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CHRISTINA HELENE HOLTMANN
Born: Mar 31, 1938
Date of Passing: Nov 28, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHRISTINA HELENE HOLTMANN (nee LAPING) March 31, 1938 - November 28, 2015 After a brief illness, Christina (Christel) Holtmann, of Rosser, Manitoba, died peacefully surrounded by family, at the age of 77 years. Christina will be lovingly remembered by her children, Henry (Laura), Rosemarie (Gary Bergen), Cathy, and Tony (Kim); grandchildren Benjamin (Kelly), Eric, Dominick (Haley), Joel, Joseph (Mykenna) Mattias, Krista, Sarah, Thomas, and Johnathan; sister-in-law Beverly Laping and her family: Nicole (Victor) Acedo, Jeff (Leigh Ann) Laping, Michael Laping, Susie (John) Pierce and their families and by the extended Holtmann family. She was predeceased by her husband Theodor (Theo); brother Nicholas; and her parents, Elizabeth and Anthony Laping. Christel was born in Weiss Kirchen, Yugoslavia (now Bela Crkva, Serbia) and lived her childhood in Züttlingen, Germany. She immigrated with her family to Winnipeg in 1953. Christel attended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute and trained as a hair dresser. Christel met Theo through the Little Britain Schutzenverein and in 1961, became the wife of a dairy farmer where she learned the ways of supporting all farm activities. A huge part of Christel's life was engaged in the farming operation, raising a family and being "Oma" to her ten grandchildren. Christel was an active member of the Mt. Lildon and former Rosser Women's Institutes as well as being involved in the Rosser Community. A faithful Catholic, Christel was a member of the Catholic Women's League and Development and Peace. The family extends its thanks for the compassionate and professional care Christel received from the nurses and doctors of the Stonewall Hospital and the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the Health Sciences Centre. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, 320 St. Charles Street, Winnipeg, MB. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m., also at St. Charles Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace www.devp.org. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 01, 2015
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Our sympathies go out to all the Holtmann family. We were very sorry to hear of Christel's passing. She always seemed to have a smile on her face. May she rest in peace with Theo. - Posted by: Hilla & Arnie Schnellert (nee Koch-Schulte) () on: Dec 03, 2015
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My deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Ilona Krutish () on: Dec 03, 2015
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My deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Helmut Ostermann () on: Dec 03, 2015
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To Gary and Rose and family, very sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. My you have pictures and happy memories to cherish. Harold and Vera Romanychyn - Posted by: Vera Romanychyn (Rose and Gary Bergen cousin) on: Dec 02, 2015
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My sincere sympathy goes out to all of Christel's family. What a beautiful person she was, so vibrant and kind. She did so much for for the community and W.I. I'll will miss her smile and delightful personality. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Karen Kaplen (Friend) on: Dec 02, 2015
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Our deepest sympathy to you all on Christel's passing. She always had a warm smile and laugh. Our thoughts and prayers with you all. - Posted by: Norm and Diane Ostermann (Acquaintances) on: Dec 02, 2015
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How very sorry and shocked we were to hear of Christel's passing. What a special lady who was not only loved and respected by her family, but also by her Community. Our deepest sympathy to the Holtmann Families . May you all be blessed with extra strength at this time; may the wonderful memories help to sustain you. With sincere thoughts and prayers for you all, Roy and Marie(Cosens) Craig - Posted by: Roy and Marie(Cosens) Craig (Friend) on: Dec 01, 2015
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Dear Rose and Cathy and your entire family, I'm sending love and strength your way during this difficult time... - Posted by: Arlene Petkau (Friend) on: Dec 01, 2015
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Our hearts and prayers go out to the Holtmann family with the passing of Christel. She has left a great impact on her family and friends and will be deeply missed. Now she is reunited with her husband and in a peaceful place. May she rest in peace and be a guardian angel watching over her family. Lots of peace,love and joy Joe and Nancy Havixbeck - Posted by: Joe/Nancy Havixbeck (Uncle and Aunt ) on: Dec 01, 2015