Albert K. Friesen, loving husband to Elisabeth, and our dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away Monday, June 6, at Bethesda Hospital after a brief illness. He was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Elisabeth, nine children: Wilbert (Hilda), Florence, Dennis (Louella), Elda (Roger Borse), Leona (Mike Kroeker), Ray, Corinne (Rick Loewen), Louise (Peter Dueck), Jim (Rhonda); Grandchildren, Dale & Char, Patrick & Trudy, Mo & Karen, Kerri & Sheldon, Joelle & Aaron, Andrew, Shannon & Grant, Mike & Marina, Andrea, David, Joel & Heather, Derek & Issa, Donovan & Crystal, Chad & Gabrielle, Benjamin, Jessica, Erik, Emma, Matthew, Laura, and Sarah; Great-grandchildren, Jared, Jesse, Lukas, Levi, Kirsten, Hannah, Adriana, Cameron, Adam, Jareth, Nicole, Jason, Leyton, Alfie, Ron, and Elisé. He is also survived by six siblings, and numerous in-laws. Dad was predeceased by his first wife Annie (Dueck), one infant son, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Dad was a man who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was generous, compassionate, and someone who was always interested in people and their stories. His interests included singing hymns, playing harmonica, gardening, playing games such as crokinole and Othello, watching hockey, and visiting with his multitude of friends. He was deeply devoted to his Lord and Saviour, whom he strove to follow faithfully in life. His greatest love was his dear wife and family. He was a constant and faithful visitor in mom’s Rest Haven room in the last 2 years, being her comfort and stay. He was verbal and affectionate in expressing his love, and his hugs were frequent and heart-felt. Dad’s greatest desire was that all near and dear to him would come to follow Christ in life and be able to join the family circle in heaven. While we are shocked at his sudden passing, we are grateful he did not suffer long. We are blessed with many good memories which we will cherish. We will miss you in so many ways, Dad. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church. Interment will be at the Kleefeld EMC cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Thursday, June 9, at 7:00 pm. If friends so desire, donations can be made to Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church Missions Board , 440 Main St.; Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z5 or a charity of their choice.