John Hans Paul Hirth

The family of John announces with great sadness the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. John has gone to be with his loving wife of 52 years, Magdalene, who passed away in 2006. John was also predeceased by his parents Hermann and Franziska, brother Paul and sister Clara. He leaves to mourn his daughters Edeltraude (Gary Page) Hirth, Brigitte (Gerry) Steranko, Linda (Joe) Gross, son Norbert (Sandy) Hirth; grandchildren, Corinne (John), Ryan (Christine), Jonathan (Pam), Andrea (Nick), Joey, Danielle, and Justin; great-grandchildren Carter, Zacharias, Alexandria and Annika; sisters Elfriede and Martha, brother Karl, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. John was born in Baltringen, Germany on October 6, 1924. He immigrated to Canada in 1953 and during his first year in Montreal, met the love of his life and soul mate, Magdalene. Together they moved to Regina in 1954 and operated a successful meat business. John loved to spend time outdoors and always had a new project on hand with his horses, cattle, sheep or goats, planting trees and in later years, spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to make sausage and continued to provide his expertise until his passing. Dad, we will all miss you, but we know you are now in a happier place with Mom. Special thanks to the staff and Sisters at the Martha House for the care provided and the warmth shown towards our Dad. The Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Rosary R.C. Church, 2104 Garnet St., Regina, SK on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 A.M. with the Very Rev. Lorne D. Crozon, VG, Celebrant. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park after the Funeral Mass and luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 279-3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8 or the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Regina Chapter, 1545C McAra St., Regina, Sk., S4N6H4. Online condolences may be made at www.victoriaavenuefuneral.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Victoria Avenue Funeral Home and Cremation, Regina, SK.