Obituaries - May 2012 - full obituaries in The Carillon
ALFRED REIMER

Alfred (Bill) Reimer, 71, of Steinbach, formerly of Beamsville, Ontario, passed away Friday, May 4 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Loreen, two daughters, one son, two sisters, four brothers, and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Margaret of Oakville, Ontario.

The funeral will be Friday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church with burial at Memorial Cemetery. The viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service.

Donations may be made to the South Eastman Health Palliative Care Program, Box 470, La Broquerie, MB, R0A 0W0 or to The Gideons International In Canada, Box 3619, Guelph, ON, N1H 7A2.
THEADORE (TED) TOOLEY
1946-2012
 
Theadore (Ted) Tooley, 65, of Steinbach, passed away Saturday, May 5 at his residence.
 
He is survived by his wife Betsy, two sisters, one brother, and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers.
 
The funeral will be Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with ash interment at a later date.  Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Friday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. and at the chapel prior to the service.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help the family with funeral costs.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
CHRISTOPHER EIRIKSON
1934-2012

On Tuesday, May 8, Chris passed away peacefully with family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy(nee)Hiebert, daughter Pauline(Peter Malanik), sons Ron, Terry and Reg., grandson Jeremy(Nicole)Malanik.  Great grandson Nathaniel Malanik. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday May 12 at Klassen Funeral Home, 1150 Henderson Hwy., Winnipeg.

Interment at Randolph Cemetary.
DAVID I. FRIESEN
1926-2012
 
Our father, Dave Friesen, of Steinbach, died peacefully in his sleep at the Bethesda Hospital on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the age of 85 years.

He is survived by Diana (Elmer) Tokarchuk, Lloyd (Lisa) Friesen, Dale (Medora) Friesen, Debbie (Bruce) Baergen, seven grandchildren, sisters Teenie Funk (Bill deceased), Helen Nickel (Peter deceased), Esther (Abe) Penner, and brother Glen (Marie) Friesen, and many nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his wife, Marjorie and her family: Irma, Audrey, Ted, Tony, and Tim and their families.
 
He was predeceased by his first wife Helen (nee Fast), son Donald, his parents Isaac and Helena Friesen, and his siblings Abe and John.
 
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. with viewing prior to the service at the Grace Mennonite Church, 430 Third Street, Steinbach with Interment to follow at Heritage Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Box 767, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2L4.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
LINDA FEHR

Linda Fehr, 59, of Grunthal, passed away May 11, 2012, at the Bethesda Hospital.

She is survived by her mother, Helen Friesen, 1 daughter, 3 sons, 6 sisters, 3 brothers and their families.

She was predeceased by her husband John, father Cornie, and 1 brother.

The viewing will be held Tuesday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel.  The funeral will be held Wednesday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grunthal Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church, with interment at the Grunthal Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the EMB Church, to assist the family with funeral expenses.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
DUSTIN REIMER

Suddenly, due to a tragic motorcycle accident, Dustin Shane Reimer was taken from us on May 11, 2012. Dustin was born in Ste. Anne on February 23, 1982.

Dustin is survived by his son Titan; his sisters  Lisa, Cassidy and Mackenzie; his mother Marilyn Kozak (Michael); his father Gordon Reimer; his grandmother Nellie Wohlgemuth; Titan’s mother Priscilla Walsh (Sean), Phoenix and Gabby; and his niece Isabella.

Dustin was predeceased by his grandfather Ben Wohlgemuth, grandparents Dave and Elizabeth Reimer, and brother Chris Buhay.

Funeral services will be held in Landmark at the Prairie Rose Evangelical Mennonite Church on Wednesday May 16th at 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Titan’s trust fund.

Sobering Funeral Chapel & Crematorium • Beausejour • 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 
EFFIE HENZEL

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Effie Henzel, on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, at the age of 87 years.

Left to cherish mom’s memory are her children: Joan Patrick, Larry (Marcia) Henzel, Marlene (Ed) Friesen, Judy (Ken) Holme, Edie (Allan) Butland, and Bev (Cliff) Schmidtke; 13 grandchildren: Derrick (Kathy) Patrick, Wendy Melnyk, Jennifer (Tom) Bessinger, Temara (Troy) Pidsadny, Robin (Norm) Paisley, Michelle (Russ) Plett, Felicia (Ernie) Christ, Kyle (Lynzie) Friesen, Kara (Gil) Friesen, Bailey Butland, Dale Butland, Lee (Rachel) Schmidtke, and Tiffany (Keith) Broesky; as well as 25 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.  Mom also leaves behind two sisters Kay Trachuk and Ollie Trachuk, and many nieces and nephews.

Prayers will be held on Thursday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel.  The funeral service will be held Friday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment at the St. Peter & St. Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery in Pansy, MB.  Everyone is invited to attend a dinner in Mom’s honour at the Pansy Hall immediately following the interment.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
TINA PRIES
 
We as family in great sadness announce the passing of our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother on Friday May 18th, 2012 at the Ste. Anne Hospital at the age of 82 years.
 
