Paul Gustave Gilbert Winkelmans

Bert (Paul) Winkelmans of Richmond B.C., passed away on Friday evening, October 24th, 2025. His daughters, Mikkie and Dadye, were at his side, ensuring he was not alone during his last days. We extend our gratitude to the Palliative care team at Richmond General Hospital for their efforts in keeping Dad comfortable and pain-free. Special thanks to Fr. Anthony Ho for administering the Last Rites upon Dad's arrival at the hospital and for returning to anoint him once more as he passed. We also thank our brother Cory, his wife Gina, their daughter Brea, son Joey, son Keifer, and his wife Angel for spending time with Dad during his final days. We are confident that Dad was aware of our presence and felt our love and gratitude. Rick, Mikkie’s husband, your contribution to Dad’s final smile was priceless. Ron, Dadye’s husband, thank you for your selfless act that gave Dad one more week with us. Mom, despite the difficulty of seeing Dad in this way, you showed him love, and we appreciate your strength.

Bert is survived by his loving wife of almost 68 years, Mary Winkelmans. His children include his late son Jay, who passed in 2019, survived by his wife Cathy and their children: Bryn Winkelmans, his wife Jenn, and their children Easton and Ainsley; and Jay and Cathy's son Brett and his wife Shelby. Bert's daughter, Dadye Teschl, and her husband Ron have three children: Christina Teschl, Cory Teschl, and his wife Sandra with their children Hazel and Claire, and Chet Teschl with his wife Valerie and their son Colson. Bert's son Cory Winkelmans and his wife Gina have two sons, Joey Forster and Keifer Winkelmans, and his wife Angel. Cory & Gina also have a daughter, Brea Harris, with her husband Ben and their children Piper, Elias, and Isaac. Bert's daughter, Mikkie Pollon, her husband Rick, and his son Dryden. Mikkie’s former husband, Colin, and their children, Dakota Nettles and her husband, Stuart Beckett, Dadye Nettles, Dryden Nettles, and Dashiel Nettles. Others who lived with our parents and were treated like their own include Dennis Winkelmans, Luke Winkelmans, Maryanne Chouinard, and Kathleen Seiler.

Cory, Mikkie, and Dadye express sincere gratitude to all the family members who helped with our parents’ care, as well as good friends Martha and Joe Lelik and Lynn Sakai-Boden. Your support honored our Dad by keeping him in the area he loved and grew up in.

We arrive in this life with nothing and depend on those God has granted us. We live our lives with God at our side, guiding and protecting us, even when we don’t ask. We leave this world in the same way; God at our side, with nothing but the most important, those He has given us, to be there until our final breath.

Dad’s funeral will be held on November 29th, 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2202 Park Ave, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0. For those who cannot make this event, we will be having a, celebration of life in June of 2026 - more to come on this in the New Year.

In leu of flowers, please consider donating to the Heart & Stroke foundation: https://tinyurl.com/yy953wzb