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GERHARD MARTENS
Born: Mar 29, 1915
Date of Passing: Jan 31, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERHARD (GEORGE) MARTENS It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerhard Martens on January 31, 2015 at age 99. Gerhard passed away at the River East Personal Care Home with family at his side. Gerhard was born on March 29, 1915 in the Ukraine. From here Gerhard and his family fled to Paraguay in 1929 and in 1935 married Helena Rempel and together raised eight children. In 1958 they immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba. The start up here in Canada was a huge challenge but he never gave up and throughout the hardships still led a full and long life. Gerhard was predeceased by his wife Helena, one son, and one daughter. He is survived by one daughter Elisabeth (Bob); five sons Horst (Elfriede), Heinz, Peter (Trudy), Hugo (Linda), and Jacob; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church, 570 Sharron Bay. The family would like to thank the staff at River East Personal Care Home for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to Mennonite Central Committee, 134 Plaza Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9. KLASSEN Funeral Home 1897 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, MB (204) 338 0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I will greatly miss Uncle George. He was my favorite Uncle and I will miss visiting him. Our sincerest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Rudy & Sandy Froese (Uncle) on: Feb 06, 2015
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Condolences to all the family from the whole Heinrich Martens family. - Posted by: John & Ursula (Martens) Doerksen () on: Feb 05, 2015
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Condolences to all the family. - Posted by: Lena Koop (Niece) on: Feb 05, 2015
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I still remember the day we met your family at the CN train station when you came to Winnipeg from Paraguay. It was a day I will never forget and we became a large extended family. I am so sorry for your loss. Sadly we will not be home from Mexico in time to attend your dad's funeral but our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. It would be so nice to see you all. Peace and comfort to you as you mourn the loss of Onkel Gerhard. - Posted by: Barb & John Friesen (Great-niece) on: Feb 04, 2015