Heinrichs, Ella Rempel (1911-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Oct 24 p. 25

Birth date: 1911 Aug 14

text of obituary:

ELLA HEINRICHS

Ella Heinrichs was born Aug. 14, 1911 in Omsk, Sibera to Johann and Luise Rempel. The family moved to Margenau where she was baptized and joined the MB Church. In 1929 they moved to Einlage, Ukraine and Ella became a draftsperson at the hydroelectric plant in Zaporoshje. She married Herbert Heinrichs. Herbert, her father and her brother were arrested and exiled. In 1943 Ella and her family settled in Gothenhafen, Germany, where she continued her career. In 1948 they immigrated to Vancouver Island. In 1953 they moved to the Niagara, Ont. region. She was an active musician and volunteer in the church and at Tabor Manor for 20 years. She loved quilting and used her drafting skills to design and sew more than 100 quilts. She is mourned by daughter Erika; son Nicholas; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sep. 3 in Scott St. MB Church, St. Catherines.