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John David Loewen
John David Loewen died Oct. 17 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 14, 1931 in Foxwarren, Man. In 1939, the family moved to Brookdale, Man. John was baptized as a teenager and joined Justice (Man.) MB Church. He loved farming, cattle, and all activities involving the land. John served his church as an usher, youth leader, moderator, and deacon. He was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. He is mourned by wife Helen (Rogalsky); children Les and Evelyn and their families; 6 granddaughters; 1 great-grandson. The funeral was Oct. 22 at Justice MB Church.
Laval Cox
Laval Cox died Sept. 28. He was born Sept. 21, 1920 near Justice, Man. to Herb and Nellie Cox. In 1941, Laval joined the Canadian army. He went overseas in 1942 and returned 4 years later. In 1948, he married Dorothy Frost. The couple attended Justice MB Church for many years. Laval enjoyed sports, motorcycles, and friends. He was a great family man. Predeceased by grandson Andrew; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; he is mourned by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy; 4 children and their families. The funeral was Oct. 1 at Justice MB Church.
Clarence Jantzen
Clarence Jantzen died peacefully in his sleep Sept. 13 after a 13-year struggle with emphysema. He was born May 10, 1924 in Waldheim, Sask. to John and Sarah Jantzen. He was a dedicated husband and a steadfast, gentle presence in the life of his children and grandchildren. Clarence’s faith in Jesus Christ was the centre of his life. He had a servant heart and took every opportunity to give his time, energy, and tithes to help others. He is mourned by his wife Erna; daughter Lynne (Luigi); son Dale (Bethany); 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. The memorial service was Sept. 18 at New Life Baptist Church, Duncan, B.C.
Peter C. Kopp
Peter Kopp died suddenly Oct. 13. He was born Mar. 14, 1931 in Coaldale, Alta. to Peter and Anna Kopp. As a boy, he accepted Christ as Saviour during a house visitation and was baptized as a teenager, joining Coaldale MB Church. Peter’s life was characterized by faith in God, commitment to family, and joy that came from serving others. He was never too busy to help others with rides to appointments or house repairs. He enjoyed singing tenor at hospitals and seniors’ homes, and playing his mandolin. Predeceased by 2 infant children, he is mourned by his wife of 50 years, Erna (Baerg); sons Lawrence (Wanda), Allen (Alison), Murray (Lorna), and Wesley (Ruth); 10 grandchildren; 4 brothers; 3 sisters. The memorial service was Oct. 17 at Coaldale MB Church.
Nettie Dyck
Nettie Dyck died Oct. 23 at age 93. She was born Mar. 27, 1913 in Osterwick, Ukraine to Wilhelm and Angenetha Dueck. In March 1931, she married Gerhard Dyck. She was baptized on Pentecost of the same year. The family left Russia in 1943 and immigrated to Canada in 1948, living for several years in Morden, Man. before settling in Burlington, Ont. Nettie was a loving wife and mother. A skillful gardener, she decorated the pulpit each Sunday at Mountview MB Church, Stoney Creek, Ont. She loved to crochet and read. Through all the challenges in her life, Nettie trusted in her Lord for guidance and comfort. Predeceased by Gerhard; daughter Erna; sister Margarete; she is mourned by sons Jake (Lori) and George (Irene); daughter Kathy (Carl) Steele; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral was Oct. 27 at Faith Christian Reform Church, Burlington.
Mary Wiebe
Mary Wiebe died Aug. 30. She was born Nov. 26, 1910 to Diedrich and Maria Schulz near Herbert, Sask. When she was 5, Mary’s family moved to the Greenfarm district. She accepted the Lord at an early age at her parents’ side. She was baptized at 16 and became a member of the Greenfarm Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. On Oct. 27, 1931, she married Anthony Wiebe. They farmed together for many years. In 1964, they moved to Herbert and joined Herbert MB Church. Mary enjoyed travelling, gardening, cooking, baking, crocheting, keeping a diary, and collecting poems and songs. Predeceased by infant son Arthur; 1 brother; 3 sisters; she is mourned by her husband of 74 years, Anthony; children Ray (Fran), Lorne (Marge), Doris (Lorne) Priebe, Lois (Abe) Reimer, and Rick (Sharon); 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 2 at Herbert MB Church.
