HELENE WIEBE

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HELENE WIEBE (nee JANZEN) On Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home, Helene went home to be with the Lord at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry, in 1986. Helene is survived by her children Ernst (Ursula), and Irmgard Lepp (Jakob). She leaves her grandchildren with wonderful memories of a loving Oma: Heidi (Arnold), Monica, Sonja (Erik), Jonathan (Jennifer), Philip (Cassondra), and Doris (Hildor); four great-grandchildren, Lisa, Celina, Anne, and Michael. She is also mourned by her brother Peter Janzen (Margaret) of Coaldale, AB, sister-in-law Elsie Wiebe, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Helene was born in Osterwick, Ukraine on July 20, 1922 to Peter and Helene Janzen. She loved school and pursued her teacher's training even as she fled to Germany during the Second World War, and finally upon landing in Canada in 1948. Helene and Henry Wiebe were married in Coaldale, AB on August 12, 1951. Together they showed their love for God and His people by serving the Winnipeg Central Mennonite Brethren Church in many capacities. They enjoyed travelling; particularly memorable were visits to their granddaughters in Paraguay. A special thank you to the caring staff at Irene Baron Eden Centre and Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home who enriched the last years of her life. The funeral service for Helene will be held at the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church, 145 Henderson Hwy. on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with viewing prior to the service. Interment in Green Acres Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or to Square One World Media.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 26, 2015