Nickel, Tina (1920-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Dec 15 p. 27

Birth date: 1920 Apr 17

text of obituary:

TINA NICKEL

Tina Nickel died Nov. 6 at age 86 after a battle with leukemia. She was born Apr. 17, 1920 in Schoenau, Ukraine to Jacob and Maria Nickel. Her parents died of typhoid when she was 2, so Tina was raised by her grandmother and aunt. The family left Russia in 1943 and spent time in Poland and Berlin before embarking on the long journey to South America. They settled in Rosental, Paraguay, where they lived until immigrating to Winnipeg in 1959. Tina accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour and was baptized April 28, 1946. After her move to Winnipeg, Tina became a member of Elmwood MB Church and then North Kildonan MB Church. She worked as a domestic at Concordia Hospital and Misericordia Hospital, and was also employed as a cook and housecleaner in various homes. She lived with and cared for her Tante Liese until her aunt's death in 1994. Tina enjoyed exercising, bowling, and attending Bible studies. She was a friendly woman and had a smile for everyone. Tina is mourned by many cousins and friends. The funeral was Nov. 9 at North Kildonan MB Church.