KATIE JOHANNA REIMER (WIEBE) -

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KATIE JOHANNA REIMER (nee WIEBE) 1910 - 2006 On Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Katie Reimer (nee Wiebe) of Donwood Manor in Winnipeg, MB, aged 96 years, went to her eternal rest. Katie was born in the Ukraine and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1926. She worked in Winnipeg for six years. On September 17, 1933, she married Richard Lehmann Reimer. Mom will fondly be remembered by all who knew her for her kindness, wit and determination. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave her much joy and she will sadly be missed. She leaves to mourn her passing her three daughters, Louise and Leander Rempel of Homer, Alaska, Ruth and John Ens of Winnipeg, Kathleen Galbraith Robertson and Michael Robertson of Sherwood Park, AB; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ann Klassen of Vineland, ON, and Helen DeFehr of Donwood Manor; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Richard (1999); her eldest daughter Lorna Kreutzer (1988); son-in-law John Lynn Galbraith (1997); three sisters and three brothers. Viewing and a time to remember will be held at Donwood Manor, 171 Donwood Dr., on Sunday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. A service to celebrate Katie's life will be held on Monday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m. at McIvor Mennonite Brethren Church, 200 McIvor Ave. in Winnipeg, followed by a fellowship lunch. Interment will follow after the services at Kleefeld E.M.C. Cemetery. A special thank you to the many homecare workers who so kindly looked after her needs. Mother so much enjoyed the companionship and love she experienced at Donwood. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Shawn Thomas and the medical staff at Concordia Hospital. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Katie's memory to Donwood Manor. Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler In care of arrangements, 325-4201 www.wiebefuneralhomes.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2007