Genevieve Nikles
April 10, 1915 - September 23, 2015

Genevieve, late of Regina Lutheran Home, Regina, SK, (and formerly of Spalding and LeRoy, SK) passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was 100 years of age.  Genevieve was born on April 10, 1915, to Benjamin and Theresia (nee Bixenman) Schier at home on their farm in the Mazenod district of Saskatchewan.  She grew up there and, after completing her Grade 6 education, helped on the family farm and was also employed as a domestic aide at local farms.  In 1935, Genevieve met the love of her life, Emil Nikles and, on October 23, 1937, they were married in her grandfather’s house at Tyvan, SK.  On November 1st, the newly-weds arrived at Emil’s farm, where they began a long and happy life together.  For the first five years, “home” was a one-room building.  In 1943, they built a new house where, over the next eight years, their union was blessed with four daughters.  After farming for 43 years, in 1980, Genevieve and Emil retired and moved into the Village of LeRoy.  A very close-knit and young-at-heart couple, they truly enjoyed their retirement years together and filled the days with delightful memories. They took an active interest in their surrounding communities.  Genevieve was a member of the Grace United Church Board, United Church Women, Watson Hospital Helpers, LeRoy LeRose Lodge Auxiliary, Lampard Ladies Club, Co-op Guild, Senior Citizens’ Club, and the Craftee Exercisers, and was the Lampard and LeRoy news reporter for the Watson Witness.  As well as taking part in numerous local activities, Genevieve and Emil traveled quite regularly to spend time with their family.  Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and the arrival of new grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always especially joyful occasions to celebrate.  In her “spare time” Genevieve enjoyed quilting, knitting, and gardening, and had a passion for flowers, particularly petunias and sweet peas.  A kind and caring lady, Genevieve was always available to help those who were in need.  In September 2001, due to Emil’s failing health, he and Genevieve moved to Spalding.  The following month, they celebrated their 64th Wedding Anniversary.  Emil passed away on January 26, 2002.  Genevieve continued to reside in Spalding until 2006, when she moved to Regina to be closer to her family.  Since childhood on, of great importance to Genevieve was her faith; she was baptized in May 1915, confirmed in 1928, and accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior at a very young age.   She made it well known that it was her faith that carried her through the sad times in her life, and how appreciative she was for all the blessings she had received through the years.  She considered her greatest blessings to be her devoted husband and children.   Genevieve will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by three daughters and nine grandchildren: Catherine (Bill) Morton and family, Janice (Colin) MacDonald, and Krista Morton (Chad Huene); Bernice Otsig and family, Dana (Mark) Fouhse, Dawn (Randy) Trohak, Darin (Debbie) Otsig; and Marguerite (Henry) Baier and family Kevin (Tammy) Baier, and Lori Hildebrand; son-in-law Bryan Yaskow and family, Tara Yaskow and Tianna Yaskow (Evan Bell); 12 great-grandchildren: Everet and Isaak MacDonald, Taylor Harkness-Fouhse, Cody and Tyler Trohak, Taylor and Emily Otsig, Carter and Camryn Hildebrand, Nicholas and Shae-Lynn Baier, and Brystan Bell.   She is also survived by her sister, Merle Straub.  Genevieve was predeceased by her daughter Linda Yaskow (1998); husband Emil Nikles (2002); son-in-law Doug Otsig (2006); father, Benjamin Schier (1973); mother, Theresia Schier (1986); brother Casper Schier (2001); and by sisters: Alice Lambrick (2010) and Anne Johnston (2012).  Special thanks to the staff at Qu’Appelle House, Extendicare Parkside and Regina Lutheran Home for their compassionate care of Genevieve.  As per Genevieve’s request there will be no funeral service.  Cremation and private family interment took place at LeRoy Public Cemetery.  In memory of Genevieve, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.  “All things pass, all things that live must die.  All that we prize is but lent to us and the time comes when we must surrender it.  We are all travellers on the same road that leads to the same end – until we meet again.”

