IDA ALVINA HIEBERT

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IDA ALVINA HIEBERT It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister and aunt, Ida Hiebert, on September 26, 2002 at the Victoria Hospital. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her daughter Elizabeth (Bunny), son Lorne (Jeanette) all of Winnipeg, a brother Carl (Gladys) Schindel of Dugald, sister Louise (Jack) Hadaller of Glass, her grandson Adam Hiebert of British Columbia and many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Abe in 1957, by her son Donald, and by a sister Caroline (Walt) Bjorklund. Mom was born in Saskatchewan to Emanuel and May Schindel, moving to Manitoba with her parents in 1925. She attended school in Winnipeg until 1935, when her family moved to Dugald. Here, she later met and married Abram Hiebert in October 1943. Mom and Dad made their home in Glass, where they raised their family. Following Dads sudden passing in 1957, Mom returned to Winnipeg to make a home for her children. Mom lived her whole life for her children. She was a wonderful homebody who loved cooking, crocheting, knitting and sewing. An avid and long-time Blue Bomber fan, Mom also took great delight in family get-togethers and loved to travel. A warm, kind and loving person, Mom will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday evening, September 29, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Transcona Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day St. Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. also at the chapel with Rev. Jane Wetelainen officiating. Interment to follow at Millbrook Cemetery. If friends so wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2002