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JOHN BLATZ
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Blatz, beloved husband of Margaret, on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. John was born on September 24, 1935 on the Blatz family farm near Randolph, Manitoba. He was one of 12 children born to Cornelius and Agatha Blatz.
Some of the highlights of his life with his wife Margaret were the births of their children: Joanne (Kevin Hickling) and their children: Mackenzie and Alexandra; John (Audrey) and their children Sophia and Megan; and Jenny (Tim Plett) and their children Allison, Christopher and Rachael.
Other highlights included operating various restaurants in Steinbach, Inuvik, Landmark, Sioux Lookout and Whitehorse. One of his favourite pastimes was driving a taxi cab in Inuvik. He loved the interaction with all of the different types of people that he would come into contact with. In later years, he and Margaret donated their time and talents by cooking for Mennonite Disaster Services in various parts of Canada and the US.
John handled his illness with great courage and strength. He will be sorely missed as our counsellor, advice giver, gardener and barbecuer.
The viewing will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grace Mennonite Church in Steinbach. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Mennonite Church. Due to construction, the church parking lot access will be from 4th Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mennonite Disaster Services.
The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the health care staff at the Bethesda Hospital. They were so kind to John and the rest of the family.
Arrangements by
BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL
1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
As published in The Carillon on Jul 30, 2014