ABE (ABRAM) SAWATZKY

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ABE (ABRAM) SAWATZKY November 2, 1937 - August 5, 2015 Suddenly at his residence in Stony Mountain Manitoba, formerly of Winkler, Manitoba, Abe (Abram) Sawatzky passed away peacefully at the age of 77 years. Left to cherish his memory is his partner, Ruth Falk; his son Richard Sawatsky (Jade) and grandson Reid; sisters, Katie Penner (Jake) and Mary; brother Peter (Mary Ann) and their families; Ruth's sisters, Marilyn (Clif) and family, Lorraine, and niece Lisa Dorsett (Dave) and family. Abe was predeceased by his parents, and brothers Cornie and John. After a lifelong career in the trucking industry he retired. Abe enjoyed traveling, camping at Chesley's, and going to McSherry's Auction Sales, even if it was just to visit. Abe enjoyed the children whom he and Ruth did respite for through Macdonald Youth Services. In accordance to Abe's wishes there will be a viewing one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on August 22, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 1800 Day Street Winnipeg, Manitoba. Interment will follow at Mennonite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Macdonald Youth Services, 175 Mayfair Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R2L 0A1, (204) 477-1722. Funeral arrangements in care of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 15, 2015