Mathilda Mary Ulrich (née Gruber) August 1, 1930 – October 24, 2025

Mathilda was born in Scott SK, the eldest of five children, to Franz Xavier “Frank” and Barbara Gruber, who farmed near Leipzig. Life in the 30’s was difficult but the family persevered, placing their trust in God’s loving providence. She attended the convent school at Leipzig, and later earned her teaching certificate at Normal School and the University in Saskatoon. She taught at St Peter’s School near Salvador, SK, and at Lachner School east of Scott. In 1953 she married Donald Ulrich. They raised five sons and farmed for 32 years before transitioning to semi-retirement in North Battleford in the 1980s. Mathilda was very active in Saint Joseph Calasanctius parish and with the CWL. She enjoyed pastimes such as gardening, bowling, camping/fishing, crocheting, and the occasional bus trip to the US with Don. Most of her later years, especially after widowhood in 2020, were spent on quiet hobbies at home, and keeping up with the lives of her 18 grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and hospitality. She was well loved and will be greatly missed.

Vigil of Prayer service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7pm and a Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11 am, both at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Tai Le as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the North Battleford City Cemetery.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Bernard (Brenda), Daniel (Mariette), Philip (Letitia), Kenneth (Shelley), Patrick (Kathleen); brothers: Frank and Father George Gruber; brother-in-law, Allan Merkowsky; sister-in-law, Muriel Gruber; as well as her 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mathilda was predeceased by her husband, Donald Ulrich; parents: Xavier and Barbara Gruber; sister, Rita Merkowsky; brother, Joseph Gruber; sister-in-law, Johanna Gruber.

Memorial donations can be made in Mathilda’s honour to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, S9A 3L8.

Condolences to the family can be made at  www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Cristi Tilbert – Apprentice Funeral Director.

• Date : 2025-10-24
• Location : North Battleford, SK