<p>It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, grandfather, and friend, Martin Voss, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Bethesda Regional Health Center, Steinbach, MB.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Dad was born November 28, 1946, in Driebergen, Netherlands to Jerry &amp; Arina Voss.&nbsp; In May 1952, with his family and little sister, Jolly in tow they took a voyage on the S.S. Rotterdam and immigrated to Canada. They settled in Ontario and eventually moved to Norway House, MB.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Dad graduated from United College (University of Winnipeg) after which saw him take on several professions - teacher, social worker, employment counsellor, immigration worker, and eventually retiring after several years in investigations with the Federal Government.&nbsp; Upon his retirement, he received recognition, from then Prime Minister, Stephen Harper for his long and loyal service with the federal government.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Dad enjoyed many activities through his life.&nbsp; He was an accomplished musician, playing the nightclubs in his early years; enjoyed sports playing hockey, baseball and football for the Landmark Dutchman Football Team. It became a family affair when he coached his son&rsquo;s football team (Steinbach Raiders) in the 90&rsquo;s.&nbsp; Overall, Dad&rsquo;s favorite past time was spending time with family especially the apple of eye, his two granddaughters Saundra and Clarissa.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>He will be greatly missed by his children: Ryan (Jamie, Saundra, and Clarissa), Andrea (Lawrence); his sister Jolly (Ed) Marchuk, Byron (Jeannie) Voss; his nephews: John, Jason, Benjamin, and Daniel and his best friend Helen Voss.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Dad was predeceased by his dad (Jerry), mom (Arina), and sister (Diana Voss-See).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We would like to thank the wonderful nurses, Dr. Reimer and Dr. Ilchyna for taking care of dad during this time. A special thank you to mom for the time, care, and help she was to dad during his illness.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Martin may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation</p> <p>675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3G 0V9.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>