Elfrieda was born into a loving home. From her father, Elfrieda learned to delight at simple beauty. As the oldest, Elfrieda took on much responsibility during her mother’s extended illnesses.…
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Mary grew up on a farm near Wembly, Alta., and attended school until Grade 9. She accepted Jesus as Saviour at 11, and in her early teens was baptized into…
When John heard his diagnosis of terminal cancer in June 2020, one of the first things he said was: I always wanted Mary to go first so that I could…
At 19, Peter moved with his family to Brazil. He immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, to marry Helena in 1955. The year following her death, he married Helene, with whom he…
Daniel Nickel died June 17, 2020, in Salmon Arm, B.C., at 91. He was born in Rabbit Lake, Sask., Oct. 3, 1928. During Dan’s childhood, his parents, Peter and Katherine…
Stan was born in a hospital to be closer to his mother – at least that’s what he would always say. He married the love of his life, Marcella, in…
Margaret had a happy childhood. She began violin lessons at 8 and was invited to become a charter member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony at 15. She competed in track and…
Clara was born a hundred years ago, the much-loved ninth child of Heinrich and Maria Groening. She grew up on the farm in southern Manitoba. She became a Christian in…
Mary grew up in a Christian home. She accepted Jesus as Saviour at 9 and was baptized at 15. Mary attended Port Royal and Erie View public schools, then completed…
Peter’s family moved to a farm in Mullingar, Sask., in 1927. They built a home on an acreage along the Trans-Canada (now South Fraser Way) in Abbotsford, B.C., in 1936,…
Lena was born to recent emigrants from Russia. The family moved to B.C. in 1932, settling on a farm near Yarrow. Their home grew to include 10 children. Faith and…
Bruno enjoyed a memorable childhood in North Kildonan, Winnipeg, with many friends and family. He dedicated his life to Christ at Camp Arnes at 10 and spent many summers returning…
Betty grew up in Kronsgart, Man. She received Christ as Saviour at an early age. Music was an inspiration and joy throughout her life. Betty learned to play piano, organ, and…
Nurtured in the faith by his parents, Ted accepted Jesus as Saviour at 5 and was baptized while attending Winkler (Man.) Bible Institute. After graduating from University of Manitoba, he…
Alyce grew up in Winkler, Man., where she won first prize in a piano competition at 9. After the war, the family moved to Winnipeg while her father studied in…
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