Luella Klassen

Obituary

On the afternoon of Wednesday, November 4, 2026, shortly after 4p.m., our beloved mother and nana, Luella Klassen, nee Reimer, of Steinbach, Manitoba, aged 78, quietly left this world in the gentle embrace of her children.

Luella is survived by her loving son Prescott Klassen & daughter Natasha Klassen, as well as her only grandson Benjamin Wiebe. She will also be deeply missed by her daughter-in-law Monica Lisafeld and son-in-law Michael Major. Her siblings Sheila Wiebe, Nadene Bragg, Jocelyn Reimer-Kent, and Melanie Morin, along with nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends will remember her with love.

Luella was predeceased by her beloved husband Peter Klassen of 57 years, her parents Helen & Bennie D Reimer, and brother-in-law Eric Bragg.

Luella was someone who could light up a room with her vivacious personality. She was a powerhouse of energy and determination. There was nothing in this world that was impossible once she set her mind to it. Her life revolved around her family, her children, and her grandson. And for them, she would do whatever was necessary to make life as full of wonder as possible.

Luella was skilled at whatever she set her mind to; she ran a needlecraft store, creating the most immaculate petit point and textile art. Afterwards, she was inspired by her mother’s family history to research the Giesbrecht lineage back to the 1600s. Her work was meticulous and she became well known for her impressive body of research.

She built a website that was an anecdotal blog called Not Over Till The Fat Lady Sings in which she wrote about her struggles with Immune Disorders. Luella helped many people all over the world through her writing, sharing information and advice about Meneire’s Disease. Her accomplishments were many and included a large variety of skills.

In her final years Luella created the 48 Club with her friends. A club that welcomed any woman born in 1948 in the Steinbach area. Through this club Luella brought joy to its members. It helped battle isolation and loneliness for quite a few members. Due to her activities Luella leaves behind many friends who will dearly miss her, both locally and worldwide.

We, as a family, would like to send our deepest gratitude and thanks to the staff of the Emergency and Palliative Care unit of Ste. Anne Hospital. The doctors, nurses, and staff were very compassionate to our mother.

The memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, Manitoba.