Obituary of Urban Steffler

STEFFLER, Urban William

1930 – 2026

Urban passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Bridgeview Hall in Miramachi, New Brunswick, in his 97^th year.

Urban was born on January 10, 1930, in St Agatha. Urban now joins his wife Kathleen (May) of 69 years. He lived on the family farm and was the youngest of 7 children.

Urban worked at Imperial Tobacco for 25 years. Urban and Kay had a family cottage in Wasaga Beach and enjoyed being there with the family.

They were also able to travel widely, including Hawaii, Venezuela, Barbados, Italy, and Florida

Urban had many interests and was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved bowling. He loved his children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Urban worked hard all his life and, in his later years, was very generous with his large family

The family sends sincere love and appreciation to the Hackett family in Miramichi, New Brunswick for taking our Father into their hearts and lives.

Sincere thanks to the Bridgeview staff in Miramichi for the wonderful personal care they provided to our Father during his time there

Beloved father of Deborah Eames (Ron), Denise Popowich (Dave) and Darlene Hackett (Tom).  Dearly remembered by his grandchildren, Nicole DelCul (Alex), Robyn Gilbey (Keith), Mike Eames (Carolyn), Bryan Popowich (Vanessa), Andre Popowich (Amanda), Sophie Lorette (Ryan), Sarah Hackett (Dan), Jason Bomans (Paulina), Jordan Bomans (Katherine) and Janelle Bomans (Oliver). Dear great-grandfather to Stella and Adalynn, Jackson, Kinsley and Harper, Cole Ashton and Addison, Luke B, Victoria and Luke P, Charlotte and Luke L, Emma and Caden. Survived by Sisters-in-law Helen May (Laura) and Anne Steffler

Predeceased by his parents, Enoch Steffler and Matilda Dietrich, sisters Kay Yastremski, Clara Scheffner, Loreen Freiburger, Loretta Schnarr, and brothers Gordon Steffler and Bob Steffler. Sisters-in-law Margaret Rebellati, Shirley (in infancy), Brothers-in-law Frank Rebellati, Ken May

Visitation will take place at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass to take place at St. Louis RC Church, 53 Allen St E, Waterloo, Ontario, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. with Father. Phil Reilly officiating. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. A private family interment to take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family or donations to Heart and Stroke, Juvenile Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Society may be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or at www.erbgood.com.