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Berkefeld, George M.
MLA Personal Photos Collection
Biographical note:
Supervisor of Immigration, Canada Colonization Association, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Previously Canadian Christian Council for Resettlement of Refugees, Bremen, Germany, director or camp
Bethel alumni note:
Photo holdings:
Sources:
Photo back: G. M. Berkefeld
The Canadian Mennonite, March 9, 1956, p. 3 article about his appointment to his position in the Canadian Colonization Association. His name is given only as "G.M. Berkefeld." This article shows the same photo.
Other possible sources for this person:
"Moving West" by Christian Lieb, University of Victoria, c. 2008 (dissertation) p. 254 refers to "George M. Berkefeld at the IRO" [International Refugee Organzation] . . .
Find A Grave for "George Martin Berkefeld" 26368895, no dates of birth or death, but buried "Jun-12-2002" which might be a handwritten date and should have been read as Jan-12-2002 if it is the same person as the obituary which follows:
An obituary for a George Martin Berkefeld was found on https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/list/can-bc-obits@rootsweb.com/thread/9877846/. Possibly the same person.
(01/09/02)
BERKEFELD _ George Martin, on Saturday, January 5, 2002 in Delta. George was born in Germany, January 17, 1904. He was predeceased by his loving wife Elsie and son-in-law Ray LaFreniere. He is survived by sons Rolf (Karol), Eric (Anne); daughters Karen LaFreniere, Diana (Randy) Wylie; 10 grandchildren, Grant, Debbie, Renae, Marty, Tara, Erika, Jeff, Chris, Lauren, Erin and 4 great grandchildren, Erik, Darla, Reagan and Jenna.
George was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he will be dearly missed by all. Special thanks to all staff and friends at Northcrest Care Center for the wonderful care that our Dad received over the last 8 years. A memorial service will be held at Northcrest Care Center, 6771 120th Street (Scott Road), North Delta on Tuesday, January 15th at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House. We miss you a lot Dad.