Obituaries

Oct 18, 2021

Nora Hildebrant nee Friesen, 85 of Altona, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2021after a fast, yet courageous battle with cancer. Nora is survived by her children Audrey (Ron), Brad (Laura), Rodney (Kim) all of Altona and step-children Darla (Red Deer Ab), Lorna (David) Delta BC, Sylvia (Errol) Wpg, Leonard (Altona), Sharon (Altona), Tina (Altona). She is also survived...

Oct 10, 2021

Agatha Toews (nee Friesen), age 94 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Tabor Home, Morden.

She is survived by her children Helen (Norman) Kroeker, Martha Klippenstein, Art (Tracey) Toews, and Barry (Debbie) Toews, as well as by 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and 1 brother.  She was...

Oct 1, 2021

Joanne Friesen (nee Neufeld) age 71 years of Altona, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband John, their children Michelle (Chris) Jones, and Marcy Friesen, as well as by 4 grandchildren and 1 brother.

She was predeceased by her parents, and one brother...

Sep 27, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Judy Bergen (nee Giesbrecht), on September 27, 2021, at the age of 40.

Left to cherish her memory, her husband; Jason Bergen, children; Tatum and Harlow, parents; Abe and Mary Giesbrecht, Marvin and Helen Bergen, siblings; Susan Fehr, Jake (Shauna) Giesbrecht, Charlotte (Bernie) Wiebe, Reynold...

Sep 26, 2021

With his family at his side, Dwight John Froese passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm at St. Boniface Hospital. Dwight passed away at the age of 52 years.

Left to cherish his memory, are his beloved wife, Anny Froese (nee Fehr); son, Jayden Froese; daughter, Jovanna Froese and almost-son-in-law, Kellen Buhr, all of...

Sep 25, 2021

Ken Penner, age 70 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Tabor Home, Morden. Aside from a brief sojourn in Brandon, Ken grew up and lived in Altona until July 2020. He will be missed by family and friends from Vancouver to Northern Ireland and beyond.

Ken was the oldest son of...

Sep 16, 2021

We regret to announce the passing of Ken Braun, age 86 years of Altona, MB, on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Joel (Kerry) Braun, Leah (Leith) Braun, Kristy (Kris) Mankasingh, and Jamin Braun, as well as his brother Gary (Val) Braun, sister MaryAnn Breazell, sister-in-law Noreen...

Sep 12, 2021

We announce the peaceful passing of our mother Henrietta Schroeder (nee Hildebrand) on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Tabor Home in Morden, MB. Henrietta passed away at the age of 96. Predeceased by her husband John, parents Peter & Katharina and 9 brother and sisters.

She is survived by children:

Wes & Mary...

Sep 8, 2021

Surrounded by his family’s love, Leslie Forrester peacefully passed away at Emerson Personal Care Home.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Kathleen; children Ian (Lynn), Sheila, and Andrew (Ruby); grandchildren Lindsey Jacobson, Quin and Kaitlen Forrester. He is also survived by his sister Jean Hewko.

Leslie was predeceased by his parents Willo and...

Sep 7, 2021

Sandie Friesen, age 65 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021.

Sandra will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Her older sister Pat Kraft (Lance), Daughters Gianna Raynaud (Charlie, Violet), Lareina Gerstgrasser (Sam, Emily, Heidi, Samson, David, Eva), Niece Leisa Rivest (Gus), Fern Raynaud (Francine, Jenelle, Emma, Abigale), Friend John and many...

Sep 2, 2021

Anne Loewen Rydman of Winnipeg, formerly of Silberfeld and Gretna, passed away Thursday September 2 at the age of 96 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Eric, and son Richard. Left to mourn are her daughter Erica, husband Michael, and 3 grandchildren Michael, Allistair, and Jackie.

Funeral service to be held Wednesday September 8 at 10 am at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home...

Aug 28, 2021

Jacob S. (Nabob) Hildebrand, age 87 years of Altona, formerly of Sommerfeld, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Emerson Personal Care Home. 

Jake (Nabob, Dad, Brother, and friend) was a man who loved his wife, his family and his friends.

Most of all he loved Jesus. His comment to someone who once asked him if he believed...

Aug 25, 2021

Michael Tarnick, age 90 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Eastview Place.

Michael was born May 3, 1931 in McCreary, Manitoba to immigrants John and Katie Tarnick from Romania, and was baptised in the Roman Catholic Church as an infant. He grew up in McCreary until the age of 21 when he moved to...

Aug 21, 2021

Robert Hartfelder, age 26 years and his wife Angelika Petrich, age 24 years of Steinbach, formerly of Germany passed away accidentally on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the CGF Church in Lorette.  Viewing will be at the church on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to...

Aug 21, 2021

Alwine Petrich, age 63 years of Germany, passed away accidentally on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the CGF Church in Lorette.  Viewing will be at the church on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and 1 hour prior to the service.

 

 

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Aug 16, 2021

Jake Zacharias, age 83 years of Altona, formerly of Thames, Manitoba passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Eastview Place, Altona.

He is survived by his sisters Betty Heinrichs, Nora Reimer, Mathilda Feakes, Sharon Yurkiw, and Alvina Penner, his brother Wes Zacharias and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife Liz Zacharias (nee Hofer), his parents...

Aug 12, 2021

Aug 9, 2021

With his family at his side, Rick Friesen, husband, father, grand-father, and friend, 72, of Altona, passed away at Eastview Place in Altona, on Monday, August 9th at 5:21 pm.

Rick married his wife, Myrla Enns, on May 12, 1972 … and they were blessed with 4 sons of their own, Nathan (Stephannie);   Colin (Brenda) Dexter & Heath;    Vaughn (Julie...

Jul 30, 2021

Helena Wieler, age 93 years of Altona, MB formerly of Mexico passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children John Reimer, Katharina Wall, Jake Reimer, Ben Carrasco, Abe Reimer, and Helena Reimer, as well as by 27 grandchildren and 71 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her first husband John Reimer, her...

Jul 25, 2021

On July 25, 2021 at Altona hospital, William “Bill” Rolls passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years.

Bill was born in England and grew up in Islington with his brother and parents Henry Edward and Annie Louisa. At the age of 14, he started working at the Beeston Foundry. In 1942 he joined the Navy and started working...