Wilhelmina SCHAEFFER

ZIEGLER-MELNYK-Wilhelmina passed away on November 15, 2008 at the age of 96 years. She was born near Vibank, SK in 1912. She was predeceased by her first husband Valentine Ziegler in 1981; second husband John Melnyk; son Reinold in 2007; parents Christian and Ludwicka Schaeffer; brothers Reynold, Arnold and Philip; sister Emma; as well as numerous brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law. Wilhelmina is survived by her children Barbara (Val) Eberle, Mary Ann (Leo) Sanheim, Michael (Ute) Ziegler and Jeannette (Adam) Sanheim; daughter-in-law Joan Ziegler; 15 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 11 great great-grandchildren; brothers Fred (Dorothy) and Otto (Liz); sisters Eva (Tel) Findlay and Alma Zerr; brother-in-law John Ziegler; sister-in-law Tillie Leurer; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the Elmview Extendicare staff for the special care they gave mom. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 5020 Sherwood Drive, Regina, SK on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Richard Jasiak, Celebrant. Please respect that Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church is a scent free environment. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK S4R 1A6 or to Canadian Diabetes Association, 917a Albert Street, Regina, SK S4R 2P6 would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to sign the online book of condolences at www.regina-memorial.ca . Arrangements entrusted to Published in the Regina Leader-Post from 11/17/2008 - 11/19/2008