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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Obit ] [ Read Next Obit ] Manitoba, Canada Obituaries and Death Notices Collection CanadianObits.com - MANITOBA - Steinbach - Miscellaneous Obituaries - 119 Posted By: CanadianObits.com Date: Saturday, 9 July 2016, at 11:20 p.m. - Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current - - Shop now for incredible insights into your wellbeing - IRMA BRUEDERLIN Peacefully, with her family at her side, Irma Bruederlin passed away on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Christa, Berni (Bryan Harley), Bruno (Kathy), Barbara (Jerry Olechowski); her grandchildren Sheri (Chi Chan), Cindy, Jason, Beth (Tim Lang), Jane, Kristen, Heather, Sarah, Eva; and great-grandchildren Avery, Joel, Evan and Leigha. Irma was born on Oct. 18, 1921 in Rastatt, Germany. She and her husband Willi came to Canada in 1953, living briefly near Hull, Quebec before settling in Winnipeg to raise their family. In 1976, Irma and Willi started a hobby farm near La Broquerie, MB. For the next 18 years, they enjoyed the pleasures of country life. In 1994, Irma and Willi moved to Brandon. For the last five years, Irma made Fairview her home. Her family would like to express their sincere appreciation and thanks for the kindness and care Irma received during her stay. A remembrance of her life took place at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tim Clarke of Grand Valley Community Church officiating. If friends wish, donations in Irma's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7 or to a charity of one's choice. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. Arrangements were in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral Home, Brandon, (204) 727-0694. MARGARET CHAMPAGNE (nee Erickson) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Champagne (nee Erickson) on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Ste Anne Hospital. At the age of 84, with family by her side, Margaret passed into eternity to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Left to cherish her memory; her husband Celestin (Les) of 64 years; their children Fred (Shirley), Ernie (Virna), Richard (Yvonne), Anne (Stan), Craig (Patsy), Kathy, Randy (LeeAnna), Michele Donald, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Doris and Lola (Jim) and brother John (Norma) as well as Lucie and Jean-Louis Saindon and the Dawson Trail family. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, brothers Delbert and Bob, sisters Harriet and Bernice, and son Billy. A celebration mass in Margaret's honour will be held Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Ste Anne Roman Catholic Church with viewing one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow at the Parish Cemetery. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. P Frédette and the nursing staff at Ste Anne Hospital, also Sister Irène Rioux for their care and support, as well as the homecare staff who looked after her during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dawson Trail Opportunities, 10-41 Arena Rd, Ste Anne, MB R5H 1J1, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030 JOHN H. GOERTZEN John was born July 9, 1931, the youngest son of 11 children. After a courageous battle with cancer, John went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Concordia Hospital. He leaves behind his wife Evelyn of 52 years. John is survived by three sisters and one brother, all of Steinbach: Mary, Susan (Abe Bergen), Agatha Smith and Peter (Mary); two sisters-in-law: Helen (Abe) Goertzen and Anne (Dave) Goertzen, as well as by his in-laws: Susie Harder (whose husband John passed away only three and one half hours before John Goertzen), Peter (Mary) Harder, Nora (John) Wiebe as well as many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by three brothers: Jacob, Abe and Dave and three sisters: Helen, Tina and Elizabeth. John worked at Coldstream for 32 years until his retirement. His hobbies were making furniture and scroll saw woodworking. John and Evelyn enjoyed dancing, travelling, joking around and shooting pool in their basement. Country and western music was also a big part of their life. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030 JOHN F. HARDER John Harder of Steinbach passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the age of 70 at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. He was diagnosed with cancer on Sept. 10, 2008, and died of complications from the surgeries with his family at his side. John is survived by his wife Susie of 42 years, four daughters and their families: Lorelei (Glen) Wiebe, their daughters Cassandra and Desirae; Melanie Harder and her sons Justin and Nathan Epp; Naomi (Gody) Streit and their daughter Emma; Darlene (Rudy) Martens; two sisters Evelyn (Goertzen), Nora (John) Wiebe; one brother Peter (Mary) Harder; his mother-in-law Dora Wiebe, sisters-in law, Martha (Tom) Friesen, Tina (Willi) Schalla, Helen (Jeff) Walker; brothers-in-law, John (Nora) Wiebe, Dick Wiebe, Willie Wiebe (fiancée Lyn) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son Paul Johnathan on Sept. 1, 1972, his parents Frank (Cornelia) Harder, brothers Frank, Abe, Ben, sisters Tina, Marie, Anne and Sue, and his father-in-law Henry P. Wiebe. John was a long distance truck driver for Penner International for 30 years. Prior to trucking, he worked at Acme Bedding and Parkhill Bedding. He enjoyed working on the yard, and after retirement enjoyed mowing lawn, and various odd jobs for others as well. He enjoyed going for coffee, telling stories, and giving advice. He most of all, enjoyed his family, children and grandchildren. John was involved with the church as an usher for years, and also took care of the church yard. Viewing will be held Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service to be held Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Steinbach Chortitzer Mennonite Church with interment at the Rosengard Cemetery. We wish to give special thanks to the staff of Bethesda Hospital as well as the Health Sciences Centre for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030 ELIZABETH HIEBERT 1920 — 2008 Elizabeth (Unger) Hiebert was born June 14, 1920 in Manitoba. She was 88 years old. