Left to right; Winkler resident Elizabeth Buhler with Portage-Lisgar M.P. Candice Hoeppner during a recent birthday party. Photo courtesy Candice Hoeppner's website.

 

A Manitoban considered to be Canada's oldest living person passed away over the weekend. 111 year old Elizabeth Buhler died Sunday at Winkler's Salem Home. She would have turned 112 in February.

She's survived by 3 daughters and their families. Buhler was predeceased by her husband Isaac, 2 daughters, and 2 sons.

She was born in the Ukraine February 8th, 1899 and immigrated to Canada with her husband in 1925.

The memorial service for Elizabeth Buhler will be held Saturday in Winkler.

Canada's oldest living person is now considered to be Pearl Lutzko who lives in Saskatchewan. She was born on February 15th, 1899.