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ARTHUR B. KRENTZ
Art Krentz, age 86, passed away Friday May 27, 2011. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Evelyn (Grienke) of 59 years. He is also survived by his children: Brian, Kurtis (Jennifer), Sheldon (Hélène), Bradley and their families. He was predeceased by one son and one sister.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, May 30 at 7:00 with devotional at 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at the St Paul Lutheran Church, 465 Henry, Steinbach on Tuesday, May 31 at 2:00 p.m. with viewing prior to the service. Interment at the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hwy #12 S.
Donations in his memory may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Steinbach, MB
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
PETER BADIUK
June 9, 1931-May 26, 2011
Peter peacefully passed away on May 26th, 2011 at the Vita Hospital with his wife Rose, brother John and his friend Al Humphreys by his side.
Prayers were said at Vita Funeral Home on May 30th, 2011 at 7:00pm. Peter’s funeral service was held at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church Vita, Manitoba on May 31st ,2011 at 10:00am. Interment took place in St Nicholas Cemetery Arbakka, Manitoba.
The family would like to thank Al Humphreys, Pat Coffield, the Nurses and the Doctor’s at the Vita Hospital for the care they provided for Peter.
Funeral Arrangements by Vita Funeral Home Vita, Manitoba
GUY SENECAL
Guy Senecal, 57, of La Broquerie, MB passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 26, 2011.
He is survived by his wife Beverly, two daughters and two sons.
The funeral service will be held at Gospel Chapel in La Broquerie, MB on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
If friends so desire donations may be made to assist with funeral expenses.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
ELISABETH FRIESEN
Elisabeth Friesen, 94, of Steinbach, MB passed away Bethesda Place Personal Care Home on Thursday, May 26, 2011.
She is survived by two daughters, three sons and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Peter W. Friesen and seven children.
The funeral service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Sunday, May 29 at 2:00 p.m. with viewing prior to the service. Interment at Heritage Cemetery in Steinbach, MB
If friends so desire donations may be made to Bethesda Place, 399 Hospital St., Steinbach, MB R5G 0E6
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
TRAVIS JONATHON SASS
May 12, 1972 – May 21, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of a son, brother, father, uncle and friend.
He leaves to mourn his children, Travis Jr., Taylor and their mother, Dawn; his Mom, Claudine; his Dad, Eldon; brothers, Trevor (Tracy), Tyrone (Karen), Troy (Michelle); and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Donations may be made to “The Royal Bank” for a trust fund for Travis Jr. and Taylor. Prayers for Travis will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Both services will be held at Park Funeral Chapel (311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK). Interment will follow at Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery, Saskatoon, SK.
Arrangements entrusted to Greg Lalach, PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 306.244.2103.
ANNE LISCHYNSKI
With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother on May 17, 2011 at the age of 96 years. She was born and raised in La Broquerie, MB.
She was predeceased by her husband Tony and one daughter Rosie. She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter Bertha (Paul) and two sons Walter (Joanne) of Ohio and Frank (Lee); seven grandchildren and great grandchildren.
As per Mom’s request, cremation has taken place. May Mom rest in peace.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
MARY BAKER
Mary Baker, 88 years of age, of Calgary, AB, formerly of Selkirk, MB, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Southwood Hospice, Calgary, AB with the family at her bedside.
She is survived by 11 children: William Verestiuk of Selkirk, MB, Mary-Anne Martens of Calgary, AB, Olga (Nick) Varkerti of Wpg. MB, Rose (Frank) Palahnuk of Wpg. MB., Peter Verestiuk of Selkirk, MB, Johnny Verestiuk of Prince Albert, SK, Patsy Pelletier of Calgary, AB, Joannie (Paul) Still of Petersfield, MB, Richard Werestiuk of Calgary, AB, Sally (Peter) Poels of Wpg. MB and Michael Shoren of Kelowna, BC. She is also survived by her sister, Rose Valainis of Wpg. MB.
She is predeceased by her parents, a son in 1958, her daughter, Jean Verestiuk in 2010, her late husband, Peter Verestiuk in 1986, her second husband, Al Baker in 1995, her sisters and brothers Anne, Lena, John, Sam, Harry and Peter.
