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WALTER H. SKAVINSKY
Walter passed away on Monday, Apr. 2, 2012 at the age of 77, peacefully at home with his loving wife Gail and son Jon at his side.
Walter was predeceased by his father Joe, his mother Lilley, his brothers Tony and Jack, and granddaughter Lacey Rae Flick.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Gail; his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; his many friends and his close and loved “Buddy” Pocket.
At Walter’s request, cremation has taken place with a memorial service to take place on Saturday, Apr. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Sprague Community Hall in Sprague, MB. Interment will take place at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vita Funeral Home 204-425-3114.
SHERI SHETLER (REIMER)
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sheri Shetler (Reimer) from Westport, Oregon on April 2, 2012 at the age of 32 years.
Left to cherish Sheri’s memory are her husband Jasper; her parents Denver and Anne Reimer; her sister Lori; her brother Rob, his wife Glenda and their children Auriette, Jonah and Owen; her brother Chris, his wife Myra and their children Micah, Christian, Liyu and Bere; Jasper’s family; and many friends and relatives.
Two memorial services will be held, one at the Westport Community Church, in Westport, Oregon on Saturday, April 7 and a second one at the Blumenort EM Church, in Blumenort, Manitoba on Tuesday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. A public viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach on Monday, April 9 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist with the medical expenses incurred.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
RUTH PAULS (nee Enns)
1943 – 2012
On Tuesday April 3, 2012, at her residence in Morden, MB, at the age of 69 years, Ruth Pauls, our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law and dear friend, went to her eternal rest.
Ruth will be greatly missed by her loved ones, daughter, Connie and Steve Parent and their 2 children of Lake Mary, Florida, son, Floyd (and Christine of Winkler) Pauls and their 2 children of Steinbach, 3 brothers and their families, 2 sisters, and also her in-laws and their families.
Ruth was predeceased by both of her parents, 2 brothers, one granddaughter, and her beloved husband, Ed, in 2008.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Christian Life Center in Morden. Interment followed at Southside Cemetery.
In care of arrangements: Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden.
MARY PAULS
Mary Pauls of Steinbach passed away peacefully at Bethesda Hospital on April 4th, 2012. She is survived by her sons Wayne (Sandee), Ken (Sandi), Lorne, Craig (Vi), and Troy (Jan), sisters Helen Keryluk (Walter), Betty Sandford (John), Ella Ferris (Orville), eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Abraham and Margaret Funk of Morden.
Mother was born in Morden, studied Art in Winnipeg, raised a family in Winkler, and had a career in Steinbach as Activities Director at the Bethesda PCH until her retirement. She was a well-known local artist, and took great pride in the many paintings and murals she created. Mary was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Steinbach Legion.
The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 11th at 10:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel at 150 Penfeld Drive in Steinbach, with ash interment to follow at Morden Southside Cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
RUDY PANKIEWICH
Rudy Pankiewich, 72 years of age of Steinbach, sadly passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
He is deeply mourned by his loving wife of 45 years, Nadia and their two daughters, Karen (Marc) Bouvier and Kelly Pankiewich as well as his four grandchildren, Brityn, BLanca, Ella and Layla. Also left to mourn are his siblings, the Baryliuk family, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
The memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14th, 11:00 a.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, National; Phenix Professional Building, 595 Montreal Road, Suite 303, Ottawa ON K1K 4L2
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
HENRY S. WIEBE
Henry S. Wiebe, 96, of Winnipeg passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. He is survived by his beloved wife Helen; children Ellen McKellar, Ivan Wiebe and Phyllis (Ralston) Selley and their families. He was predeceased by one daughter Judy Rawdon and one son-in-law Jim McKellar.
The funeral service will be held Monday, April 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach. Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Sunday, April 15 from 7 to 8:00 p.m. with coffee and tea to follow.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
JEAN VADEBONCOEUR
There will be a Celebration of Jean Vadeboncoeur's Life on Sunday April 15, 2012.
It will be held at the Norwood Hotel in Winnipeg from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
EDNA PENNER
Edna Penner was born to John T. and Anna Fast Reimer on March 23, 1921 at Clearspring, MB. She peacefully departed this life on April 11, 2012 at Maplewood Manor, Steinbach, MB, reaching the age of 91 years.
Those left to cherish fond memories are two daughters, Julietta and her husband Monroe Goossen of Hyas, Sask-atchewan, Nealda of Ste. Anne, MB, one son, Christopher Stevenson of Peguis, MB, six grandchildren and their families, Stewart and Ruth, Tamara and Kelly Penner, Leslee and Shawn Penner, Richard and Natalie, Shawn, Trevor and Starla; her siblings Mary Froese, Steinbach, Dan and Mary Reimer, Stein-bach, Gladys Eidse, Enderby, BC, Jessie Reimer, Steinbach; seven sisters-in-law, Nellie Penner, Esther Penner, Linda Penner, Mary Penner, Elma and Robert Toews, Lottie Penner and Irene Penner. Her husband, her parents, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Greenland, MB. Officiating ministers were Jesse Friesen, Edgar Wohlgemuth, Melvin Penner, Elroy Penner, and Samuel Friesen. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
DOROTHY E. BLOM
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our beloved mother, Dorothy E. Blom, 82, of Detroit Lakes, MN, she died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Memorial services will be 1:30 PM Friday, May 11 at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. www.daviddonehower.com.
