It Is with shattered hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Erin Schellenberg on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.   
Erin was born to proud parents, Rod and Karen Schellenberg on November 18, 1981 in Winkler, Manitoba.     Her brother, Trevor welcomed her with open arms.   
The week prior to her passing Erin reflected on her life.   She spoke of herself as a baby and the many pictures of herself with a big smile and drooling chin.   She had fond memories of spending time with her cousins, Jenny, Amber, and Melisa.    She laughed recalling the club her and her friend Evie created and the many fun adventures they had together.   She spoke of her love of ballet and was sad that she hadn’t been able to continue her studies.   She spoke of her love for her brother and her nephews.  She shared openly of her faith in her Lord Jesus. 
Anything Erin ever did was done well.  She excelled in school and earned many awards for her hard work.  She loved writing.   She wrote many notes and poems to those she loved. She attended Garden Valley Collegiate where she joined the track team, performed a solo dance in a school play and was given the Rising Star award in grade 9.  After high school, she attended Brandon University where she earned a bachelors degree in Psychiatric Nursing with honor and distinction.    Erin started her career in Victoria, BC, and later worked at Eden Mental Health Centre in Winkler.
She leaves to mourn her parents Rod and Karen Schellenberg, her loving brother Trevor Schellenberg, her nephews, who she adored, Zaine Schellenberg (fiancé Morgan Demke), and Cohen Schellenberg.   She also leaves to mourn her grandmothers, Betty Schellenberg, and Anne Bird.   She was blessed with love from many aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends.   She was predeceased by her great grandmother, Katherine Toews, grandfather, Henry Schellenberg, grandmother and grandfather Abe and Helen Thiessen, Uncle Gary Schellenberg, and cousin Evan and Uncle Lenard Thiessen.   
Erin was a kind, caring, and loving soul.   She was breathtakingly beautiful inside and out.  
Erin we loved you so and will miss you so desperately.  Knowing your suffering is over and you are safe in the arms of your heavenly father gives us comfort.  
This entry is from one of her many journals she kept throughout her life.
God,
Hear my cry from within the twilight shadows.  Cast thy rays of light upon my soul.   Melt the ice piercing my heart.   Release your sweet melody unto my ears.   Allow me to dance freely to the rhythm of freedom granted by my savior.  
Always and Forever, Erin Schellenberg

Viewing will be from 1PM-6PM on Saturday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Private funeral service for close friends and family will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday August 1, 2021 at the Chortitz Old Colony Mennonite Church with interment at the Church Cemetery. Donations may be made in Abe's memory to the Salem Foundation Inc.
 

