Obituary for
Abram « Abe » Hildebrand
Abram (Abe) Hildebrand
November 14, 1929 – June 14, 2018
Peacefully, on June 14, 2018, Abe passed away and went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Frieda; children Irvin (Myrna Lynn), Gerald (Joanne), and son-in-law Garth Klassen (Peggy); 12 grandchildren and spouses; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister Ann Hildebrand.
He is predeceased by his parents Abram and Anna (Warkentin) Hildebrand, sister Annie, and daughter Debbie Klassen.
Abe was born in the village of Lustigstahl, Crimea, Ukraine. Together with his mother, grandmother and sister, Abe fled the family homestead during WWII, and eventually moved to Winnipeg in 1947. Here he met and married Frieda Gauer. Together they established a loving and joy-filled home, that was nurtured in Christian faith and service. Abe’s infectious smile communicated his love for others, particularly toward his family.
Abe entered an electrical apprenticeship and would spend the next 45 years as an electrician and contractor. Abe was a man of generosity and gratitude. He loved to work and serve others – in his family, on the job and as a volunteer in the community and church. Abe loved and trusted God and was thankful for the many blessings he had experienced.
Funeral service will be held Friday, June 22, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Portage Avenue Church, 1420 Portage Avenue, with viewing a hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Square One World Media.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Abram Abe
Hildebrand 1929 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba
