IRENE MARGUERITE WIEBE

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IRENE MARGUERITE WIEBE (née DEVISSCHER) Irene passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017 with family at her side at the age of 86 years. Irene was much loved and will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Irene was predeceased by her daughter Arlene Turek (née Anseeuw), her sister Agnes Anseeuw, her second husband Alvin Wiebe, and her first husband Laurent Anseeuw. She is survived by her loving sons, Paul Anseeuw (Cheryl) and David Anseeuw (Trudy) and son-in-law Dennis Turek, as well as seven grandchildren: Sherie (Jeff), Rob (Melissa), Mike (Carly), Renée (Keith), Joel, Nadine, and Jordan. Irene has three granddaughters, Maddison, Abigail, and Sadie. Irene lived her whole life in the Winnipeg. Her parents, Cyriel and Irma Devisscher owned Devisscher Dairies and it was on their farm that Irene lived and began raising her own family. Irene married Laurent, together they had three children while running the dairy along with Agnes and her husband Peter Anseeuw and their children. Irene enjoyed spending time with her family and friends celebrating life events in the city, while travelling and at the family cottage. The lake was a big part of her life for over 70 years, from the time her parents first took her to the beach as a child until the final years of her life. Irene was happiest surrounded by her family and never missed an opportunity to be with those she loved. Funeral mass to be held Wednesday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Church, 820 Cottonwood Road, followed by reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Diabetes Canada. E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 22, 2017