Wilbert Murray Hiltz - 91, formerly of New Minas, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Delhaven, he was the son of the late Lorne and Eva (Newcombe) Hiltz. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the Reinforcement Regiment in Scotland, Holland and Germany. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville. He later worked with Hantsport Pulp and Paper and Haliburton Farms. He was a hard worker and enjoyed going for drives and travelling. He is survived by a son, Jeff (Donna), West Brooklyn; three grandchildren, Sandra (James) Braham, Bishopville; Georgina Hiltz, Waterville; Sherri (Dana) Kane, Wolfville; a sister, Doris Hiltz, Kentville; a brother, Howard Hiltz, West Brooklyn; a great grandson, Oron; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel May (Scott); a son, Brian; three sisters, Rosie and Elsie Hiltz and Blossom Kerr; a brother, Milton. Cremation has taken place and there was no visitation, by request. A combined Royal Canadian Legion service and funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Gary Manthorne and Reverend Barbara Cochran officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the West Brooklyn Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the West Brooklyn Baptist Church Building Fund, Evergreen Home for Special Care or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.