STRUEBY: Benjamin "Benjy"
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May 26, 1927 鈥� August 2, 2015
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The passing of Benjamin 鈥淏enjy鈥� Strueby of Humboldt, SK, occurred on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at the age of 88 years. Benjy was born to Frank and Pauline (nee Bauml) Strueby on May 26, 1927. He was raised in Moseley, SK and attended St. Henry鈥檚 School and Blume School in the Marysburg area. After completing his education, Benjy worked on several local farms and worked as a brush cutter, until he started a lengthy career as a journeyman plumber with Angelstad Brothers. He ended his career in the maintenance department at St. Mary鈥檚 Villa. He was hard working, well-respected and considered to be a mentor to those he worked with. Sports were a great passion for the Strueby family and Benjy played hockey and baseball for many years. As a defenceman and pitcher, he proved to be a tough, competitive opponent! In 1961, Ben married the love of his life, Henrietta Nakoneshny. Together they had three girls, Kelly, Penelope and Carrie. Benjy enjoyed lively family gatherings filled with stories, laughter and music. He was meticulous with his yard and his Ford vehicles. He enjoyed car rides, always with a bottle of Pepsi in his hand. Benjy was a life-long supporter of the Humboldt Broncos and Marysburg Royals. In his retirement years, he enjoyed going for walks and taking delight in nature and all of God鈥檚 earthly creations. Benjy and Henrietta enjoyed almost 54 happy years together. Due to failing health, Benjy became a resident at St. Mary鈥檚 Villa in 2011 where he received wonderful care until his passing. Benjy is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Henrietta of Humboldt, SK; daughters Kelly Strueby(Mario Angastiniotis) of Richmond Hill, ON; Penelope(Paul) Dineen and their children Emily and Dana of Surrey, BC; Carrie(David) Kiefer and their children Grace and Benjamin of Moose Jaw, SK; sister Isabelle(Art) Braun of Campbell River, BC; brother Eugene(Midge) Strueby of Powell River, BC; sisters-in-law Anne Strueby of Humboldt, SK and Phyllis Strueby of Victoria, BC; and numerous nieces and nephews. Benjy was predeceased by his parents Frank and Pauline Strueby; brothers: Sylvester(Dorothy), Quirin(Rose), Isadore and Gregor; sisters: Delores(Bill) Stoudt, Melania(Allan) Grace, and Frances(Pat) Monteith. The Funeral Mass for Benjy was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah. Others taking part were: Grace Kiefer, Benjamin Kiefer, Emily Dineen, crossbearers; Goldie Blumers and Mary Dwernichuk, scripture readers; Paul Dineen and Mario Angastiniotis, giftbearers; Kelly Strueby, intentions; Sr. Donna Smith, OSU and Sr. Alexis Taphorn, OSU, memorial table attendants; and the eulogists were Carrie Kiefer and Greg Marquis. Music ministry was provided by Loretta Schugman, director, Dolores Hinz, organist, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. Honorary pallbearers were Esther Volk, Laurel Merkosky, Wayne Strueby, Desmond Grace, Earl Strueby and Les Strueby. The urnbearer was David Kiefer. Interment followed at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery, Humboldt. Memorial donations may be directed to the St. Mary鈥檚 Villa Foundaiton. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt.
