Elizabeth Braun

Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by her family. She is survived by her children, Irene (Robert) Holgate, Sieg (Lynne), grandchildren, Lisa, Dielle and Eric, and great grandchildren, James and Anthony and step brother Willy Warkentin and half brother Edward Warkentin, also many nieces and nephews in Germany. She was predeceased by her parents Nikolai and Katherina( Dyck) Warkentin, husband Peter Braun and brother Jakob Dyck

Elizabeth was born on September 27, 1923 in the village of Hamberg, South Unkraine. Her father, who was Burgermeister (Mayor) of their village, was taken to Siberia because of his unbiased devotion to the villagers. At the early age of 16, Elizabeth quit school to help with farm chores. Her mother (Katherina), remarried Johan Warkentin who had two sons. Soon after her half brother Edward was born. Unfortunately, her step father was also taken to Siberia a few years later.

When the war broke out, Elizabeth, her mother and brothers fled the Ukraine, destined for Canada, which proved to be a very difficult journey. Elizabeth with her family immigrated to Canada in July, 1948.

In 1949 she met her future husband Peter, whom she married in 1950. Coincidently, Peter also came from a village in South Ukraine. Together, working very hard, they created a wonderful home in North Kildonan for their children and grandchildren, teaching them values, morals and strong work ethics. Elizabeth and family enjoyed many summers at their Brereton lake cottage.

Special thanks to all the staff at Concordia Place for their care, kindness, compassion and support.

A private family interment will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or a charity of your choice.