Ernie Kilgas married Matilda and immigrated to Vancouver BC Canada after the War.
Matilda and my Mother, Herta (Kammal) Chelczynski were best friends. Matilda taught my
Mother to speak english and the ways and customs of living in Canada.
Ernie Kilgas was the President of the Vancouver Branch of the Estonian Society for many years.
Ernie and Matilda Kilgas had a daughter, Kathline Kilgas, who married Donald Shaw. Kathline goes goes by her
nickname "Kay" Shaw and she still lives in Chilliwack, BC Canada.