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JOHN JACOB NEUFELD
Born: Sep 23, 1942
Date of Passing: Jul 16, 2022
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JOHN JACOB NEUFELD
September 23, 1942 – July 16, 2022
Our gentle, kind and giving Dad, Grampa or Opa, Uncle and loving Husband has been given a new volunteer opportunity. He rejoined his two brothers, Vern and Jake, and many friends with whom he has missed having a drink lately.
He leaves behind his wife Doris (née Chartier) who cared for him until his last hours, his two boys: Daniel and Rodney (and Bente), his grandchildren: Alex and Jaime, Niklas and Katia, his sister-in-law Elma, brother-in-law Marcel, his nieces and nephews, but also the countless people he helped, served, coached, umpired, taught, built things for, or otherwise gave his time. They will carry on his good efforts making people smile, telling stories, singing and playing the piano and guitar, barbecuing, wood-working, teaching, and patiently listening to every story a youngster has to share.
He'll be off the hook from running to Safeways for a missing ingredient, serving heavenly pancakes, or running the angel's ball league, since he did enough of that on Earth. He ran the Knights of Columbus little league for so long that the kids he first coached later registered their children for ball.
John will be watching over the little Mennonite town of Grunthal where he grew up, on a small farm, in the most loving family. Here he developed his strong sense of community, hard work, love for music and charity. The youngest of three boys, he was a responsible farm hand, strong student, and only occasionally got up to mischief. In his free time, he helped flood the rink, but played too, as well as baseball and football - always team sports. In heaven, he will relish lacing them up again, and lacing up the tiny skates of all the little ones as well. He was an expert at warming frozen toes.
After moving to Winnipeg, he met a cute French girl from Marchand. She and Johnny married, moved in together and four years later bought a house in Transcona. He worked at Qualico Construction, Sprague Distributors and finally Woodland Supply. His new community embraced him, in particular, the caring neighbours on Whitehall Boulevard, the other volunteers at Oxford Heights Community Centre and his fellow parishioners at Blessed Sacrament. His mark on Transcona is seen on the crescent that bears his name.
He has left clear instructions for us all to just get along. We should always pause to take in a prairie sunset or the geese flying over, scratch a cow's ear, and build a snow fort. Indeed, we could be more like him: patient and resilient, leading by example, and supporting one another with good deeds and wise, kind words. He was our mentor, inventor, and friend.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 710 Roanoke St., Winnipeg, Manitoba (just a line drive away from his ball diamonds). Lunch will follow at a venue nearby.
In lieu of flowers, kindly donate your time or money to a local charity. Besides children's sports, John's favourites were the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada, and CancerCare Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 23, 2022
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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Dear Dan, Alex & Jaime, I'm sending my condolences. So sorry to hear about your dad. Mr. Neufeld was such a kind person. He created a lot of Christmas cheer with his big Santa Claus on the roof! You could see it from many directions. He will be missed. - Posted by: Lawna London (Friend) on: Aug 26, 2022
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So sorry to hear of John's passing. His gentleness and kindness were a gift he shared with everyone he met. He was a very good friend and crib partner to my father, Andrew, and we will miss him. - Posted by: Andrea Ilchena-Carlson and Brian Carlson (Church Community) on: Aug 25, 2022
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He was such a kind, caring and gentle man and will always be remembered for all his kindness and community service. Our sincere condolences to Doris, Randy and all of the family. Virtual, gentle hug from us. We send our regrets for not being there in person on Saturday. Our sincere condolences, Reg and Donna Wyatt - Posted by: Reg and Donna Wyatt (Friends) on: Aug 18, 2022
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So sad to hear of John's passing. He was a great example to all of us. He showed us how to be a friend, dad, grandfather. I will miss him. - Posted by: Sean Emmond (Friend) on: Aug 12, 2022
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I babysat for the neufelds when they lived next door to us on Melrose Avenue. They were our next door neighbor. Couldn’t ask for nicer people! Our deepest condolences to you Mrs Neufeld and the rest of your family! From the Middletons and Nelsons - Posted by: Sue nelson(middleton) (Neighbor) on: Jul 27, 2022
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Sorry I hear of John’s passing He was a very special person! And a great friend and colleague - Posted by: Bernie Regehr (Co worker) on: Jul 25, 2022
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Dear Rodney and family. Please accept my and Sharon’s deepest condolences on the passing of your father. May the pain and the void that you are feeling now be replaced in time by the happy memories and the legacy of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Alan and Sharon Kessel - Posted by: Alan Kessel (Friend of Rodney) on: Jul 24, 2022
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My Uncle Johnny was an amazing guy who played a big part in my life. Along with my Auntie Doris he was always there for me whether it be for my birthdays, graduation and even my wedding. He was there even in tough times when I needed him to drive me to doctors’ appointments and chemo and radiation. There are so many great memories of pool parties, deep discussions, sharing a drink and many Christmas Eves and New Year’s Days spent together. The music was always flowing and the hugs were a plenty. I will miss you Uncle Johnny. Heaven just gained a special angel. - Posted by: Christy (Grand-Niece) on: Jul 23, 2022
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Mrs. Neufeld, Daniel, Rodney and family. I so sorry for your loss. Mr. Neufeld will be missed by lost but his kindness will live on in all of us. - Posted by: Susan Medeiros (McCulloch) (Long time neighbours ) on: Jul 23, 2022
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time we will remember fondly all the good times we shared with John RIP our friend❤ - Posted by: Jim Crorey (Friend) on: Jul 23, 2022
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Going to miss you at the WS party's. Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends that you leave behind. Strong man with a kind heart! - Posted by: Greg and April Welter (Friends) on: Jul 23, 2022
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Dear Rodney, Bente and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. My heartfelt condolences. Carolyn Bertrand - Posted by: Carolyn Bertrand (Friend) on: Jul 23, 2022
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So sorry to hear of John's passing, condolences to you Doris, Daniel & Rodney, he will be very busy in his new heavenly home. He sure accomplished a lot in his life. - Posted by: Mary & Ben Voth (friends) on: Jul 23, 2022
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Doris, Daniel , Rodney & families We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing…….Our condolences to the family…. Thinking of you at this most difficult time……. Bill & Karen Shanski - Posted by: Bill & Karen Shanski (Friends) on: Jul 23, 2022