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ALVINA BLOCK
Born: Jun 09, 1936
Date of Passing: Dec 27, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALVINA BLOCK Alvina Block died peacefully on December 27, 2013 surrounded by her children. She was born in Brotherfield, Saskatchewan on June 9, 1936. She met her husband, Isaac Block, at the Bethany Bible Institute. They moved to Ontario where they worked at the Bethesda Home for the mentally ill and raised their family. She enjoyed music and was an avid reader, reading works of literature her children brought home from school. Alvina and Isaac moved to Winnipeg in 1981. After her children were grown, it was her turn to pursue her academic interests. She enrolled in university courses and eventually completed a Ph.D in Canadian History. She enjoyed volunteering in her church as well as at Good Neighbours Active Living Centre. She took an active interest in her grandchildren, playing an important role in their lives. Alvina was predeceased by her husband Isaac. She was also predeceased by her sister Grace Jantzen and her second husband Peter Kroeker. She will be missed by her brother Archie (Erna), her four children Wendell (Anna), Kevin (Marilyn), Yvonne, and Kathy (Stephen), and her grandchildren Misha (Lauren), Kristina (Justin), Darryl, James, Niko, Noah, and Anthony. The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31. 2013 at Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church, 926 Garfield Street North. There will be a viewing, beginning at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church for "Women & Missions Projects". Alvina was an active participant of the River East Mennonite Brethren Church and then at the Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church. Thank-you to her friends and community for the happiness you shared with her, and all the loving support that was expressed.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 30, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Kathy, your mother. I'm so sorry. - Posted by: Hannah Hofer Friesen (Friend) on: Jan 13, 2014
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We just found out about Alvina's passing and send our deepest condolences to the family. She will be missed by so many. She was truly a lovely person. I met Alvina at Good Neighbours Active Living Centre and enjoyed her company on many walks and functions at the Centre. Rest in Peace Alvina. - Posted by: Gloria & Clifford Free (friend) on: Jan 08, 2014
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We are all so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed meeting your mother. She was a very special woman. I will always be so thankful to her for having such lovely children, we are especially blessed to have Kathy in our family. Your extended family in Owen Sound send our love and please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your siblings. - Posted by: Susan Lavergne Lindstrom (Kathy Block's sister-in-law) on: Jan 01, 2014
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Alvina and I had so much in common! We were good friends, kindred spirits, participants in the same Fellowship Group. I will miss her!! It was a privilege for me to host her, along with the group, on the day before she was hospitalized. As I grieve my loss, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to you, her family and friends. - Posted by: Betty Klassen (Friend) on: Dec 31, 2013
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We will always remember the fun times we had together with Alvina and Peter, especially the times they came to our place in Dryden, to visit. Alvina loved being outdoors, in the boat, catching fish, marvelling at the scenery and Peter loved sharing his joy of fishing with her. Alvina was very observant. She first spotted a bear swimming across the water way in the distance and excitedly got James to drive closer to watch it scramble up the bank. You could easily tell how much Peter adored her by the glow around him whenever they were enjoying activities together. Alvina brought a spark back into the last years of his life and we are grateful for that. She was so full of Life! It's hard to imagine her not being on this earth anymore and feel for you, the family, in the loss of your mother and grandmother. - Posted by: James & Kate Kroeker () on: Dec 31, 2013
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Alvina was a true friend to me, a shoulder to cry on and good listening skills. Will miss our long distance visits. - Posted by: Irene Fagundo () on: Dec 30, 2013
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Our sincere sympathies to each one of you. We too worked at Bethesda Home when they were there. Our Prayers are with you at this sad time. Ken and Doreen-Ruth Dick - Posted by: Ken and Doreen-Ruth Dick (Friends) on: Dec 30, 2013
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Our sincere condolences to all of you as you lovingly lay your Mother to rest. We remember the numerous good times we had together years ago and continue to wish all of you and your families the very best. Love, blessings and prayers. - Posted by: Rudy and Elsie Siemens (Friends) on: Dec 30, 2013
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Dear family. so sorry to hear of Alvina's passing. We have wonderful memories of her as well as Isaac. They were a great pastor couple to us here in Vineland M.B Church. I'm sure she will be missed. Love and prayers to all of you. - Posted by: Mary & Walt Koop ( Friends of Vineland Ont.) on: Dec 30, 2013