Abram Rempel
1947 - 2021 
Abe Rempel, age 74, of Winkler, MB peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Salem Home. 
Abe was born on January 5, 1947 to Johan and Katharina Rempel in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elizabeth, his children and their families: Tina (Abe) Friesen, Alyssa, Travis (Alysha), Rebecca (James); Abe (Sara) Rempel, Jessica; John (Kim) Rempel, Hailey (Matthew), Mackenzie; Lisa (Jake) Wiebe; Linda Rempel, Kobi; Isaac (Rhonda) Rempel, Brooklyn and Taylor. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. 
Funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the Chortitz Old Colony Mennonite Church with burial at the Church Cemetery. Special thanks to Salem Home and Wiebe Funeral Home for the compassionate care they provided. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Abe's memory to the Salem Foundation Inc. 
Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler
In care of arrangements
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Mark C. Shaw, 57 of rural Fort Totten ND passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. 
Mark Conrad Shaw, son of Vincent Shaw and Agnes Dubois was born on August 12, 1963 in California.  His mother and step-father moved around quite a bit in Mark’s early years, living in California, Minnesota and South Dakota.  At age 10, Mark moved to the Spirit Lake Nation to be closer to members of the Shaw family.  He attended school at Fort Totten and reconnected with family and made new friends. 
Mark lived and worked in the area and also worked in Grand Forks ND for a time as a welder.  He and Sherry Guy were parents to Markkie Shaw and Mark Shaw Jr.  After returning to the Fort Totten area, Mark continued to work as a welder, working for Spirit Lake Housing and other work for the Spirit Lake Tribe but after hours he was everyone’s mechanic.  He could fix any car or truck.  For the past few years, he has made his living as an auto mechanic. 
Mark married Tonda Littleghost on July 1, 2016 and they made a life together, working together on their house, yard, gardening, tending flowers, beading and making their house a home inside and out.  They were lovingly raising two of their grandchildren Toni Owlboy and Marquel GreyBear.  Mark enjoyed rummaging and Thrift Stores and spending time with close family and friends.
Mark was a quiet, humble, private man but he always did his best to provide for his family.  We will hold Mark in our hearts forever. 
Mark’s loving family include his Dad, Vincent Shaw Sr.; wife Tonda; oldest children Allene (Austin) Belgarde and Alyssa Shaw, children Markkie Shaw and Mark Shaw Jr., step children Kara Shaw, Keisha Shaw (Peter), Vincent Shaw III, Chase Shaw, Myron Lambert Jr., Kaylene Lambert and special step-daughter Karen Lambert; many other grandchildren; siblings Kristy Lohnes, John Lohnes, Benjie Swiftbird, Audie Swiftbird, Carrie St. Pierre, Meda Shaw, Mary Shaw, Mena Shaw, Shobie Shaw and Julius Shaw; many dear nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. 
He was preceded in death by his mother Agnes Littlewind, son Mark Michael Shaw, brothers Vincent Shaw Jr. and Vincent Shaw, sisters Francine Delorme and Berdine Littleghost, grandparents Lillian and William Shaw and Lily and Alfred Dubois, uncle Andrew Shaw Sr. and many other beloved relatives.
Casket Bearers will be Julius Shaw, Audie Swiftbird, Derrick Dauphinais, Mark Shaw Jr., Vincent Shaw III, Shobie Shaw, Raymond Shaw and Whalen Shaw Sr.
Honorary Bearers are Vincent Shaw Sr., Ardiss Shaw, Whalen and Renita Shaw, Corrine Shaw and family, Rhea and Dwight Smith, Pepper Iron Moccasin, Louis Shaw and family, Ila McKay and family, Cindy Blacklance and family, Pastor Larry Thiele and family, Bernadine Littlewind, Helena Littleghost and family, Roberta Littleghost and family Londa Keo and family, Rhonda LIttlewind and family, Brenda Jackson and family, Connie Rainbow and family, Michael “Chaske” Thompson III and family.  If we forgot to name anyone, please forgive us, it was not intentional. 
A Wake for Mark will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 pm.  The procession to Fort Totten will leave at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday from City Plaza in Devils Lake.  The Funeral Service will be on Thursday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the Fort Totten Recreation Center with Reverend Larry Thiele officiating. Burial will be in Raven Hill, St. Thomas Episcopal Cemetery.
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Richard Daniel “Rick” Garfield began his journey to the Spirit World on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Minneapolis MN passing away peacefully with family at his side.  Richard was born on May 4, 1973, in Devils Lake ND the son of Mary Margaret Garfield. 
Rick grew up on the Spirit Lake Nation attending the Little Flower Mission School at St. Michael ND.  In the early 1980’s he moved to Minneapolis MN and graduated from Heart of the Earth High School. 
After graduating, Rick worked for a time as a corrections officer at the Ohio State Prison but after returning to Minneapolis he worked as a DJ and bodyguard.  Both jobs allowed Rick to meet and become friends with many famous people including Prince and Steve Tyler among many others. 
Rick loved music, loved being a DJ and volunteered as DJ at many events.  Rick had a passion for several causes including Native Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter and participated in several protests.  He also was able to articulate theses causes and speak on behalf of others.
Rick lived his life with gusto and felt so blessed to always have the love and support of his dear family and friends.  He felt a sense of pride in his nephew Money Mike, because he is the one who bought him a basketball hoop when he was just a little boy and encouraged him to practice and pursue his dreams.
Rick’s loving family include his mother Mary Margaret Garfield, Devils Lake; brother Michael Meade, Fort Totten and sisters Cecille, Nancy and Winona; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Loucia “Roseann” Meade and Josie WhiteFeather, nephew Michael “Money Mike” Meade. 
Casket Bearers will be Jared Meade, Jeremy Meade, Logan Robertson, Lucas Robertson, Candace Downwind and Micah Meade. 
The wake for Rick will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2021 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Bdecan Presbyterian Church, rural Tokio ND with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.  The procession to Bdecan Church will leave on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. from the City Plaza in Devils Lake. 
Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Larry Thiele officiating.  Burial will be in Bdecan Presbyterian Cemetery.

