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Heini Kufeld
October 23, 1946 - March 28, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heini Edmund Kufeld.<br /><br />Heini Edmund Kufeld was born on October 23, 1946 in Cambyreta, Paraguay, the youngest of seven children. He grew up a cattle farmer&rsquo;s son, and learned the importance of hard work at a very early age. Like every other child in Paraguay, soccer was his passion and he became a highly skilled and competitive player. It was a sport that he would love throughout his entire life, even after his playing days ended.<br /><br />In 1969, Heini immigrated to Canada, finally setting in Edmonton. He chose bricklaying as his trade and he did with unequalled skill, running his own business for well over 30 years. In 1971, he married the love of his life, Marianne Tewitz. Together, they had one son, Ruben Marc, born in 1973. He was a devoted husband and after losing Marianne to cancer in 1988, he continued to be a dedicated father to his only son.<br />In 1970, Heini helped to bring his brother Walter and family and his sister Emma to Canada. He also had many friends and enjoyed many fishing and hunting trips with them.<br /><br />On March 28, 2016, after several years of declining health, Heini passed peacefully at home.<br />He is survived by his son Ruben Marc Kufeld, brothers Walter Kufeld and Elke (Erika, passed away), Erwin (Sheila, passed away), sisters Lilly (Alfred) Kruz, Melanda (Arno) Kaib, and Emma Kufeld, as well many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Marianne Kufeld in 1988, mother Herta Kufeld in 1948 father Julius Kufeld in 2000 and brother Rudy Kufeld in 2007. <br />In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Diabetes Society.<br /><br />On behalf of the family, we thank you for your condolences, well wishes and most importantly, your love for Heini. <br /></div>