minutes I would always take my time to chat with him. I always wished I could just sit down & have breakfast with him, since he was always alone (since Paul was no longer here). I ended up planning a breakfast date with him on one of my days off. We chatted all about our lives & he also showed me all his beautiful memories in his photo album of him, his wife, & his family over the years. He truly knew so much about my life & vice versa. I've never connected with a customer the way I connected with Sieg. He always called me his adopted grandchild. He truly was like a grandpa to me. He was such a light in my life & everyone else who worked at Sals. I'll miss his daily hugs every day when he came in. The restaurant truly hasn't been the same without his beautiful soul there every day. I'll never forget how special you made me feel. I have a photo of Sieg & I that he took on his camera & got a copy printed. I'm so grateful I have this photo to cherish him forever. Thank you for being you Sieg. You will be so missed. Love your adopted grandchild, Celine ❤️ - Posted by: Celine Huberdeau (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2025

• I used to work at Salisbury House as a server, and I met Sieg in the short amount of time I had left there. I had started to work more before I had left, and while working a morning shift I saw this sweet man sitting in a booth alone. He called me over, asked me what my name was, and told me to sit down with him - so I did. As my shift went on, every chance he got, he wanted to get to know me, and I, him. I have never met someone who had so much love, and so much compassion for so many people, especially his wife. Throughout the short time I knew him, he would always ask about the little details of my life, and always looked forward to seeing me my next shift. Before I had left Salisbury House, I asked him to breakfast, and I could see the joy in his eyes. All this man ever wanted was company, from anyone. During our breakfast, he got to know every little aspect of my life, and I got to know his. He lived so much life, gave every day his all, and gave every single person he interacted with, a smile (along with a chocolate❤️). Before I had left Salisbury House, I had given him my email, and started to send him pictures of my life outside of work, as well as update him with what I had going on. Through every email, even though I couldn’t see him, I knew he was cheering for me. When I was contacted about his passing, my heart dropped. He was a bright light in my life, and I had no words to describe the grief I felt about this loss. I was reminded that in the short about of time that I knew him, how much of an impact he made in my life. I know that heaven gained an angel, and with that, he is resting peacefully and happily with his beautiful wife. Rest In Peace Sieg, I love you forever. - Posted by: Victoria Ioculano (Friend) on: Aug 26, 2025

• I met Sieg almost a decade ago while working at Sobeys St. Anne's. He was a regular customer who would come in and order two freshly-made roast beef sandwiches on Sundays. He would always have a friendly chat, and oftentimes dropped off chocolates. When I left Sobeys, Sieg kindly asked to stay in touch, and since then, we would chat regularly through phone calls and email. He never missed a holiday or birthday message, and always remembered the little things that were happening in my life. As a person who has lost my grandparents over the years, he quickly became "Grandpa Sieg" in my life. Last November, I met Sieg at Ricky's in Lockport for lunch. It was so special to sit with him and flip through a photo album of his life that he brought along. True to form, he made sure to snap a picture of us with his digital camera and a week later a printed copy arrived in the mail... along with some chocolates, of course. Through all of these moments, I discovered how remarkable Sieg was at nurturing relationships. He had a gift for staying connected in a way that made people feel remembered and valued. His kindness and thoughtfulness taught me the importance of truly showing up for others. The world would be a better place if more people were like Sieg. - Posted by: Taylor Fenn (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2025

• Our sincere condolences to Sieg’s family. Sieg was very kind, soft spoken and enjoyed handing chocolate out to the people he cared about. We had the pleasure of knowing Sieg for about 6 years through our great friend Mr Kind. Sieg may you rest in peace. - Posted by: Paula & Hermano Silva (Friends) on: Aug 24, 2025

• I’m so sorry to lose this friend. Sieg was my brother-in-law as he was married to my sister Cheryle who predeceased Sieg in 2002 so he has been alone a longtime and no doubt had many lonely days. I didn’t see him often because I live in Regina but always had a visit when I visited Winnipeg. We last visited on June 16, 2025, and I am so thankful for that visit. Sieg was a really nice man - caring, considerate, thoughtful and always willing to help. In his younger years he was a really good chef and he had many other skills. He loved his German heritage and he knew where the bakeries were that sold the pastries he loved and he would share such goodies with us his adopted family.. Sieg had a deep faith and his life reflected that. I will miss you Sieg. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Joyce Patterson (Sister-in-law) on: Aug 24, 2025