Myrl attended school in Waldheim, Sask., aside from 2 winters in California and one in Surrey, B.C. She attended Bethany Bible Institute, Hepburn, Sask., for 3 years and obtained a …
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Dietrich was born a month after his 3-year-old brother Frank died. His mother nearly hemorrhaged to death from grief and his 10 lb. delivery. Over the next 8 years, another …
Jesse Gabriel Matties was born in Winnipeg on February 15, 1991, and died suddenly in Ottawa on December 19, 2022, of a severe reaction to CAR-T Cell cancer therapy. Jesse …
Katie was a humble and dedicated disciple whose impact far exceeded her quiet demeanor. A behind-the-scenes force, she left school at age 15 to help her mother care for her …
With heavy hearts, the family announces Nancy’s death, Aug. 4, 2023, after a courageous 9-month journey with cancer. Nancy was the cherished wife of David for 40 years; dear mother …
The oldest of 15 siblings, Pete lived with his family in Waldheim, Sask., and then Vauxhall, Alta., where he finished his schooling early to work with his dad on the …
John Martens was born in the village of Marienthal, Molotschna, Ukraine. He was the firstborn child of his parents. He lived in Marienthal until September 1943 when his family fled …
Jake was the second son born to John and Sarah (Unger) Janzen, his brother Ben being the eldest. Jake was born in Ignatyevo, Russia, Nov. 29, 1930. His mother always …
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. …
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 …