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Peter Winia

August 18, 1922 - May 07, 2018

Obituary For Peter Winia

Peter Winia, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018, at the age of 95 years.

Peter was born on August 18, 1922, in Follega, Netherlands. He was the eldest of thirteen children born to Jelle and Geeske Winia. After grade eight, Peter attended four years of agricultural school. He then worked for the government reclaiming land in the Noord Oost Polder.

Peter married Jantje “Jenny” Breemer, on the 22^nd of January 1948. Two months later, they immigrated to Canada, arriving in Halifax at Pier 21 on the SS Kota Inten. Peter farmed at Loreburn, SK, Picture Butte, AB and Spirit River until retiring to Abbotsford in 1976. Pete and Jenny enjoyed their retirement years in Abbotsford and Peter often found part time jobs to keep himself busy. Peter and Jenny returned to Grande Prairie in 1994 to be closer to family.

After Jenny’s passing, Peter enjoyed his last 14 years as a resident of Emerald Gardens, an independent living complex for seniors. He made many friends there and remained active playing pool and floor curling.

He will be sadly missed by his children: Gerry (Loretta), John (Barb), Tony (Lise), Hilda (Pat Wozniak), and George (Rhonda); twelve grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his brothers and sisters in Holland: Elisabeth, Jetske, Maaike, Geke, Sjoukje, Fokje, Pieter, Annie, and Marten.

He was predeceased by his wife Jenny in 1999; his parents; three brothers: Henk, Siep and Anton; and four brothers in-law.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018, at 1:30pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grande Prairie (9929 105 Ave), with Pastor Greg Anderson officiating.

A Private Interment will be held prior at the White Mountain Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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11 May

Funeral Service

13:30 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church - Grande Prairie , Get Directions »

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June 24, 2021

Winia Jelle and Helma

Dear family, We are so sorry to hear that your father, (great)grandfather and our uncle passed away. We have such fine memory's during on our visit last year. HÃ¨ enjoyed so much his family, We send our condolences to all off you. Very best regards, Jelle and Helma Winia
June 24, 2021

hoekstra Geeske

Sterkte!
June 24, 2021

Dorst Rita

lieve neven en nichten, achterneven en nichten, en ander familieleden, Wij wensen jullie veel sterkte met het verwerken van dit verlies. Ik herinner mij als klein meisje het bezoek van oom Piet en tante Jantje nog. MIjn moeder Geke was zo blij dat De Canadezen kwamen! Het was een hele happening. OOm Piet is erg oud geworden, jullie hebben lang van hem mogen genieten. Hartelijke groeten van RIta Dorst en Co'nn Rennen
June 24, 2021

Winia Jan Jacob

Our condolences. Jan Jacob en Beitske
June 24, 2021

Campeau Evelyn and Maurice

We were saddened to hear of Peter's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy. We are thinking of you all today.
June 24, 2021

Dekker-Winia Sjoukje

Lieve Famile, gecondoleerd met het overlijden van jullie Vader en Pake. Veel sterkte de komende tijd. Hartelijke groeten Tante Sjoukje, Johan en Evelina, Martin, Eric.
June 24, 2021

Winia Jenny

Gecondoleerd met het verlies van zwager Piet. Veel sterkte gewenst voor de neven en nichten in Canada. Vriendelijke groeten van tante Jenny, st. Nicolaasga.

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