Stephen Dinga

Obituary of Stephen Dinga

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DINGA, STEPHEN:  Peacefully, at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby on Saturday, November 15, 2008, Stephen Dinga in his 89th year.  Beloved husband of the late Emilia Dinga (January 13, 2006) for over 61 years.  Loving father of Jon; Bob and Debbie; and of Ann and Murray Bering.  Cherished by his granddaughter Tracy, and his  grandsons Brian, Robert, Mark, Kevin, Richard and Nicholas.   Brother-in-law of Jennie Dinga.  Predeceased by his parents Paul and Kristina Dinga and his brother Paul Dinga.  Working together, Stephen and Emilia farmed at St. Anns since 1944.  Friends may call at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 11 am at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 6441 Smithville Road (Regional Road 614), Smithville.  Interment Lane Cemetery, St. Anns.  If desired, memorial contributions to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church or the West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.