It is said that a person dies twice, once when the body dies and then again when the person’s name is spoken for the last time. 

Thank-you for the kind thoughts about Henry and the condolences. 

Pete and Darlene Neufeld and the rest of the family. 

I have fond memories of Henry when he worked for the Outfit, especially during his time with Manalta Coal.  We were extremely fortunate to have Henry in the Outfit for over 40 years, his contributions are evidence in the history of the Company.  He always greeted everyone with an extended hand and a big smile.  His commitment to the Group of Companies and the Family was commendable. 

Fred P. Mannix & Family


Henry was a builder. He was reliable and delivered his work without fanfare.

Henry's biggest contribution to the outfit was his qualification as a civil engineer. A civil engineer can do mining, but a mining engineer CANNOT complete civil projects, like supervise the construction of The Hyatt. Why is that you ask?  It's all about accuracy. A civil needs  to measure to the nearest millimeter, while the miner can get away being off by a centimeter. That's a factor difference of 10!

Add to this Henry's humility and pleasant demeanor under stress and you have a template for an exceptional class act.

You'll be missed Henry!


We were saddened to hear about the passing of Henry. During these difficult times of Covid, we were glad to be able to attend by virtual ceremony. We always looked forward to the times when Henry, Golda and sometimes Kurt and Erica would come visit, and after Golda's passing it was wonderful when Henry would still come 
 East to visit.  Henry will always be remembered as a wonderful brother-in-law, and will be missed. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

I worked with Henry at Manalta Coal from 1981 until 1998 on various projects and always found Henry to be a sound advisor and a valued team member. He was always a 100% in in whatever we were doing. 
I was completely surprised by his passing, too soon for such a great guy.

All the best to the family.

Bill Hannah

My condolences Kurt, Erika and family. 
I remember my last visit with Uncle Henry when he came for our fishing trip to Bird River for my dads 60th birthday. We had a really great time together over the weekend and I’m glad I have that memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. 
Jason LoriDawn and family 

I am saddened to hear of Henry's passing; my deepest condolences to Henry's immediate and extended family.
Henry and I met when we were early elementary students south of Grunthal Manitoba in a one room school called Woolwich.  Our farms were about half a mile apart and so we spent much time together both in and out of school. Our family left the area and we didn't see each other for about 60 years, then several years ago we both felt a strong need to reconnect. Not knowing where the other had gone, found each other on face book. We met here in Saskatoon at the Wendal Clark Restaurant and attempted to catch up on our respective life's journeys. Too much time had elapsed to do an adequate catch up, so we kept in touch by phone on a regular bases. Henry commented that while we hadn't seen each other in 60 plus years we were able to pick up where we had left off so many years ago. This speaks volumes about the person Henry was, demonstrating  loyalty and genuine interest in people. 
I will miss you old friend!

Kurt, Erika and family. I was very sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. 
I worked with Henry off and on for 20 years at Manalta Coal and continued see him at various functions until a couple of years ago. He and I worked on many coal mine projects together, both in the office and out in the field. When I think back over the years, Henry was involved with most of the major projects at Manalta and other group companies. 
Always a good colleague to work with or to chew the fat with over a beer or coffee, you Dad was a very social guy. I remember well many happy times with he and Golda in the early days and and onward as the years went by. I remember you Kurt, working with me one summer and later on, when he was finished with the Hyatt project, Henry was kind enough to put in a word for my niece when she wanted to work a summer there. 

I could go on and on sharing memories but truly, this note is for you and your families. Your Dad was one of a kind, a family man, great engineer and PM. I know how proud he was of all of you and that he loved you deeply. You will miss him but I hope that those special memories that you hold close and the lessons you learned from his life story, will help you now and in the days, weeks and years ahead. 

With our sincere sympathy and kindest regards,
Liza and Wally Chupik 

It is with deep regret to hear of the passing of my good friend and work mate Henry Neufeld. We met in the 1970's when as workmates with Aaron Litchinsky we formed the Mining Division of Mannix Construction Inc headquartered in Calgary. We mined under contract in the Crowsnest Pass of Alberta  and the southwest of British Columbia. It was great experience and we became lifelong friends after the Mannix Company ceased operating in the early 1980's. We each moved to new work challenges around the world and continued to meet and celebrate throughout our careers. We will all remember Henry and celebrate our great friendly and respectful relationships.

