“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith –

and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God –

not by works so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

 

CYRIL MYNARD WICHERS, on March 25, 2022 at the age of 76, went home to his faithful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cyril was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on September 21, 1945 at the Galt Hospital, the 4th child to Dirk and Johanna Wichers. Cyril lived and worked on the family farm in Nobleford, Alberta. He attended Noble Central School. After graduation he worked at Canadian Freightways and Noble Blade. He married the love of his life, Anna Van Roon on November 9, 1968. Together they took over the family farm and built a dairy farm from 1974 till 1996. They were blessed with one son and three daughters; Calvin, Tanya, Deanna and Paula.  After retiring from the farm, he continued to work at agricultural interests, including Evcon Farm Supplies and L.A.Grain.

Cyril had a unique bass voice. He loved to sing. Cyril sang with the Barbershop chorus, Noble Four Quartet and Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir. The last 4 months were difficult for Cyril as his shortness of breath prevented him from singing. He would listen to music any chance he got and would comment that he was singing in his head. This brought us all great comfort and joy. Family was very important to Cyril and over the years there were many celebrations and family trips together including yearly picnics in Waterton.

Cyril is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Anna Wichers, and their children, Tanya Wichers (Brian), Deanna (Edward) Duffhues, Paula (Trevor) Haugen. He was Poppy to nine grandchildren whom he loved and cherished: Jonathan, Jason, Curtis, Zachary, Cyra, Spencer, Dylan, Kirsten and Mikaela. He is also survived by his brother Dennis (Barb) Wichers and sister Bev (Arie) Korver and sister-in-law Leida (Herman) Salomons, Siblings-in-law: Reit Scheffer, Audrey Kolk, Casey (Heidi) Van Roon, John (Elvina) Van Roon and Peter (Wilma) Van Roon and numerous nephews and nieces. Cyril was predeceased by his son Calvin Cyril (1971), parents Dirk and Johanna Wichers and brothers Herman Wichers and John (Doris) Wichers.

As a family, we would like to thank all the amazing medical staff both in Calgary and in Lethbridge for taking care of Cyril over the last 7 years during his cancer fight. Their compassionate care touched Cyril deeply.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cyril’s memory to the Canada Food Grains Bank – Box 767, Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 2L4.

Family, friends and neighbours are invited to a Celebration of Cyril’s Life at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH – 260 McGill Blvd. West, Lethbridge AB on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. with beloved friend, Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Cyril’s obituary on the Cornerstone website and also on the Maranatha Church Website at http://tinyurl.com/MaranathaCRC

Cyril will be laid to rest during a Private Family Graveside Ceremony that will be held at a later date.

 

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2022-03-25
• Location : Alberta