ELIZABETH RIEDIGER (WIEBE)

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ELIZABETH RIEDIGER (WIEBE) December 15, 1922 - September 29, 2016 Peacefully, on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Bethania Personal Care Home, Elizabeth passed away at the age of 93, with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas, on January 12, 2008 and one daughter-in-law Supagarn Jaikame Riediger. Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Marilyn and Dave Winter; Ken and Carla Riediger; Barry Riediger; Nick and Libby Riediger; and Helen and Ewald Kasdorf. She was the beloved Oma of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren: Christine Jansen (Bridgitte, Erin and Elliott); Rob Winter and Sheri Gibbings (Charles); Frederick and Marlene Winter (Isabella, Abigail and Nolan); Michael Winter; Eric and Lisa Riediger (Ivy and Julia); Natalie and Tom Dyck (Matthew and Jacob); Mark Riediger; Kelly Riediger (Steve Moar); Nicholas Riediger; Brenna and Megan Riediger; Selena Kasdorf; Victoria and Haden Johnson (Beckam); Jason and Stacey Kasdorf (Everly). She is also survived by sister Kay Riediger; brothers, Alvin and Suzanne Wiebe, Walter and Shelagh Wiebe; sister-in-law Martha Wiebe; and one brother-in-law Vern and Erika Riediger, plus many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was born on December 15, 1922 in Michelsburg, Russia and came to Canada in 1926, with her family. She married Nicholas Riediger on August 12, 1944, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mom was a very hard worker, an excellent cook and baker, and loved to entertain. She especially enjoyed the family cottage at Brereton Lake, where she loved to garden and entertain family and friends. Mom was a devoted caregiver to our father for many years. In her later years she enjoyed knitting dishcloths and embroidering tea towels to give to her family. Over the years, she was a dedicated volunteer for Westgate Mennonite Collegiate, Bethania Personal Care Home and First Mennonite Church. She was always willing to help. She was grateful for her long life and good health. The family would like to thank the staff at Concordia Hospital and Bethania for their loving, compassionate care during her stay. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Avenue with Rev. Kathy Koop officiating and a message from Franz Wiebe. Viewing prior to the service. Interment in Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethania Spiritual Care Progam, 1045 Concordia Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2K 3S7.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 05, 2016