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HENRY KLASSEN WIEBE
(January 11, 1928-February 8, 2013)
Henry Wiebe, formerly of southern Manitoba, passed away peacefully in Calgary AB after a lengthy illness. Beloved spouse of Margaret, he is survived by his children Shirley (Paul) Lafrance, Ken (Noellie) Wiebe, and Chris (Cliff) Ivey; step children Richard (Carol) Siemens, Stanley (Cordula) Siemens, Beverly (Bruce) Campbell, and Carrie (Brent) Keough; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and seven siblings (spouses). Henry was predeceased by his first wife Rose (nee Doerksen) and his brother Peter. Cremation has taken place.
Friends and family are invited to remember Henry on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Portage Avenue Church, 1420 Portage Ave in Winnipeg.
LEVI DOERKSEN
Levi Doerksen, 54, of Winnipeg, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.
Levi is survived by his Mom, Tina Doerksen of Steinbach, and eight siblings: Elizabeth, (Larry Siemens); Dan, (Cindy); Helen Reimer; Paul, (Julie); Tim, (Eileen); Sam, (Pauline); Mark, (Mary), and Steve, (Jodie), in addition to many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his dad, Henry Doerksen, in 1975.
Viewing will be held at the Bothwell Christian Fellowship Church on Sunday, March 3 at 7:00 with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bothwell Christian Fellowship Church with interment at the Silberfeld Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to the Bothwell Christian Fellowship Church.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
JOHN (JACK) SHAIL
June 25, 1924 – February 28, 2013
Jack “snuck away” peacefully at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Sarah; children Linda, Anne, Rick and Kim, nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Manford and Ethel Shail and brothers Harold, Doug and Robert.
A memorial service was held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach, MB on Monday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m. with ash interment to follow at a later date.
If friends so desire, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion – Steinbach Branch #190, 294 Lumber Ave, Steinbach, MB R5G 0E8 would be appreciated.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
GEORGE LOEWEN
George Peter Loewen who was born in Steinbach on Apr. 8, 1924, passed away in Abbotsford, BC on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Margaret, on Nov. 15, 2011.
He will be deeply missed by his children, Janet Romanuk (Fred), Bryan (Rosa), Judi Borlase (Dan) and Greg (Kandace); his grandchildren, Tamara, Tovey, Maggie, Tanya, David, Josh, Connor and MacKenzie; and great-grandchildren Zev, Ava, Vance, Brock and Carter.
A memorial service was held in Abbotsford on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.
TINA REMPEL
After a lengthy illness Tina Rempel of Winnipeg, formerly of Rosenort, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the age of 83 years at the Grace Hospice.
She is survived by her beloved husband Pete Rempel; three sons Lloyd (Lorna), Barry (Irene), and Kelly (Nancy); six grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters and their families.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rosenort EMC Church with interment in the church cemetery. Viewing at the church prior to the service.
If friends desire, donations may be made to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Unit 304-1 Wesley Avenue, Winnipeg, R3C 4C6.
EDWIN DAVID KLIPPENSTEIN
March 24, 1930 – March 5, 2013
After a period of rapid decline, God granted Dad’s wish and took him home. He had a difficult few days at the end. His noisy boisterous family sat around his bed, sharing memories, telling stories, joking and laughing. And then at times we would fall silent, sharing in his struggle. We had music, prayer and scripture from time to time. As he drew his last breath, his face relaxed and broke out into the most beautiful smile. We imagine he was seeing his youngest daughter, Wendy, waiting to meet him on the other side. And then he was gone. We are so happy for him, but he will be missed so much, especially by Maria, his wife, whom he loved so well for 59 wonderful years.
He is also survived by his children: Brenda (Elmer) Funk, Albert (Evelyn) Klippenstein, Gerry (Margaret) Klippenstein, Eric (Angela) Klippenstein, Carol (Timothy) Taves, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his youngest daughter Wendy Yousif in 2006.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niverville Chortitzer Mennonite Church with interment at the Hespeler Cemetery in Niverville.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
JOHN K. FRIESEN
July 8, 1928 – March 6, 2013
John passed away peacefully at his home in Niverville. He is survived by his wife Sadie, three children Sandra, Phyllis, Tim and their families.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Word of Life Mission Church in Niverville.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
BRUCE ARNOLD SMITH
Bruce Arnold Smith went to be with his Lord on March 6, 2013 at the age of 55. He was the son of Agatha Smith (Goertzen) and Gordon Smith. Predeceased by brother Garth. Fondly remembered by his sister Patricia, and brother Harvey, and sister in law Susan and his nieces Crystal and Brenda and nephew Raymond, as well as his many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The funeral service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Saturday, March 9 at 1:00 p.m. with viewing prior to the service. Interment at Heritage Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
PETER HARRY PODOLSKY
October 3, 1920 – March 6, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father and Didi at the Vita Personal Care Home at the age of 92.
Dad was predeceased by his wife Katherine in 2000, sisters Mary Kozak, Annie Yarmie and Barbara Werbitski, brothers Mike and John. He is survived by his sister Nancy Petrowski.
Left to mourn and cherish his memory are his beloved, daughter Dianne (Terry) Germain, son Glenn (Wendy) and grandchildren Ashley (Marc) Toews, Kristen (Bryce) and Tyler.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 13, at the Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach, interment to follow at St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sirko, Rev. Fr. Miron Pozniak officiated.
