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ELFRIEDE SCHMIDT

Born: Feb 08, 1931

Date of Passing: Mar 02, 2016

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ELFRIEDE SCHMIDT February 8, 1931 - March 2, 2016 Peacefully with her family at her side, Elfriede passed away on March 2, 2016 at the age of 85. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Waldemar of 65 years, her children Robert (Tracy), Helmut (Susan), Ingrid (Rick), Ulrich (Linda) and Lorelei. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, her sisters Sigrid (Adolf) and Elsie (Ben) and brother Reinhard, her sister-in-law Irene and brother-in-law Robert in Klein Förste, Germany and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Erna and Heinrich Grenke, her sister Helen and two brothers in infancy in Poland, her mother-in-law Emilie and brothers-in-law Gustav, Alfred and Benno in Germany. Elfriede immigrated to Canada with her family in 1949. At this time she met her love Waldemar and they married during the flood in 1950. Her interests included her plants, her garden, her knitting and crocheting. Her love for her family was the most important part of her life. A special thank you to the Pinawa Hospital Staff for their wonderful care and compassion. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour with viewing one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour (204) 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Mar 5, 2016

ELFRIEDE SCHMIDT Elfriede Schmidt passed away at the Pinawa Hospital on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the age of 85. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour with viewing one hour prior to the service. Longer obituary to follow. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour (204) 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Mar 4, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2016

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • To a great brother-in-law, Waldemar, we care about you so much,we are here for you. It is so hard to lose my sister, I will miss her so much, she did a lot for us, we always enjoyed our time together. I will miss her forever and never forget what we had. All our love, Sigrid & Adolf. Posted by Sigrid. Mar. 9, 2016 - Posted by: Sigrid & Adolf Schmidt (Sister & brother-in-law) on: Mar 09, 2016

  • Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Schmidt. She was a very nice lady and enjoyed to hear her speak about her two loves.... family and her garden. We will miss seeing her sitting on the deck at the lake. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Bob and Bev Gosselin (friend from Hillside Beach Trailer Park) on: Mar 05, 2016

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Elfriede always had time for a conversation as she sat on the deck at the trailer with Walter and the family. She will be missed. - Posted by: Tanis and Hans Goretzki (Lake Friends) on: Mar 05, 2016

  • Our sincerest condolences go out to the family in their time of grief. - Posted by: John & Denyse Bourre (Friend) on: Mar 04, 2016

  • I recall many wonderful meals around the dinner table on Sundays and special occasions. The dinner was always delicious and many laughs were enjoyed. You will be missed and never forgotten. Your door was always open and welcoming! Love always Lolo. - Posted by: Laurance Schmidt () on: Mar 04, 2016

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