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at 3:10 p.m. in her home at Niverville Place in Niverville. Elizabeth's parents were Henry and Katherina Unger. They lived in Niverville area while she was a young child. At the age of 11 Elizabeth had to leave her home because her parents could no longer support her and her three sisters. When she was 19, she lost her mother. Her father later remarried to Sarah Sawatzky and she received a fourth sister and two brothers. In 1938 she married Jacob T. Hiebert and lived in Canada for 10 years before moving to Paraguay where they spent the next 32 years. After that they travelled several times from Canada to Paraguay, visiting family and friends. They were married for 56 years before her husband passed away in 1994. Together they raised three children. Elizabeth was a soft-spoken, gentle person who was always thinking of others first. She surrendered her life to Christ sometime around her 50s, after realizing what a simple gift it was. She attended the CMC Church in Niverville the majority of the time, enjoying its German service. She served faithfully at the Niverville Thrift Store for many years. She enjoyed going to the Friendship Centre each week and attended Bible study with the other residents at Niverville Place. She loved to sew, cook and travel, and also spent much time knitting, blessing people with her slippers and teddy bears. She will be greatly missed by her two sons, Henry (Helen) Hiebert from Paraguay, Andy (Ann) Hiebert from Kenora, her daughter Erna (John) Sawatzky from Paraguay, sisters Anna Doerksen and Tillie (Ron) Lozinski, brothers John Unger and Raymond Unger, 17 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law and many other distant relatives. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Jacob T. Hiebert (1994); her parents, Henry and Katherina Unger, stepmother Sarah Unger, sisters Katherina Friesen and Marie Giesbrecht, five brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to all the friends and family for all the cards, well wishes, visits, meals and prayers. There is great sadness in her passing, but rejoicing that she is now in the eternal presence of Jesus. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment at Heritage Cemetery in Niverville, MB. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030 JACOB (JAKE) R. HIEBERT It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Jake Hiebert at the age of 71 years. He passed away peacefully at the Grace Hospice on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. Remaining to forever cherish Jake's memory are his loving wife of 43 years of marriage Bernice; his children Anne Bakuska (Doug) and Neil Hiebert (Korine); grandchildren Kyle, Lauren, Hunter and Madison; sisters Jessie Giesbrecht (Abe), Doris Friesen (Dave), Helen Loewen (Jack); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Margaretha and CP Hiebert and his brother Cornie Hiebert. Jake was born in Steinbach in 1937 to a loving family. His childhood was spent there until his move to Winnipeg to pursue his career. He worked in retail and construction before settling in for his long career at Federated Cooperatives. His favourite joys included travelling with his wife to Australia, spending time with all his family and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. He was an outgoing individual who made many long lasting friendships along life's path. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Grace Hospice for their compassion and caring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jake's memory to the Grace Hospice Foundation, 260 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3R5. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 897-4665 HOWARD WILLIAM JOYCE Howard was born Jan. 12, 1946 in Ste Anne, MB. He passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Lions Gate Hospital in Vancouver, BC. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Edna; sons Kevin (Jennifer) and Ashley (Sophie) and granddaughter Katie of Vancouver; brothers Ron (Janet), Lorne (Liliane), Jerry (Lucy) and sister Irene Toews (Jack Letkeman); mother-in-law Helen Andres; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Doris; brother Roy and granddaughter Samantha. Dearly loved, his passing will leave a void in the lives of family and friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Howard's name to Heart and Stroke Foundation. A very informal celebration of Howard's life will also be held in Manitoba on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at the La Broquerie Hotel banquet room from 2 to 5 p.m. All friends and relatives of the late Howard Joyce and his family are cordially invited to attend. LORETTE ALICE LAROCQUE (nee Garand) It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lorette Alice Larocque on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at the St Boniface General Hospital. Mom was born on April 25, 1937 in Richer, MB. Mom leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her husband, "Papa" Al