Left to cherish Mom’s memory are her children: Linda (Peter), Leona (Ken), Leonard (Miranda), Larry (Wilma), Luella (Gord), Laura (Rick), Monty; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother Abe (Lavema) Wiebe, brothers-in-law Jake and John (Edna); sisters-in-law Agatha Pries, Mary (Dick), Agatha H., Helen (Cornie); many nieces and nephews.
 
Mom was predeceased by her husband Peter W. Pries, daughter-in-law Joanne, great grandson Jordan, her parents Peter B. and Agatha Wiebe, brother Peter, sisters Helen and Susie, parents-in-law Peter and Mary Pries, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
 
Viewing will be on Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach. The funeral service for Tina Pries will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover Street in Steinbach.  Interment at Heritage Cemetery.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
GENIA “JEAN” SHYPIT

Genia “Jean” Shypit succumbed to her three-year battle with lung cancer at the District Health Centre in Vita, MB on Friday, May 18, 2012.

Mom was predeceased by her parents Kost and Annie Tkachuk and her brother Johnny in infancy. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Mike, her sons Jeff (Diane), Rick and Al (Sandra), her granddaughters Linda and Lana, her older brother William Tkachuk (Doreen), her older sister Mary Dueck and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Vita Funeral Home, 256 Railway Avenue, Vita, MB on Thursday, May 24 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a cancer care or research facility or an animal shelter of your choice.
LORI KWASNICA

Lori Kwasnica, 39, of Winnipeg, passed away suddenly due to a heart aneurism, on May 20, 2012, at the Sanford Medical Centre, Thief River Falls, MN.

She is survived by her beloved husband Dean, daughter Julia, parents Harvey and Judy Fiebelkorn, brother James (Heather) Fiebelkorn, sisters Donna Fiebelkorn, and Lisa (Kory) Wilson, seven nieces, and two nephews.   She is also survived by her parents-in-law Roman and Aurora Kwasnica, and brothers-in-law Tim (Tina), Rodney, and Brent (Brenda).

The funeral service will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., at the St. Paul Lutheran Church,  465 Henry Street, Steinbach with interment at the church cemetery, Hwy 12 South.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Julia Kwasnica Education Fund at the Steinbach Credit Union (Steinbach or Winnipeg Branches).
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
LYDIA ROSE GIESBRECHT
 
Lydia Rose was 90 years old at the time of her death on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
 
She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1999 and her son-in-law Larry Friesen in 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Islay (Rick), Lawren (Carl) and Bonnie, her grandchildren, Matthew, Jill, Vanessa, Lindsay and Jordyn, her great-grandchildren Ryan, Devon, Madison, Jackson and Max, and her brother Eldon Toews.

The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
 
If any of you would like to make a donation to autismspeaks.org in Lydia's name, it would be greatly appreciated. Our mother was a pioneer in teaching autistic children.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
WILFRED HOLME

Wilfred Holme, 67, of Grunthal, MB passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, MB
 
He is survived by his wife Grace, one daughter, two sons and their families, one sister and one brother.
 
He was predeceased by one brother, one sister and his parents.
 
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, May 23 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 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 465 Henry St, Steinbach on Thursday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. with interment at the church cemetery, Hwy 12 South.
 
If friends so desire donations may be made to the Bethesda Foundation (Kidney Dialysis Machine), 150 Henry St., Steinbach, MB R5G 0P9
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
SUSAN GOOD

Susan Good passed away unexpectedly and without warning Monday, May 21, 2012 at her long time apartment in Steinbach. The cause of death is not yet known however she passed in her sleep. Susan had battled many illnesses for many many years of which the exact causes where never known. She was only 45 years old and her 46th birthday was just a few short weeks away. Her passing is a great shock to all who knew her and is very painful to those she leaves behind. She is survived by her only child and son Andrew Good, granddaughter Bella (by her son Andrew and his ex-girlfriend Damara Owen), her mother Susan Good, sister Cheryl Good, aunts Eva and Agnes, uncle John, dear friends Betty Anne Funk, Collette Bisaillon, Betsy, and several other close friends and distant relatives. She was a fighter and a good, kind-hearted, open person who always tried to stay positive. Even though her passing brings pain and grief to those that knew her, she now no longer is in pain and is finally at peace; she is greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

A private family service will be held. Cremation has taken place and there will be a very small private burial at a private location at a later date.
 
 Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.  
JOHN KORCHAK

After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad and gido on Thursday May 24, 2012 at the Vita and District Health Centre.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his beloved wife of forty seven years, Mary; sons, Wayne, Brian and Ken (Connie).  Gido also leaves behind his special grandson, Joshua John Andrew Korchak.  John also leaves to mourn, his sister Mary Caron and brother Jarvis (Elsie), sister-in-law Myrtle Hologroski, sister-in-law Helen Kalik and brother-in-law Victor (Mary Ann) Trelinski as well as numerous nieces and nephews and friends and neighbours.

A Prayer service for John  was held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Vita Hall.  Funeral services took place on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:00am at the St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vita.  Interment followed in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vita and District Health Centre or to the St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Vita Funeral Home • Vita MB • (204) 425-3114
KENNETH RUTLEDGE

Surrounded by his loving family, Ken Rutledge passed away peacefully on May 25, 2012.

