Nick Schmidt

Nicholia "Nick" Schmidt

February 12, 1934 a�" April 27, 2011

Accidentally on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, Nick Schmidt, son of the late John and Martha Schmidt, passed away in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba at the age of 77 years.

Nick lived in the Wingham area near Elm Creek where he received his elementary and high school education. In his mid teens he was baptized upon confession of his faith and received into membership at Newton Mennonite Brethern Church (now CFC). In 2005 he moved to Portage la Prairie, MB where he resided until his passing. He enjoyed farming, playing hockey, baseball and in the later years, table games. He also enjoyed watching local hockey games. Nick was a very generous person, often treating relatives and friends to coffee or dinner. His gentle and friendly spirit endeared him to all who knew him.

He was predeceased by his parents, brother John, brother-in-law John Enns; Nick is survived by brother Rudy (Helen) of Elm Creek; sisters Jessie (John) Froese of Elm Creek, Mary Enns of Portage la Prairie and Martha (John) Pauls of Headingley and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation and viewing will take place at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel on Monday, May 2, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. There will also be viewing at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in the Community Fellowship Church, Newton, Manitoba (60007 Rd 27 W) followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am led by John Nikkel. Interment will take place at the Oakville Cemetery.

The family would like to express its sincere thanks to the Ambulance attendants, RCMP and Dr. Omichinski who was his doctor for many years. Your care and kindness to Nick was greatly appreciated by him and his family.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Nick's memory to The Gideons, PO Box 3619 Stn Main, Guelph, ON N1H 9Z9.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com