KATHARINA FRIESEN (NEUFELD)

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KATHARINA FRIESEN (Nee NEUFELD) Peacefully, on November 7, 2004 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Mom passed away at the age of 87 years. Mom is survived by her son Bob (Donni) daughters, Irene (Bill), Alvina and Cathy (Robert) of St. Albert, Edmonton; daughter Leona (Lionel) of Gimli and son Hartly (Joanne) of Winnipeg. She is also survived by her sister Betty Giesbrecht of Winnipeg; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her husband John in 1995, three brothers and five sisters. Mom was born July 27, 1917 in Plum Coulee, daughter of Peter and Maria Neufeld. Some of Moms early years were spent in Saskatchewan and then settled in Altona. She met Dad in Altona and they married April 18, 1937. In their later married years they moved to Winnipeg. Mom lived at Bethel Place for the past nine years, where she participated in many activities. She loved sewing, knitting and reading to others who were unable to read for themselves. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethel Mennonite Church, 870 Carter Avenue. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2004