Jacob Martens Hiebert

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jake Hiebert, on September 18, 2012 at DeSalaberry Hospital, St. Pierre, MB

Left to cherish his memory are his three children and their spouses: John (Claudette) Hiebert, Edith (Hubert) Alards and Linda (Dave) Muise, grandchildren: Dave (Rachelle) Moroz, Rene (Anita) Moroz, Vicki (Wayne) Gouldhawke, Marc (Stacey) Beliveau, Robin (Todd) Zielke, Shannon (Carl) Hoehn, Darryl (Bethany) Alards and Alyson (Michael) Tait, great-grandchildren: Dustin Schlag-Moroz, Dannica and Jesse Moroz, Cayden Guenette, Mackenzie, Abby and Madison Gouldhawke, Makayla Beliveau, Caitlin Alards, Mason and Alexa Tait, sister: Ann (Bert) Kehler, sisters-in-law: Katherina Bergen, Maria Sawatzky, Elizabeth Friesen, Susana Nickel, Anna Loewen, brother-in-law: Wilhelm (Dorothy)Unrau as well as nieces and nephews.

Jake was predeceased by his parents Abram and Katherina Hiebert, sister: Mary Martens, one sister and great-grandchild in infancy, brothers-in-law: Bill Martens, Bernard Unrau, John Loeppky, Cornelius Bergen, Peter Friesen, Peter Thiessen, John Nickel, Herman Sawatzky, sister-in-law: Helena Loeppky.

Dad was born on January 9,1929 in Grunthal, Manitoba. For the past 15 years, his “Heaven on Earth” was his property in St Labre, where he spent many happy days caring for his horses, dog and cats. He was independent, resourceful and lived his life on his own terms.

A celebration of Jake’s life will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Highway 1 East at Navin Road.