Wakeford, her children Roger (Judy), Gerry (Anita), Danny (Laura), Norman (Michelle), Debbie, Andy Marc (Natalie) and Jacquie (Jason), along with 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her six brothers, Marcel (Jeannette), Gerry (Ruby), Louis (Pat), Roger (Elaine), and sister-in-law Olive, three sisters Julienne (Gary), Juliette, and Angie (Tom), Jim Wakeford. As well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mom was predeceased by her fist love André Larocque, her son Guy, her granddaughter Angel, as well as by her parents Lucien and Beatrice Garand, brother Armand, her father and mother-in-law, Jean and Alice Larocque, Almer and Lorene Wakeford. Mom had a great love for many things such as gardening, sewing, arts & crafts, playing bingo but her greatest love was going to watch her grandchildren play hockey or ringette. Her grandchildren meant the world to her, and she would always greet them with a big hug and kiss. Her love for children was evident when after raising her nine children, she embarked on a new career in childcare after the passing of our father, and after receiving her certificate spent over 20 years working with children. Mom loved being with and watching her family, and always did everything with the greatest amount of love and pride. Mom and Papa travelled to different parts of Canada and there was always a funny story to relate after each trip. She definitely loved to laugh and love! A special thank you to all the doctors and staff of SBGH 4 and 5E for their care and compassion. A memorial service will be held in honor of Mom on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, MB. A private family interment will follow afterwards. Flowers gratefully declined. A donation in her honor may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. "Fear not nor grieve at my departure, you whom I have loved so much, for my roots and yours are forever intertwined" Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550 TOM DENNIS LAWRENCE 1951 — 2008 MARCIA LAURIE LYNN OROBKO 1967 — 2008 of Raymond, Alberta Beloved husband and beloved daughter of Edna Siemens, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. Funeral services were held at Western Plains Mennonite Church in Raymond, AB on Sept. 23, 2008. Cremation has taken place. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Emile and Elisabeth Lawrence, brother Robert, and stepson Michael Orobko. Marcia was predeceased by her brother Michael Orobko. A memorial service for Tom and stepdaughter Marcia will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at 12 p.m., Monte Cassino Legion Branch #78, 1111 Logan Ave., Winnipeg, MB. JACOB P. NEUDORF Mr. Jacob P. Neudorf, 96, of Grunthal, MB, passed away peacefully at the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Mr. Neudorf is survived by his children Mary, Lena, Peter, Jake, Margaret and Martha, their spouses, 16 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Tina in 1997, second wife Anne in 2005, one son-in-law, and twin grandsons in infancy. Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 from 7 to 8 p.m. and funeral service at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Menno Home Foundation, Box 280; Grunthal, MB, R0A 0R0. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030. KATHERLYN RAY Katherlyn Ray passed away accidentally on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 in Swan River, MB, at the age of 45. Kathy leaves behind to cherish her memory: brother James Ray, and stepfather Steve Kinaschuk, both of Pelly, SK; a very special niece "Tanisha Witnicki"; many other relatives and special friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Margaret Ray; and stepdaughter Nicole Dykun. Shortly after Kathy graduated high school in Swan River, she moved to Fort McMurray, AB to work as a bank teller. Later she moved to Winnipeg, MB to work at Kleysen's Transport as a security guard, where she met Jarvis. During her job as tractor assembler at Versatile, she moved to Gardenton, MB. She also worked at Motor Coach as a painter, worked at McVicar's Fuels, and was able to get her Class 1, which she was so proud of. Kathy was a very hard worker and learned a lot of different trades through her short years. Her last career was with Vita Credit Union as a bank teller since 2000. In 2005, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which later turned out to be a lifelong disease called neurosclerosis. In her growing up Kathy enjoyed riding horses and dirt bike with her cousin Karen. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing, skidooing and riding her quad with Jarvis and her favorite niece "Tanisha". Kathy made the best borscht, but still loved to go out for lunch with one of her many friends any chance she could get. She was a dedicated and loyal friend. Kathy loved angels and has seen them. We will miss you deeply, Kathy, and you will forever be in our hearts, never forgotten. Kathy, you are at peace now. A funeral service was held in Kamsack, SK on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 and burial was at Riverview Cemetery, also in Kamsack. A prayer service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 at 7 p.m. in Gardenton Hall. Everyone is welcome. Thank you to all the angels who helped Kathy through different times in her life. She often talked about the friends and family who were there for her. You know who you are, and may God bless you all. Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Obit ] [ Read Next Obit ] Manitoba, Canada Obituaries and Death Notices Collection is maintained by CanadianObits with WebBBS 5.12.

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