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WERNER (VERN) GIESBRECHT
Date of Passing: Aug 30, 2026
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It is with great heartache that we announce the peaceful passing of Vern on August 30, 2026 with his family by his side.
He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Annita, his children, Shannon (Jon) Vezey, Gregory (Tara), Timothy (Sunny) and his precious grandchildren, Raine, Evan, Benjamin, Natasha, Olivia, Aubrey, Harper and Archer. Dad is also survived by his siblings, Arthur (Linda), Frances (Wayne) Luba and Walter. Dad will also be missed by his sister-in-law Verna, his sister-in-law Irene (Peter), his sister-in-law Hilda (Plenert), many cherished nieces and nephews, and a multitude of friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Katherine, his brother Peter, also his parents-in-law, Peter and Susie Schmidt, his sister-in-law Leslie, and his brother-in-law Hank Plenert.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Ave.
Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Vern, please support our hospitals or the Salvation Army.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2026
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Sincere condolences to you Annita at this sad time. My thoughts go to Art and Linda as well. So very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Bev Sigurdson (Friend of family members) on: Sep 12, 2026
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Dawn and I were saddened to learn of Vern’s passing. We remember with great fondness what a caring and fun-loving individual Vern was, and reflect on the many fun times we were part of in Winnipeg and Regina. Our condolences to Annita and family for your tremendous loss. Our affection Dawn and Ken Fyke, Victoria BC - Posted by: DAWN AND KEN FYKE (FRIENDS) on: Sep 06, 2026
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Seeing the notice, I wanted to know if it was the same Vern that I knew at CR & DMCI. The last time I talked with him was at the CRS 100 anniversary in 2009. - Posted by: Ron Robson (School mate) on: Sep 05, 2026
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