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WALTER BLATZ It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Walter (Wally) Blatz on the 6th day of September, 1999 at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, MB, at the age of 68 years, following a battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by family and friends. Walter is survived by his sisters, Agnes of BC, Betty Dick of Ontario, Mary (Cornie) Wiens, Helen (Jake) Kehler, both of Steinbach, and Doreen (Elmer) Giesbrecht, of Winnipeg, brothers, Dan (Helen) of Steinbach, Harry (Carol) of Pine Falls, John of Ontario, Andy (Helen) of Winnipeg and numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Belle Hourie. Walter was predeceased by both of his parents and his sister Alma. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach, MB. Interment will take place at the Heritage Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Manitoba Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9 or the Palliative Care Unit of the Bethesda Hospital, Box 939 Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. Ph. 1-888-454-1030.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 08, 1999