Monday, April 13, 2020
I did not know Pauline. But her husband Cornie, again someone I've never met, is my cousin. He is the grandson of my grandfather's brother. My grandfather was Jacob. F. Broesky of Gretna. His daughter, my mother Agatha (Broesky) Nickel Tapper, passed away two days after Pauline. On the Pembinavalleyonline website death notices, Pauline's and my mother's are next to each other. So I am sending this message in the spirit of family solidarity in a difficult time to express my condolences and empathize with the challenges of honouring our loved ones' passing when public gatherings are not allowed. Hope your family is doing well.