Wilhelmina Schmidt

Wilhelmina (Mina) went to meet her Saviour face to face on April 23, 2015, one day before her 99th year. She was born in Millerovo, Ukraine, on April 24, 1916, to Agneta and Erick Ratzlaff. Her life was marked with many hardships and joys. She found God to be faithful throughout her life.

She was predeceased by her husband Leonard, her parents Erick and Agneta Ratzlaff, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her 4 children Ernie (Elvira), Gus (Carol), Cornie (Priscilla) and Hanna Dyck, 9 grandchildren Carol Shipowick, Kevin (Sandra) Schmidt, Charmaine Schmidt, Jennifer Schmidt, Stephanie Schmidt, Holly (Wade) Cusack, Quentin Schmidt, Marcus (Kim) Dyck, Marvin (Emilie) Dyck, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, as well as sister Martha (Ratzlaff) Pauls of Coaldale, AB.

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills where does my life come from? My help comes from the Lord the Maker of Heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1

The family wishes to thank the staff from 2 west at the Menno Hospital for the wonderful, loving care they gave mom.

Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 7-9:00 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. Service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00 am at King Road MB Church, 32068 King Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideons.