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BEN T. MARTENS
Born: Sep 28, 1928
Date of Passing: Mar 07, 2006
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBEN T. MARTENS Ben Martens, of Grunthal formerly of Winnipeg, was born Sept, 28, 1928. It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband on Tuesday, March 7, 2006. Leaving to mourn are, his wife Mary, who so diligently took care of him during his long and difficult fight with cancer, his children, Vivian (Mark) Hinther, Harvey (Linda) and Gary (Doris) and grandchildren, Desiree, Damara, Christy and Carl, Denise, Elisa, Kyla and Dusten, Breanne, Randy and Jen, Terry, Kyle, Darren and two great-grandchildren, Aaron and Alaura. Ben is also survived by three sisters and one brother, three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. He was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. Ben loved his family including grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed fellowship with his many friends and music was a great part of Ben's life. Devotional will be held Sunday, March 12 at 3 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. Interment Monday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. at Grunthal Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, 870 Carter, Winnipeg. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Grace Hospital, Wpg, and Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach for the excellent care provided. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel Steinbach Winnipeg, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 12, 2006