Survivors include her children: Andy Blom of Detroit Lakes, Sue Blom of Grayland, WA and Rolf Blom of Linwood, MN; four sisters: Eldora Recksiedler of Duluth, MN, Marion (John) Wuotila of Duluth, MN, Verna Bergquist of Wahpeton, ND and Alice (Ed) Armstrong of Vancouver, BC.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
David-Donehower Funeral Home, 904 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN. 56501 • 218-847-4147
ED SCHELLENBERG
July 4th, 1928 – April 13th, 2012
Peacefully in the early morning hours, our husband, dad and grandfather passed away at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Romelda (nee Rempel), children Kenton, Ivan, Dale (Debbie), daughter Colleen Koop, two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and two sisters, Anne Voth and Bertha Lang.
The funeral service will be held at the Steinbach Mennonite Church, 345 Loewen Blvd., Monday, April 16th at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach. Viewing will take place Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach, and at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to enVision Community Living, Steinbach.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
ALEXANDER WALLACE McNAUGHT
Alexander Wallace McNaught passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2012 in his 61st year with his family by his side.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Barbara, daughter Carrie and husband Garrett, grandson Linden, daughter Sherry, grandson Scott and granddaughter Vanessa.
Alex is survived by his sister, Margaret, brother Jim (Sue) and sister Lana (Chuck). He will be lovingly remembered by Mother-in-Law Nettie Hildebrandt , Barb’s brothers and sisters and their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Gimli New Horizons 55+ Activity Centre, 17 Colonization Road Loni Beach, in Gimli on Friday, April 20th, at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Kidney Foundation, Unit 52 Dovercourt Drive, Wpg, MB, R3Y 2K8.
Neil Bardal Funeral Centre • (204) 949-2200 • Gimli (204) 642-7124
NORA VERONIKA RIEGER
1914 - 2012
Peacefully, after a brief illness, Nora Veronika Rieger passed away on April 14th 2012, at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, at age 97. Nora was born in Steinbach, the fourth of six children of Sebastian and Eva Rieger.
She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Anna and Minna, and brothers Sebastian, Simon, and Henry. She is survived by nine nieces, three nephews and their families.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday April 20th, at Cornerstone Bible Church, 290 1st Street, Steinbach with viewing prior to the service. Interment at Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
JEAN SOLNES (NEE RAMSEY)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Solnes on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the age of 89. Jean was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Norm, her parents Laura and Leslie, one sister Ina, three brothers Lorne, Lloyd and Jack and two sisters-in-law Ruth Ramsey and Mildred Bultz.
Jean is survived by one sister Doreen (Harold), two sons Barry (Beth) and Brian (Joan); four grandchildren, Chris (Hollie), Cara (Mike), Scott (Marcella), Tori (Nicole) and their families; her extended family of brothers/sisters-in-law; Ray (Mildred), Clara Ramsey, Millie Ramsey, Bill Bultz, Bernice (Harold), Gordon (Iris), Boyd (Rita), as well as all her nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, if friends or family so desire a donation can be made in Jean’s memory to the Dominion City United Church, Dominion City Recreation Inc., Roseau Crossing Heritage Park or other charity of their choice.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
ROBERT GÉRARDY
May 5, 1924 – April 15, 2012
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, pépère, brother and uncle on Sunday, April.15th 2012 at Ste. Anne Hospital.
Robert is lovingly remembered by his wife, Alexandrine, daughter Suzanne (Alex) Jungman, Marie-Jeanne (Marcel) Kirouac, Cécile Morin (Dale Delorme), Raymonde Gérardy (Eric von Thuelen), seven grand children and seven great grandchildren.
He is survived by three brothers, Fernand (Ferdinande), Jules (Odile) and Denis (Irene), five sisters, Adèle Leleannec, Angéline (Marcien) Poiron, Gabrielle Gérardy, Cécile Farncombe and Bernadette Bouteiller.
A celebration of Robert’s life will take place on Saturday April 21st, 2012 in St. Labre Roman Catholic Church at 10:30am, followed by the burial in St. Labre Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery • (204) 222-3241
BERNHARD (Bert) PETERS
Peacefully on Tuesday April 17,2012 at the St.Adolphe Personel Care Home in St.Adolphe MB. Bert Peters passed away at the age of 85.
Bert will be sadly missed by his children Gord (Marian), Janice (Huey McIntyre), Sharon (Willie), Greg ( Mariette ),Helen (Henri Dagenais), Debbie ( Jake Wiebe), Calvin ( Maureen), Holly (Dennis). He will also be surely missed by his 23 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren whom Bert truly loved. He also leaves to mourn his passing one sister Mary (Walter Driedger) and one brother Jake & Hilda Peters.
Creation has taken place.
A memorial service for Bert will be celebrated by Pastor Dave Neufeld at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Grunthal, MB on Saturday April 21,2012 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at a later date.
Funeral Arrangements by Vita Funeral Home 256 Railway Avenue Vita, Manitoba 204 425 3114
PETER REGEHR
June 24, 1928 – April 18, 2012
Peacefully at home with his loving wife Dorothy at his side Peter passed away at his residence in Steinbach, MB on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his wife Dorothy and their family.
The funeral service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. with interment at Heritage Cemetery. Full obit to follow next week.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
MARILYN GAIL POETKER
August 4, 1969 – April 20, 2012
Peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, MB with family at her side Marilyn went home to be with her Saviour, Jesus.
She is survived by her parents Jacob and Elma Poetker of New Bothwell, MB, five brothers: Alvin of Calgary, AB, Norman (Joan) of Vita, MB, Harvey (Bernice) of New Bothwell, Brian of Calgary, AB, Wayne of Calgary, three sisters Valerie (Randy) Verestiuk of Mitchell, MB, Angela (Brian) Falk of Mitchell, Irene Abrams of Winnipeg, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m., at Steinbach Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover Street in Steinbach with burial at the Silberfeld CMC Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Silberfeld CMC Church Building Fund.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