Arvid Wendell Knutson, age 83, of Park River, ND, passed away on July 27, 2021 at the First Care hospital. He was born December 16, 1937 at Langdon, ND, the son of Arne and Mary (Coles) Knutson. He attended East Alma #3, a rural school and graduated from Mountain High School in 1956. Arvid served in the US Navy and received an honorable discharge for medical reasons. He was united in marriage to Darlene Bjornson on June 9, 1959. In 1961 he went to Aakers Business College, graduating in 1963 and went to work at the Angus Co-op Elevator in Minnesota. He then went to work for Grand Forks Linoleum and Carpet until 1970 when he went to work for Polar Communications, a job he enjoyed for 29 years, retiring as Assistant General Manager in 1999. 
Arvid was a council member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church for many years, a member of the First Care Health Center Board of Directors for 15 years, City Council for 20 years and an assistant and teacher of Hunter Education for 30 years. 
Arvid counted his family his greatest blessing in life. He was a kind-hearted, quiet, private man. He always looked to help people in ways we are still learning about. He was invested in the well-being of both his church and community, wanting to see Park River thrive. He enjoyed the people he worked with at Polar and advocated for equal pay for men and women there. He had a dry sense of humor and was known by his family as ‘the energizer bunny’ in the way he kept going regardless of obstacles. He enjoyed driving around the hills of Milton and Mountain, thinking back on the old days of trapping and hunting as a young boy. He was an avid hunter all his life, enjoyed having coffee with friends, and appreciated the simple pleasures in life.
Walk free, Dad, on those far side banks of Jordan.
Arvid is survived by his wife Darlene of 62 years; daughters Brenda (Bill) Kirsch, Lori (Kurt) Capouch, and son James; grandchildren Jamie, Amanda (Brent Peterson), Ryan (Sarah), Eric, and Travis (Alona), and great grandchildren Kiera, Jet, Dominic, Sylar, Brayden, Avery, Baaye and Nellie; his sister Deborah Hunter, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Earleen and Marabeth. Visitation for the public will be on Friday, July 30, 5-7pm with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Park River, and a private family service will be held on Saturday. Internment is at Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will provided by the Paul Farup American Legion and the United States Navy Honors.  The family is requesting that those attending on Friday please wear a face mask.
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Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Friday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Private funeral service will be held with interment at the Chortitz Old Colony Mennonite Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to assist the family with expenses.


Jacob Goertzen
1938 ~ 2021

Jacob M Goertzen, 82 of Winkler, MB passed away on Monday July 26, 2021. Dad had many health issues including COPD which he struggled with for many years. His health deteriorated rapidly in the last year and a half and he was admitted to Boundary Trails Health Centre on July 11, 2021. While he was there, his health continued to decline until the early morning hours of July 26 when Dad suddenly became unresponsive and shortly thereafter passed away with his son, Jake by his side. 
Dad, Jacob M Goertzen is survived by his beloved wife, Maria (nee Guenther) to whom he was married for 62 years, 11 months and nine days, children, Pete (Lisa), Anne (John Peters), Mary (Frank Schmitt), Helen (the late George Schmitt), Judy (Henry Peters), Jake (Tina), Abe (Helen), Henry (Mary), Cornie, Sadie (Wendall Hoeppner), Arron (Angela), 37 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and eight half-siblings. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Helena Goertzen Friesen (nee Martens), one son, George in infancy, one daughter, Tina in 2001, son-in-law, George, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his brother, Peter Goertzen as well as one half-brother and six step-siblings. 
A private funeral service at the Chortitz Old Colony Mennonite Church with interment at the Church Cemetery. Thank you for the many phone calls, cards and kind words. Thank you to Boundary Trails Health Centre, Wiebe Funeral Home, Bishop Peter Elias, Rev. John Wiebe and many other for caring for Dad in his last days and supporting us as a family. 
Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler
In care of arrangements
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Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Thursday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. A private service will be held with interment at Westridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jake's memory to Africa Inland Mission. 


