Esther Brandt

Esther Brandt

1942 - 2020

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Obituary of Esther Brandt

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Esther Brandt on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg, MB., following a brave battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her family whom she loved so dearly.  She demonstrated true devotion to her family and will be missed beyond words.

She is survived by Alvin, husband of 55 years, her children Joanelle, Darrell, Kevin (Martha), Curtis (Melissa), and her four grandsons Owen, Connor, Dylan and Gavin.

Esther was born in Steinbach, Manitoba on June 24, 1942.  She was an only daughter of parents John and Mary Rempel (nee Kehler) and had four brothers Herman, Danny, Jac and Neil.  In her early years her family lived in Silberfeld, moving to Paraguay for a time and then returned to settle back in Niverville for the rest of her younger years.  At age 15 she accepted Jesus into her heart as her personal Saviour, beginning a lifetime of loving and serving Christ.  In her late teens, she spent a number of summers working as a Nurse’s Aide in various hospitals in Winnipeg.  Beginning in 1961 she attended Steinbach Bible Institute continuing to deepen her faith and eventually meeting the love of her life through mutual college friends.  Esther married Alvin Brandt on September 17, 1964 and settled in Rosenort, where they farmed and began to raise their young family.  In 1979 they moved the family to the Swan Valley area, continuing to farm for a number of years.  Over these years, Esther was actively involved in the church community and continued to lovingly support her husband and children in their lives.  Esther and Alvin moved to Winnipeg in 1999, enjoying living close to their children and grandchildren in the following years.

Esther was known for her incredibly warm, generous and welcoming nature, eagerly and joyfully serving others.  She cared deeply for people and had a unique gift for encouraging others with her special way of making them feel important.  She was energized by hosting and serving others, bringing people together and visiting over a good meal.  She had a wonderful gift of music, playing accordion and piano, while also singing with Alvin in duets and choirs.  Her beautiful voice is now added to the heavenly choir!

She will live in our hearts and continue to be a great inspiration to future generations of her family.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Fort Garry E.M.C., Wpg, MB. Interment to take place following the service at Rosenort E.M.C Cemetery, Rosenort, MB.

Thursday
30
January

Funeral Service

11:00 am
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Fort Garry Evangelical Mennonite Church
602 Pasadena Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Interment

Rosenort E.M.C. Cemetery
NW 29-05-01 E
Rosenort, Manitoba, Canada