HENRY SCHINKEL

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HENRY SCHINKEL Peacefully, on Sunday, October 22, 2006, Henry passed away with his wife at his side. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sophie, daughter Carol, son-in-law Richard Martel, and one precious granddaughter Natasha, his sisters Tillie Berry, Irma Pilkington, sisters-in-law Jean Schinkel, Elsie Schinkel, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Ottilie, brothers Albert, Walter, Fred, and Harry, sisters Martha Somerville, Lydia Clegg and daughter Elaine Martel. Henry was born March 18, 1930, Friedensfeld MB. He grew up with an interest and love of working with his hands and was knowledgeable in many trades. His ability and resourcefulness to fix almost anything earned him the title of Magician by his small daughters, though he began his career as a mechanic with Air Canada in Winnipeg. Thirty years with the company and after 20 years in Montreal, retirement brought a move back to Wpg. Henry was active in the churches he attended; Cross Lutheran Church, Wpg, Christ Lutheran Church, Mtrl. He was a gentle, kind, cheerful, and friendly person who was generous with his time and talents in helping others. He loved to make people smile and laugh. He lived joyfully and shared his gifts fully in this lifetime of many ups and downs. Cremation has taken place in respect of Henry's wishes. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 27, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1311 Dakota St. A gathering will take place in the church hall following the service. Henry will be laid to rest at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the Sunshine Staff at the Meadowood Manor for all their care, support and compassion, as well as the Emergency Staff of the Victoria General Hospital. Henry, may you now know and experience the peace and lightness of being in the presence of an eternal love, and surround-sound waltz and polka tunes. To those who knew and loved him, his memory will never grow old. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 25, 2006