Heinz Blank
1931 ~ 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heinz George Blank on November 29, 2022.

Heinz was born in Heilsberg, Germany on February 20, 1931 to Adalbert and Martha (nee Brieskorn) Blank.

Heinz came to Canada with his mother, Martha, brother Albert and sister Hildegard in March 1951.  Heinz and Albert formed a successful business partnership that lasted their entire lives first in the trucking business and later as farmers in the Prince Albert and Meath Park areas.  Heinz was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, Albert, Alphonse and Erwin, sister Hildegard and nephew, Norman.

“Uncle Heinz” is survived by his sister-in-law, Dolores Blank, his nephews Irwin (Karyle) Blank, Daniel (Jackie) Blank, niece Janet (Raymond) Chenier and numerous grand nephews and nieces.

Heinz was blessed by being able to live independently right up until his last days, passing away in his sleep at Victoria Hospital in the early morning hours of November 29, 2022.

Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Gray’s Funeral Chapel (575 28 Street West, Prince Albert, SK) with Margaret Ferchuk officiating. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church (260 25 Street East, Prince Albert, SK) with Father Jim Kaptein as Celebrant. Family and friends unable to attend, may view the service at https://youtu.be/gpYThKZlAJc . Interment to follow the service at South Hill Cemetery, Prince Albert, SK. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729.

 

• Date : 2022-11-29
• Location : Prince Albert, SK