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MARY HIEBERT (DROZDA)
Born: Apr 23, 1940
Date of Passing: Mar 17, 2020
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MARY HIEBERT
(nee DROZDA)
April 23, 1940 - March 17, 2020
Mary was predeceased by her son Brad, and parents, Nellie and Marion Drozda.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving family: husband Abe; children Shelly (Doug), Melody, Kurt (Shelley) and daughter-in-law Kathy; grandchildren Kayla, Cassandra, Emily, Matthew, (Addyson, James); sister Katie Chic, and many dear nieces and nephews.
Mary was born in Rembrandt and grew up on the farm with her parents, sister, baba and uncle. She went to Rembrandt and Meleb Schools. She moved to Winnipeg at 17, worked at a sewing factory, then was head clerk providing stock market quotes at James Richardson & Sons. She married Abe in 1961 and they proudly raised their family in Winnipeg. They enjoyed many travel adventures together across Canada, the US, and even one trip to Europe.
Mary will be remembered for her love of children, animals, flowers, gardening, dancing in the kitchen to Ukrainian hour, and fun times with family and friends. Many appreciated her skills in cooking, sewing and crafting. Neighbour kids would stop in for fresh buns after school as they smelled them from the bus. Many would seek her out for her perogies and pickles. She loved to teach grandchildren to tie their shoes, cook, sew, and polka. They always knew Baba could fix anything that needed sewing repair. She will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Service and Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 28, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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To Abe and family; Deepest sympathy to all of you. Mary was always smiling and happy every time I saw her over the years. Even when she was out and about she would always take time to say hello and chat for a moment. My heart goes out to all of you. - Posted by: Ray Christie (friend) on: Mar 31, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to husband Abe and family..always remember as Mary being very hospitable, cheerful, positive and very energetic, awesome cook..she just never gave up..she will be missed and our hearts go out to Abe and all the family..May you feel God's loving arms about you. Cuzin Anne, Ben, and son Cory - Posted by: Anne & Ben Cory Tilitzky (Mary's husbands Cuzin) on: Mar 28, 2020
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Melody, my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family, on the passing of your Mom. I'd only met her a few times, but, she always greeted and treated me very warmly! She will be missed, but never forgotten. - Posted by: Monte Rowe (Friend of Melody) on: Mar 28, 2020
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Abe and family, Anne & I express our condolences to you all. I’m remembering her concern for you when you left our cousin's dinner and were brought to hospital. We are truly sorry for your loss. Wishing you God’s peace. - Posted by: Ron & Anne Derksen (Cousin to Abe) on: Mar 28, 2020