Obituaries - April 2012 - full obituaries in The Carillon
LAVERNE PENNER

Laverne Penner, 64, of Mitchell, MB passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 1, 2012.

He is survived by his wife Brenda, one daughter and three sons and their families.

Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m.
 
The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Mains St, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
 
If friends so desire donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, 134 Plaza Drive; Winnipeg, MB   R3T 5K9
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
JEANNINE CURTIS
Oct. 13, 1931 - Apr. 2, 2012

Mom is survived by her loving husband Wilf, and her children Sheila (Grant McVicar), Tom (Margie), Lauren (Rob Bilbey), Janet (Peter Cobden), Norm (Beve), Phil (Deidra), and Murray (Melanie), as well as 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by brothers Bud, Dave and Rick, sister Vera, and brother-in-law Hugh.

Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Scott, Dale, Shane, T-Jay, Jamie, Steven, Tom, and Steven.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 10th at 11:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
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, www.wiebefuneralhomes.com
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 1-452 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. 
ANNETTE JOSEPHINE ALLGEIER

Annette Josephine Allgeier, 82, passed away suddenly at her  residence in Sprague, MB on Monday morning, April 23, 2012.
 
She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Reinhold, two sons Craig and Wayne, six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews as well as one brother Roy.
 
She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Anna Marvel and two brothers Bob and Roger.

A graveside service will be held Friday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Sprague Community Cemetery with reception to follow at the Sprague Community Seniors Hall.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
EVELYN LAMONTAGNE (Judy)
 (nee: Brandt)

On April 24, 2012, Evelyn passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital due to complications following surgery.

Evelyn was predeceased by both of her parents, sisters Betty (Pete), Dorothy (Howard), Peggy, and niece 'Lizzy'.  She is survived by brother Henry, sister Sharon, sons Ralph (Angel) and Michael, grandsons Emerson and Damon, many nieces and nephews, and also honorary (and possibly favorite) grandson Mouse.

As per her wishes, Evelyn will be cremated following a service held at Wilson Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A Lacombe, Alberta on Saturday April 28th at 5:00pm.  Family viewing will be at 2:00pm. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to your local SPCA. Condolences may be made through www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca

Wilson’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium • 403-782-3366  or 403-843-3388
ABRAM (ABE H.) DOERKSEN
 
Abram (Abe H.) Doerksen, 83, of Steinbach, MB passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

 
Abe is survived by his loving wife Jessie, three daughters, and their families as well as one sister and one brother and their families.
 
He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.
 
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Sunday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m.
 
The funeral service will be held Monday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
NORMAN STYVE

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our life long partner, father, grandfather, brother and uncle on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Vita Hospital. Norman passed away peacefully with his family by his side the day after his 75th birthday.

Norman leaves behind his partner of 40 years Lillian, daughter Cheryl (Fred), 3 sons Jason (Vicki), Randy (Dawn), Evariste (Nikki), 8 Grandchildren Shawna, Tyla, Evelyn, Jesse, Quentin (Peewee), Jamey, Kari, Evariste (brother), Sister Anne (Bill), Brothers Louis (Sandra), Melvin (Jenny) and Butch.

Viewing will take place Friday, May 4, 2012 at 7:00 pm at  Vita Funeral Home in Vita, Manitoba and half an hour before the funeral service.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 2:00 pm  at the Sprague Community Hall in Sprague, Manitoba. Burial will be at the Norwegian Cemetery north of Menisino, Manitoba.  

Vita Funeral Home, 256 Railway St, Vita MB • (204) 425-3114
CLAIRE BONIN
July 7, 1925-Apr. 27, 2012

It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Claire Bonin, aged 86 years, of Rosenort and formerly of Winnipeg and St Joseph, MB.

Claire leaves to cherish her memory her children Maurice (Jocelyn), Marielle (Elmer) Giesbrecht, Monique, Real (Sandi) and Alain; grandchildren Vickie and Cheryl and their spouses; also five great-grandchildren; four sisters and four brothers. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1978 and daughter Huguette in 1974.

The Reception of the body and Prayers were held on Tuesday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. and the Funeral Celebration followed at 2 p.m. at the Catholic Church in St Joseph, MB with burial at the Parish Cemetery.

In memory of Claire Bonin, donations may be made to the Rosenort Housing Corporation.

