Mary Kroker

MRS. MARY KROKER (nee Wiebe) passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Coaldale Health Care Centre at the age of 91 years.

Mary was born on April 21, 1917 in Arkadak, Russia. In 1924 she immigrated to Canada with her father and siblings.

Mary is survived by four children George (Nell) Kroker of Kelowna, BC, Eleanore (Vern) Friesen of Taber, AB, Edna (Peter) Neufeldt of Coaldale, AB, and Ron (Patty) Kroker of Coaldale; sister Pat Gardner of Calgary, AB; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Ann and brothers George, Jacob and David as well as her son-in-law Bill Braun.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHRUCH, 2114 - 18 Street, Coaldale.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, June 13, 2008, at the Coaldale Cemetery, Mennonite Section followed by a Memorial Service held at 1:30pm at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, with Pastor Randy Dueck and Pastor Rudy Heidebrecht, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gideon's Lethbridge Camp, c/o John Regier, 2225 - 27 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 6K5, Mennonite Central Committee, 210, 2946 - 32 Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J7 or to a charity of one's choice.