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This is the obituary for Johan Banman, who passed at his home in Grunthal, Manitoba, on September 2 of this year, 2026. Johan Banman was born into a family of 14 to parents Jacob and Aganetha Banman on November 2, 1960, in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was baptized on April 25, 1982, and married his wife, Katharina Dyck, on Septemeber 4th, 1982. Johan and Katherina have 10 living children, Agenitha, Jacob, Helena, Katharina, Elizabeth, Abram, John, Anna, David, and Peter. Johan’s children blessed him with 24 grandchildren, predeceased by 1 grandson. Johan Banman lost his own father at the young age of 12, leading to a hard life of addiction. He spent many years struggling to be free from the life he grew up in. On July 9th, 2026, Johan was able to free himself of his addictions and was able to spend his last days reconnecting with his children. The last few weeks of Johan’s life were filled with pain from his illness. On September 2, 2026, Johan passed away in his sleep, finding freedom from his life of pain and hardship. His family is left wishing for more time, but grateful that he is no longer suffering.
Dies ist der Nachruf für Johan Banman, der am 2. September 2026 in seinem Zuhause in Grunthal, Manitoba, gestorben. Johan Banman wurde am 2. November 1960 in Chihuahua, Mexiko, als eines von 14 Kindern von Jacob und Aganetha Banman geboren. Er wurde am 25. April 1982 getauft und heiratete am 4. September 1982 seine Frau Katharina Banman. Johan und Katharina hatten zehn Kinder: Aganetha, Jacob, Helena, Katharina, Elizabeth, Abram, John, Anna, David und Peter. Johans Kinder schenkten ihm 24 Enkelkinder; ein Enkelsohn ist bereits gestorben. Johan Banman verlor seinen Vater im Alter von nur 12 Jahren, was zu einem schwierigen Leben mit Suchtproblemen führte. Er kämpfte viele Jahre darum, sich von seinem Leben, in dem er aufgewachsen war, zu befreien. Am 9. Juli 2026 gelang es Johan, seine Sucht zu überwinden und seine letzten Tage im Kreise seiner Kinder zu verbringen. Die letzten Wochen seines Lebens waren von den Schmerzen seiner Krankheit geprägt. Am 2. September 2026 Johan starb im Schlaf und fand so Erlösung von seinem leidvo len Leben. Seine Familie wünscht sich mehr Zeit, ist aber dankbar, dass er nun nicht mehr leiden muss.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the Reinland Mennonite Church in Grunthal, Manitoba, with a viewing one hour prior and burial and reception to follow the service.
Reinland Mennonite Church
Reinland Mennonite Church
Reinland Mennonite Church
Reinland Mennonite Church
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