Teichrieb, Abram (1918-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Feb p. 30

Birth date: 1918 Nov 16

text of obituary:

ABRAM TEICHRIEB

Abram Teichrieb died peacefully Dec. 23. He was born Nov. 16, 1918 in Tiege, Siberia to Abram and Anna Teichrieb. When he was 10, the family left Russia due to political tensions. They stayed in China for two years and then settled in Schoenau, Paraguay, where living conditions were rough. Pastor H.B. Friesen, who would later become his father-in-law, baptized 21-year-old Abram. Irene Friesen and Abram were married Nov. 9, 1946. The couple moved to Filadelfia, Paraguay, and then immigrated to Canada in 1967. They built a home in Ladner, B.C, where Abram worked as a cabinetmaker. After retirement, they moved to Clearbrook, B.C. Abram always had great faith in his Lord and Saviour, and spent much time praying and reading the Bible. He took pleasure in sharing his faith with family and friends, and loved to quote his favourite Bible verses. He cared for his family and looked forward to gatherings, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed sipping mate tea with friends. Abram will be remembered for his woodworking talents, summer barbeques, and the bountiful garden he tended. Predeceased by Irene; his only son Theodor; he is mourned by daughters Marianne (Alex) Szajko, Kathy (Ed) Hildebrandt, and Margita (Bruce) Davidson; 1 daughter-in-law; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.