Wiebe Funeral Home Altona Ltd, 204-324-5404, in care of arrangements.
ELSIE FAST KLIEWER

After a remarkable life, Elsie Fast Kliewer of Steinbach (formerly of Kleefeld), passed away peacefully on April 29, 2012 at the Rest Haven Care Home.  She reached the age of 90 years.

Left to cherish Elsie’s memory are her children, Judy (Fred) Goertzen, Ken (Iris) Kliewer, Joey (John) McMillan, Lori (Loren) Hiebert, six grandchildren, their spouses, and six great –grandchildren. Elsie is also survived by brothers Arnold (Anne), Elvin (Della), Harry (Marion), Dennis (Frieda), sisters Marian (Bert Kliewer), Bernice Bartel, sisters-in-law Frieda Fast, brother –in-law Alvin Neustaedter. 

Viewing for Elsie Kliewer took place on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel.  Burial will take place take place on Thursday, May 3rd  at the Kleefeld EMC cemetery.  Due to family considerations, a memorial service will take place on Wednesday, June 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Kleefeld EMC Church.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), 134 Plaza Drive; Winnipeg, MB   R3T 5K9 or to CancerCare Manitoba, 1109 – 675 McDermot Ave.; Wpg., MB   R3E 0V9.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
LUCIEN OVIDE JOSEPH COTE

Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 29, 2012, Lucien Cote passed away at Action Marguerite (Foyer Valade) in Winnipeg at the age of 86.

Lucien was born in La Broquerie, Manitoba, on July 6, 1925. On March 17, 1951, Lucien married Lorraine Olason from Piney, Manitoba.

Lucien leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 61 years, Lorraine, and their seven children, Myron (Judy), Rodney (Marilyn), Sherry (Christopher), Barry (Margaret), Blaine (Cheryl), Geraldine, Nicole; grandchildren - Christopher, Kevin, Jaret, Jordan, Kirby, Erich, Courtney, Koree, Patrick, Brett, Sylvie, Cheyenne; step-grandchildren - Mike, Stacey; great-grandchildren - Kade, Kayla, Sadie; step-great-grandchildren - Chase, Nicolas, Amelia, Ryder. He is also survived by six brothers, James, Aime, Denis, Ovide, Robert, Emile and six sisters, Lucy, Leona, Alice, Rita, Doris and Anita.

Cremation has taken place. Prayers will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Friday, May 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Church in Vassar, Manitoba, Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4G2, or a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
JUDITH KRAHN

I, Judith Krahn, was born to my parents Peter Neufeld and Agatha Wiens on May 15, 1919, at Swift Current, Saskatchewan. At four years of age I moved to Chihuahua, Mexico with my parents. I received my schooling in Burwalde, Swift Current Colony, Mexico.

I was predeceased by my husband, Gerhard Krahn, on September 28, 1979. I was also predeceased by an 8 month old son in 1946, one daughter-in-law in 2003 and one grand-daughter-in-law in 2009.
 
I am survived by 6 sons, 8 daughters and their families. The sons are: Peter from Winkler, George from Winkler, John from Ignace, Ontario, Henry from Winkler, Herman from Rainy River, Ontario and Jake from Chortitz. The daughters are: Agatha Peters from Schanzenfeld, Katharina Krahn from Grunthal, Anna Hamm from Tolstoi, Edith Penner from Rainy River, Ontario, Margaret Janzen from Rainy River, Ontario, Maria Martens from Grunthal, Aganetha Krahn from Grunthal and Helena Krahn from Grunthal. Descended from these families are 73 grandchildren and 71 great-grandchildren.
 
Our mother went to her eternal rest on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at approximately 6:20 p.m. She lived a long and full life of 92 years, 11 months and 13 days.
 
The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sommerfeld Mennonite Church, New Bothwell, MB with viewing at the church prior to the service. Interment at the Reinland Church Cemetery.
 
If friends so desire donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Reinland Mennonite Church, Grunthal, MB.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
JAKE FALK

In loving memory of a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Jake Falk of Kleefeld, MB. He passed away at the age of 52 on April 30, 2012 at the Ste. Anne Hospital.
 
He was born to Frank and Helena Falk of Mexico on April 18, 1960 and married to Aganetha Harder Falk for 32 years. They were blessed with six children (one deceased) and later six grandchildren.
 
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.  The funeral service will be held Friday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Bothwell Sommerfeld Church.  Interment at the church cemetery.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
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