Mary Teresia Thiel (nee Neuberger) late of Regina, and formerly of Weyburn, passed away January 20, 2012 at the age of 77 years. Mary was born to John and Elizabeth Neuberger on August 15, 1934 in Bruno. She was raised on a farm North East of Weyburn, until the family moved to the city. On April 8, 1967 Mary married the love of her life, Don Thiel. They remained in Weyburn, until moving to Regina where they had lived for the last 5 years. Mary was actively involved in the 5th Weyburn Cubs and Scouts, and served as President of the Group Committee for the local organization. She was also a faithful member of St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Weyburn. Mary enjoyed crafts, creating various home decorations from plastic canvas needlepoint. Her greatest joy however was her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her parents, John and Elizabeth Neuberger; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Cecilia Thiel; daughter, Shelly; sister-in-law, Helen Neuberger and brother-in-law, Ray Thiel. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, Don Thiel of Regina; her son Darwin (Tracey) of Weyburn, and their children, Kelli, Tanner, Dakota, Shelly-Lynn, Paris and Avah-Rae; Shelly's son, Jesse Thiel; brothers and sisters, Joe Neuberger of Weyburn, Alf (Janet) Neuberger of Pincher Creek, AB, Bernie (Ella) Neuberger of Weyburn, Jeanette (Jack) Smeed of Medicine Hat, AB, Marlene (Don) Gill of Wilkie, James (Vivian) Thiel of Regina, Allen (Monica) Thiel of Regina, Norma Thiel of Red Deer, AB, Jean (John) Nikolejsin of Weyburn, Doreen Thiel of Regina; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A prayer service was held on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 P.M. from Fletcher Funeral Chapels, Weyburn; a funeral mass was held Wednesday, January 25 at 10:30 A.M. from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with Father Gerry Bauche celebrating. Urnbearers were Jesse Thiel, Tanner Thiel and Dakota Thiel. All in attendance were considered honorary pallbearers. Interment to be held at a later date at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. Donations may be made in memory of Mary to Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn (306) 842-5432
