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Matthes, John Edmund

Matthes, John Edmund[1, 2, 3, 4]

Male 1919 - 2003  (83 years)

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  • Name Matthes, John Edmund  [4, 5, 6, 7
    Birth 3 Nov 1919  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 7
    • MB Birth Registration #1919,061141 as "John Edmund", mother "Caroline Kentell" (Winnipeg)
    Gender Male 
    Death 24 Apr 2003  Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 7
    • Findagrave John Edmund Matthes (NO0014212)
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      File size: 43971 bytes; Image size (pixels): 250 wide by 188 high;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 24 Apr 2003;
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    Burial 29 Apr 2003  Transcona Cemetery, Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6
    • Findagrave John Edmund Matthes (NO0014212)
      Media / Image (jpg [jpeg]; image [document])
      File size: 43971 bytes; Image size (pixels): 250 wide by 188 high;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 24 Apr 2003;
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    • Findagrave John Edmund Matthes (NO0014212)
      Media / Image (jpg [jpeg]; image [document])
      File size: 43971 bytes; Image size (pixels): 250 wide by 188 high;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 24 Apr 2003;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.
      Or it can also be viewed on this site, which may also require a subscription.


    • Obituary - Glen Matthes (1936) (NO0010361)
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      File size: 46056 bytes; Image size (pixels): 375 wide by 400 high
      Described as: Obituary for Glen Matthes (1936), as published in the Edmonton Journal (Page 1?); via Newspapers.com
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in or on about: 29 Apr 1990;
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    • Obituary - John Matthes (1895) (NO0009093)
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      File size: 156311 bytes; Image size (pixels): 335 wide by 1152 high
      Described as: Obituary for John Matthes (1895), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press (page 34)
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 13 Jun 1981;
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    • Obituary - Harold Matthes (1915) (NO0010066)
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      File size: 121476 bytes; Image size (pixels): 332 wide by 849 high
      Described as: Obituary for Harold Matthes (1915), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press (page 41)
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 18 Nov 1977;
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    • Obituary - Carolina Klein "Caroline" "Carrie" (Kendel / Knecht) Matthes (1899) (NO0004069)
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      File size: 388138 bytes; Image size (pixels): 601 wide by 1911 high
      Described as: Obituary for Carolina Klein "Caroline" "Carrie" (Kendel / Knecht) Matthes (1899), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press (Page 32)
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 13 Aug 1988;
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    • Obituary - Edmund Edwin "Ed" Matthes (1922) (NO0014234)
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      File size: 348445 bytes; Image size (pixels): 538 wide by 1655 high
      Described as: Obituary for Edmund Edwin "Ed" Matthes (1922), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press (page 46)
      The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 3 Nov 1989;
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    Person ID I402396738621  Rick Dondo's Family
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2024 

    Father Matthes, John,   b. 3 Nov 1895, Bessarabian Upland, Russia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jun 1981, East Kildonan, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Kendel "Kental", Carolina "Caroline" "Carrie",   b. 21 Mar 1899, Bessarabian Upland, Russia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Aug 1988, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 6 Jun 1915  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F6289  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dupuis, Marguerite Marie "Rita",   b. 3 May 1924, Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Oct 2002, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage Abt. 1946  Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Date is estimated from his obituary
    TYPE Spouse 
    Family ID F5168  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 3 Nov 1919 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Abt. 1946 - Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 Apr 2003 - Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 29 Apr 2003 - Transcona Cemetery, Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
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    3. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), 2003/04/28, https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-77312/MATTHES_JOHN, N/A.
      JOHN EDMUND MATTHES, BORN: NOV 03, 1919, DATE OF PASSING: APR 24, 2003; Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John on Thursday, April 24, 2003. He was predeceased by his loving wife Rita in 2002. His memory will be cherished by his children, Murray (Solveig), Barry (Rose), Derek (Heather), and Kelly (George). Papa will be sadly missed by his six grandchildren, Kerri, Trevor, Dana, Sterling, Andrew and Sarah. He is survived by sisters, Agnes (Harry), Ruby (Steve), Elsie (Ed), and Ester. Born November 3, 1919 in Winnipeg, John grew up in Elmwood where he went to school. Afterwards he enlisted first in the army, then the navy. After the war he married his sweetheart Rita and worked for the City Transit System. He then moved the family to Emerson, MB where he took a position of Immigration Officer. While there he and his family participated in many community activities. He was involved in hockey, baseball and a member of the school board. He has often reminisced of the good times and friendships formed in Emerson. In 1963, he moved the family to Cologne, Germany and took a position with the Foreign Service. Upon his return to Canada, he continued his position with Immigration in Winnipeg. After a successful career with the Public Service he retired in 1980. During his retirement he enjoyed gardening, cooking, travelling, entertaining his children and grandchildren with his stories, and walking his dog. He lived his life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 Kildare Ave., Transcona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. NEIL BARDAL INC. in care of arrangements

