Peacefully on December 2, 2019, surrounded by family, Friede passed away at St. Boniface Hospital.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elsa and Peter Peters; sisters, Louise (Fred) and Erika (Ernst) and brother Artur.
She is survived by husband Rudy, daughter Marnie (Scott), son Christopher (Tabitha); grandchildren, Sophie, Henry, Mila, Brooklynn, Sydney, Nikolas and Dakota; brothers, Peter (Kathy) and Nick (Susan); sister Elsie (Ernie) and sister-in-law Adina; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Friede was born February 12, 1947 on the South Atlantic aboard the SS Volendam enroute from Germany to South America. After spending ten years in Paraguay and Argentina, the family emigrated to Canada making their home in Winnipeg. Friede graduated from River East Collegiate and later qualified as a Certified General Accountant. She retired as Controller of St. John’s Music in 2007.
On Friday, December 6, 2019 there will be a viewing from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street, Winnipeg. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m. at North Kildonan Mennonite Church, 1131 Roch Street, Winnipeg. A private interment will be held prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donation to Cancer Care Manitoba would be appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elfriede Redekop Peters Monday December 2nd 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba