Obituary

Hilda A. Regier, 96, of Newton, died on Saturday (April 3, 2010) at the Presbyterian Manor.She was born on Dec. 31, 1913, in Whitewater, the daughter of Herman and Anna Epp Wiebe. She attended Tabor Academy. Hilda married Gustav H. Regier on Sept. 3, 1942, at the Emmaus Mennonite Church near Whitewater. He died on Aug. 25, 1978. Hilda worked in Newton at Web and Edna's Kitchen and later at Len and Flo's Kitchen. She was a long-time member of First Mennonite Church and was a volunteer for Source of Light Kansas. Hilda enjoyed making quilts and had recorded more than 200 quilts in addition to those made for family members. Survivors include her five sons Maurice Regier and his wife Helga of North Newton, Delbert Regier and his wife Viola of Rock Hill, N.C., John Regier and his wife Barbara of Colorado Springs, Colo., Kenneth Regier and his wife Nancy of Newton and Lynford Regier and his wife Sharon of Quito, Ecuador; three brothers Waldermar Wiebe and Richard Wiebe, both of Whitewater and Willie Wiebe of Elbing; two sisters, Emilie Busenitz of Newton and Gladys Wiebe of Elbing; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Ruby Regier of Corn, Okla. Hilda is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Alfred Wiebe, Edward Wiebe; one sister, Esther Busenitz; and one great-grandson Brett Slife. Graveside services and interment were Saturday at the Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.Memorial services were Saturday at First Mennonite Church in Newton. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be given to CrossWorld Berean Bible Institute of Quito, Ecuador or the Caring For The Heart Ministries. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.