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OBITUARIES

VAN OOSTEN Ena Mazie (nee Burdeyney)

MARTENS, Betty (nee Jantzen)

BLACK Eunice May

BAUER Laverne (Vern) Kenneth

Laverne (Vern) Bauer of Abbotsford, BC passed away peacefully at home on February 16th, 2015 at the age of 77. He is survived by his loving wife Judy, five children from a beautiful blended family Kelly, Marla, Steve (Joyce), Greg (Tiffany) and Michael (Lili), eight grandchildren Erik, Alana, Parker, Harrison, Cassia, Keanna, Natasha and Alex, sisters Pauline, Bev, Carol, Sandy and Wendy and brothers Owen and Alex. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy, his son Scott and his grandson David. He was born in Leader, Saskatchewan on March 23, 1937 and later moved to British Columbia where he completed his schooling and began his career in the custom upholstery and mattress making business and was co-owner for many years of Royal City Bedding in New Westminster and Interior Cushion and Mattress in Penticton, BC. Vern will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humour, his great generosity and his care and concern for his family and friends. The family would like to extend their thanks to the wonderful medical team who supported Vern through his courageous battle with cancer. Special thanks to Dr. Greyling, Dr. Zulfiquar and the medical oncology team at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre for the wonderful care and support they provided. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11:00 am at South Abbotsford MB Church, 32424 Huntingdon Road, Abbotsford, BC, with Dan Nicholson officiating and a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation. Online condolences to the family may be made at:

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and greatgrandmother, Eunice May Black on February 9, 2015 in Abbotsford, BC. She was 79. Eunice will always be loved and missed by her husband of 60 years Vic, daughter Lynn (Charley), son Dan (Angela), sister Wynne, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Eunice lived her life believing that family is where life begins and love never ends. This was evident in who she was; through the many friends she cared for and valued, and the closeness of her family she created. The family will not be having a service. Should family and friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to JDRF; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

FRIESEN Annie Lillie Annie passed away peacefully in the presence of her Lord on February 15, 2015 with her family at her side. She is survived by her children, Will (Glenna), Val (Ross), Bruce (Sylvia), Lorne (Glenda), 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Annie’s life was characterized by generosity, love and care for her family and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre, 44005 Watt Rd, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 4X9. Online condolences to the family may be made at:

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Passed away peacefully on Feb 11, 2015 at the age of 92, into the waiting arms of Jesus. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Walter Martens, 5 children and their spouses, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The Celebration of her Life will be held Thursday Feb 19, 2015 at the Bakerview MB Church at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Mennonite Central Committee.

LEHN Eric Eric Lehn late of Abbotsford passed away on February 11, 2015 at age 57 years. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Winnipeg, MB. Eric leaves behind his loving wife Kathy, children Jason, Amanda (John) Hinam, parents Katherine and Arndt Lehn, Helen and Peter Nickel, brothers Gord (Merle), Phil (Jayne), sisters Carolyn, Patricia (John), Barbara (Garry), Ruth (Ed), Louise (Dexter), aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Eric spent many years teaching in SD #34, most recently at Yale Senior Secondary where he taught Auto Mechanics. He was passionate about serving his Lord and Savior, his family and students. His love of old cars was a favourite hobby and he enjoyed restoring Nash Metropolitans. Eric will be remembered for his optimism, courage and perseverance. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 am from Northview Community Church, 32040 Downes Rd. Abbotsford. If friends so desire donations may be made to Holmberg House, Abbotsford Hospice, www.abbotsfordhospice.org or the ALS Society, www.alsbc.ca Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

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NIKKEL Kathy (nee Froese) Dec. 24, 1959 ~ Feb. 10, 2015

Jesus came to earth to take Kathy home to be with her Heavenly Father, to be with her infant daughter, Angela, and her parents. Her heart was full of love for her family and her friends here on earth and now her heart is healed in Heaven. She will be forever missed by her husband, Ron Nikkel, of 35 years and her 4 sons, Chris (Heather), grandchildren, Marissa, Erik, Caitlin and Eva; Adam (Luba), grandson, Timosha; Curtis and Andrew. She is also survived by her siblings Rudy (Louise) Froese, Erv (Bev) Froese, Dorothy Kirby, Norma (Hank) Bergen, Dan (Dawn - Leigh) Froese, Marlene (Larry) Siebert, in-laws: Hulda Nikkel, Shirley and Larry Buhler, Carol and Roy Unger and Elfrieda Nikkel and many, many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed and remembered by her many close friends and her “adopted” daughters. She was predeceased by Angela (infant daughter) and her parents, John and Mary Froese, as well as Abe Nikkel, Henry Nikkel, Evelyn Wiens (Nikkel). A Celebration of her life was held on February 17 at Bakerview Church. In lieu of flowers donations to www.raysoflove.us would be appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be made at:

