LYDIA SAWATZKY

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LYDIA SAWATZKY Unexpectedly on January 5, 2008 at Concordia Hospital, Lydia Sawatzky passed away at the age of 41. Beloved wife of Alfred Sawatzky, she is also survived by son Mark (Chelsea) and daughter Cynthia (Joel); parents, Dietrich and Helena Schroeder; siblings, Irene (Dan), Willi (Janice), Linda (Barry), and mother-in-law Elizabeth Sawatzky; sister-in-law Mary (Richard); brother-in-law John, and many nieces and nephews. Lydia was born in Lomaplata, Paraguay on September 18, 1966. She married Alfred Sawatzky on August 31, 1985. Lydia was a selfless, loving mother and wife who was devoted to her family. She was very excited about becoming a grandmother in the near future. Her favourite past times were movie nights and playing games with her family. It was part of Lydia's character to always care for others which was a deciding factor in her becoming a nurse. She excelled in her studies and was thrilled with her position as a grad nurse at Concordia Hospital where she had just started her new career. The family would like to thank Lydia's co-workers at Concordia Hospital for their expertise and professionalism in providing care for her in her time of need. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street, and at the church prior to the service. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, 1315 Gateway Road with Rev. Dr. William Martens officiating. Interment to follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee. FRIENDS FUNERAL SERVICE 2146 Main Street 339-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2008