There will be a viewing on May 23, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Gilbart Funeral Home located at 309 Eveline Street in Selkirk, MB. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Gilbart Funeral Home in Selkirk, MB at 12:00 with viewing at 11:00 A.M. Reception will follow from 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. at Royal Canadian Legion, 409 Eveline Street, Selkirk, MB Internment will follow the lunch in the Green Acres Cemetery – #1 Hwy. East at 1 Green Acres Lane at 3:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to the Southwood Hospice at 211 Heritage Drive S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2H 1M9
Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
HALA (Helen) OTTAWA-FROESE
May 13, 1930 - May 16, 2011
Surrounded by family, Helen Ottawa-Froese passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Vita Personal Care Home at the age of 81 years.
A prolific knitter, there are many Afghans across Canada that will keep her memory alive.
Sincerest thanks to Nick, her partner of 21 years, the staff at the Vita Personal Care Home and Dr. Andrew Cooke.
In keeping with mom’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service.
Donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation.
One of mom’s favourite pastimes was gambling. Please play on her behalf and let it ride. Good Luck.
MARGUERITE POIRIER (nee Desharnais)
Marguerite passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, May 16, 2011 at Le Repos Jolly in St. Pierre, MB.
Marguerite is survived by her husband Omer, her children Gilbert (Micheline), Maurice (Esther), Edmond (Angele), Roger (Dianne), Denis (Alice), Louis (Diane), Diane (Ed), grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and extended family. She is predeceased by her father ZephirinDesharnais, mother Adrienne Desharnais, grandson Adam Poirier, and granddaughter Elisia Block.
The funeral service will be held at Otterburne Church in Otterburne, MB on May 23, 2011 at 10 am. Interment to follow at the OtterburneCemetary.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Vita Funeral Home in care of arrangements, Vita, MB • (204) 425-3114.
PHILIPPE (Phil) GOBEIL
December 13, 1940 - May 13, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Phil at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, Manitoba on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the age of 70 years.
He was predeceased by his father Edouard, mother Emma, brother Denis and niece Lynne Gobeil-Gawron.
Phil is lovingly remembered by his sisters Thérèse (Robert) and Yvonne (John), brothers Lucien (Monique) and Emile (Donna), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, at St. Viateur Parish in Otterburne, Manitoba. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9or to the Charity of one’s choice.
OTTO HOEHN
Otto Hoehn, 92, of Steinbach, formerly of Kleefeld, MB, passed away at Bethesda Place on Thursday, May 12, 2011.
He is survived by his wife Wanda, one daughter, one son and their families as well as by two sisters and their families.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 465 Henry St, Steinbach with viewing prior to the service. Interment at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 200 – 310 Broadway; Wpg., MB R3C 0S6
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
MARY GIESBRECHT
Mary Giesbrecht, nee Unrau, passed away at her residence in Steinbach, MB on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the age of 75 years.
She is survived by two daughters, two sons and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Diamond Bill Giesbrecht.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church, 417 Hanover, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to New Tribes Mission of Canada, Box 707, Durham, ON N0G 1R0
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
DAVID WIEBE
David Wiebe, of Steinbach, former missionary to Bolivia, passed away at Rest Haven Nursing Home on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the age of 90.
He is survived by three daughters, two sons and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Katharina in April 2009.
The funeral service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with viewing prior to the service.
If friends so desire donations may be made to New Tribes Mission of Canada, Box 707, Durham, ON N0G 1R0
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
HUGH ALLAN
Hugh William Allan, 60, of Grunthal passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 11, 2011.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, one daughter, two sons and their families; and by three sisters, one brother and their families. He was predeceased by his parents and one sister in infancy.
The memorial service will be held Friday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach with ash interment to follow at a later date.
If friends so desire donations may be made to The Cancer Research Society Inc., 200 Isabella Street, Suite 305, PO Box 4613, Station E, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1P7 or to South Eastman Palliative Care Program, P.O. Box 470, La Broquerie, MB R0A 0W0
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
KAY WARUNKY
Kay Warunky (nee Hiebert) of Edmonton, AB passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs John L.F. Hiebert of Steinbach.
