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JOHN ALFRED FRIESEN
Born: Feb 05, 1910
Date of Passing: May 24, 2002
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JOHN ALFRED FRIESEN Peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2002 at the Grace Hospital, John Friesen, aged 92 years, of Winnipeg, beloved husband of Anne Friesen. John was born in Lobethal, SK on February 5, 1910. He was a chartered accountant and auditor for 23 years with Federated Co-op Ltd. John and Anne enjoyed bowling and golfing together and John was an avid horse racing fan. John leaves surviving his beloved wife of 61 years, Anne (nee Poborsa) brothers-in law, Vic (Ellen) Poborsa of Toronto and Frank (Carol) Poborsa of Winnipeg Beach; sister-in-law Blanche Poborsa of Salt Spring Island, BC; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and the USA. He was predeceased by his parents, Isaac and Amelia; and a brother Bill. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday (today) at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk with Pastor Stan Richards officiating. Interment will follow in the Holy Rosary Cemetery, Winnipeg Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations in Johns memory can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, Box 2248 Stn Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. Gilbart Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2002