Obituaries - August 2011 - full obituaries in The Carillon
DIANE LAMONT

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Lamont, Thursday, August 4, 2011.

Diane is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Hugh; her daughter Shaun and husband Ken. She is also survived by the light of her life...her grandchildren, Brendon, Keenan and Kiera. Diane is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Lorne and Don (Lise) and family. Diane held close to her heart her nieces and nephews, Brian (Laurie, Noah, Kevin, Kristy, Nathan), Bruce (Lori), Donna Mae (Tara, Harvey, Hailey, Lauryn), (Chris, Kristina, Adana, Jayden, Greg), Greg. She is also survived by Clarence (Eve), Alice (Bill), Cindy, Jarvis and Glenn.

Diane was predecessed by her parents, Henry and Hilda; parents-in-law, Earl and Ethel; nephew Jim; and very special sister-in-law and friend Lorna.

A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dominion City United Church.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Diane may be made to the Roseau Crossing Heritage Park and/or the Dominion City Arena.

Arrangements entrusted to Wiebe's Funeral Home of Altona.
MARJORIE CARR

Marjorie Carr, 85, of Steinbach, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011, at Bethesda Place in Steinbach.

She is survived by one son and his family.

She was predeceased by her first husband Ernest Goossen; and her second husband Martin Carr in 2000.

The funeral was held Monday, August 8, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. in the Great Room at Bethesda Place.  Interment took place at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach.

If friends so desire, donations in memory of Marjorie may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, Alberta   T3J 5H5.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
BERTHA BUSKO (nee Sobering)
January 5, 1910 – August 6, 2011

Bertha Busko at age 101 passed away peacefully at Kensington Gardens Nursing Home , Toronto , ON. Predeceased by husbands Wm. Duff  and  John  Busko. Beloved mother of daughters Madeline Silver and the late Lilias Mitchell. Pre-deceased by her son-in-laws  Robert Silver and Ross Mitchell.  Sadly missed by her grandchildren David (wife Deborah) Diane , Gregory and Grant, and Great Grandson Mackenzie.

Bertha was the last living child of her late parents, Magdalena and Heinrich Sobering who immigrated to Manitoba in 1900 from Hungary. She was predeceased by her sisters Barbara, Johanna , Catherine , Magdalena , Anna and Eva. Brothers Simon, Heinrich , Andreas and John. As a teenager Bertha was employed at the Steinbach Telephone Exchange switchboard.

Submitted by daughter Madeline Silver, Toronto , Ontario.
MENNO FRIESEN

His prayers were answered on Aug. 7th, 2011 when he peacefully passed away at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach.
 
He was predeceased by his father, Martin P. Friesen, his mother, Anna and by one brother, Ernie. He leaves to mourn his son Mark Friesen, his sister Linda (Menno) Barkman, brothers Peter (Violet) Friesen, Paul (Margaret) Friesen, and many nieces and nephews.
 
The funeral service will be held Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach with viewing prior to the service.  Interment will follow at the Blumenort EMC Cemetery.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
DAVID R. LOEWEN

August 12, 2011 David R. Loewen, 92, died peacefully with his family by his side. Dave was born in Steinbach on March 29, 1919 to Helena Ratzlaff and A.T. Loewen.

Dave married Elvina Toews on August 16, 1942 at the E.M.B. Church in Steinbach. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elvina, and their children Russ (Marilyn) of Winnipeg, Wayne (Kathy) of Winnipeg, Sharon (Tom Prochnow) of Gilbert, Iowa; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Sara Prochnow Ojard (Nels), Evelyn, Thomas; David (Dawn) Prochnow, Noah; Jonathan (Emily) Prochnow, Owen; Shea Loewen; “grandchild” Carlisle (Leona) Wright, Daryn, Addison; his brothers, Bob (Mary), Glenn, Ray (Anne), LaVern (Marni), Waldy (Gloria), and sisters, Rachel (Johnny Reimer) and Matilda (Irvin Friesen), and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 16th at 11:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach, MB. Interment at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
EILEEN DYCK

Eileen Dyck (nee Unrau) of Swift Current, SK passed away early August 13, 2011 at the Cypress Regional Hospital.

Eileen is survived by her husband of 34 years, Bill; her daughter, Leslie and fiancé Kevin Hildebrand; her son Leon; her siblings Gordon (Laurie) Unrau, Nancy (Dan) Hildebrandt, Norman (Joanne) Unrau, Ed Unrau and sister-in-law Dorothy Derksen and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from Bridgeway Community Church with Pastor Bob Cappelle officiating. The interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK.