Jacob (Jake) Johann Dyck
1935 ~ 2021
 Jacob Johann Dyck was born August 21, 1935 to Johan G. Dyck and Agatha (nee Pankratz) near Winkler Manitoba. He attended school in Winkler and earned a business diploma from the high school there.  He was then hired by the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Winkler and transferred to Miami, Elgin and then to Wiseton, Saskatchewan. In 1954, he resigned from the CBC and moved to Winnipeg where he worked for Security Storage. Jake then got a job at the Winkler Credit Union (where his ability to speak Low German was important) and stayed there for nearly 40 years. Jake was baptized on the confession of his faith by Bishop J.M. Pauls at Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church in 1954. He was active as treasurer and served as a deacon and on various committees. 
After several years of dating, he married Anna Hildebrand, his first and only girlfriend! They had a two-bedroom bungalow built in Haskett that was then moved to 3rd Street in Winkler. Jake’s parents moved right next door and after his dad died; he faithfully looked after his mom. He moved her into Winkler’s first High Rise apartment block, after which Jake and Anne moved to their new home on Crystal Crescent where they lived for 52 years. In 2017 Jake and Anne decided to move into Crocus Village and have been enjoying a comfortable retirement close to many friends and their church. 
Jake and Anne have two children, Lester (Guia) and Colleen (Don) as well as five grandchildren and one great grandson. They enjoyed camping with family and friends. Later, traveling to many places: Israel, USA, Germany, Ukraine, Hawaii, Mexico and many times to BC to visit Lester and his family. 
Jake had two bouts with cancer in 1991 and after two surgeries, chemo and radiation, he enjoyed fairly good health for many years. He loved to visit and host get togethers. Playing card games was great, since he was not known to talk a lot! He also volunteered on several mission trips to Mexico and Seminole Texas. He enjoyed golfing and joined in numerous tournaments and fund raisers. As a member of the Sr League he golfed regularly until his health began to deteriorate. The after-effects of cancer treatments robbed him of his strength and muscle control, but he trusted God and His promise to “never leave him nor forsake him”. What would we do without Jesus?? 
Jake was a very patient, kind, considerate, generous and humble man. His prayer was always that his children and grandchildren would personally accept Jesus as Lord of their lives so that they would all be together in Heaven someday. We will miss our beloved Jake - husband, dad, Ohpa and friend. 

Ella Rae Boehm died at her home in Crystal, ND, on Monday, July 26, 2021, of natural causes. Memorial service will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 10: a.m. at the Dovre Lutheran Church, Osnabrock, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service.
Ella Rae was born on March 7, 1945, in Cut Bank, Montana to Ralph and Margaret Morken. After growing up on the family farm near Osnabrock, ND, she attended Mayville State University in Mayville, ND where she obtained her English teacher’s degree.
After teaching for a year Ella Rae met and married Eugene Boehm with whom she had two sons. Ella Rae was a hard worker and besides teaching, held a variety of jobs throughout the years including an accountant for a camper building business and working with the disabled. After retiring she moved to Crystal, ND and enjoyed doting on her grandchildren, being around her good friends in a close-knit community and being a part of the local Lutheran church.
Ella Rae is survived by her sons: Christopher (Gwen) and Jonathan; grandchildren: Kaylyn, Jacob, Jorden, and Landen, and many close friends in her community.
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Viewing will be from 1PM-7PM on Friday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Private funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday July 31, 2021 on the Chortitz Old Colony Mennonite Church grounds with interment at the Winkler Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined.

Frank Unger
1940 ~ 2021

On Monday July 26, 2021 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Frank Unger, 81 of Winkler, MB passed away. 
Frank was born on April 17, 1940 in Winkler, MB to Cornie and Martha Unger. He joined the Sommerfeld Church and was baptized by Bishop John A Friesen on June 17, 1962. Frank married Marge Friesen on August 11, 1963 and lived a happy married life for 57 years. Thank God for the years He gave us to share. 
Frank was predeceased by his parents and one nephew, Mark (1995). He is survived by his wife, Marge, two brothers, two sisters and their families. 
Thank you to our Church family, friends and the great neighbors we have for all the prayers and support during this time. Special thanks to Wiebe Funeral Home for the love and care you showed in this difficult time. Much appreciation to the doctors and nurses at BTHC; may God reward you all. 
Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler
In care of arrangements
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