FRIEDA PAULS

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FRIEDA PAULS Passed away peacefully at the Donwood Personal Care Home on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the age of 91. Frieda was born in Waldheim Ukraine, January 1, 1921, and came to Canada with her family in 1925. Following the death of her father at Mather, Manitoba, in 1929, Frieda, her mother, along with her brother and one sister moved to Altona. In 1933 Frieda's mother remarried and the family moved to Sperling. Frieda was baptized on the August 2, 1942 at Sperling and was accepted into the Mennonite Brethren Church. Later the family moved to Steinbach and remained there until the death of Frieda's stepfather. Shortly after that Frieda and her mother moved to Winnipeg to live with Frieda's two sisters Jessie and Helen Pauls. For a period of time in the 1970s and 1980s Frieda was employed at Donwood Manor where she greatly enjoyed both her work as well as her interaction with the residents. Upon Frieda's retirement and following the death of her sister Jessie, Frieda moved to Donwood Independent Living where she made many close friends. When Frieda was in her early eighties, due to failing health, she moved to Donwood Personal Care where she was greatly loved by all who cared for her. Frieda will be remembered for her genuine love and acceptance of people. Frieda was predeceased by her parents, Franz and Helena Pauls; stepfather, Johann Martens; sister Jessie Pauls; brother Frank Pauls and his wife Corrie; sister Zelma Horch and her husband Albert; and her sister Helen Pauls. Frieda will be sadly missed by her many nephews and nieces and their families. Frieda was a long time member of the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street. Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A time of fellowship will follow the service. Interment will take place at Glen Eden Cemetery. Many thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at Donwood. Frieda viewed you as family. If desired, donations may be made to Donwood Personal Care Home.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 18, 2012