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Augustinus Brouw ers February 9, 1930 - March 17, 2019
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Augustinus "Gus" Brouwers 1930 - 2019 Augustinus Brouwers of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Maria Brouwers passed away peacefully on March 17, 2019 at the age of 89. Augustinus better known as “Gus” was born February 9, 1930 in The Hauge, Netherlands to Florentinus and Maria Brouwers. Gus was educated in Holland and at the age of 19, joined the army and fought in Indonesia. In May 1952, Gus emigrated to Canada and worked for the PFRA in Vauxhall. Maria Meijer joined Gus in December and they were married in Taber. Gus continued to work for the PFRA in Alberta and Saskatchewan, before retiring in 1987 to Lethbridge. Retirement never slowed Gus down, and he could often be found tinkering with his model trains, making wine, or lending a hand to family, friends and neighbors. Gus or also known to many as “Opa” loved his family and spent tireless hours woodworking and building things for others until he was no longer able. Opa will be greatly missed by his family, friends and everyone that ever had the pleasure of sharing a story with him. Besides his loving wife Maria for the past 66 years, Gus is survived by his 3 sons, Dennis (Norma), Rick (Carol) and Anthony (Deborah); grandchildren, Daryl (Lindsey) Brouwers, Kelly (Brad) Sawka, Miranda (Jason) Brouwers, Jason Brouwers, Jenny Brouwers, Brett Schneider and great grandchildren, Ryder & Tess Brouwers, Quinn Sawka. Gus was predeceased by his parents Florentinus and Maria Brouwers; brothers Wilhelm, Hank, Max, Peter and sisters, Joann and Marie. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1A129, 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5.
Funeral Service 11:00AM, Thursday, March 21, 2019 St. Martha's Parish Roman Catholic Church Lethbridge, Alberta Father William Monis, celebrant Pallbearers Dennis Brouwers Daryl Brouwers Rick Brouwers Jason Brouwers Anthony Brouwers Brad Sawka Eulogy Norma Brouwers & Kelly Sawka Pianist Christina Lohues Congregational Selections The Voices Of St. Martha's Processional ~ Amazing Grace Communion ~ Be Not Afraid Meditation ~ Ave Maria Farewell ~ I Know That My Redeemer Lives Recessional ~ How Great Thou Art 1st Reading
Ecclesiastes 3.1-11a ~ Rick Brouwers Psalm 23 Sung by Ken & Jeanette Maynard 2nd Reading
1 John 3.1-2 ~ Peter Van Uden Gospel ~ Matthew 5.1-12a Prayer Of The Faithful Read by Rick Brouwers Memories In Photos
Annie's Song ~ John Denver Trumpet Song ~ Il Silenzio Reception Please join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Church Hall following the service.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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Augustinus "Gus" Brouwers 1930 - 2019 Augustinus Brouwers of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Maria Brouwers passed away peacefully on March 17, 2019 at the age of 89. Augustinus better known as “Gus” was born February 9, 1930 in The Hauge, Netherlands to Florentinus and Maria Brouwers. Gus was educated in Holland and at the age of 19, joined the army and fought in Indonesia. In May 1952, Gus emigrated to Canada and worked for the PFRA in Vauxhall. Maria Meijer joined Gus in December and they were married in Taber. Gus continued to work for the PFRA in Alberta and Saskatchewan, before retiring in 1987 to Lethbridge. Retirement never slowed Gus down, and he could often be found tinkering with his model trains, making wine, or lending a hand to family, friends and neighbors. Gus or also known to many as “Opa” loved his family and spent tireless hours woodworking and building things for others until he was no longer able. Opa will be greatly missed by his family, friends and everyone that ever had the pleasure of sharing a story with him. Besides his loving wife Maria for the past 66 years, Gus is survived by his 3 sons, Dennis (Norma), Rick (Carol) and Anthony (Deborah); grandchildren, Daryl (Lindsey) Brouwers, Kelly (Brad) Sawka, Miranda (Jason) Brouwers, Jason Brouwers, Jenny Brouwers, Brett Schneider and great grandchildren, Ryder & Tess Brouwers, Quinn Sawka. Gus was predeceased by his parents Florentinus and Maria Brouwers; brothers Wilhelm, Hank, Max, Peter and sisters, Joann and Marie. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1A129, 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5.
Funeral Service 11:00AM, Thursday, March 21, 2019 St. Martha's Parish Roman Catholic Church Lethbridge, Alberta Father William Monis, celebrant Pallbearers Dennis Brouwers Daryl Brouwers Rick Brouwers Jason Brouwers Anthony Brouwers Brad Sawka Eulogy Norma Brouwers & Kelly Sawka Pianist Christina Lohues Congregational Selections The Voices Of St. Martha's Processional ~ Amazing Grace Communion ~ Be Not Afraid Meditation ~ Ave Maria Farewell ~ I Know That My Redeemer Lives Recessional ~ How Great Thou Art 1st Reading
Ecclesiastes 3.1-11a ~ Rick Brouwers Psalm 23 Sung by Ken & Jeanette Maynard 2nd Reading
1 John 3.1-2 ~ Peter Van Uden Gospel ~ Matthew 5.1-12a Prayer Of The Faithful Read by Rick Brouwers Memories In Photos
Annie's Song ~ John Denver Trumpet Song ~ Il Silenzio Reception Please join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Church Hall following the service.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
