Obituaries

Jun 27, 2021

John Doerksen age 77 years of Altona, Manitoba formerly of Mexico passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

It’s so hard to sum up our dad’s life in a few minutes. Where do we begin? 

If you asked him, he would say he was born at a very young age. 

All who met him...

Jun 23, 2021

Jun 8, 2021

Trudy Toews, age 81 years of Altona, formerly of Eigenhof, MB passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her siblings Helen Wiebe, Jake (Agatha) Toews, Abe Toews, Elizabeth Brown, Maria (Gary) Nord, Ben Toews, Susan (Ed) Dueck, Sarah Thiessen, and Esther (John) Ginter, as well as many nieces and nephews.  She...

May 28, 2021

On May 28, 2021 at 7:30 am at Boundary Trails Health Centre, JESUS came to take our daughter, sister, aunt and friend Trudy Funk, to her heavenly home.

Left to cherish memories of her, are her mom, Margaretha Funk of Eastview Place, Altona, Sisters – Dora (Bob) Wolfe of Grenfell, Sask., Sarah (Peter) Wolfe of Bergfeld, Annie (George) Penner of Tolstoi, and Phyliss Funk...

May 25, 2021

Katherine Yurchak, age 102 of Eastview Place, Altona formerly of Manitou and Winker, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

She is survived by her siblings Peter (Emily) Friesen, Dick Friesen, Helen Riha, and sister-in-law Elsie Friesen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Mike Yurchak, her parents Diedrich and Katherine Friesen, 3...

May 21, 2021

Willie Voth, age 94 years of Altona, formerly of Silberfeld, MB passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Elmer (Sharon) , Jerry (Noriko), Brenda (Steve) , Karen (Lorne), and Joanne, and grandchildren Carla (Jason, Gillian, Lexi), Carie (Lorne, Xander, Mya) Candace (Ryan), Jodie (Jay), Ashley, Mike (Taylor), and Danielle. ...

May 10, 2021

Helen Braun (nee Neufeld) of Altona, formerly Morden, peacefully entered her heavenly home with Jesus on May 10, 2021 at the Altona Community Memorial Health Centre, at the age of 86. She was born on November 7, 1934.

Mom is survived by her loving husband Menno Braun of 63 years, her two sons Stephen (Lois), Clarence (Barb), and one daughter...

May 7, 2021

Andrew "Andy" Penner, passed away May 7th, 2021 at the age of 74 years.   He is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Elaine and his son Craig.   A celebration of Andy's life will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at 2 pm at La Riviere Community Hall.  ...

Apr 25, 2021

Abram Zacharias, age 68 years, of Plum Coulee, MB formerly of Mexico, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre. 

He is survived by his wife Mary, his children Katharina (David) Zacharias, Abram (Tina) Zacharias, Elizabeth (John) Wolf, Willie (Cristina) Zacharias, Esther (Daniel) Martens, and Henry (Tina) Zacharias, as well as by 20 grandchildren, 2 great...

Apr 16, 2021

On Friday, April 16, 2021, our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully at the Emerson Personal Care Home at the age of 78 years old.

Judy was born on March 14, 1943 in St. Vincent, Minnesota, USA.  She was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Flora Easter, in laws Ted and Elsie Wightman, brother Jack in...

Apr 16, 2021

MARY SMITH (nee Friesen)

April 24, 1923 ~ April 16, 2021

It is with deep sadness and much love that we share the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Mary Smith of Altona, MB.  Mom passed away peacefully on Friday April 16, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

Mom was pre-deceased by her husband Russell Smith in...

Mar 29, 2021

Henry N. Wiebe, age 94 years, of Altona formerly of Sommerfeld, Manitoba passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his children Gordon, Janice (Jim), Lois (Ed), Diane (Gord), Gary (Sheri), Deb (Chris), Patsy (Art), Belinda (Steve), and Sherry (Mike), as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  He is also...

Mar 27, 2021

James Elmer Friesen Wiebe, infant son of Jeremy Wiebe and Sara Jane Friesen, and brother to Adam and Annalina passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Boniface Hospital. 

He is also survived by his Grandparents Elmer & Elaine Friesen, and Bob & Verna Wiebe.  He was predeceased by his sister Evelien.

A private service will be held on...

Mar 22, 2021

Dennis Penner, age 59 years, of the Thames District, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Verna (nee Derksen), their children Kristen Penner, Michael (Erica) Penner, Jordana Penner, and Alyssa (Joshua) Neufeld, as well as his sister Dorothy (Dave) Derksen, brothers Bill (Verna) Penner, Cornie (Colleen) Penner, and sister-in-law Linda Penner. ...

Mar 21, 2021

Sara "Sadie" Wiebe (nee Giesbrecht), age 87 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away after a very short illness, on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

Our mom, Sara (Giesbrecht) Wiebe was born to David & Maria Giesbrecht on February 27, 1934, at Neuhofnung, MB completing the family of 10 children. Mom experienced extreme loss when her...

Mar 15, 2021

Our mom, Henrietta Braun (nee Kehler), was born on July 22, 1934 in Neubergthal, Manitoba. She died on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the age of 86 years. She had been a resident at the Emerson Care Home since July of 2020.

Mom, often referred to as Hetty, married our dad, David A. Braun, on June 12, 1954. In 1957,...

Mar 9, 2021

Donna Fostey (nee Benson) age 62 years of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Morris General Hospital.

Donna is survived by her husband of 43 years Rick Fostey, and her sons David, and Justin.  Donna is also survived by her brother Kelly Benson, and her sisters Laura (Bill) Woods, Bev Benson, Wanda (Doug) Garner, and...

Mar 3, 2021

Rick Heppner, age 57 years, of Altona formerly of Rosenfeld, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his mother Diane Heppner, siblings Wayne Heppner, Debi Schroeder (Jack), Ken Heppner and Gerry Heppner (Tammy Breyfogle), as well as five nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his father Ed Heppner (November 27, 2020).

A...

Mar 1, 2021

Margaret Unrau (nee Unger), age 92 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Ed (Sandy) Unrau, Carol (Henry) Bergen, Wes (Marilyn) Unrau, Gerald Unrau, and Rita (Dale) MacFarlane, as well as daughter-in-law Peggy Unrau, 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 1 brother. ...

Feb 27, 2021

Audrey Helen Dell passed away at her residence in Gretna on Saturday, February 27, 2021.  She was born in the Gladstone hospital on February 21, 1941.

Audrey received her first eight years of education in a small country school 1 mile from her home farm. She then attended high school and graduated in Gladstone. As a child she loved to...