Esther Hildebrand, of Winkler Manitoba, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully as the sun rose on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.
Esther was the second daughter of the late Abram & Anna (Thiessen) Derksen. She was predeceased by both parents and parents-in-law, seven brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harry, son Robert, granddaughter Samantha (Henry) Dyck, great grandchildren Jennifer and Jessica Dyck and grandson Bradley (Jenna) Hildebrand; daughter Colleen (John) Mantler of Winnipeg. She is also survived by sister Anne (Rob) Evans of BC, sisters-in-law Margaret Braun and Anne (Bill) Fehr as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the compassion and kindness of the nurses: Ambre, Brittini, Katrina, Krystin and Sarah (Charge Nurse), and Dr Miller, Dr Kavi Abbu and Dr Gacutan.
Viewing will be held at Wiebe's Funeral Home, 121-8th St, Winkler, Wednesday July 31, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church, 252 6th St, Winkler. A private burial will take place prior to the service.
Donations may be made to MCC, Boundary Trails Hospital Palliative Care or Winkler Bergthaler Church.
Esther was the second daughter of the late Abram & Anna (Thiessen) Derksen. She was predeceased by both parents and parents-in-law, seven brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harry, son Robert, granddaughter Samantha (Henry) Dyck, great grandchildren Jennifer and Jessica Dyck and grandson Bradley (Jenna) Hildebrand; daughter Colleen (John) Mantler of Winnipeg. She is also survived by sister Anne (Rob) Evans of BC, sisters-in-law Margaret Braun and Anne (Bill) Fehr as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the compassion and kindness of the nurses: Ambre, Brittini, Katrina, Krystin and Sarah (Charge Nurse), and Dr Miller, Dr Kavi Abbu and Dr Gacutan.
Viewing will be held at Wiebe's Funeral Home, 121-8th St, Winkler, Wednesday July 31, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church, 252 6th St, Winkler. A private burial will take place prior to the service.
Donations may be made to MCC, Boundary Trails Hospital Palliative Care or Winkler Bergthaler Church.