Cornelius “C. E.” Thiessen

1931 –2007

On Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Cornelius “C.E.” Thiessen aged 75 years of Winkler formerly of Rosengart, MB went to his eternal rest.

He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife, Katherine (nee Giesbrecht) Thiessen of Winkler; 6 sons, Harold and Alfreda of Rosengart, Glen and Angela of Winkler, Lloyd and Kathy of Winkler, Larry and Peggy of Winkler, Marvin and Marilyn of Reinland, Lyle and Valerie of Rosengart; 19 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 sisters and 3 brothers.

He was predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Funeral service held on Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with Rev. Art Wiebe officiating.  Interment followed at Winkler Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made in Cornie’s memory to Canadian Food Grains Bank 400-280 Smith Ave. Box 767 Winnipeg, MB R3C 2L4.

Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler in care of arrangements.