ALBERT EMIL ZIRK

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ALBERT EMIL ZIRK 1929 - 2001 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing in his home in Thalberg, of our beloved brother and uncle, Albert, on Wednesday, December 26, 2001. He was 72 years old. Albert was born on September 15, 1929 in Stead, MB, the first born of Ludwig and Lydia Zirk. He attended Brodie School in Stead, and lived most of his life in the Stead/Thalberg area. He spent many winters of his earlier years working in the bush camps, cutting pulp. He later farmed for a living and worked at the peat moss plant. Albert will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Irma (Len) Young and their son Allan (Alice) sister Leona (Robert) Stubel and their children, Wayne Stubel (Rosemarie), Nicole, Lisa, Kevin, David Stubel (Leigh), Sam, Kalina, Joshua, Rhea Fuerst (Randy), Jordan, Randy Stubel; sister Alma Loeb (Ron), Rhonda (Derek), and Nancy. He was predeceased by his parents and his younger brother Raymond. Albert enjoyed his nieces and nephews and always expressed care and concern for their well being. Albert enjoyed the simple, down to earth things in life and was always awed by nature and all its beauty. He will be sadly missed. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Thalberg, MB. Interment will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 208 - 900 St. James St., Winnipeg, MB. R3G 3J7. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB. toll free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2001