Our husband, father and Opa, Reinhold Hirschfeld, passed away on January 9th, 2015. Opa’s journey has come to an end on Earth, and a new beginning in Heaven. It was a peaceful passing, with a lot of tears shed. Heavy hearts and lots of kisses for Opa sent him on his Path to a new heavenly life and all the rewards it has to offer. Opa has rounded a bend in the road and has briefly disappeared out of sight. We can’t see him, but we know he is there. When we all get to that bend in the road from earthly life to Heaven we will be with him again. God’s speed to you Reinhold, dad and Opa until we all meet again. Special thank you to all of the ICU and palliative care staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital for their tireless caring for Opa through his final earthly journey. A special thanks to Pastor Sheldon Gattinger for his love and support to the family. Reinhold Hirschfeld was born March 23, 1919 in Antonuwka, Poland and passed away January 9, 2015 at North Battleford, SK. Survived by his loving family: his wife of 58 years, Maria; son, Ralph (Marda) of Oman and family: Katerina, Nicolas & Jonathan; daughter, Evelyn (Kim) Novak of Abbotsford, B.C.; son Brian (Kathleen) of Loon Lake, SK and family: Justine (fiancé, Kyle Dyck), Joshua (Hayleigh), Natasha; daughter, Brenda (Mark) Smith of Calgary, AB and family: Wyatt & Juliana; son, Gordon (Cathy) of Saskatoon, SK and family: Paige, Nicole & James; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents: Ludwig and Huldine Hirschfeld; siblings: August, Wilhelmina, Adolf, Teofile, Adam, Ottilia, Lydia and Alex. Service of Celebration & Thanksgiving For Reinhold’s Life was held Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 – 1:00 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, North Battleford, Sk. with Rev. Sheldon Gattinger officiating. Scripture Readings were Psalm 23:1-6 – Brenda Smith; Matthew 5:1-12a – Evelyn Novak. Eulogy was given by Ralph, Brian & Gordon Hirschfeld. Music Ministry was Glenn Goodman – Organist/Pianist; Hirschfeld Family – ‘Amazing Grace’; Grandchildren – ‘Hallelujah’; Hymn Selections were ‘Here I Am Lord’ & ‘The Old Rugged Cross’. Honourary Pallbearers were Katerina Hirschfeld, Nicolas Hirschfeld & Jonathan Hirschfeld. Pallbearers were Justine Hirschfeld, Joshua Hirschfeld, Natasha Hirschfeld, Paige Hirschfeld, Nicole Hirschfeld, James Hirschfeld, Kyle Dyck, Juliana Smith & Wyatt Smith. Memorials are requested to Zion Lutheran Church 10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford, Sk. S9A 2B9. Interment was Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 – 1:00 p.m. City Cemetery – North Battleford, Sk. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