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)

Genevieve, late of Regina Lutheran Home, Regina, SK, (and formerly of Spalding and LeRoy, SK) passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was 100 years of age. Genevieve was born on April 10, 1915, to Benjamin and Theresia (nee Bixenman) Schier at home on their farm in the Mazenod district of Saskatchewan. She grew up there and, after completing her Grade 6 education, helped on the family farm and was also employed as a domestic aide at local farms. In 1935, Genevieve met the love of her life, Emil Nikles and, on October 23, 1937, they were married in her grandfather’s house at Tyvan, SK. On November 1st, the newly-weds arrived at Emil’s farm, where they began a long and happy life together. For the first five years, “home” was a one-room building. In 1943, they built a new house where, over the next eight years, their union was blessed with four daughters. After farming for 43 years, in 1980, Genevieve and Emil retired and moved into the Village of LeRoy. A very close-knit and young-at-heart couple, they truly enjoyed their retirement years together and filled the days with delightful memories.

They took an active interest in their surrounding communities. Genevieve was a member of the Grace United Church Board, United Church Women, Watson Hospital Helpers, LeRoy LeRose Lodge Auxiliary, Lampard Ladies Club, Co-op Guild, Senior Citizens’ Club, and the Craftee Exercisers, and was the Lampard and LeRoy news reporter for the Watson Witness. As well as taking part in numerous local activities, Genevieve and Emil traveled quite regularly to spend time with their family. Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and the arrival of new grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always especially joyful occasions to celebrate. In her “spare time” Genevieve enjoyed quilting, knitting, and gardening, and had a passion for flowers, particularly petunias and sweet peas. A kind and caring lady, Genevieve was always available to help those who were in need. In September 2001, due to Emil’s failing health, he and Genevieve moved to Spalding. The following month, they celebrated their 64th Wedding Anniversary. Emil passed away on January 26, 2002. Genevieve continued to reside in Spalding until 2006, when she moved to Regina to be closer to her family. Since childhood on, of great importance to Genevieve was her faith; she was baptized in May 1915, confirmed in 1928, and accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior at a very young age. She made it well known that it was her faith that carried her through the sad times in her life, and how appreciative she was for all the blessings she had received through the years. She considered her greatest blessings to be her devoted husband and children. Genevieve will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by three daughters and nine grandchildren: Catherine (Bill) Morton and family, Janice (Colin) MacDonald, and Krista Morton (Chad Huene); Bernice Otsig and family, Dana (Mark) Fouhse, Dawn (Randy) Trohak, Darin (Debbie) Otsig; and Marguerite (Henry) Baier and family Kevin (Tammy) Baier, and Lori Hildebrand; son-in-law Bryan Yaskow and family, Tara Yaskow and Tianna Yaskow (Evan Bell); 12 great-grandchildren: Everet and Isaak MacDonald, Taylor Harkness-Fouhse, Cody and Tyler Trohak, Taylor and Emily Otsig, Carter and Camryn Hildebrand, Nicholas and Shae-Lynn Baier, and Brystan Bell. She is also survived by her sister, Merle Straub. Genevieve was predeceased by her daughter Linda Yaskow (1998); husband Emil Nikles (2002); son-in-law Doug Otsig (2006); father, Benjamin Schier (1973); mother, Theresia Schier (1986); brother Casper Schier (2001); and by sisters: Alice Lambrick (2010) and Anne Johnston (2012). Special thanks to the staff at Qu’Appelle House, Extendicare Parkside and Regina Lutheran Home for their compassionate care of Genevieve. As per Genevieve’s request there will be no funeral service. Cremation and private family interment took place at LeRoy Public Cemetery. In memory of Genevieve, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. “All things pass, all things that live must die. All that we prize is but lent to us and the time comes when we must surrender it. We are all travellers on the same road that leads to the same end – until we meet again.”