Obituary

Remembering Rolf Fritz Erberhardt Kipferling Rolf Kipferling

Remembering Rolf Fritz Erberhardt Kipferling

westcoastgermanmedia_nv030m February 9, 2026

Obituary for Rolf Fritz Eberhardt Kipferling Rolf Fritz Eberhardt Kipferling, born August 14, 1941, in Edenkoben, Germany,...

Obituary of Maria (Mary) Theresia Rey Maria Rey Obituary

Obituary of Maria (Mary) Theresia Rey

westcoastgermanmedia_nv030m November 3, 2023

April 29, 1931 – October 21, 2023 Vancouver, BC – Written on November 3, 2023 – Maria...

About Elke Porter - Elke Porter, a Vancouver-based communications professional, runs the Westcoast German News Media blog, a key platform promoting German, Austrian, and Swiss businesses and culture on Canada’s West Coast. She also leads the Westcoast International Business Club, which connects professionals and supports cross-cultural partnerships between Canada and German-speaking countries. An author of three books, Elke captures stories of prominent German-speaking individuals, celebrating their contributions and inspiring journeys. Through her work, Elke fosters cultural connections and provides valuable resources for German-speaking communities, making Westcoast German News Media a vibrant hub for news, networking, and cross-continental collaboration.