Alemtsehay Tamirat Tessema

Alemtsehay “Alem” Tamrat Tesema was born in 1972 in Wonji, Ethiopia. She lived most of her life in different parts of Ethiopia and was deeply known for her strong faith and dedication to serving others. Alem devoted much of her life to the church, where she faithfully served as an elder and as a church secretary. She played an important role in guiding and supporting the elders in her church and was actively involved in church ministry. She especially loved working with children through Sunday school and church education programs. Alem also had a compassionate heart for those in need. She helped children who could not attend school, supported the hungry, and cared for those who were weak and vulnerable. Her generosity, faith, and kindness touched many lives, and she was deeply loved and respected by her community in Ethiopia.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband Kifle, her children Flagot, Yitbarek, Gediyon, Robel, Saron, Semere, and Hermon, and her cherished grandchildren Fufu and Pandit, as well as by her sisters, brothers, in-laws, extended family members, and many friends whose lives she touched.

Alemtsehay Tamrat passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at Boundary Trail Health Centre in Winkler, Manitoba, surrounded by her beloved children holding her hands.

A funeral service will be held on Monday March 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm at the Victory Family Church, with burial at the Altona Cemetery.

Her life of faith, love, and service will always remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Donations can be made to Wiebe Funeral Home Altona to assist the family with funeral expenses.