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FABIEN LAURENCELLE
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fabien Laurencelle on November 1, 2011 at the St. Anne Hospital.
He was born June 22, 1934 and lived in La Broquerie all his life. He is survived by his loving wife Thérèse (Prairie), his children Nathalie, Patrick and one grandchild Mikayla; his brothers and sisters, Louis (Gisèle), Fernand (Lina), Eva (Marc), Alfred (Yvonne), Adrien, Victor (Carol), Hermance (Gordon), Marcien (Fleurette), Marie (Daniel), Lucille (Ron), and sister-in-law Jocelynne (Bob); also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and the Prairie family. Fabien was predeceased by his parents Louis and Georgeline (Laramée), brothers, Pierre, Roland, brother and sisters-in-law, Lorraine Laurencelle, Antoine Audette, Yolande Laurencelle, Rolande Prairie and his mother-in-law Hermance Prairie.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church in La Broquerie.
If friends so desire donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street; Wpg., MB R3L 0K6
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
ERNA DUECK
September 26, 1926 — November 1, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Erna Dueck at her residence in Steinbach, MB on November 1, 2011 at the age of 85 years old.
Erna was predeceased by her husband William K. Dueck, as well as her son Allan and daughter-in-law Linda. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Delores and Perry Moldowan, daughter-in-law Shirley, sons Leo and Pam, Dennis and Marlene, Gordon and Reg and Debbie, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn her passing, are two brothers and five sisters.
Viewing at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel. Interment at the Kleefeld EMC Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Erna’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street; Wpg., MB R3L 0K6.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
JACOB SCHAPANSKY
Jacob Schapansky, 76, of Ile Des Chenes, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at his residence.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lena (nee Driedger); two sons: Gary (Kris), ON, Carl (Tammy), Garson, MB; one daughter Val (Steve) Belknap, Kansas; one daughter-in-law Helen, Niverville, MB; eight grandchildren; two sisters: Tina (Henry) Rempel, Winnipeg, Mary (Bill) Sawatzky, BC; one brother Herman (Margaret), BC; one brother-in-law Bernie Harder, Selkirk.
He was predeceased by his son Jim in 2009; parents Jacob & Maria; and one sister Margaret Harder.
The funeral will be held Friday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sargent Ave Mennonite Church, Sargent & Garfield, Winnipeg, with interment at Grunthal Cemetery. Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr. Steinbach, on Thursday, June 16, at 7:00 p.m., with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service, 6A – 1325 Markham Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
ANNE FRIESEN
It is with sadness yet peace that the Nelson Friesen family announces the passing of Anne Friesen ( Reimer) age 71 at the St Pierre Hospital on June 12,2011.
Anne cherished her husband, her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, but most of all she loved and cherished her Saviour, Jesus Christ!
She is lovingly remembered by her husband Nelson, her children Randy ( Alvina) Friesen, Linda ( Ernie) Schroeder, Lana ( Myron) Dyck, Rod ( Shirley) Friesen, 15 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Anne was predeceased by her daughter Loreen, her brother Harold and her sister Martha.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Word of Life Mission Church in Niverville, Manitoba with viewing prior to the service. Interment will be at Hespeler Cemetery, Niverville.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St Pierre Palliative Program, South Eastman Health , Box 88; St. Pierre, MB R0A 1V0.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
DENNIS MAGEL
Dennis Magel, age 77 years of Vita, Manitoba formerly of Piney, Manitoba passed away on June 11, 2011 at the Vita Hospital, Vita, Manitoba with his son Jackson and nurses by his side.
He was predeceased by his mother, two sons and his common law wife.
Dennis is survived by one son, one step daughter, two step sons, one granddaughter, ex-wife, one sister, one brother and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Dennis will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 – 1:00pm at Vita Funeral Home Vita, Manitoba.
Internment to take place at a later date in the Piney Cemetery.
