Horch-Falk, Viola (1935-1968)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1968 May 9 p. 3

Birth date: 1935 Feb 09

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1965 May 17 p. 17

text of obituary:

VIOLA HORCH-FALK

Viola Horch-Falk, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 9, 1935, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Horch. She died April 26, 1968.

She completed her high school education at the Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute and attended United College in Winnipeg for two years. Her musical education began on the violin at the age of six in Los Angeles, California. Upon returning to Winnipeg she took private instruction in both piano and voice, and after marriage she, together with her husband, participated in an intensive four-year musical training program at the Music Academy in Detmold, Germany.

Professionally, Viola taught nursery school at the Neighborhood Service Centres and later gave private vocal instruction. Next to her responsibility as a wife and mother, she considered her role as a concert artist her most worthwhile contribution.

At the age of 12 she was baptized upon confession of faith and accepted into the membership of the Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg. During her stay there she introduced children's choirs as a part of the church program.

In 1955 Viola was married to David Falk. They had known each other ever since they had attended kindergarten together. To this union four children were born - Esther, Jonathan, Stephen, and Thomas.

Viola died suddenly in a car accident near Goshen, April 26.

Viola was a contagiously exuberant person whose buoyant spirit will live long in the memory of a wide circle of family and friends. Her sensitivity and spiritual concern for others led her to give freely of all that she had, including her time and talent.