August 30, 1931 ~ December 5, 2021
Peacefully, Heinz lost his courageous struggle with Congestive Heart failure and passed away at the Pinawa Hospital.
He was born in Dortmund Germany and grew up there before immigrating to Canada at the age of 21.
Heinz was predeceased by wife Marjorie and son Arnold.
He is survived by his son Richard (Susan) of Nanoose Bay British Columbia; grandsons Brett (Mandi) and Tyler of Kimberley British Columbia; brother Günter of Dortmund Germany; and sister in law Mary Gordon of Edmonton Alberta.
Heinz began his Canadian work career as an electrician at an electric motor company in Prince Albert Saskatchewan. He then worked for the Comstock construction company in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He met Marjorie at a small-town dance while working on a project at the Brandon Generating Station. Marriage helped Heinz decide to travel less with work so he joined Manitoba Hydro. Heinz and family then moved and worked at multiple locations before finally settling down in Seven Sisters Falls. Prior to retirement, they purchased a home in Pinawa where they became active members of the community and made many friends.
Heinz was very physically active and was a competitive cross-country skier and long distance runner. He also enjoyed winter get away holidays and summer camping trips with Marjorie.
Cremation has taken place and interment will be in Pinawa at a later date.
The family wants to send a special thank you to the staff at Pinawa Hospital, the Pinawa Ironwood Assisted Living facility and Beausejour East Gate Lodge.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Pinawa Foundation.
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Willa Reddig
I would like to send my condolences to the family. I got to know Marg and Heinz though the detabbing and the collecting of Tabs for Wheelchairs which they did for years. They contributed thousands of tabs and many pounds of tabs for the wheelchairs for children, It was my honour to get to know them.
Kathy and Gary Hanna
Richard
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Heinz was a dear friend. I worked many a bingo with your Mom & Dad. God Bless all.
Gary & Kathy Hanna
Arleen
Rick
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Having grown up in Seven Sisters with you and the rest of the hydro kids , everyone we knew everyone’s families. Your dad always had a friendly “Hello” and a smile. He will be missed.
Arleen (Honkey) & Harry Pluchinski
Larry Gauthier
My most sincere condolences to Rick and his family on the loss of Heinz.
He was a great friend and work mate. I first met Heinz and Marge when they still lived in Seven Sisters and their sons, Rick and Arnie, played hockey with the boys in Pinawa. After they moved to Pinawa, Heinz worked with me for many years making and maintaining ski trails , the Trans Canada Trail and building log cabins for the Whiteshell Cross- Country Ski Club. Most of that activity was very hard work but we enjoyed every minute of it!
May he rest in peace after a busy and productive life.
Gilbert Gagne
My condolences to the family, good memories of your folks from Seven Sisters and their frequent visits to Winnipeg to visit with Mom & Dad
shirley boyle
Deepest sympathy to the Ehlers family. A wonderful man who would volunteer his time to our
community and surrounding communities. Always a kind word was said by him. A man who will be remembered. Take care Ehlers family.