Jacob “Jake” Born of Abbotsford, B.C., died May 17, 2023, at 96. He is survived by his wife Hilda (nee Klassen) to whom he was married for nearly 70 years. …
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Henry’s family were pioneer settlers on a 10-acre fruit farm in the Mennonite community in Niagara, Ont. His mother doted on her “sweet Heinz.” She sang her children to sleep. …
Jo’s early years were spent in Landmark, Schoenwiese, and Blumenfeld, Man., where her father taught school. When she was 12, the family moved to B.C.’s Fraser Valley. She met the …
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. …
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 …