HIEBERT

HEIDEBRECHT

Gloria Rose

Robert

June 4, 1943 - Feb. 6, 2015

June 1963 ~ December 2014

Gloria Rose (Dornian) Hiebert, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 4, 1943 in Langley, British Columbia, the daughter of Steve and Mary Dornian. Gloria married Cliff Hiebert on October 8, 1965 in Abbotsford, British Columbia and they remained in Abbotsford for the rest of her life. A Celebration of Gloria’s Life will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Ross Road Community Church, 3160 Ross Road, Abbotsford, BC. To read full obituary, and to leave a message of condolence, please visit:

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Robert (Rob) Timothy Heidebrecht on December 17, 2014 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. He is predeceased by his father, James Richard Heidebrecht and brother James Richard Jr. Heidebrecht. He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his wife Wendie Heidebrecht, mother Vanda MacPherson, daughter Jessica Nicole (Faber) Heidebrecht, son Ryan James (Faber) Heidebrecht, grandson Aiden Eric Smith and granddaughter Kaydence Vanda Smith and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside memorial will be held on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 pm at Hazelwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Rob’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Forever Remembered ~ Rest in Peace

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Ena passed away in Victoria, BC on February 11, 2015 and was born in Brooksby, SK on April 14, 1929. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert; her sister, Pauline; her brothers, Fred, Charlie, Mike and Steve. She is survived by her sons, Gerald (Joyce Dewitt-Van Oosten) and Jeff; grandchildren, Sandra (Alex Siciliano), Cathy (Nick Sederquest), Emily; great-grandchildren, Tristen, Michael, Abbygale, Yurik; sister, Sophie (Omalin Budzey) and brother, Henry Burdeyney. Ena was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking for her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her. A Celebration of Life will be held at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive in Victoria at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC. Condolences may be offered to the family at:

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Clara Greta Phelps

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April 22, 1915 – February 8, 2014

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Transitioned Peacefully at 100 Years of age To Be With Her Maker And Those That Have Gone On Before Her.

THIESSEN Anna Anna Thiessen, late of Abbotsford, BC, went to be with her Saviour on February 15, 2015 at the age of 91. She will be lovingly remembered by her 4 children: Anna (Gilbert) Ducharme, Edwin (Anne) Thiessen, Mary Jane Innes, Carolyn (Gary) Thiessen, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 11 great great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Abe, parents, 2 sisters, 1 grandson and 1 great granddaughter. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home at 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC. Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

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Born in Rosenfeld, Manitoba, married in Winnipeg on July 13, 1932, and then moved to Langley in 1969 and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in Langley, in 1982. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest A. (Ernie) Phelps in May, 1983. She passed away at Dogwood Lodge, under the loving care of the staff. She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Holloway of Vancouver, and two sons, Donald Phelps (Bonnie) of St. Catharines, Ont., James Phelps of Chilliwack, BC. Also, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, W. Jean Holloway (Jim), James & Andrew. Pamela Holloway. Tom, Shawn, Sarah Phelps. Zeke, Tara & Kaijah, A. J. & Karen Phelps. A first cousin Margaret Elias. Other cousins, and friend, in Langley, Ruth (John) Klassen, Sandra, & Jo-Anne. Albert Bishoff. Step-grandchildren, Naomi (Grant), Adrienne (Sylvain) & Kent Fowlie. And many other relatives and friends. Clara Phelps and her husband were very involved in Community activities in Langley, the swimming pool project, and was a member of the Old Age Pensioners Organization. Also, members in church and with the sewing circle, ladies group. She was known for her talent in sewing almost anything, and for being a wonderful cook and hostess. We all enjoyed the wonderful gatherings of family and friends “CELEBRATION OF LIFE”, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at 12:00 noon, followed by refreshments at Henderson’s Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, ph # 604 530-6488 with viewing from 11:00 am. Graveside at 2:30 pm. at Langley Lawn Cemetery. Henderson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium 20786 Fraser Highway Langley, BC V3A 4G6 (604) 530-6488 Condolences may be offered at www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com