Renate Clara Ruppert was born on August 20, 1923, in Slawgorod, Siberia, to David and Sarah Penner. In 1929 the family traveled to Moscow in an effort to leave Russia.…
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Ernst’s family lived under the Soviet regime until 1941, often going cold and hungry. His father assisted the German Army as translator; they moved often. Ernst was known for getting…
Dorothy’s parents emigrated from Ukraine to Dundurn, Sask., in 1924, and in 1937, welcomed Dorothy, the youngest of 4 (including Henry who died in infancy). Dorothy’s early years were carefree,…
Lillian died peacefully at Freeport Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, to be with her Lord and Saviour. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Lillian was predeceased by her…
Elvira’s was one of the first Mennonite families to farm in Yarrow’s reclaimed lakebed. Before she entered Kindergarten, the doctor discovered she had a weak heart (probably from rheumatic fever)…
Hildegard was a well-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her tenacity, innovation, and engagement with her family, community, and God. She grew up in the Mennonite community of North…
Margarita (Rita) lost her mother Dec. 29, 1929. Her father married Rita’s mother’s twin sister, Tina Apr. 6, 1930. The Russians sent Rita’s father to Siberia in September 1941, never…
Henry moved with his family from Coaldale, Alta., to Chilliwack, B.C. As a young adult, he moved to Vancouver. Henry worked in a logging camp and several sawmills before becoming…
Helen was the youngest of 7 children born to Peter and Marie Heide. The family moved from Manitoba to B.C.’s Mt. Lehman area shortly afterward. Helen married John Ratzlaff Aug.…
Helen Wall was the third of 9 children born to George and Maria Konrad, in Gnadenthal, Man. Her first 12 years were spent there, attending school, taking care of her…
Miriam was born in her parents’ farmhouse in Brotherfield, near Waldheim, Sask., July 12, 1927. She was baptized in the North Saskatchewan River and joined the Brotherfield MB Church Aug.…
Eva-Marie (Wiehler) Daniel went to her forever home on Sunday Jan. 8, 2023. Later that afternoon, her home was filled with friends and family for 3:00 coffee time. This was…
Blondina was the third of 4 children. Her early years were during the Great Depression. She was impressed with the way her parents coped during those difficult years. After graduating…
Annie was born in 1927 in Kronsgart/Plum Coulee, Man., to Johann B. and Anna Giesbrecht Wiebe Friesen, the youngest in the combined family of 8 children. They eventually made their…
Sharon grew up with 4 younger siblings on a dairy farm in Matsqui Prairie, B.C. She attended Matsqui Elementary school and Abbotsford Junior and Senior. In Grades 11 and 12,…
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