Pallbearers are Tyler Podolsky, Glenn Podolsky, Terry Germain, Jim Krueger, Marc Toews and Bryce MacMillan.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
MARTIN PENNER
Martin Penner of Blumenort, MB passed away at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the age of 50 years.
He is survived by his wife Ruth, two daughters, on son, his mother Mary Penner and six brothers. He was predeceased by his father Martin in 1979.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Mennonite Church in Blumenort with interment at the church cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to Evangelical Mennonite Conference (EMC) Missions), 440 Main St.; Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z5.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
JAKE WIEBE
Jake Wiebe of Grunthal passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the age of 73 years.
He is survived by his wife Erna, one daughter and her family.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Friday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grunthal Bergthaler Church with interment at the Grunthal Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, The Gideons, Mennonite Central Committee, or Teen Challenge of Central Canada,
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
WILLIAM (Bill) FEDORCHUK
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Fedorchuk on Sunday, March 10, 2013 surrounded by his family, at Vita Hospital.
Bill was predeceased by his wife Rose, his parents, Annie and Hryhor Fedorchuk and stepfather Joseph Bil, all of Tolstoi Manitoba; brothers-in-law Maurice Romaniuk, John Grabowiecki, Vladimir Kozak and Steve Antoniuk.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, Ken (Deb) and daughter, Theresa (John). Granddaughters, Dana Scrivens (Byron), Hailey and Kayla Fedorchuk, grandsons, Scott (Jennifer) and Curtis Fleming, great-grandson Will Fleming and 2 more great-grandsons arriving in April and July. Sisters, Mary Paradoski (Stan) and Sonia Romaniuk and sisiters-in-law Theresa Antoniuk, (friend, John) Bernice Murphy (John), Eleanor Hart (Lawrence), Sylvia Fjeldsted (Kris) and Betty Kozak. Also left to cherish his memory are numerous nieces and nephews.
A Prayer Service will take place Friday, March 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vita Funeral Home, Vita, Manitoba. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:30 at the Vita Funeral Home. Interment to follow at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery fund or a charity of their choice.
Arrangements by Vita Funeral Home Phone • 204-425-3114
ANNE EWACHA (Prociuk)
December 12, 1912 – March 10, 2013
Peacefully on Sunday March 10, 2013 at the Holy Family Nursing Home, our dear Mom, Baba and Grandbaba took her final breath. Her work here on Earth was complete.
Anne was predeceased by her parents John and Maria, husband Dan, son Jarvis, sister Lena, brothers Michael and Bill, and grandson Denis Asseiro.
Left to cherish her memory are daughter Elizabeth (Johnny) Stefanchuk, son Leslie (Edna) Ewacha, daughter-in-law Kathleen Ewacha, grandchildren Billy (Jodie) Stefanchuk, Kathy Asseiro, Chris (Angela) Ewacha, Sheri (Dean) Mugleston, Daniel (Mari) Ewacha, Edward (Elizabeth) (Ewacha), Michael Ewacha and honorary granddaughter Josephine Zammito. Grandbaba will also be lovingly remembered by her great grandchildren, Emma Stefanchuk, Beth Asseiro, Alexis and Olivia Ewacha and Brooklyn and Kai Ewacha.
A private memorial service was held March 13, 2013 at Cropo Funeral Chapel and mom is now resting alongside her husband of 54 years in All Saints Cemetary.
EDWARD TOEWS
January 1, 1923 – March 13, 2013
In the early morning hours on Wednesday, Edward passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 90.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Marlene (nee Martens), son Andy (Elsie), daughter Muriel (Murray Brandt), daughter Myrtle (Marv Janzen) and son Alex and their families; one sister Malinda Thiessen and one brother Linden, four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Angela in 1989, two sisters and three brothers.
Viewing will be held at Rosenort Fellowship Chapel in Rosenort MB on Saturday, March 16, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Rosenort Fellowship Chapel on Sunday, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place prior to service.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
CASH WILLIAM FRIESEN
Peacefully on March 14, 2013, Cash William Friesen, our precious boy, rightfully earned his angel wings and flew home to Heaven after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Cash was born on May 20, 2010 in Ste. Anne, MB. Although his life here was very short, the impact he left on family, friends and strangers was huge.
Left to rejoice in his Heavenly healing are his parents: Clifford and Jennifer Friesen, big sisters Jorgina “Gina”, Cianna “Anna” and his little brother Cyrus “Irus”, Great Grandma Joyce Beck, grandparents George and Judy Friesen, Bill Kasowan and Joan Fewster; aunties and uncles (cousins): James and Eliane Friesen (Jesse, Alex), Wally and Rose Reimer (Nick, Sami-Jo, Hollie, Leah), Todd and Becky Parsons (Ashley, Kayla) Russ and Dorothy Penner (Zoey, Jacob, Micah) Jake and Val Kasowan (Tia, Katie) and many more family members and friends.
Donations can be made to Children’s Hospital of Manitoba, Make –A – Wish Foundation (Southern AB chapter) or Give Kids the World in Kissimmee, FL.
A celebration of Cash’s life will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Southland Church in Steinbach, MB (190 Hwy 52 West). Please dress casual and with lots of color! Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