In her memory, donations to West Bank Bible Camp’s Swimming Pool Project Box 1841 Swift Current, SK S9H 4M6 would be greatly appreciated by the family. For further information or to sign the family book of condolences, visit our website at www.parksidefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.
MITZI TOEWS

Mitzi Toews, 80, of Steinbach, formerly of Ste. Anne, Manitoba passed away at Bethesda Hospital on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
 
She is survived by her husband Leonard, one daughter, two sons and their families.
 
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Friday, August 19 at 7:00 with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service. 
 
The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Mennonite Church, 430 Third St, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery. 
 
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (Somalia Relief), 134 Plaza Drive; Winnipeg, MB   R3T 5K9
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
MARY KISCHUK

Mary Kischuk, 94, of Vita, MB passed away at the Vita Personal Care Home on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
 
She is survived by one sister, one brother and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Stan in 2001. 
 
The Prayer Service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB Tuesday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. with viewing at 7:00 p.m.  The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vita.  Interment at Vita North Cemetery.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
JACOB REMPEL KETLER

Jacob Rempel Ketler passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2011.  He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Connie (nee: Barkman); daughters Barb Isaak; Judy (Trevor) Proutt; Cindy (Brian) Smith; and seven grandchildren:  Kerry Wall; Matthew, Carlin and Victoria Proutt; Caitlyn, Remington and Hunter Diamond.  He is survived by his siblings Agnes Ketler, Henry (Doris) Ketler and Melinda Penner.

A celebration of Jac’s life was held at the Mennonite Brethren Church, 340 Second St. Steinbach, MB on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.  A private family interment took place at Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations are gratefully accepted for Mennonite Central Committee, 134 Plaza Drive; Winnipeg, MB   R3T 5K9 or the Youth for Christ Steinbach (Backstage), 220 Lumber Ave, Steinbach, MB  R5G 0T6. 

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
LUCAS JANZ

Lucas Janz, 28, of Vancouver, BC, formerly of Grunthal, MB passed away Sunday August 14, 2011 at Shoal Lake, Ontario. He is survived by his parents Leonard and Hermina Janz, girlfriend Yaara, two sisters, one brother and their families. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 22 at 2:00 pm. at the Elim Mennonite Church in Grunthal.

If friends so desire donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy of Canada, 400-36 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1A1 or to Mennonite Central Committee (Somalia Relief), 134 Plaza Drive; Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
AGNES FRIESEN

Aganetha (Agnes) Friesen, nee Braun, of Grunthal passed away at the DeSalaberry District Health Centre in St. Pierre on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the age of 91.

She is survived by eight sisters, one brother, two sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law.  She was predeceased by her husband Henry G. Friesen.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach with viewing prior to the service.  Interment at Grunthal Cemetery.

If friends so desire donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society – Manitoba Division; 193 Sherbrook Street; Wpg., MB   R3C 2B7

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
LAWRENCE WILBERT GUENTHER
Nov. 13, 1924-Aug. 18, 2011

Lawrence passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011 at the age of 86 years after a short battle with cancer.

 He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Edith of 61 years; five children, Gerald, Garth (Jeannine), Christine (Don) Gardiner, Elsa Krienke and Elaine (Brad) Waterman; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well as his brothers Burt (Ruth) and Peter (Lottie), sisters-in-law Marlene and Thelma.

He was predeceased by his parents P.S. and Agnes (Wiebe) Guenther, his brothers Dennis and Ralph, and daughter-in-law Marge (Gamache) Guenther.

A memorial service was held at Airdrie United Church, 212 – 1 Avenue N.E., Airdrie, AB on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m.

In memory, donations may be sent to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 4N2 or www.albertacancer.ca.

 Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.
ADINA PENNER

On Saturday, August 20, 2011, Adina Penner passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Adina is survived by her sister Elma (Rollin) Reimer; brothers Milton Penner, Gil (Heather) Penner; brother in law John (Ruth)Barkman; and many nieces and nephews. Adina was predeceased by her parents Peter K and Elizabeth Penner; sisters Martha Rempel and Joanne Barkman; sister-in-law Marlene Penner; brother-in-law Edmar Rempel; niece Beverley Rempel.

If friends so desire, donations may be made in Adina’s memory to the Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3M7.

Arrangements by Thomson “In the ParK” 925-1120
RICHARD “DICK” KLASSEN

On Friday Aug. 19, 2011 unexpectedly our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went to be with Jesus.

Dick was born May 23, 1933 in Gouldtown, SK. After a year in Paraguay from 1948-1949 his family settled in Tisdale, SK. This is where he met his wife Martha Krahn whom he married July 1, 1950. He is predeceased by one sister Lydia, son Randy and both parents Diedrich and Helen.

A Memorial service was held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethesda Place, 399 Hospital St., Steinbach, MB R5G 0E6

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.
NICHOLAS EIDSE
1921 - 2011

Dad passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at the Red River Valley Lodge in Morris, at the age of 90 years.

