Memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday January 7, 2023 at the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church with interment prior at 10AM at Westridge Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1PM-6PM on Friday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Please consider making a donation in memory of Henry to Ancla de Amor Orphanage.
Henry Peter Dueck
1938 ~ 2023
Born October 25, 1938 at Minto, Manitoba, on the family farm, to Peter and Annie Dueck. Henry was the firstborn son in his family and was also the firstborn grandchild.
Being the eldest, Henry was expected to take leadership and was given added responsibility as he grew and matured. When his parents left for the day or went visiting relatives he was expected to be in charge of his younger siblings.
In his teen years Henry read a tract on the love of God. He was so overwhelmed with God’s love for Him, that he invited Jesus into his heart, and his journey of faith began. He was baptized on his confession of faith and joined the Boissevain Mennonite Brethren Church.
After high-school, Henry attended Winkler Bible School. After graduation the Pastor at his home church in Boissevain soon had him speaking. Henry took his faith seriously and for most of his adult life he taught adult Sunday School.
After Bible School, Henry wanted to farm, but his parents insisted that since they hadn’t received an education their children must, especially his mother. Dad assured Henry the farm would still be there waiting. Henry headed for Brandon university, and there he met his wife, Hilda, who was taking nursing at Brandon General Hospital. Their interest in each other was sparked when they were both counsellors for the Leighton Ford crusade. The rest is history.
They were married in 1964 after Hilda’s graduation. Since Henry had graduated with his BA a year earlier, they were off to Wpg to pursue further education. Two years later Henry graduated with his Master’s Degree in Social work. Henry was an excellent social worker and was soon promoted to supervisor. His workers loved him and some of the staff requested him to be their supervisor. Henry shared his faith freely and many a social worker entered his office, closed the door and asked him questions on faith. Henry was never shy about sharing his faith.
In the spring of 1969, they purchased the farm from Henry’s father. For the next 25 years Henry was a social worker and then supervisor at Family Services in Brandon. During Spring and Fall he took a month off work to seed and harvest. It was on the farm where they were also foster parents for twenty years. If Henry had difficulty finding a home for a teenager, he simply brought him or her home.
Here they also raised their family. In 1970 they adopted Chris and Lori. Chris was four years old and Lori was thirteen days old. Terry was born in 1976 after they had been married for twelve years.
Henry’s first love was always the farm, and in 1994, after twenty-five plus years of driving to Brandon from Boissevain every day, he retired from social work and went farming full time.
By now Henry and Hilda had established a Bed and Breakfast that operated for twenty-some years. Many stories were shared over a cup of coffee, as well as many tears and prayers. In the late nineties the machine shop became the Conference Centre, where they ran Alpha and Marriage Courses, Christian Women’s Club breakfasts, Men’s breakfast testimonies, weddings, and much more. They hosted people from around the world. People heard the Gospel and they witnessed changed lives.
Retirement brought them to Winkler, where investment in people’s lives continued, with leadership in several Bible study groups. At the close of 2018 Henry suffered a mini stroke, which affected the cognitive area of his brain, and short-term memory. In February of 2020 they moved into the Buhler Centre. The stress of the upkeep of a home was removed, making it easier for Henry and Hilda to manage.
Henry loved his children and grandchildren. He and Hilda planned several trips to Mexico to be able to spend quality time with them. The highlight of these trips became the time spent with everyone gathered around for evening devotions. What a special time of sharing and prayer around God’s word, with the grandchildren taking turns leading the devotional time.
In December, Henry suffered from a series of TIA’s with subsequent falls. In a few short weeks it was evident that God was calling him home. He passed away peacefully with the sunrise on Jan 2, 2023.
He is survived by his loving wife, Hilda, his children, Lori and Terry and their families, two sisters, a sister-in-la and their families. He was predeceased by his son, Chris, his brother, David, and his parents.
