Surrounded by his family, Robert peacefully passed away at the Victoria Hospital at the age of 59 years. He will be forever cherished by his beloved wife of 39 years, Betty (nee Klassen) and their children: Vicky (Aime), Vivian, Lisa and Russell. He is also, survived by four grandchildren (Monica, Lexie, Brianne and Eric), mother (Mary), sisters, Linda (Ray), Irene (Dan), brother Ronn (Loretta) and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Glenlea Mennonite Church on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral will take place Friday February 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Glenlea Mennonite Church with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street; Wpg., MB R3C 2B7. Special thank you to Dr. P. Czaykowski, his staff at Cancer Care and the staff at Victoria Hospital for the care and support they provided. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not parish, but have eternal life. John 3:16