January 7, 1932 - May 20, 2023
In loving memory ~
Frieda Pankratz, 91, of Abbotsford, BC, passed away on May 20, 2023, with her husband Dr. Edgar Pankratz, and family at her side.
Frieda was born in Schoenhorst, Ukraine on January 7, 1932. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1948, after surviving political upheavals in Russia, and the turmoil of becoming refugees, during and after, WWII. In Vancouver she met Edgar Pankratz. They married in 1952, and soon welcomed children Laura, John and Susan. Frieda was involved in her church and volunteered many hours to the community. She loved to travel with friends and spend vacations with family. They later lived in Langley and Abbotsford.
Frieda was predeceased by brother Elias, and sisters Agnes and Kaethe, and great grandson, Charlie. She is survived by husband Dr. Edgar Pankratz, Laura and Gerry Sportack, John and Sally Pankratz, Susan and Ed Jones, 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is lovingly remembered by all.
Burial will take place at Maclure Road Cemetery, Abbotsford, June 3, 2023 at 10:00AM, followed by a service at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 2051 Windsor St, Abbotsford, 11:30 AM.
Online condolences to the family may be made to www.wiebeandjeskefh.com