Bill Pries of Steinbach passed away at Bethesda Hospital on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his wife Agatha (nee Friesen), children Bob (Deb) and Alvina (Randy) Friesen and their families. Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Feb 10 at 7 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel on Sunday, Feb 11 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Grunthal Cemetery. If friends so desire donations may be made to the family who in turn will donate to a charity of their choice.