His kind and gentle spirit will be forever cherished and remembered by his wife, Kristin; children, Gwen (Dale Streich), Jan (Denis Janz), Jeff (friend Laurie), Grace (Karl Maier) and Suzanne; six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Jenkins) and many nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his parents, three brothers (Elmer, Iner and Dana) and sister Olive (Thorvaldson).

A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Steinbach on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to South Eastman Palliative Care Program, P.O. Box 470, La Broquerie, MB   R0A 0W0 or the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.  
SUSAN BERGEN

Susan Bergen, 93, of Steinbach, MB passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Rest Haven Nursing Home.
 
She is survived by her husband Abe, five daughters, four sons, one sister one brother and their families.
 
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Tuesday, May 29 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 Wednesday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover St, Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
MARY NICHOLL ALSTADT
 
Mary was born on May 29th, 1920, in Jedburgh, Scotland and arrived in Canada in her mother’s arms at the age of 4 months. She grew up and received her education in the Woodmore and Greenridge communities.

In 2008, due to failing health, Mary moved to the Niverville Credit Union Heritage Manor. In 2010 she moved to the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Steinbach and in 2011 to Bethesda Place. She passed away quietly in the early hours of May 26, 2012 at the age of 91 years.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Henry on Christmas Day, 2001. She is survived by her only daughter Sharon, husband John Enns, grandchildren Jason (Joanne), Justin (Vanessa), Noel and Tessa, and six great grandchildren, Bethany, Ryan, Emily, Marlee, Harlee, and Lucas. She is also survived by her two sisters Alice Batten and Jean Zilkie and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private interment service for immediate family will be held. In lieu of flowers if anyone wishes donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
SARAH (SALLY) SUDERMAN

Sarah (Sally) Suderman, 87, of Steinbach, MB passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Bethesda Hospital.
 
She is survived by two daughters, three sons and their families.  She was predeceased by one son Mark in 1966 and one granddaughter Samantha.
 
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m.
 
The funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 31 at 3:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
ANNA (HARDER) GIESBRECHT
 
Anna (Harder) Giesbrecht, born March 21, 1915, died May 29, 2012. Anna leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Helen and her children: Max (Elaine) and their children Joel and Lacey, Riley and Brittany. Marlo (Ron) and their children Kallie, Mason and Kamryn; and Myron; three sons, Cornie and his son Trevor (Kathy), Henry (Kim) and their children Chantal and Ryan, and Jake (Joanne). Anna was predeceased by her husband, Jacob, in 1991 as well as her son-in-law Ken in 1990 and grandson Mallory in 1991.
 
Donations may be made to the Menno Home Foundation, Box 280; Grunthal, MB   R0A 0R0 in her memory.
 
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach. Interment at Grunthal Cemetery.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
ABRAHAM DOERKSEN

Abe Doerksen was born in Mexico on May 8, 1923 and passed away on May 30, 2012 at 7:09 a.m. at Lion’s Manor, Winnipeg after a lengthy illness at 89 years of age.
 
Left to mourn are his loving wife Thelma Doerksen, one son Kenneth (Lynn) Doerksen, one daughter Lucille Doerksen, one step-son Ronald (Mildred) Doerksen, from his first marriage daughter-in-law Caroline and daughters Susie (Bob) Ricard and Doreen (Maurice) Krasniuk, sisters Mary Pederson and Susan (Louie) Byman and brother Willie (Patricia) Doerksen and their families. He was predeceased by his son Harold.
 
Funeral Service was held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Monday, June 4 at 1:00 p.m. with interment at Menisino Cemetery in Menisino.
 
Donations in memory of Abe may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street; Wpg., MB, R3C 2B7.
 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel • 346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030. 
LEE KONIAK

Lee Koniak (nee Kapkey) December 24, 1924 - May 31,2012.  Peacefully Lee passed away on May 31, 2012, at the Vita Personal Care Home Vita, Manitoba.

She is survived by her husband Bill and two daughters, Sonia Badiuk , Linda Boivin  and their families.

Prayers were said on Monday, June 4th, 2012 at 8PM at the Vita Funeral Home, 256 Railwway Avenue Vita, Manitoba.

Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday June 5th, 2012 at 10:30 am at Vita Funeral Home, 256 Railway Avenue Vita, Manitoba with Fr. Miron Pozniak presiding.

Interment followed the service in St Demetrius Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Cemetery south of Gardenton, Manitoba.

Vita Funeral Home • (204) 425-3114
ROSE FEDORCHUK

Rosie Fedorchuk (née Kozak). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose on Thursday, May 31st surrounded by her family at her home in Tolstoi, Manitoba. Rose was able to spend her final days at home supported by her daughter, Theresa, and many other friends and family members.

A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at The Ukrainian National Home (Vita Hall), Vita MB. The Funeral Service well be held Monday, June 4th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Ukrainian Catholic Church, Tolstoi, MB, Interment  followed the funeral service in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Tolstoi, Manitoba.

Vita Funeral Home • (204) 425-3114
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