NICHOLAS N. HILDEBRAND

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NICHOLAS N. HILDEBRAND Nick passed away on January 24, 2016 just two days before his 97th birthday.... a long rich life. He was predeceased by Rose in 2003 after more than 60 years of marriage, and by brother Jack in 1990. He is survived by two sisters, Helen Fast of St. Catharines, Ontario and by Betty (Hamm) Bright of Campbellford, Ontario and by brother Peter of St. Jacobs, Ontario, and by a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Nicholas Hildebrand was born in the Ukraine on January 26, 1919 to Helena (nee Reimer) and Nicholas Jacob Hildebrand. Nick spent his early childhood in the village where his parents and maternal grandparents lived. In 1925, at age six, he immigrated to Canada with his parents and two younger siblings. Nick received his education in Manitoba schools. In 1942 he was married to Rose Wlasichuk from Hampton, Saskatchewan. He went back to school to get his teaching credentials. His teaching career at Red River College lasted for 19 years until retirement in 1984. When he started teaching at Red River College, there was little or nothing in the way of texts to guide the students in learning about auto body mechanics. So Nick and two of his colleagues decided to write a text for their trade. Family relationships were always important. Although they had no children of their own, nieces and nephews were "special" to Nick and Rose. They always attended celebrations like christenings, weddings and annual family gatherings such as summer picnics and Christmas parties. They did their share of hosting such events, too. These activities helped strengthen family ties. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. This obituary can also be viewed at www.cropo.com. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 30, 2016