Mary Hiebert 
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Mary Hiebert died peacefully Nov. 5. She was born Feb. 8, 1920 in Waldheim, Russia to John and Mary Voth. Her family immigrated to Canada in 1926 and settled in the Newton Siding area, Man. In 1935, they moved to Readymade, Alta. At 18, Mary made a public profession of her personal faith in Jesus Christ in baptism and joined Coaldale MB Church. She married Rudolph Hiebert Aug. 3, 1941. The family moved to Chilliwack, B.C. in 1946. Mary and Rudolph attended East Chilliwack MB Church until they became charter members of Broadway MB Church in 1947. They sang in the German choir and were on the catering committee for many years. Mary was an industrious homemaker. She and Rudolph moved to a condo in 1986. Mary lived the last two years of her life in Chilliwack Lifestyles. Predeceased by Rudolph in 1992, she is mourned by children John (Elaine), Rudy (Marilyn), Mary Ann Bursey (Brian), Allen (Edith), and Elva Nurmi (Juha); 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 1 sister. The memorial service was Nov. 9 at Broadway MB Church.
Tina Nickel 
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Tina Nickel died Nov. 6 at age 86 after a battle with leukemia. She was born Apr. 17, 1920 in Schoenau, Ukraine to Jacob and Maria Nickel. Her parents died of typhoid when she was 2, so Tina was raised by her grandmother and aunt. The family left Russia in 1943 and spent time in Poland and Berlin before embarking on the long journey to South America. They settled in Rosental, Paraguay, where they lived until immigrating to Winnipeg in 1959. Tina accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour and was baptized April 28, 1946. After her move to Winnipeg, Tina became a member of Elmwood MB Church and then North Kildonan MB Church. She worked as a domestic at Concordia Hospital and Misericordia Hospital, and was also employed as a cook and housecleaner in various homes. She lived with and cared for her Tante Liese until her aunt’s death in 1994. Tina enjoyed exercising, bowling, and attending Bible studies. She was a friendly woman and had a smile for everyone. Tina is mourned by many cousins and friends. The funeral was Nov. 9 at North Kildonan MB Church.
David Siemens
David Siemens died Oct. 16, 2005 at age 94. He was born Mar. 24, 1911 to David and Katherine Siemens in Nikopol, Russia. The family immigrated to Canada in 1926. David accepted the Lord and was baptized Aug. 29, 1950, joining Matsqui (B.C.) MB Church. He married Elizabeth Kornelson Nov. 15, 1947. David was no stranger to hard work and spent many tireless hours on his dairy farm. After moving off the farm, he worked at Clearbrook Frozen Foods until retirement. He was a devoted husband and loving father. David loved travelling, reading, fishing, hunting, and building things for his grandchildren. Of most importance to him was reading the Bible and spending time with his Lord and Saviour. He was a man of integrity and grace. Predeceased by Elizabeth; 4 brothers; 1 sister; he is mourned by daughter Sandra Krause; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral was Oct. 26, 2005 at South Abbotsford (B.C.) MB Church.
Martha Wiebe
Martha Wiebe died peacefully Nov. 6. She was born May 3, 1912 in Borden, Sask. to Henry and Margaret Penner. At 17, she was baptized on the confession of her faith in Jesus Christ. Martha loved music and sang in a trio with her two older sisters. In 1934, she married Peter J. Wiebe. They moved to Rabbit Lake, Sask. to homestead and subsequently to Main Centre, Rush Lake, and Glenbush. In 1974, they retired to Swift Current, joining the Bridgeway Community Church. They enjoyed gardening, daily walks, and listening to Christian TV and radio broadcasts. After Peter died in 1990, Martha moved to Saskatoon. She was a loving mother who spent as much time reading her Bible as her failing eyesight allowed. Predeceased by Peter; son Leonard; 5 siblings; she is mourned by sons Phil (Doris), Jake (Sharlene), Ben (Linda); daughter-in-law Faith; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. The memorial service was at West Portal Church, Saskatoon.
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The death from cancer of inner-city Christian pastor and activist, Harry Lehotsky, was front page news in Winnipeg in November. The 49-year-old worked at both conversion and social reform “with a boldness and integrity most of us see only rarely,” wrote Harold Jantz in a Winnipeg Free Press tribute; Lehotsky was not afraid to challenge city hall in efforts to change his neighbourhood. Conversations with Lehotsky about his concerns, as well as a video of his “final words” for those who couldn’t attend his funeral, can be seen and heard at GodTalk.com , a ministry of Family Life Network.
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