Ernst FREY

Ernst Frey passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on September 15, 1931, in Austria, to Anna and Adolf Frey, Ernst was the oldest brother of Arthur, Waldemar, Christa Haake, and Hugo Frey, all of Germany. He is also survived by many other relatives residing in Germany. Ernst was the husband of Rosa Keller for 70 loving years and the father of Irene Frey, who predeceased him in 1973, and Gisela Ferguson, wife of Bob. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Bryan Ferguson, husband of Lauren, Shawn Ferguson, husband of Lisa, and Tyler Ferguson. Ernst immigrated to Canada from Germany as a young man to find work and build a life with his wife Rosa. They spent the first years of their marriage in St. Catharines, Hamilton, Niagara-On-The-Lake, and finally settled permanently in Niagara Falls. Ernst was a long-time employee at Hayes-Dana. He was a member of the German Village in Niagara Falls for many years and enjoyed playing cards, organizing cultural events, and dancing. Ernst was an avid traveller who loved to return home to see family and fondly remembered his many cruises with Rosa and their friends. In his retirement, he could be found walking Oakes Park or enjoying a coffee at his favourite Tim Hortons, often with his friend Joe Schankula. The family would like to thank Teresa, Terry, and Stephanie Sicard, and Elwin and Mena Lauber, for their visits, lifelong friendship, and support of Ernst and Rosa, especially during their time at Bella Care Residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Patterson Funeral Home in Niagara Falls.