Shirley Friesen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Shirley Friesen, aged 70, at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB., on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Shirley was born on Oct 28, 1955, in Mexico to Ben and Elma Kornelsen. She was the second of twelve children. She spent the first few years of her life in Mexico before moving to Belize.

Shirley met the love of her life, Daniel Friesen and they married August 4, 1974, in Spanish Lookout in Belize. Daniel & Shirley built a beautiful life together raising eight children; Myrna, Allan, Ronald, Henry, Roy, Luella, Sylvia, and Nelson.

Daniel & Shirley lived in Belize for the first 20 years of their marriage, after which they moved to Canada. They eventually settled in Steinbach, MB, then Blumenort, after Daniel’s passing. Over the years Shirley was a help mate to Daniel. Cooking, baking, canning, sewing, taking care of the family, and help manage apartment buildings. She loved all things family. It was her greatest joy. Spending quality time with Daniel, their children, grandchildren and eventually great grandchildren. Playing games also brought much delight into her life.

She is survived by her amazing eight children, Myrna (John), Allan (Chantelle), Ronald (Hannah), Henry (Crystal), Roy (Sonia), Luella, Sylvia (Dallas), and Nelson (Meghan), twenty-two grandchildren (one on the way), and two great grandchildren.

Shirley was predeceased by her loving Husband Daniel, her parents, step-father, and three siblings.

She will be greatly missed.

The viewing will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB, with viewing prior to the service. To join the family via livestream, please click HERE.