Dad leaves to cherish his love, his children Mary Ann (Ernie Loewen), Florence (Danny Loewen), Elmer (Lucille Brandt), Larry (Sandi Groening), Jim (Terri Thiessen), Marlene (Clarence Dueck), Karen (Lloyd Kornelsen), and Laverna Eidse (Rob Rempel); 31 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his dear wife, Mary in 2007 and 2 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Dad’s life was held on Friday, August 26 at the Rosenort Evangelical Mennonite Church.

In honour of Dad, donations may be made to the Red River Valley Lodge (P.O. Box 507 Morris, MB R0G 1K0) or to Action International Ministries, Honest Hands, Philippines (www.actionint.org).

Arrangements entrusted to the Morris Funeral Home.
KENNETH SNEAD
1929-2011

Kenneth Snead of Red Deer, AB passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 at the age of 81 years.

Ken will be lovingly remembered by his nephew Kerry (Susan) and their children Blake, Brittney (Gregg), stepson Curtis (Paulette) and their children Nicholas (Courtney) and their daughter Kaiya, Steven (Calie) and their son Seth.

A graveside service was held at Alto Reste Cemetery, Highway 11 East, Red Deer County, AB on Monday, Aug. 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Donations in Ken’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta/Northwest Territories Office, P.O. Box 4050, STN C, Calgary, AB, T2T 5W7 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements in care of Dustin Goddu, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, 403-340-4040.
ROGER DURAND
 July 1933 – August 2011

Peacefully Wednesday August 24, 2011 Roger Durand passed away at the St. Pierre De Salaberry Hospital at the age of 78 years.

He is survived by his beloved wife Therese of 55 years and by his daughters and their families.

Jacqueline (Sam deceased),   Angela, Vivian (Cornie), Paulette (Jeff), Diane (Ernie), Anita (Dale). By his 10 Grandchildren Cory (Eva), Kristopher (Athina) and their dad Russ, Richard (Chantal), Ryan, Danielle, Cody, Justin (Kaela), Jeremy, Stacy (Roger) and Colton.

As per Roger’s request a private family service  has taken place.

Thank-you to Dr. Bibi and the nursing staff and the Palliative Care team for their care. A big thank you to Luc Giourdfor his daily visits.  Donations may be made to the St. Pierre Palliative Care, St. Pierre Hospital.

Arrangements entrusted to  Vita Funeral Home.
HELEN MARTENS
(NEE SCHROEDER)
February 19, 1918-August 25, 2011

 Peacefully, on Thursday, August 25, 2011, mom passed away at her home with her two daughters by her side.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Betty (Jan), Connie (John); four grandchildren, Dana (Al), Jeremy, Allys (Brent), Tammy (Dan) and five great grandchildren.  She is also survived by one sister Susan (Lawrence), three sisters-in-law:  Lena, Betty, and Tina, and one brother in law, Ken.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank in January, 1999, after 53 years of marriage.

Helen was born in Lowe Farm, Manitoba in 1918, the daughter of Jacob S. and Helena Schroeder.

A celebration of Helen’s life was held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach, Manitoba. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be directed to:   The Bethesda Foundation (palliative care), 316 Henry Street, Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 0P9.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
GARY JAMES NETZEL
 
In loving memory of Gary James Netzel, who passed away August 27, 2011. He was 55 years old.
 
He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Sandra (nee Orr) and his sons Schuyler (Amanda), and Devin (Stacey), Matt, Rebecca. He is also survived by his mother Doreen and his father Philip.
 
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Ash interment at a later date.
 
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street; Wpg., MB   R3C 2B7.
BRENDA MARGARET LORD
(NEE BARKER) “Momma B”
July 7th, 1961 – August 28th, 2011
 
Brenda passed away peacefully in her home in La Broquerie, MB surrounded by family and friends.
 
Brenda leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted husband Gilles and precious daughter Adrienne, her parents Gail and Norm Rudd; sisters, Barbara (son Larry) and Lori.; brothers, Randy and Bobby; “Special Uncle Ron and Aunt Loretta”, the La Broquerie Lord family as well as her lifelong Churchill friends and countless others friend that she held so dear to her heart.
 
A special appreciation and utmost gratitude to all the devoted caregivers that helped make Brenda’s life so blessed.
 
A celebration of life will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
 
In kindness memorial donations can be made to the MS Society.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
RAYMOND FRIESEN

Raymond Friesen, 74, of Steinbach, MB passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Bethesda Hospital. 
 
He is survived by his wife Trudie (nee Plett), one son, one daughter-in-law and their families; as well as by one sister and four brothers.  He was predeceased by two sons.
 
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and prior to the service.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment at Heritage Cemetery.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030
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