Anna Sawatzky

Anna Sawatzky (nee Rempel), age 90 years, of Altona, formerly of Sommerfeld, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children, Erna (George) Elias, Nettie (Lloyd) Yurette, Kathy (Jim) Klatt, Anne (Jean) Comeault, Ken (Jean) Sawatzky, David (Judy) Sawatzky, Henry (Louise) Sawatzky, Bernie (Gin) Sawatzky, Jim (Barb) Sawatzky, Danny Sawatzky  (fiancé Coralee Burgess), Robert Sawatzky, and Randal Sawatzky, as well as 30 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by one sister, one sister-in-law, and one brother-in-law.  She was predeceased by her husband David N. Sawatzky, and by 2 sons-in-law.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. at the Altona Cemetery.  Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Donations in memory of Anna Sawatzky may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.