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Remembering Rolf Fritz Erberhardt Kipferling
Bywestcoastgermanmedia_nv030m February 9, 2026February 23, 2026

Obituary for Rolf Fritz Eberhardt Kipferling Rolf Fritz Eberhardt Kipferling, born August 14, 1941, in Edenkoben, Germany, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on November 22, 2025. Rolf immigrated to Canada as a teenager with his family. A lifelong curiosity for the world and a love of exploration eventually led him…

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Obituary of Maria (Mary) Theresia Rey
Bywestcoastgermanmedia_nv030m November 3, 2023February 27, 2024

April 29, 1931 – October 21, 2023 Vancouver, BC – Written on November 3, 2023 – Maria (Mary) Theresia Rey was born in Neuheim Switzerland in 1931 and died in Richmond, BC at the Fraserview Intermediate Care Retirement home October 21, 2023 at the age of 92. She lived a full and rich life, immigrating…

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About - Elke Porter, a Vancouver-based communications professional and author of three books, runs Westcoast German News Media—a vibrant digital hub promoting German, Austrian, and Swiss business, culture, and community on Canada’s West Coast. Alongside celebrating local stories of prominent German-speaking individuals, Elke is a dedicated soccer storyteller, providing extensive coverage of the local soccer scene, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and major international tournaments. Through community journalism, networking, and a passion for the beautiful game, she fosters cross-continental collaborations and connects European-Canadian sports and cultural enthusiasts alike.

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