Obituaries

Dora Klassen (nee Wiebe)

Dora Klassen (nee Wiebe)

Jul 31, 2025

Dora Klassen (nee Wiebe), age 102, of Altona, passed away on July 31, 2025 at Eastview Place. She is survived by her children Ray (Dolores) Klassen, Elma (Alvin) Dueck, Tim (Elaine) Klassen, 20 grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jacob Z Klassen, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral service will be held on...

Cornelius N Driedger

Cornelius N Driedger

Jul 29, 2025

Cornelius N Driedger, ( know as CN Driedger), age 87 years, of Altona Manitoba, formerly of Blumenhof,  passed away on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Elsie, Conrad (Sharon) Driedger, Ken (Janice) Driedger, Karen (Anthony) Dyck, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother. He was predeceased by his parents,...

Audrey Kramble

Audrey Kramble

Jul 27, 2025

Audrey Lorraine Kramble

July 9, 1935 – July 27, 2025

Peacefully in her sleep, Audrey passed away at Eastview Place on July 27, 2025 at the age of 90 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Norman, son John, and sister Carol and husband Al Russell.

She leaves her daughter Elizabeth (Bette) Keweriga, son Randy (Cindy) Kramble, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A private graveside service...

Otto Braun

Otto Braun

Jul 26, 2025

Otto Braun, age 92 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Rhona (Terry) Klippenstein, Toni (Susi) Braun, and Eira (Martin) Braun-Labossiere, as well as by 2 grandchildren, and one brother. He was predeceased by his wife Esther Braun (nee Friesen), 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

If...

Katherine "Kathy" Falk

Katherine "Kathy" Falk

Jul 24, 2025

Kathy Falk (nee Peters), age 68, of Gretna MB passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, ON.

She will be dearly missed by her husband Ken Falk, 2 sons Nathan (Cheryl) Falk, Daryl Falk, 2 grandsons Carter and Landon Falk, 2 brothers Jake (Clara) Peters, Dave...

John Wiebe

John Wiebe

Jul 18, 2025

John Wiebe, age 91 years, of Altona, formerly of Neuhorst, MB, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Eastview Place, Altona. 

He is survived by 1 sister, 1 sister in-law, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, 7 brothers and 4 sisters. 

Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona Tuesday, July 22 from 1:00 - 7:00...

Jacob Hildebrand

Jacob Hildebrand

Jul 18, 2025

Jacob "Gilliam" Hildebrand, age 87 years, of Altona formerly of Halbstadt, MB passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.  

He is survived by his wife Kathy (nee Bergen), their children Jim Hildebrand, and Cindy Hildebrand, as well as 1 sister.  He was predeceased by one son Larry Hildebrand, his parents Diedrich and Maria Hildebrand,...

Margaret Harder

Margaret Harder

Jul 12, 2025

Margaret Harder (nee Dueck) age 93 years, of Altona, MB, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Wayne Harder, Dennis Harder, Garry Harder, Glen (Debra) Harder, Jamie Bourne, Stan (Tracy) Harder, Alan (Cheryl) Harder, Debby (Kenny) Yachison, and son-in-law Henry Reimer, as well as 11 grandchildren, and 11 great...

Rodney Funk

Rodney Funk

Jul 7, 2025

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Sylvanus “Rodney” Funk at the age of 82 on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He was predeceased by his parents William F. and Helena (Thiessen) Funk.

Rod is survived by his loving wife Charlene Funk of Horndean – Rosenheim, his sister Judith Klassen of Winkler and his brother...

Mary Braun (nee Friesen)

Mary Braun (nee Friesen)

Jul 5, 2025

Mary Braun, age 102 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on July 5, 2025 at Eastview Place in Altona MB.She is survived by her children, Jack and Ward (Alison), Grandchildren, Mandy, Rebecca, Spencer, Vienna and grandson, Brody, and many relatives all across Canada.Mary will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unmatched hospitality. These qualities endeared her to so...

Ruth Enns

Ruth Enns

Jul 2, 2025

This obituary honours Alma Ruth Enns, 98, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan whose BIG, beautiful smile made us feel special and loved. Ruth died on Wednesday, July 2nd just weeks after settling into her new home in Warman Special Care Home in Warman, Saskatchewan. Four of her eight children were with her at the time of her passing on Wednesday.

As the oldest...

Lori Penner

Lori Penner

Jun 25, 2025

Lori Penner (nee Krahn), age 59 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.  

She is survived by her children Thadius, Holly (Matthew), Lucas, Benjamin, Toby (Jessica), and Quincy, as well as 4 grandchildren, Oliver, Theodore, Penelope, and Marigold, her partner Richie, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Funeral service will be held...

Ben Derksen

Ben Derksen

Jun 24, 2025

Ben Derksen, age 73 years, of Rosenfeld, MB passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Derksen (nee Teichroeb), their children Jason Derksen, and Chad (Miriam) Derksen, as well as 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m....

George Schapansky

George Schapansky

Jun 22, 2025

George Schapansky, age 89 years, of Altona formerly of Plum Coulee, MB passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Dueck), their children Theresa (Garry) Miller, Gerald Schapansky, and Debra (Brian) Hurd, as well as 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.  He was predeceased...

Leona Nickel

Leona Nickel

Jun 20, 2025

Leona Nickel (nee Hildebrand), age 80 years, of Altona formerly of Rosenfeld, MB passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Leona was born at the Altona Hospital on December 30th, 1944 and she grew up on a farm 2 2/3 miles south of town, in the district of Gnadenfeld. Her parents were Jac (Jake) and Anne Hildebrand...

Clara Kehler

Clara Kehler

May 28, 2025

It is with a mixture of both sadness and joy that we share the passing of Clara Kehler (nee Loeppky) on May 28th , 2025. Sadness as she has left a hole in our hearts and joy in that she is no longer suffering. Clara is survived by her husband Alvin, two children, Denise (Tim) Fast and Garth Kehler, her...

Wallace Empson

Wallace Empson

May 25, 2025

Wally Empson, age 74 years of the RM of Montcalm, MB, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

Wally was born and raised in the RM of Montcalm on a farm near the Marais River. He attended high school in St. Jean, MB. Throughout his childhood he was very involved with the farm and with...

Kenneth Heppner

Kenneth Heppner

May 23, 2025

Kenneth Heppner, age 56 years, of Altona, formerly of the Morris area passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

Ken was born April 16, 1969 to Ed & Diane Heppner in the Altona Hospital. He grew up on the family farm and after graduating high school, he moved to Altona, eventually buying his own house...

Daniel Thiessen

Daniel Thiessen

May 10, 2025

On May 10, 2025 at his seasonal campsite, Daniel John Thiessen passed away at the age of 71 years.

He leaves to mourn his Pumpkin, the love of his life, Elsie, three children and their spouses – Michelle and Brendan Wiebe, Chad and Rachel Thiessen and Sheri and Kenny Siemens. Nine grandchildren that he was very proud of – Abigail, Callie,...

Louise Sackaruk

Louise Sackaruk

Apr 29, 2025

Louise Sackaruk (nee Zaluski) age 84 years of Emerson, formerly of Winnipeg and Gimli, Manitoba, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband William Sackaruk, her son Brent Matenchuk, son-in-law Randy Smith, and one grandson.  She was predeceased by her daughter Marina Smith.  

A graveside service will be held on...