Bertha Jane Goller passed away at the age of 82 at 2:30 am, Jan. 14, 2024. She is now free of pain and in the arms of Jesus.
She was the 10th child of 12: born to Mike and Theresa Goller in Wakaw, Sask. She was predeceased by her parents, Mike and Theresa Goller, brothers Melvin, Herbert, Edward, Eli, Leo, Albert, Richard, and sisters Mary and Margaret. Surviving Bertha are her daughter Brenda Moffatt, granddaughter Amy (Christopher Cullen) their two children Elena and Logan; grandson Jason (Kara) and their child Henley. Also surviving are her sister Caroline, and brother Don (Adeline).
Bertha moved to Victoria from Saskatoon around 1967 and got a job at Dept. of National Defence and worked there till retirement. She was a devoted Christian and a parishioner at St. Andrew’s Cathedral.
Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on January 23, 2024, at 2:00pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Frank Boehm family (cousins)
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Donna Goller My condolences to the family. Caring thoughts are with you at this sad time-it’s so hard to lose someone you love. Bertha was a very dear sister-in-law. I really enjoyed her company and phone call chats over the past 60 years. May you feel comforted knowing how much Bertha meant to so many.
With loving sympathy,
Donna Goller
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Eleanor McGillivray Our condolences to Aunty Bertha’s family. We didn’t get to visit with her often as we didn’t live in Wakaw but our parents (Mervin and Rose) and Bertha made many phone calls over the years to keep in touch. Rest in peace Aunty Bertha ❤ Eleanor and Don McGillivvray
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Carla Klein Our dear Auntie Bertha was always the special auntie, she was single, hip , had the coolest jewelry and softest skin! I still think of her when I smell her special perfume Youth Dew! She was a strong independent woman without harshness or discord. She loved life and made deep bonds with the people she held close, while living and expressing her faith every day.
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John Boyle My condolences to all of Bertha’s family. With so many cousins, I didn’t get a chance to know her well, but she was always happy and kind, and ready to chat. I liked seeing and hearing the Goller sisters together ….She and my mom (her aunt Veronica) had a great relationship.
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Linda Was sorry to hear about Bertha. Her friend Mary phoned me
I knew her since the 70’s. When we were young we sure had fun.
Still kept In touch through the years. Met for lunch occasionally.
Although as we got older are meetups we’re less. We always check in by phone.
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DON GOLLER We shared many memories together for years and will miss that the most. She loved music and sang us a song that was going through her mind all night just days before her passing; her voice was very good at that time. Thank you MARY and friends for the many days you were with her.
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Sherrye Brayshaw Hugs to the family ❤️❤️❤️
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Andrew Schneider I’ll always remember one of the highlights of summer growing up was Auntie Bertha coming to stay at Grandma’s house for a few weeks. Always fun to be around and really enjoyed our time spent with her when she gave us the Victoria tour many years ago. She will be missed.
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Jeff, Tracey Verishine &Family Our condolences to all the family. We wish your family peace during this difficult time. Please know our hearts ache knowing this loss is not easy and time will heal the soul.
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Myles Simon Rest in peace Aunty Bertha. Please except our condolences Brenda and family ❤️
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Gail Frechette Auntie Bertha was always the sweetest, coolest aunt.
I will especially remember her voice and her laugh
My condolences to all who knew her
Rest easy, Auntie B, you are so loved ❤️
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Marilynn McTavish My deepest condolences to Brenda and Family. Aunty Bertha always offered me a place whenever I showed up at her place. My girlfriend and I stayed for a month once. I remember her babysitting us and she learned to played hide and seek in the dark. But her unforgettable beautiful laugh gave her spot away every time. It was a great memory that I always cherished to have seen that side of her. We will miss her dearly.
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Grant and Shelley & Carol Goller Condolences to Brenda and family. Hugs to all extended family. Rest in peace Auntie.
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Christine Hutchinson To Bee’s family, please accept my sympathies. Bertha was one of the first people to welcome me when I moved to the Westport in 2019 and she asked me to call her Bee right away. She was a good neighbour – always interested in the goings on in my life, and had a great sense of humour. I will think of her every time that I sit in my chair on my balcony – Bee gave it to me last summer. I will miss her.
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Shirley Waldon My condolences to Bertha’s family. I knew Bertha from when she lived in an apartment complex on Fernhill. A few years later she moved to Westport. About 10 years later I moved into the Southport complex next door. So imagine my surprise to discover that Bertha lived next door. We would always stop and chat whenever we ran into each other. She was such a lovely lady. R.I.P. my friend.
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Marcel Schneider Aunty Bertha will be sadly missed so many good memories of her,she was a fun and loving person to be around. Always looked forward to her coming out at Christmas or during the summer holidays,she always brought joy and laughter, my family was so lucky to have had her in our lives.
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Sharon Hutchings Sending our sincere condolences to her family and friends. We had a lovely visit with Auntie Bertha at the end of June when we were in Victoria. She will be missed ❤️. Sharon & Dave
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Sandy Allen Bertha was a great friend and neighbour of mine for many years at Westport.
My condolences to the family at this time
My thoughts are with all of you.
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Jackie Schneider My condolences to Bertha’s family and all who knew and loved her. I will always remember her smile, laugh and sharing stories when she came home to visit family and friends in Wakaw.
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Val Duchscherer Our dear Aunty Bertha was a very loving, sweet and kind person. She had many wonderful qualities, but her greatest was her ability to connect and listen to people of all ages. We will cherish the fond memories we have of Aunty Bertha, she will be greatly missed.
Condolences from our family to your family. We remember Bertha when we visited on the farm as small children and later she moved away. She is in our thoughts and prayers.