Henry Elias of Grunthal, formerly of Steinbach, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Bethesda Hospital, in Steinbach at age 81. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Thiessen), one daughter, three sons and their families. Viewing will be held at the Grunthal Reinland Church on Sunday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Monday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Bothwell Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with interment at the Grunthal Reinland Church Cemetery. If friends so desire donations may be made to Menno Home Foundation, Box 280; Grunthal, MB R0A 0R0