1928 ~ 2018
Hugo Loeb passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the age of 89 at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home, Beausejour, Manitoba.
Hugo is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice (nee Schmidt); his three children, Debbie (Gerald), Valerie (Tom) & Lorna (friend Craig); his grandchildren, Tim (Josée), Christopher, Kelsey (Tarun) & Stephanie (Sean); great-grandchildren, Ava & Dominic; sister, Margaret Drewlo; sisters-in-law/brothers-in-law, Mary Loeb, Audrey & Henry Schmidtke, Jim Clemis and Doreen Smith; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, William & Amalie Loeb (nee Reinhardt), his siblings Ethel Kunkel & William (Billy) Loeb, his brothers-in-law, Don Drewlo, Rudy Kunkel & Clifford Smith, and sister-in-law, Eileen Clemis.
Dad was born August 25, 1928 in Lydiatt, Manitoba. Dad grew up on a farm with his parents and worked briefly in Alberta before meeting Mom at a St. Ouens barn dance. They were married on November 12, 1955 and farmed together in Lydiatt until 1993 when they built a new home in Beausejour. They resided there until 2015 when Dad suffered a stroke and moved to East Gate Lodge.
Dad had a deep faith in God. He loved music, attending various social events including dances, fiddling contests and gospel jams. He enjoyed the drive to get there too.
Mom and Dad enjoyed hosting many dance parties in the basement of their farm home and later in their farm shop and then in their new home in Beausejour.
In younger years, Dad enjoyed playing hockey at the Kurt Loeb rink and was a long-time season Jets (WHA) ticket holder. The farmer in him enjoyed his garden in later years.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Sobering Funeral Chapel in Beausejour. Interment at Lydiatt Cemetery will occur in the summer. Honorary pallbearers are Dad’s grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dad’s memory to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lydiatt or East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour, or to an organization of one’s choice.
Sincere thanks to East Gate Lodge staff and doctors for the kind and patient care of Dad during his stay.
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Rhonda Gavrailoff
May the peace of God be with the entire family during this time knowing that there will be a joyous reunion with song and dance in Heaven. May knowing that you have many friends praying for you give you comfort.
Lynn & Dale Checkley & Danita Unger
Heartfelt thoughts to all of Hugo’s family. May you cherish your many memories of his long life lived and may they help you through this difficult time and the times ahead.
Lorraine Drewlo (past Family-In-Law)
Just want Bernice & Family to know, any where I attended an ‘Old Time’ Dance, people always
asked me ‘How’s Hugo?’ You were well known and liked. You will be sorely missed. Sincere Sympathy To All!
Kathy and Bill Fecio
My sincere condolences to Bernice on the loss of her partner in life. Bernice, you are such a lovely quiet lady, you deserve only good things in life. May the pleasant memories you made with Hugo sustain you through this sad time. Take good care of yourself, God bless you now and always
Michelle
We sure miss him at the gospel nights in selkirk. We miss his joy and words of encouragement. He helped me feel welcome the first time I went.
God bless all of the family and all the future générations with the same love of God that he experienced
Alvin and Alice Klapprat.
Our Sympathy to Bernice and all the Family. Peace be with you.
Roger Badiou
Our condolences to Bernice and family. It was always a pleasure dealing with Hugo. Even though we haven’t seen each other for many years he was often mentioned in our conversations.
Simone and Roger Badiou
Stan & Val (Bickford)
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our sympathies to the family.