LIESA TEMPLE (KONNERTH)
December 9th, 1927 – February 26th, 2024
Liesa Emma Temple aged 96 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away peacefully at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital on Monday, February 26th, 2024. She lived a remarkable and full life. In keeping with Liesa’s wishes, a Private Service has taken place.
Liesa Linden was born in Germany to parents Otto and Elise Linden. Her father purchased farmland and it became part of East Germany after the Second World War. Along with her sister, Gerda, she escaped to West Germany where she lived and worked for many years. In 1955, Liesa immigrated to Canada and married Michael Konnerth and settled in Moose Jaw. She had two daughters, Teresa and Marion. After Michael passed away in 1984, Liesa remarried Alfred Temple in 1987.
Liesa was known for being a fabulous cook and baker, particularly her Black Forest Cake. She had a green thumb and always had a bountiful garden. She loved to play cards and had a sharp sense of humour. Liesa’s hobbies were to crochet and knit. Her skill at crocheting was phenomenal. She loved to travel and saw Canada from coast to coast, as well as returned to Germany several times to visit her siblings.
She was predeceased by both husbands; stepdaughter, Sandra Merlin; and sisters: Irma, Ilsa, and Gerda. Her younger sister, Erna, passed away on February 19th, 2024. Liesa is survived by her brother, Heinz (Inge) Linden; daughters, Teresa (Barry) Robinson and Marion (Dennis) Belisle, children Michael (Amber) Klaffke and Lisa (Jeff) Weinrick; stepdaughter, Bev Dunlop, children Jeff, Andrea, and Chris; grandchildren, Suzanne (Grant) Howg and Russell Merlin; and several great-grandchildren.
Thank you to Dr. Rinninsland for all the years that he took such good care of mom. Thank you also to the caring staff at Crescent Park Retirement Villa who looked after her over the past year, and to the staff at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Reginal Hospital who ensured her final days were filled with comfort and caring.
May Liesa’s memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
She indeed was a fabulous cook. Her flower beds were the best on the block.
Thinking of your families, Her Memory will be eternal.
Condolences on the passing of your beautiful Mother. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Heaven has a new angel to watch over those left behind here on earth.
To Liesa’s Family
I am so very sorry to hear of Liesa’s passing.
My husband and I both worked with Liesa and Mike for many years at CPI.
My deepest sympathies go out to you.
Rest in peace Liesa.
So sorry to hear of Leisa’s passing. My mom and dad (Ron & Helen Austin) were good friends with Leisa and Alfred. They met at the German Canadian Club. They enjoyed weekly sat morning coffee at Calico Junction in the mall with Ken Harder, Harry and others. Mom and dad also went to Las Vegas & Mexico with Leisa and Alfred. Wednesday night cards were a weekly pleasure, with taking turns for lunch.