The family would like to thank family and friends for their visits, prayers and compassion during this difficult journey. Please consider making a donation in memory of Henry to Ancla de Amor Orphanage.
Henry Peter Dueck
1938 ~ 2023
Born October 25, 1938 at Minto, Manitoba, on the family farm, to Peter and Annie Dueck. Henry was the firstborn son in his family and was also the firstborn grandchild.
Being the eldest, Henry was expected to take leadership and was given added responsibility as he grew and matured. When his parents left for the day or went visiting relatives he was expected to be in charge of his younger siblings.
In his teen years Henry read a tract on the love of God. He was so overwhelmed with God’s love for Him, that he invited Jesus into his heart, and his journey of faith began. He was baptized on his confession of faith and joined the Boissevain Mennonite Brethren Church.
After high-school, Henry attended Winkler Bible School. After graduation the Pastor at his home church in Boissevain soon had him speaking. Henry took his faith seriously and for most of his adult life he taught adult Sunday School.
After Bible School, Henry wanted to farm, but his parents insisted that since they hadn’t received an education their children must, especially his mother. Dad assured Henry the farm would still be there waiting. Henry headed for Brandon university, and there he met his wife, Hilda, who was taking nursing at Brandon General Hospital. Their interest in each other was sparked when they were both counsellors for the Leighton Ford crusade. The rest is history.
They were married in 1964 after Hilda’s graduation. Since Henry had graduated with his BA a year earlier, they were off to Wpg to pursue further education. Two years later Henry graduated with his Master’s Degree in Social work. Henry was an excellent social worker and was soon promoted to supervisor. His workers loved him and some of the staff requested him to be their supervisor. Henry shared his faith freely and many a social worker entered his office, closed the door and asked him questions on faith. Henry was never shy about sharing his faith.
In the spring of 1969, they purchased the farm from Henry’s father. For the next 25 years Henry was a social worker and then supervisor at Family Services in Brandon. During Spring and Fall he took a month off work to seed and harvest. It was on the farm where they were also foster parents for twenty years. If Henry had difficulty finding a home for a teenager, he simply brought him or her home.
Here they also raised their family. In 1970 they adopted Chris and Lori. Chris was four years old and Lori was thirteen days old. Terry was born in 1976 after they had been married for twelve years.
Henry’s first love was always the farm, and in 1994, after twenty-five plus years of driving to Brandon from Boissevain every day, he retired from social work and went farming full time.
By now Henry and Hilda had established a Bed and Breakfast that operated for twenty-some years. Many stories were shared over a cup of coffee, as well as many tears and prayers. In the late nineties the machine shop became the Conference Centre, where they ran Alpha and Marriage Courses, Christian Women’s Club breakfasts, Men’s breakfast testimonies, weddings, and much more. They hosted people from around the world. People heard the Gospel and they witnessed changed lives.
Retirement brought them to Winkler, where investment in people’s lives continued, with leadership in several Bible study groups. At the close of 2018 Henry suffered a mini stroke, which affected the cognitive area of his brain, and short-term memory. In February of 2020 they moved into the Buhler Centre. The stress of the upkeep of a home was removed, making it easier for Henry and Hilda to manage.
Henry loved his children and grandchildren. He and Hilda planned several trips to Mexico to be able to spend quality time with them. The highlight of these trips became the time spent with everyone gathered around for evening devotions. What a special time of sharing and prayer around God’s word, with the grandchildren taking turns leading the devotional time.
In December, Henry suffered from a series of TIA’s with subsequent falls. In a few short weeks it was evident that God was calling him home. He passed away peacefully with the sunrise on Jan 2, 2023.
He is survived by his loving wife, Hilda, his children, Lori and Terry and their families, two sisters, a sister-in-la and their families. He was predeceased by his son, Chris, his brother, David, and his parents.
The family would like to thank family and friends for their visits, prayers and compassion during this difficult journey. Please consider making a donation in memory of Henry to Ancla de Amor Orphanage.