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THEODOR HAPKE
Born: Aug 24, 1928
Date of Passing: Dec 14, 2012
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THEODOR HAPKE On Friday, December 21, 2012 a Celebration of Theo's Life was held at 11:00 a.m. in Messiah Lutheran Church, 400 Rouge Road, Winnipeg.
Publish Date: Dec 22, 2012
THEODOR HAPKE August 24, 1928 - December 14, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Theo on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the age of 84. With extraordinary strength, courage and dignity Theo passed peacefully, with family at his side, in his home after facing his battle with cancer. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Hulda; son, Reinhard (Elaine); daughter, Linda (Tim); son, Roland (Janelle); grandchildren, Christopher, Erika and Andrea; Elaine's daughters Jordyne and Taylor; the Mantei family in Alberta and Poland; nephew, Helmut and family in Germany; nephew, Richard; niece, Susan and their families in the U.S., and also many family and friends throughout Canada and Europe. Theo was predeceased by his infant daughter Annie; his parents, and his brothers. Theo was born on August 24, 1928 in the village of Nowe Zalueze near the town of Chelm, Poland. He went to West Germany in 1950. There he met and married Hulda on March 13, 1954. Two months later Theo and Hulda came to Canada arriving by ship in May 1954. They worked at Lee Tully's sugar beet farm in Newton Siding near Portage La Prairie for five months. In October 1954 they moved to Winnipeg and Theo started working at Quality Construction as a drywaller and continued as a drywaller until his retirement. Theo enjoyed many happy years with family and friends in his retirement. On Friday, December 21, 2012 a celebration of Theo's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. in Messiah Lutheran Church, 400 Rouge Road, Winnipeg. Theo and the family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Dasa Silhova, Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba, Dr. Ted St. Godard, the special nursing team and all those that called, visited, prayed and had Theo in their thoughts during his last few months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theo's name to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba, 2109 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0L3. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Dec 19, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 22, 2012
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Mein Vater, Robert, kannte Theo Jahrelang in Winnipeg durch die Arbeit in Quality Construction. Er und mein Bruder, Roland und ich besuchten mehrmals die Familie in ihrem Haus in Linwood Street, Winnipeg. Ruhe in Frieden mit dem Herrn, Theo. -Manfred - Posted by: Manfred (Freund und Mitarbeiter von Robert Barkowski) on: Jun 07, 2025
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Uncle Theo's loves were of family, history and story telling. It was through our chats that I learned much of our family's European experiences. That link to my past is no more but will continue in fond memories of those few family visits and many telephone calls. You are all in our thoughts as this part of the family gathers here (from Texas and North Carolina) for its annual celebration of Christmas. - Posted by: Suzanne (Habke) Konsen (Niece, Wadsworth, OHIO, USA) on: Dec 21, 2012
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grew up very close with the family and friends with their children, Our Condolences go out to the family, and our prayers. R.I.P. and may God Bless you all. - Posted by: Georg and Rosita Mohr (I Georg grew up knowing the family at early age) on: Dec 20, 2012
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Keeping you, Janelle, and your family in our thoughts and prayers, Roland. - Posted by: Craig Leonhardt (Friend of Roland) on: Dec 20, 2012
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With deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Andre Mulgada (Friend of Roland) on: Dec 19, 2012
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Sending our condolences Reinhard to you and your family on the loss of your father. - Posted by: Wanda MacFarlane Yanosik (Long time friend of Reinhard) on: Dec 19, 2012
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Sorry to hear of your loss thinking of you. - Posted by: Shirley and Kelvin McRae (friend of Reinhard) on: Dec 19, 2012
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Roland, sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. - Posted by: Brian Sawka (Friend of Roland) on: Dec 19, 2012
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