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Art Martens 
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Arthur Fred Martens died Jan. 31. He was born Aug. 22, 1921 to Abram and Susanna Martens in Saskatchewan. Art gave his heart to the Lord in 1939 and immediately followed his twin brother Ed to Briercrest where he studied the Bible for 3 years. Art married Leona Janz on June 16, 1946 and the couple was blessed with 6 children, Ron, Evangeline, Rudy, Redg, Valerie, and Ralph. Art ministered at numerous churches including the Bloomenhauf Church and Saskatoon MB Church. In 1963 he felt he needed refreshing and attended MB Biblical Seminary in Fresno, Cal. for 2 years. He took a pastorate in Medicine Hat, Alta. for 6 years and then, in 1971, changed gears and sold real estate in Richmond and Vancouver, B.C. During this time he helped the 43rd MB Church and later assisted in establishing the MB church in Pemberton, B.C. Art will be remembered for his mischievous grin, his love of children and youth, his pastor’s heart, his fervent sermons, and his desire to see people give their lives to the Lord. The funeral service was Feb. 6 at Bakerview Church, Abbotsford.
Rueben Roy Peters
Reuben Roy Peters died peacefully Nov. 28. He was born June 18, 1930 to Henry and Helena Peters in Hepburn, Sask. He came to faith in Jesus Christ at a young age and followed the Lord’s leading in baptism and membership at the Hepburn MB Church. He attended Briercrest Bible Institute, receiving his diploma in 1954. On July 28, 1957 he married Lydia Zacharias. In 1960, Rueben and his brother took over the Hepburn Transport business. In 1967 he moved his family to Meadow Lake where he farmed until his retirement. Rueben’s deep-seated faith in God permeated his entire life. He committed himself to lay ministry in the local church and the Gideon ministry. In 1997, Rueben suffered a serious stroke that limited his activity. Predeceased by 2 brothers; 2 sisters; he is mourned by Lydia; children Clare (Kristine) and Dean (Treena); 5 grandchildren; 4 sisters; 3 brothers. The funeral was Dec. 2 at Hepburn (Sask.) MB Church.
Sue Dirks
Sue Dirks died Dec. 14 at age 77. She was born to the Siemens family in Superb, Sask., and grew up in Rabbit Lake, Sask. and Strathmore, Alta. She married Walter Dirks in 1948. They moved to Abbotsford in 1951. Sue’s adult life was filled with suffering from myriad ailments. Throughout her Job-like journey, she maintained unwavering faith in Christ. Predeceased by husband Walter in 1996, she is mourned by sons Doug (Joanne) and Ray (Katie); daughter Janyce; 6 grandchildren; 9 siblings and their families. The memorial service was Dec. 20 at South Abbotsford MB Church, Abbotsford.
Henry Friesen
Henry Heinrich Friesen died Nov. 14. He was born Jan. 1, 1923 in Ufa, Russia to Heinrich Berhard and Katharina Friesen. When Henry was 8, his family immigrated to Paraguay via Germany. In 1948, Henry married Anne Pauls and farmed in the Chaco of Paraguay. He brought his family to Canada in 1957. Henry worked as a carpenter and owned a raspberry farm. Together with his wife, Henry worked very hard in those early years. Although life was not always easy with 8 children, God provided enough for their needs. Henry was a quiet man. He believed in his God and Saviour. His favourite Scripture was Psalm 23. The memorial service was Nov. 18.
Kaethe Neudorf 
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Kaethe Neudorf died Jan. 30 after a lengthy battle with cancer, family members at her side. She was born Oct. 12, 1928 in Schoeneberg, Ukraine and raised in a home deeply rooted in faith. Her father died when she was 8 and Kaethe’s mother began to depend on her for many chores around the house. As a teenager Kaethe experienced turbulent war years. The family’s move to Paraguay in 1947 and later to Brazil was a time of transition from those difficult years in Europe. In 1948, Kaethe was baptized upon the confession of her faith. She married Jakob Neudorf in 1950. The couple immigrated in Canada in 1958 where they provided a comfortable home for their family. Kaethe modelled gentleness and care, and had a wonderful sense of hospitality. When the world around her seemed to crumble, she was courageous and remained strong in her faith. Although Kaethe earned top grades in school, nothing surpassed her excellence as a mother. Predeceased by 3 brothers; 1 sister; she is mourned by Jakob; children Hildi (Jascha) Boge, Erica (Willy) Martens, Ursula (Bob) Betker, Adiena (Rudy) Loewen, Jake (Denise), Vic (Barb), Ingrid (Tim) Hiebert, Harvey (Stacy Douglas); 25 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers. The funeral service was Feb. 3 at North Kildonan MB Church, Winnipeg.
Ernest “Ernie” Dyck 
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Ernie Dyck died peacefully at home Feb. 1 after a 15-month struggle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was born Nov. 4, 1933 in Sardis, B.C., the youngest child of Peter and Margaret Dyck. At 13, Ernie prayed the sinner’s prayer, and at 19 received believer’s baptism and became an active member of Sardis (Greendale) MB Church. A graduate of the University of British Columbia, Ernie served as a teacher and principal in B.C. schools for 33 years. In 1956, just prior to assuming his first teaching position in Cranbrook, Ernie married Elsie Kroeker. With their two children, they enjoyed visiting relatives and holidaying with truck and camper throughout western Canada and adjacent states. Ernie’s children and grandchildren were a source of great joy to him. After retirement, Ernie pursued his interests in people and numbers by working as a tax preparer for 14 years. He is mourned by Elsie; son Andrew (Martha Goossen); daughter Lois (James) Klassen; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers; 2 sisters. The memorial service was Feb. 6 at Broadway MB Church, Chilliwack, B.C.
Anne Redekop
Anne Redekop died Jan. 26. She was born April 5, 1929 to Cornelius and Anna Andreas on a farm near Herbert, Sask. Anne attended school in Rosefarm and Greenfarm, and went to Bible school in Herbert where she met Henry, the love of her life. The couple was married Dec. 17, 1952. Anne accepted the Lord as her Saviour in the Greenfarm MB Church and later was baptized. She took an active role in the church and worked at the Herbert senior citizens home. In 1995, Anne and Henry sold their farm and retired to Swift Current. They loved living in the city and spent many hours entertaining friends or going for coffee. Anne’s life revolved around her family and grandchildren. She was interested in all aspects of their lives, and enjoyed attending car shows, helping paint their houses, attending their sports games, and baking cinnamon buns for them. She had numerous friends and neighbours that she held close to her heart. The most important thing to Anne was her faith and she stressed the necessity of a personal commitment to Christ. Life completely changed for Anne when she was diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer, yet she was not afraid of dying and talked about meeting Jesus and what a day of rejoicing that would be. Predeceased by Henry in 1996, she is mourned by children Garry (Helen), Bryan (Laurie), Angela (Tim) Hasler, and Teresa (Brent) Nelson; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters; 1 brother. The funeral was Jan. 30 at Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current, Sask.
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