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GURTY SONNICHSEN
Gurty Sonnichsen (nee Boivin), 89 of Kleefeld, formerly of Headingly, MB passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Menno Home in Grunthal.
She is survived by two daughters, four sons, two sisters, one brother and their families.
She was predeceased by her husband Helmut.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kleefeld EMC Church with viewing prior to the service. Interment at the Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery in Headingly, MB.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
HELEN WIEBE
Helen passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Bethesda Place in Steinbach, MB at the age of 93 years.
She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Abram D. Wiebe.
Viewing will be held at the Niverville Heritage Centre, 111 Heritage Trail, on Monday, August 5, 2013 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 5:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held.
Donations may be made to enVision Foundation (2012) Inc., 84 Brandt Street, Steinbach, MB R5G 0E1 or to Soup Is On, 20 Hwy 12 N, Steinbach, MB R5G 1B7
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
PETER W. WIEBE
Peter W. Wiebe of Steinbach passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the age of 68 years.
He is survived by his wife Lavera, two sons and their families. He was predeceased by one sister.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Thursday, August 8 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the chapel prior to the service.
The funeral service will be held Friday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
CHARLENE BONNIE FRIESEN
Charlene Bonnie Friesen of Grunthal, MB passed away at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the age of 42 years.
She is survived by her mother Theresa Kis, two sisters and their families. She was predeceased by her father Cornie W. Friesen.
A Celebration of Charlene’s Life will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Saturday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m.
If friends so desire donations may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
MARY DRIEDGER
Mary Driedger of Grunthal, MB passed away at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the age of 76.
She is survived by four daughters, one son and their families as well as by one sister.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert Driedger in 2011.
The funeral service will be held Friday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elim Mennonite Church in Grunthal with viewing at the church prior to the service. Interment at the Grunthal Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to the Menno Home Foundation, Box 280; Grunthal, MB R0A 0R0
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
STANLEY PESTRAK
1933-2013
Suddenly on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 at the Victoria General Hospital, Stanley Pestrak passed away. He was in his 80th year and was predeceased by his wife Ruby. He will be sadly missed by his sons Troy (Sandy), Trent (Dodi) and his grandchildren Jesse, Shelby, Steven, Avery, Brody, and great granddaughter Marlee. Also surviving are brother Jim (Margaret) Pestrak, sister Chris (Art) Singbeil, sister-in-law Evelyn Pestrak and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9.
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LINDA BROESKY (nee LOEPPKY)
After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, and with family at her side she passed away peacefully of a heart failure on Tuesday August 6th, 2013 at the Health Science Center at the age of 76.
She is survived by her husband Jacob Pries Broesky, two sons Kenneth and Melvin (Linda) two daughters Eleanor and Sheila (Rick), and by grandchildren Marcel, Nathan (Ireshe), Donavan (Sabrina), Terrence (Melissa), Lindsey (Gary), Alisha, Ryan, and Kristen. Great grandchildren, Justice, Lyndon, Ashia, Nevan, Trinity, and Kolton. Two daughter in laws Barb (Kelvin) and Silver.
Viewing was held on Monday Aug.12, 2013 at 7:30 pm in the St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Steinbach at 465 Henry Street. Funeral service took place on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 1:00 pm in the St. Pauls Lutheran Church, with internment in the the Otterburne West Cemetery.
Arrangements made by Vita Funeral Home, 204-425-3114
BILL BORDUN
Bill Bordun, 79 of Sundown, passed away after a brief illness on August 9, 2013 at DeSalaberry District Hospital in St. Pierre. He is survived by his partner, Judy Reimer, 2 daughters Elaine (Raymond) Hildebrandt and Susan Bordun (Randy Hirschfield) and their children, 2 sisters, Lillian Kutzak and Diane Horobec and their families. He was predeceased by 1 brother, 1 sister and 1 son.
Bill resided in Sundown all his life and was the owner and operator of Bordun Trucking Ltd. During ‘retirement’ he still hauled gravel to customers and did so just 6 weeks before his passing. He enjoyed yearly trips to Montana to hunt elk.
The funeral service was held on August 13 at Green Ridge United Church with interment in the Church cemetery.
Arrangements in care of Doyle’s Funeral Home, Carman.