Vita Funeral Home In Care of Arrangements • 1 204 425 3114
EVELYN SCHALLA
Evelyn Schalla, 66, beloved wife of Wilbert,of Steinbach, passed away at Bethesda Hospital on Tuesday, June 7, 2011.
A private family service has been planned.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
ALBERT K. FRIESEN
Albert K. Friesen, loving husband to Elisabeth, and our dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away Monday, June 6, at Bethesda Hospital after a brief illness. He was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Elisabeth, nine children: Wilbert (Hilda), Florence, Dennis (Louella), Elda (Roger Borse), Leona (Mike Kroeker), Ray, Corinne (Rick Loewen), Louise (Peter Dueck), Jim (Rhonda); Grandchildren, Dale & Char, Patrick & Trudy, Mo & Karen, Kerri & Sheldon, Joelle & Aaron, Andrew, Shannon & Grant, Mike & Marina, Andrea, David, Joel & Heather, Derek & Issa, Donovan & Crystal, Chad & Gabrielle, Benjamin, Jessica, Erik, Emma, Matthew, Laura, and Sarah; Great-grandchildren, Jared, Jesse, Lucas, Levi, Kirsten, Hannah, Adriana, Cameron, Adam, Jareth, Nicole, Jason, Leyton, Alfie, Ron, and Elise. He is also survived by six siblings, and numerous in-laws. Dad was predeceased by his first wife Annie, one infant son, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church. Interment will be at the Kleefeld EMC cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Thursday, June 9, at 7:00 pm. If friends so desire, donations can be made to Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church Missions Board , 440 Main St.; Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z5 or a charity of their choice.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
KURT OSTER
Kurt Oster, Age 70, passed away on June 6, 2011 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach.
Kurt was born on November 23, 1940 in Rochlitz in the German province of Saxon.
He is survived by his mother, Ella Oster; two sisters, Ilse Krentz Ens (Phil) and Nell Loewen (Ken); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Rudolf Oster; two brothers, Wilfred and Edmund; as well s by his brother-in-law Reg Krentz.
The funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach, MB with viewing prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethesda Foundation., 316 Henry St., Steinbach, MB R5G 0P9
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
HELEN LOEWEN
Helen P Loewen (Friesen) was born on October 31, 1926; at home in the St Anne municipality. Her parents were John and Gertrude Friesen. She was the third youngest of 12 children. She married John P Loewen of Blumenort on October 9, 1949. Five sons and three daughters were born to Mom and Dad. One daughter, Florence, was abruptly taken from them through a farming accident in 1955.
She leaves to mourn her passing and to carry on her legacy of love for Jesus: son John and Maria of Stratton, ON and children Jonathan and Liudmila (Dalia and Etienne), Priscilla and Mark (Reuel and Micaiah), David and Sara, Hannah, Esther, Joanna, Tabea, and Asenath, son Arley and Janice of Blumenort and daughters Rachel and Rebecca, daughter Marian and Peter Redekopp of Crystal City, MB, son Cliff and Pauline of Blumenort and children Chris, Michelle, and Heather, daughter Junia of Winnipeg, son Dale and Cori of Steinbach, MB, and children Jackson, Davis, Weston, and Texas, and son Glenn and Maribeth of Portage, MB and children Christian, Anicka, Marcus, and Natasha.
The funeral service for Helen Loewen will be held on Thursday, June 9th, at 2:00 pm at the Blumenort Evangelical Mennonite Church, with interment at the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
MAURICE SPORTAK
With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Maurice Sportak at the age of 78, on June 4, 2011, after a brief period of illness.
Maurice was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Matthew; Brothers John (Gertie) and Willie (Diane); Sisters Mary (Bill) and Agnes (George). Left to cherish his memory are his Brothers Joseph and Paul (Ann); Twin Sister Sr. Daria and Sisters Rose (Wm) and Anne (Bill) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church on Friday, June 10th at 10:00am. His Grace, Most Reverend Emeritus Bishop Michael Bzdel C.S.S.R. will be presiding.
