Friesen, Agatha Enns (1867-1959)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Mar 12 p. 5

Birth date: 1867

text of obituary:

Charter Member Dies at Age 92

Kitchener, Ont. — Mrs. Agatha Friesen, the oldest member of the Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church, passed away at her home in Kitchener at the age of 92 after a lengthy illness. She was a charter member of the congregation and was the widow of the first leader of the congregation, Rev. Jacob Friesen.

Mrs. Friesen, the former Agatha Enns, lived in Kitchener for 34 years. She was the last survivor of the Daniel Enns family. Her husband predeceased her in 1934.

After coming to Canada the Friesen family settled in Kitchener where he was one of the main instigators in establishing the local congregation and also the Ontario Mennonite Brethren Conference.

The funeral service was held on Monday, March 2. In the absence of the local pastor, E. W. Ewert conducted the service.