We were lucky to meet up with Henry when we all worked in Jenpeg on the Nelson River Dam
Many good times were had and especially  remembering the trips to Drunken Lake either by boat or skidoo to the cabin that Henry helped build
All of us moved back to Calgary area and years passed and we touched base with Henry and Golda a few times..kinda lost touch until this past Sept when Henry came to visit us in Airdrie..it was a wonderful afternoon full of laughs and great memories 
It was then he told us he had cancer
We stayed in touch checking on him and felt so much sadness when we learned of his passing 
He is at peace now and no more pain
Blessings to Kurt Erika and Doreen and all of their families💕

Grant and Phyllis Elliott ; We were so saddened to hear of Henry’s passing. He was a wonderful and caring person and one of a kind brother-in- law. Henry always made sure when we travelled to Calgary to visit our family that we would meet for a meal and some good stories. When our youngest daughter Tiffany moved to Calgary, Henry and Golda took her under their wing and treated her like  one of their own.Henry will be greatly missed by Tiffany and all the rest of the Elliott family. To our extended family, Ericka and family and Kurt you will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Henry go be with Golda and may you both Rest In Peace.                                         

Bev and I are going to miss our good friend Henry who we've known since 1978, it was a time when we were all young and slightly foolish. I was the lodger at Henry's house on Brisebois Drive in NW Calgary. Even after I moved out and Golda moved in, we enjoyed many a good time, especially our dinner evenings together. We still remember when it was Henry's turn to make the main course and he went straight to his old favourite; Weiners Bolognese. Really!? chopped up wieners in spaghetti sauce, his Germanic version of Italian meatballs. After that Golda always made the main course. 
Henry next made a dessert course at our house; Cherries Jubilee, another of his old standbys. It started out quite well, nicely sautéed cherries with ice cream at the ready. To cap it off Henry poured on the brandy, lit it in front of us, but over did the liquor dose, which then ran onto the table and set the tablecloth on fire. Immediately the smoke alarms went off and we were all doused in water when Bev threw a water jug at the inferno. Mission accomplished, Golda then also took over dessert duty from that point on. Henry was left with serving the wine and always did an exemplary job. 
There are so many great memories such as the all weekend pig roast under the stars at Water Valley or lobster night at his Edgemont house, when Golda flew in a bunch of live lobsters from New Brunswick which Henry freed up and released on the floor to chase the ladies around with their pincers snapping away. Which is one way to play with your food.
Thanks for the memories old friend.
Roger and Bev

I had the privilege to meet Henry Neufeld on the Hyatt Regency project in Calgary in 1999 where he was project manager for the owner and I was in charge of the exterior finishes of the project for the contractor . As it turned out we got along remarkably well and as a result Henry engaged me to look after the supervision of a number of other projects in the next five years for the same owner and contractor. In working with Henry he was a very knowledgeable project manager with a "prove it" attitude that kept me on my toes and taught me a lot. He was tough but he was fair. It turned out that one day we found we were born the same day of the same year in the same province . So he was kind of my twin which entertained us both. Going to miss you buddy, things will never be the same.  Take care Dave and the rest of the family.  


The moving hand writes and having written moves on.

All those who knew Henry Neufeld, knew that his penmanship was that of purpose and a steady hand.

For all the accomplishments and success in his professional career and personal life, it can be said that he was always loyal, devoted, sincere, grounded and dependable.  His thought and caring for others, his candid advice and help was always appreciated and respected because he was genuine and trustful, a man of common sense, integrity, honesty and love for his fellow man.

We will miss the comfort of his smile, his guarded wit and humour, that joyful twinckle in his eye.  His kind, warm and lasting friendship, 
like that of a parent’s love, unconditional, unquestioning and forever.

The ancient Egyptians believed that we all die and leave this world twice;
The first time at the end of one life’s journey on earth,
The second when their name is spoken for the very last time.

