Edmonton Journal
KEINDEL, Reverend Gerald, CSsR
Fr. Gerald “Tex” Keindel died on the morning of August 14, 2017 at Villa Marguerite in Edmonton at the age of 82. Born in Tessier, SK and raised in Saskatoon, he joined the Redemptorists, making his first profession of vows September 15, 1956. He was ordained at Holy Redeemer College in Edmonton on June 17, 1962 after studies in St. Mary’s College, Brockville, Woodstock, ON, and Holy Redeemer College seminary in Windsor, ON.
Fr. Tex, as he was known, obtained a number of degrees during his life: B.A., B. Th., S.T.L., B. Ed and Masters in Pastoral Counseling.
He taught for a year at HRC, Edmonton but spent most of his career ministering in parishes. He was pastor at St. Gerard’s, Yorkton (1969-75) and St. Mary’s, Beaverlodge (1981-90) and at both of these parishes he oversaw the building of new churches. He also served in Redemptorist parishes in Winnipeg, Moose Jaw, and Saskatoon. In 2002 he moved to Villa Marguerite where he assumed many of the administrative responsibilities for the community, the Redemptorist Centre for Growth and the Clement House property.
Fr. Tex was a steady, dedicated presence wherever he went. He had a special concern for the poor and marginalized. In his final years as he slowed physically he took up knitting-preparing scarves, vests and toques to be used in winter by people in need.
He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Veronica (nee Clarkson) Keindel. He is survived by his brother, Vince (Saskatoon), and his sister, Mary Lucki (Unity) and several nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Mass will take place in the chapel at Villa Marguerite (9810 – 165 St.) at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 18 followed by interment at Holy Cross cemetery. There will be a prayer service on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., also in the chapel which Villa Marguerite has so graciously put at our disposal. We are most grateful for the care of Fr. Tex’s medical personnel, as well as the kindness of the staff at Villa Marguerite during his 15 years in residence. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marion Centre (10528 – 98 St. NW, T5H 2N4) in Edmonton.
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Funeral Home
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home
10011-114 Street
Edmonton, AB T5K 1R5
780-422-2222
Published in The Edmonton Journal on Aug. 16, 2017