Anna Banman (nee Neufeld)
1939 ~ 2023
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at age 84, Anna Banman, formerly of Gnadenthal, passed away peacefully at Salem Home in Winkler, MB.
Anna was born on January 16, 1939, the 7th of 12 children born to Heinrich and Katharina Neufeld (nee Bueckert ) of Mexico. Anna attended school in Mexico until age 12. In her teen years, she was baptized upon confession of her faith in Jesus Christ.
On August 31,1958, at age 19, she married the love of her life, Cornelius Banman. Together, they had 8 children and resided in Mexico until 1977, when the family immigrated to Canada and settled in the village of Gnadenthal until their move to Winkler in 1992. Sometime after Dad's passing, Mom moved to Lions Manor. In August of 2018, Mom experienced some health issues that changed her quality of life. In February of 2019, Mom moved to the Salem Home in Winkler, where she live until her passing.
Anna is lovingly remembered by her 5 sons and 2 daughters, John (Anne) Banman, Henry (Marge) Banman, Cornie (Helen) Banman, Peter (Helen) Banman, Tina (John) Wiebe, Mary (Bernie) Giesbrecht, Herman (Jessie) Banman, 28 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 1 brother Johan Neufeld.
Mom was predeceased by her parents, 5 brothers, 5 sisters, her husband, Cornelius, and one daughter, Anna in infancy.
The family would like to thank the staff at Salem Home, Rev Cornie Peters, the ushers, the serving group, the song leaders, and Wiebe Funeral Home. Lastly, we would like to thank those that have traveled from Alberta and Mexico as well as the many friends and relatives for their thoughts and prayers.
If friends so desire, donations may be made in Anna’s memory to Salem Foundation Inc.