NELLES, JOACHIM MICHAEL
On April 23rd, 2011, Joachim Michael Nelles of Peers, Alberta, beloved husband of Sibylle passed away at the age of 59 years.
Joachim was predeceased by his parents, his father Joachim and his mother Margaret as well as his brother Frank Nelles
Funeral services for Joachim Nelles will take place on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Carrot Creek Christian Fellowship Church, Peers, Alberta, with Pastor George Stone officiating. Interment followed in the McLeod Valley Cemetery, McLeod Valley, Alberta.
Joachim and his wife came to Canada from Cologne, Germany, in 1999, after teaching school for 17 years. He embraced his new life in the country near Peers with optimism and enthusiasm. Everyone he met became a friend. He started a market garden in the last few years and became known locally as the “veggie guy”. Joachim fought his illness this last year with hope and courage. He will be sadly missed.
In lieu of other tributes, donations if desired may be made to the Edson Healthcare Centre 4716 – 5th Ave., Edson, Alberta, T7E 1S8 in memory of Joachim Michael Nelles.
EDSON FUNERAL HOME LTD. 780 – 723-3575 entrusted with all arrangements. To send condolences on line, please visit our website at www.edsonfuneralhome.com
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