      -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2003

    4. [S0000100001] FindaGrave,
      Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (FindaGrave).


      An online memorial for "John Edmund Matthes 24 Apr 2003"
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      @NO0014212@

    5. [S1502254493] Ancestry.com,
      Ancestry Family Trees (Public and Private), (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com.Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.), Ancestry Family Tree.

    6. [S0000100001] FindaGrave,
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    7. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada),

      [2003/04/28],
      https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-77312/MATTHES_JOHN, N/A.

      JOHN EDMUND MATTHES, BORN: NOV 03, 1919, DATE OF PASSING: APR 24, 2003; Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John on Thursday, April 24, 2003. He was predeceased by his loving wife Rita in 2002. His memory will be cherished by his children, Murray (Solveig), Barry (Rose), Derek (Heather), and Kelly (George). Papa will be sadly missed by his six grandchildren, Kerri, Trevor, Dana, Sterling, Andrew and Sarah. He is survived by sisters, Agnes (Harry), Ruby (Steve), Elsie (Ed), and Ester. Born November 3, 1919 in Winnipeg, John grew up in Elmwood where he went to school. Afterwards he enlisted first in the army, then the navy. After the war he married his sweetheart Rita and worked for the City Transit System. He then moved the family to Emerson, MB where he took a position of Immigration Officer. While there he and his family participated in many community activities. He was involved in hockey, baseball and a member of the school board. He has often reminisced of the good times and friendships formed in Emerson. In 1963, he moved the family to Cologne, Germany and took a position with the Foreign Service. Upon his return to Canada, he continued his position with Immigration in Winnipeg. After a successful career with the Public Service he retired in 1980. During his retirement he enjoyed gardening, cooking, travelling, entertaining his children and grandchildren with his stories, and walking his dog. He lived his life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 Kildare Ave., Transcona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. NEIL BARDAL INC. in care of arrangements

      -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2003


      The original source material and possibly more information

      can be reviewed here


      on a free public service.

    8. [S1502286928] .


      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item


    9. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada),

      [2002/10/21],
      id-72755, N/A.

      RITA MATTHES, BORN: MAY 03, 1924, DATE OF PASSING: OCT 17, 2002; Rita Matthes passed away at the Health Sciences Centre. Rita leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband John, her children, Murray (Solveig), Barry (Rose), Derek (Heather), and Kelly (George) and six grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Alice, Lee, Ida and predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Rita was born in Lac Du Bonnet on May 3, 1924. Afterward she moved to Winnipeg where she met and married John. Subsequently they resided in Emerson, Germany and then back to Winnipeg. She was always an active member of the community. Rita was loving, kind hearted and devoted to her family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 Kildare Ave. W. Interment to follow at Transcona Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ritas memory to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 101- 55 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1L8. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

      -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 21, 2002


      The original source material and possibly more information

      can be reviewed here


      on a free public service.

    10. [S0000100001] FindaGrave,
      Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (FindaGrave).


      An online memorial for "Rita Marie Matthes 17 Oct 2002"
      can be reviewed on the public and free Find a Grave service.
      It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond,

      as well containing stories that are not documented on your host's tree or this website.
      @NO0019143@