Erna Falk (Eichhorst)
January 5, 1934 - December 10, 2021
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Sadly, Erna passed away at Abbotsford Hospital losing her battle to COVID, and is survived by her husband Gerhard Falk.
Erna was one of the last Superheroes in our family story.
Erna is predeceased by her first husband Aron Reimer (2009) and sons : Arnold (1962),Siegfried (1975), Werner (1975), Arno ( 1981), Edward (1988). Also parents, Emma/Jakob Eichhorst, sister Magdelene, brother Walter.
Surviving family includes: nieces, Marta, Erna (Doug), Great nieces Tiffany ( Joseph), Regan, Chantal ( Darren), Rachel , Great nephew William (Carla), and her Great Great nieces Olivia, Autumn, Great Great nephews Logan ( Krista), Jaryd (Hailea) , Jakob. Not to be outdone by her Great Great Great niece Raine. Gerhard’s family Mervin, Natasha, Taylor, Joshua, Nicole.
Erna left behind a large family even though her immediate family left her first. Her life began fleeing from the Communists from before birth. She lived in terror most of her childhood fleeing and surviving. She witnessed the abduction and incarceration of her Papa by The Communists during The Great Terror and this proved to be a pivotal moment that affected the rest of her life. Children from WWII only survived their traumas, never healing from them. After the war ended, from Germany, her mother Emma took her three young children on the Monarch Charlton to Paraguay in 1948 to start a new life. Erna earned her Nursing Degree in Chaco and she soon met Aron, married and started a family. Erna was an example of grace in the years that followed. Her 5 sons had accidents and illness resulting in each of their deaths over a span of 25 years. Through each cruel twist her life took, Erna remained steadfast in her faith. She leaned completely into it. With that spiritual fortification she led an exemplary life of service to God. She studied scripture enthusiastically until weeks before her passing. Her greatest joys included her Mission work starting with returning to Germany, Mexico, Africa and visiting many other countries over the years. Traveling was one of her greatest loves as she was always in search of sunshine on her face. Traveling and giving her testimony were really the highlights in her life. Erna and Gerhard enjoyed their RV as often as possible rain or shine. Erna continued to volunteer at the MCC up until her death continuing her need to serve. Among her many talents we the family really appreciated her baking! The best a kid could hope for and her quest to always learn something new. We all know Erna is now at peace and reunited with her ‘boys’ in heaven. A Memorial is to take place January 9/22 at King Road Church, details to follow based on current guidelines for gatherings.
Rest easy Sunshine, your job on earth is done. You were loved and will be missed.
The family would like to thank all the nurses of 3rd floor Overflow and to Daniel/Social Worker.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to : MCC
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home
Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Rachel Stiles
Relation: Great niece
Tante Erna,
You taught me to always live with conviction. To work hard and to be of service. Your sacrifice in your immigration to Canada created an opportunity for me and my daughter “Autumm Erna Stiles” to live a life of freedom. I will never forget that, and I will live to be the highest potential that I can be in your honor.
Thank you for your kindness, your love, your hugs and your prayers.
Your the strongest woman I’ve even known.
May your spirit rest with God now.
I love you
Rachel
From: Frasere Valley Gleaners
Relation: friend - volunteered at the Gleaners
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
From: Erna Stiles
Relation: Neice
Our most sincere condolences to you Gerhard and family. “Auntie Erna” was fortunate to have a long adventurous life on this earth . She relied heavily on her faith, the Holy Spirit for comfort and healing . Her “namesake” carries on through two generations and hopefully beyond. May you find comfort in family, friendships and prayers. Our thoughts and love from the “Winnipeg Family” Erna (neice)And Douglas Stiles, Regan Stiles, Rachel (Tim) and Autumn Erna Stiles and Peter Loewen (nephew).
From: Marta Bartlette
Relation: My Auntie. My mother's sister.
Auntie Erna, I am so fortunate to have had you in my life and my family’s life. We had some fun times when you came to Winnipeg for a visit. I am so glad I was able to tell you how much I loved you. And how much my family loved you. You lived an amazing life with so much hardship and love for God. That kept you strong. You have passed your strength onto us, your family.
We love you and miss you. Thank you Gerhard Falk for giving Auntie Erna the joy of companiship,love,laughter and lots of travel adventures the last few years.
Auntie Erna, love your neice Marta, Danny Bartlette. Great neice
Chantal, Darren and great great neice Oliva and great great nephew Jakob Kalyniuk.
You are with your boys now and you can rest. Love you.❤
From: Glenna Messer
Relation: Erna was a dear friend to our family.
Thinking of all of Erna’s family. Erna and I worked together at Kelowna. She was a wonderful person. We would do our shifts together then spend time after talking and praying. She was such a blessing to me and our family. She taught me a lot about Jesus. The last thing Erna said to me was God has all the details in his hands. See you in the air going up!!! Erna is with Jesus.
I loved Erna and will miss her.
Glenna Messer
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
January 9, 2022
Location:
King Road MB Church
32068 King Road
Abbotsford, BC Canada
32068 King Road
Abbotsford, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to : MCC
Thank You Notice
The family would like to thank all the nurses of 3rd floor Overflow and to Daniel/Social Worker.
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