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PHILIPP R. ENS, O.M.
With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of Philipp R. Ens, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on May 11, 2024, at the age of 84.
He was born on September 9, 1939, to Maria and Heinrich G. Ens of Reinland, MB and eventually came to be the sixth child in the family of 10.
He was passionate about his family, choral and classical music and Triple E Canada, the RV manufacturing business he co-founded with his father-in-law Peter W. Enns and brother-in-law Peter Elias in 1965. He was a humble and fair man with a strong connection to his Mennonite heritage and faith and a deep love for his community. He was invested into the Order of Manitoba in 2017 for his community leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropy.
Philipp R. Ens was predeceased by his first wife Katy in 2000, his parents, parents-in-law, three sisters and one brother.
Left to mourn his relentless optimism and grounding wisdom is Ilse, his wife of 23 years, his children, Flori (Jamie), Johanna (Alexander), Phil (Bridget), Peter (Karla), Ilse’s children, Kelly (Rowena), David (Kim), Mark (Naing), 12 grandchildren, two great-grand-children, three sisters and two brothers.
A funeral and Celebration of Life takes place 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16 at Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church, 252 6th St., Winkler, MB.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2024, May 14, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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His passion for the Community and its people was a beacon for us all to pursue. Phil saw his obligation to all of the employees of the Triple E and LodeKing companies and their suppliers as his mission. Yes the companies were and are very successful but his legacy is the strength of Community. - Posted by: Peter Siemens (Long time friend.) on: May 14, 2024
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My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grievingly lament and fondly remember Phil’s life. Peter J Dyck - Posted by: Peter (Friend) on: May 14, 2024