We will always remember Henry Neufeld for the kind and generous man that he was and will, for as long as we live, continue to speak his name, proudly and often.


 Walt & Sue Ilenseer. 


Kurt, Erica, Doreen,
I knew Henry for almost 5 decades. We met in Jenpeg, Manitoba where we worked and partied together. Memories include building a cabin together on Drunken Lake which we travelled to by boat in the short summers and snowmobile in the cold winters. We often discussed a return trip and I regret having never accomplished that.
Henry and our families both moved to Calgary from Northern Manitoba. I lived and worked with him again in Saskatchewan in the eighties relocating a railway spur.
We never lost touch after I moved away and enjoyed his many trips to Texas with Golda and then with Doreen.
On my 70th birthday he wrote "I sometimes think of you as a brother and hope you feel the same way about me." I always did and will miss him dearly.

Henry was still a young man in my mind. It was with sadness and astonishment that Lois and I learned of Henry's cancer. We had just finished saying goodbye to my sister Tina who had also just succumbed to the dreaded cancer. It seems like 2020 was the year that kept on taking. Lois and I extend our sincere condolences to Henry's family members in this difficult time.

Jake and Lois  Neufeld

I had the pleasure of working with Henry for many years and no matter what project he was working on, he was always very respectful and professional - a good friend who will be sorely missed by many.  
To Kurt, Erika, Dave and the entire Neufeld family, we send our sincere condolences.




It is with sadness I learn of the passing of Henry.  I cleaned for Henry and always enjoyed having a conversation with him once I completed my clean, he always had such fascinating stories to tell. 

My deepest condolences to the Neufeld family.



Henry and I roomed together during our university years and became lifelong friends visiting each other when we traveled to 
Calgary or Bragg Creek and when he came to Manitoba. Honoured to call him a good friend am will miss him. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

John and Sally Krahn

Very  saddened to hear about your loss.  My career overlapped with Henry's at the Jenpeg Power project in Manitoba in 1973.  And then we reconnected again in Calgary in the last decade plus where I consulted to Henry on various projects and when he semi-retired,  enjoyed our annual catchup lunches at the Vintage Chophouse. I will really miss that.
A class gentleman all around and highly professional. His photo totally captures my memories of him.
Wim Veldman

Henry

A man I respect, admire and blessed to call friend 

God bless my friend 

Our deepest sympathy going out to Henry's family, friends and siblings.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the very difficult time.  Always enjoyed sharing a meal or drinks with Henry when he came to Winnipeg to see his children and grandchildren.  He was very proud of them! May you find peace sharing your memories of Henry and all the good times you had.


I worked with Henry onthe Gregg River Project and my husband, John, worked with him on the Keynote Project. He was a wealth of information and a dignified gentleman. Our favourite time with Henry and Golda was at the Loram celebration of the Millenium in Cabo’s San Lucas, Mexico. We shared many good memories and, as always, lots to f laughs. He was a huge asset to the Loram Group and leaves a major hole there with his absence. Our condolences to the family. 

Dear Family of Henry:
I first met Henry in 1977 at the Loram outfit...he was dating one of my office mates, Golda Elliott.    They of course were that incredible couple both held in high regard by all of us who worked and played with them.  Henry was always the guy you could count -- grounded, honest, and caring--a true definition of the salt of the earth.  He will be missed by so many.  Sending sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Kurt, Erika and the family on your loss.  There are many Henry stories and they are all about a man with integrity, strong family values, and a big heart.   Dirck and I will miss seeing him at company events and having a laugh as we reminisce about the gold old days.  RIP Hank.

Kurt, Erica, John, Aiden, Ryley, Doreen, Pete & Darlene, Dave & Cindy & all the Neufeld family. We were so sorry to hear of Henry’s passing.  We always enjoyed his visits when he came to Manitoba .  After many invites we finally made it to Bragg Creek in Oct 2019 & enjoyed his & Doreens hospitality . We were hoping to go back in 2020 but Covid 19 put an end to that. We hope happy memories comfort you at this sad time. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Neil & Susan Friesen

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Henry George Neufeld

23 mai 1946 – 27 janvier 2021

Foster's Garden Chapel Funeral Home & Crematorium

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