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Nathan Pierre Da Silva
Nathan Pierre Da Silva of Black Creek, B.C. passed away Jan. 16 of injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born Aug. 12, 1981 to David and Bernadette Da Silva in Campbell River, B.C. His family was close and supportive; their home was filled with laughter and fun. He loved basketball and enjoyed skim boarding, skiing, cliff jumping, mountain biking, squash, street hockey, weightlifting and camping. He also enjoyed trips to Trinidad. In grade 8, he made a commitment to Christ while attending a Christian basketball camp. His faith was nurtured by attendance at church, Youth for Christ and Athletes In Action. During the Columbine high school shooting, he declared he would not be afraid to die because of his faith in the Lord. He was accepted to participate in the Tall Ship Millennium Project. He planned to accept a basketball scholarship at Trinity Western University and was scouted by Queen’s University and Royal Military College, but was humble about his achievements. Captain of the basketball team, he was respected and admired for his leadership. His faith in the Lord influenced others to renew or make first-time commitments to the Lord. He is mourned by his parents; brothers Stefan of Saskatoon and Jerome of Vancouver; and sister Rebecca at the University of Idaho. A memorial service was held Jan. 18 at G.P. Vanier School, Courtenay, B.C.; the funeral was Jan. 20 in Black Creek MB Church, with Barry Falk ministering.
Katarina Hinz
Katarina (Katie) Hinz of Hepburn, Sask. passed away Mar. 26. She was born Mar. 17, 1905 to August and Maria Hinz at Laird, Sask. In 1910 the family moved to Hepburn. She accepted Christ at 13, was baptized Sept. 18, 1918 and joined Hepburn MB Church. She worked at home and did housework for others at Laird, Milden and Delisle, Sask. She worked at Waldheim (Sask.) Central Office for a while. She lived with friends in Saskatoon for a while. She hurt her back in a car accident. In 1941 she moved to the Saskatoon Sanatorium due to tuberculosis, staying 2 or 3 years; parts of 7 ribs were removed. She still managed to do housework, knit, crochet and make things. She lived alone most of the time. She was not known to complain. She was friendly and kind and had many friends. She never doubted her salvation and remained true to the end. She passed away peacefully at home. Predeceased by 5 sisters and 4 brothers, she is mourned by sisters Helen Friesen, Olga Unruh, Esther Fehr and Miriam; and brother Abe. The funeral was Mar. 31 in Hepburn MB Church, with Ross Penner and Jeff Peters ministering.
Elvira Quiring
Elvira Quiring of Edmonton, formerly of Tofield, Alta., passed away Mar. 19 after a year-and-a-half struggle with cancer. She was born Dec. 18, 1929 to Jacob and Sara Warkentin in the Crimea. When she was 7, her father was taken away, never to be heard from again. In 1943 the family fled to Germany. Here she heard the gospel and gave her life to Jesus. The Bible became her most prized possession. At 17, she was baptized. In 1948 she and her mother came to Namaka, Alta. In 1950 she and her mother moved to St. Catharines, Ont. She married George Quiring Aug. 4, 1951. In 1954 they moved to a farm near Tofield. In 1986 they moved to Edmonton. Here she took a Home Care attendant course. She loved and was loved by her clients. She led a number of them to the Lord. She took piano lessons, reaching grade 5 before stopping due to health reasons. In September 1998 she was diagnosed with cancer. In January 1999 she had a 12-hour surgery. She prayed for healing. Her attitude was: “Either way I will win.” Her prayers to witness her son’s wedding and celebrate one more Christmas were granted. Predeceased by 1 brother, she is mourned by George; children Roy, Gary of Tofield, Ruth Fritzke of Calgary and Tim of Leduc, Alta.; 7 grandchildren; 1 sister in Bulgaria and 1 brother in St. Catharines. The funeral was Mar. 23 in Tofield Gospel Church, with Wilf Richert ministering.
Willie Arthur Schmidt
Willie (Bill) Arthur Schmidt of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away suddenly Mar. 26 of a heart attack. He was born Feb. 2, 1912 to August B. and Sara Schmidt in Dalmeny, Sask. At 12, he accepted Christ. He attended the University of Saskatchewan for 1 year and Hepburn (Sask.) Bible School. He worked for a short time in a gold mine in Timmins, Ont. In 1933 he moved to Yarrow, B.C. He worked with his father and brother in construction as Schmidt and Sons, building many houses and some of the first hip roof barns in the Fraser Valley. He married Helen Stubbe Aug. 5, 1937 in Sumas, Wash. In 1947 he recommitted his life to the Lord. They attended Millar Memorial Bible Institute in Pambrun, Sask. While attending school, he built a house for a staff member. They served with SIM in Ethiopia, where he built residences, hospitals, clinics, schools and leprosariums and renovated the SIM headquarters and many other places. He always had morning devotions with his crew. His first convert, Amdeyesus, is now a pastor. He was known for his cheerful spirit, whistling and singing as he worked. He loved to hunt and play table games. After the communist revolution in Ethiopia, they semi-retired to Abbotsford. He did carpentry work at MEI and Columbia Bible Camp. He also did many renovations and built his own house. He and Helen led a care group in the church and served on the festival committee. He loved singing and joined Men of Song. They later moved to a townhouse. They served with the Helping Hands ministry. As walking became difficult, he spent much time in prayer. Predeceased by 1 brother, he is mourned by Helen; son Russ; 5 brothers and 4 sisters. A memorial service was held Mar. 31 in Central Heights MB Church, Abbotsford.
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