ADRIENNE (Croteau) DETILLIEUX
November 1, 1922 – August 10, 2013
Adrienne Detillieux passed away peacefully on Saturday August 10th after a long, courageous battle with illness. She is survived by her children Lucille (Victor) Granger, Hervé, Claude (Janet), Gérald, Gisèle (Marc) Maynard, Gilbert (Laura), Gilles (Karen), Fernand (Krista); 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years Jean-Baptiste, her parents Arthur and Délina (Michaud) Croteau, one brother Lionel, and one son in infancy Jean-Paul.
Adrienne will be fondly remembered and cherished as a loving mother, devoted to her family and her faith, always full of love and able to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, especially the pleasure of her family's company.
Funeral services will be held at the Ste-Anne church, Tuesday August 20th at 11:00 a.m., viewing at 10:00 a.m., prayers at 10:30 a.m. Services in care of LeClaire Brothers Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Villa Youville 15 Charrière Rd, Ste-Anne, MB, R5H 1C9
METRO DREWNIAK
Oct. 28, 1937-Aug. 10, 2013
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow the family of Metro (Matt) Drewniak announces his passing. He is survived by his two beloved sons Danny (Leslie), David, their mother Marlene, brothers Bill (Luba), Maurice (Josephine), mother-in-law Edna Boychuk, sisters-in-law Gladys Wyatt, Gladys Drewniak, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Matt was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Drewniak, brothers Joseph, Peter and father-in-law Nick M Boychuk.
In compliance with Matt’s written wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Gardenton, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes will follow lunch at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox parish cemetery in Arbakka.
We gratefully acknowledge the wonderful care he received at Pine Falls-Powerview Health Centre, visits from Fr. and Mrs Naherniak, friends and family. God bless you all. .
YVONNE LAGASSÉ (née DUSABLON)
1919-2013
On Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, Yvonne Lagassé passed away at Action Marguerit Saint-Boniface (Tache Centre).
She leaves to mourn her sister Irène, sisters-in-law Éva and Marie-Jeanne, her children: Cécile (Lionel) Perreault, Marcel (Lyn), Pierre (Gisèle), Margo (Klaus) Weiner, Léo (Jasmine), Roger (Denise) and numerous grand-children, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Aimé, her brother Heldège, her sister Simone and extended family.
Yvonne's life was celebrated during a prayer vigil in Desjardins Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 9 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will take place on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 in the Sainte-Anne-des-Chênes Roman-Catholic Church. The Mass will be preceded by a presentation and eulogy at 1:30 p.m.
Mom has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Missionary Oblate for their work in Kenya. OMI Lacombe Canada, 206-474 Aulneau Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2H2V2.
Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 204 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.
ANDREW MELNYCHUK
On the morning of August 11th 2013, Andrew peacefully passed away with his wife by his side at Whispering Pines Lodge Personal Care Home in Vita, Manitoba. Andy was 86 years old. Andrew was born April 20 1927 In Caliento, Manitoba. Andrew was the youngest child of John and Mary Melnychuk nee (Bodnarchuk). Andy was the baby of 9 children growing up in Caliento, Manitoba. He was the last surviving member of 6 brothers and 2 sisters. On November 24 1951 Andrew married Sophie Shuwera. Andy and Sophie started a family in 1952 when a son was born (Emil).
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday August 15 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at Vita Funeral Home. Funeral Services to be held Friday August 16 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church Sundown, Manitoba. Lunch to follow at the Ukrainian Catholic Hall in Sundown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ridgeland Cemetery.
Vita Funeral Home in care of arrangements • (204) 425-3114
WALTER FARINA
Walter Farina, 78, of Zhoda, passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, August 12, 2013.
He is survived by his wife Irene; children Joe, Michelle (Mike), Shawna (David) and Vincent (Lori); grandchildren Curtis, Bill, Brett, Kate, Zachary and Gina; and great-grandchildren Breanna and Will.
The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 17 at 12:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Zhoda Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
MARGARET BUHLER
Margaret Buhler of Steinbach, formerly of Blumenort, MB passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the age of 90 years.
She is survived by one daughter, one son and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Bill.
The funeral service will be held Monday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach with viewing prior to the service. Interment at the Blumenort EMC Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Back to the Bible Canada, Box 246, STN A, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z6
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
MARY PENNER
Mary Penner (nee Thiessen) of Steinbach, formerly of Grunthal, MB passed away at the Bethesda Hospital on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the age of 78.
She is survived by 6 sons and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Martin Penner and one son.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, August 19 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 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Bothwell Sommerfeld Church with interment at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer, 193 Sherbrook Street; Wpg., MB R3C 2B7
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