Donations in Maurice’s memory may be made to St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Vita Funeral Home Vita, Manitoba In Care of Arrangements 1 204 425 3114
JOEY PENNER
Joey Penner, 19, of Blumenort, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011, accidentally near his home.
He is survived by his parents, Boyd and Martha, his mother Brenda Friesen, three sisters, and three brothers.
The funeral will take place Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the Blumenort EMC at 2:00 p.m.. A visitation and gathering of friends will take place at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Steinbach Christian High School, 50 PTH 12N, Steinbach, MB R5G 1T4.
JOHN PERSOWICH
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John Persowich Sr. on June 2, 2011 at the Vita Hospital in Vita, Manitoba. John was born in Sirko, Manitoba to Harry and Anna Persowich on April 15, 1922. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marion in 1991, brothers Bill and Peter, and sister Sophie. He was also predeceased by his son-in-law, Jim Johnston and daughter-in-law, Wendy Persowich.
He is lovingly remembered and survived by his children, Christina (Alex) Anonychuk, John Jr. (Joyce)Persowich, Judy Johnston, Patricia Persowich, Jacqueline (Robert) Lewandiwsky, Gary (Bonnie) Persowich, Irene (Jan) Collins, Edward Persowich, and one sister, Mary Boychuk. He was also the beloved Gido to 19 grandchildren and 8 great grand-children.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 2:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. prayers were said at 7:00 p.m. at the Vita Funeral Home, Vita, Manitoba.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Sirko, Manitoba with the interment in the church cemetery.
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Vita Funeral Home Vita, Manitoba In Care of Arrangements 1 204 425 3114
MARY LAUZON
Dec. 24, 1929 - June 1, 2011
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and sister, Mary Lauzon. She died peacefully with her family at her bedside.
She leaves to mourn four children, Henry Lauzon from Edmonton, Patricia Lauzon from British Columbia, Monica Hall from Huntsville, ON and Ed Lauzon from Winnipeg; three grandchildren, James Hall, Jacob Hall and Jordon Lauzon; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Wiebe (Cornie) and Jeanette Wiebe (Peter), both from Winnipeg.
She was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Mary Wiebe from Lowe Farm, MB, her brothers Cornie, Peter and Jacob Wiebe, and her sisters Susie Wallbank, Justina Kiehn and Tina Wiebe.
The family wishes to thank everyone at the Royal Alexander Hospital in Edmonton, AB for their kindness and caring for Mary.
ÉTIENNE (STEVE) FORTIN
Étienne (Steve) Fortin passed away suddenly after a brief illness in Yuma, AZ on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 in his 80th year, beloved husband of Adele Fortin
He was predeceased by Denise Fortin (née Desrosiers) and Jeannette Fortin (née McKinnon).
Steve was a father to five children, Diane Fortin, Carole Armstrong, Claude Fortin, Jacqueline Pineau, Colette Fortin and step-father to Christopher Woollett. Steve had 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We all miss him so much.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Ste Anne Catholic Church, Ste Anne, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
AURORA LEVESQUE
Aurora Levesque, 91, of Steinbach, MB passed away at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, MB on Monday, October 31, 2011.
Cremation has taken place. The Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
EVELINA MARGARET REIMER
After suffering a major heart attack earlier in the week, Evelina was taken home to rest, early in the morning on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the St. Boniface General Hospital. She was born in Steinbach, Manitoba on June 8, 1930. She was married to Edward Reimer on September 27, 1956.
She is survived by her husband, Edward, two sisters-in-law, two nieces and two nephews and their families.
A memorial service for Evelina Reimer will be held Tuesday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church, 602 Pasadena Avenue, Winnipeg.
Interment and last respects took place prior to the service on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Steinbach Memorial Cemetery, McKenzie Avenue and Highway 12 South.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel
