Francis (aka Frank) Giesbrecht
August 23, 1942 - January 10, 2025
Francis Giesbrecht, 82 years, passed Away peacefully, at his home in Winkler, on January 10th, 2025, with family by his side. He was diagnosed and had a short battle with MDS (a rare blood cancer) as well as MAC (a lung disease), and his wish was to stay comfortable at home surrounded by loved ones.
He is survived by and leaves to mourn his wife Dorothy, five children and their spouses:
Rick (Sara), Jeff (Bonnie), Peg (John), Melissa (Greg), & Anthony.
As well as 6 grandchildren:
Terry (Jo), Brittney (Max), Jayver, Megan (Jeremy), Colton (Marilynn), Misty (Damien).
And 3 great grandchildren:
Aiden, Lexi & Amelia
As well as one sister and her husband Tina (Ben), and one sister-in-law and her husband Margaret (George).
He was predeceased by his parents, one granddaughter (Brooklyn Giesbrecht), and two of his sisters.
Frank was born to Peter and Anna Giesbrecht of Rosengart, on August 23rd, 1942. He was the youngest of 4 children. Dad grew up in Rosengart alongside his sisters Anna, Tina & Mary.
Frank married Dorothy Hiebert on November 16, 1962, and they shared a devoted 62 years together.
Together on their farm near Rosetown they raised their 5 children, crops and pigs. He was a small time farmer, but loved what he did. The main crops he grew were wheat, barley, flax & canola.
Frank was a good man, well liked by many. He was a good dad and devoted husband. He loved seeing his kids and grandkids, and spending time with them. Sharing jokes and laughs, games, good times and great meals with his family was what he cherished. He taught his family the importance of church, hard work, growing your own food, taking care of pets & what you own, having fun, and most importantly family.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Miller, Dr. Woelk & the palliative program. As well as to all those who prayed, brought food, paid a visit and gave words of encouragement.
August 23, 1942 - January 10, 2025
Francis Giesbrecht, 82 years, passed Away peacefully, at his home in Winkler, on January 10th, 2025, with family by his side. He was diagnosed and had a short battle with MDS (a rare blood cancer) as well as MAC (a lung disease), and his wish was to stay comfortable at home surrounded by loved ones.
He is survived by and leaves to mourn his wife Dorothy, five children and their spouses:
Rick (Sara), Jeff (Bonnie), Peg (John), Melissa (Greg), & Anthony.
As well as 6 grandchildren:
Terry (Jo), Brittney (Max), Jayver, Megan (Jeremy), Colton (Marilynn), Misty (Damien).
And 3 great grandchildren:
Aiden, Lexi & Amelia
As well as one sister and her husband Tina (Ben), and one sister-in-law and her husband Margaret (George).
He was predeceased by his parents, one granddaughter (Brooklyn Giesbrecht), and two of his sisters.
Frank was born to Peter and Anna Giesbrecht of Rosengart, on August 23rd, 1942. He was the youngest of 4 children. Dad grew up in Rosengart alongside his sisters Anna, Tina & Mary.
Frank married Dorothy Hiebert on November 16, 1962, and they shared a devoted 62 years together.
Together on their farm near Rosetown they raised their 5 children, crops and pigs. He was a small time farmer, but loved what he did. The main crops he grew were wheat, barley, flax & canola.
Frank was a good man, well liked by many. He was a good dad and devoted husband. He loved seeing his kids and grandkids, and spending time with them. Sharing jokes and laughs, games, good times and great meals with his family was what he cherished. He taught his family the importance of church, hard work, growing your own food, taking care of pets & what you own, having fun, and most importantly family.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Miller, Dr. Woelk & the palliative program. As well as to all those who prayed, brought food, paid a visit and gave words of encouragement.