Francis Thiessen, 79, of Steinbach passed away at Bethesda Hospital on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife Betty (nee Remer), five sisters and two brothers and their families. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Mennonite Church in Blumenort with viewing prior to the service. Interment at the church cemetery. Thank you to Dr. Ilchyna, hospital and home care staff, family and friends for their compassionate and supportive care.