Obituaries

Dec 1, 2021

Anita Unrau, age 95 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by her children Byron (Patti) Grapentine, Peggy (Mel) Toews, daughter-in-law Colleen, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ed Unrau, son Allan Unrau, and by 12 siblings.

A private funeral service...

Nov 29, 2021

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald George Enns. He left peacefully athome on November 29, 2021, at the age of 64.

Don was too stubborn to let his illness change his personality and deep love for his family. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community. He enriched all of our lives with his humour,...

Nov 29, 2021

John Stoesz, age 85 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Dueck), their children Gloria (Robert) Froese, Lorena (Henry) Peters, Harold Stoesz, and Rosella Stoesz, as well as 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A private funeral service will be held.

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Nov 24, 2021

IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON NOVEMBER 24TH 2021 ED PENNER PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME IN GRUNTHAL MANITOBA AT THE AGE OF 87 YEARS.

ED WAS BORN ON APRIL 27TH 1934 TO HIS PARENTS HENRY AND SUSANA PENNER IN THE TOWN OF PLUM COULEE, MANITOBA.

HE WAS PREDECEASED BY HIS BELOVED WIFE HELEN, HIS TWO SONS GARY AND DENNIS,...

Nov 16, 2021

Ed Ginter, age 83 years of Gladstone, formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone.

He is survived by his wife Rosemarie Ginter (nee Walker), their children Judy Nesby, Gordon (Yvonne) Ginter, Sharon (Robert) Logan, and Rodney Ginter, as well as by 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 1 brother....

Nov 11, 2021

Henry was born the eighth child of Cornelius G Stoesz and Elizabeth (Giesbrecht) on January 31, 1927 on the farm in Thames (Bergfeld). Henry attended school at the Thames school. He made his decision to follow Christ in his later teens, around the time of his mother’s death. That decision was the driving force in his entire life; to follow...

Nov 7, 2021

Cornelius "Neil" Dueck, age 68 years of Winnipeg, formerly of Altona, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Rachel, their children Crystal Dueck, Daniel Dueck (Casondra Russell), Corey Dueck, and Brittany (David) Asplund, as well as 7 grandchildren, 10 sisters and 4 brothers.

A private funeral service will be held on Friday, November...

Nov 3, 2021

Leonard Braun, age 85 years of Brandon, formerly of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Martha (nee Wiebe), their children Greg Braun, and Kevin (Angela) Braun, as well as by 5 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He was predeceased...

Nov 3, 2021

Liane Howieson (nee Fostey), age 77 years of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Bill Howieson, their children Nicole Lexel (George Duncan), Charlene (Bruce) Penich, and Jennifer (Erin) Darker, as well as 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. She was predeceased by her parents, and one brother.

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Oct 26, 2021

Helena Wiebe (nee Driedger), age 87 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Helena Richardson, Kathy (Jerry) Hiebert, George (Marlo) Wiebe, Tom (Darcie) Wiebe, Chris (Anita) Wiebe, and Joanna (Jaimie) Wiebe, as well as by 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 2 brothers....

Oct 25, 2021

Garry Friesen, age 60 years of Silberfeld, Manitoba passed away suddenly on Monday, October 25 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Brenda, their children Danielle (Luke) Brower, and Jordan (Riana) Friesen, and grandchildren Larkin and Wrenley. He is also survived by his mother Anne Friesen, and sisters Lorraine (Conroy), Kelly (Jim), and Sheila. He...

Oct 24, 2021

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Wally, after a healthy and well-lived life, at age 96 at Prairie View Lodge, Pilot Mound.

Wally was active on the family farm north of Rosenfeld until he was 75. Always a farmer at heart, he kept up on growing conditions, crop prices and yields. But his adventurous...

Oct 23, 2021

Jacob H. Bergen, age 93 years of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, MB, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Verna (Howard) Larkin, Wes (Sandy) Bergen, Leona (Glen) Knutt, Ken (Leigh) Bergen, and Wayne (Tracy) Bergen, as well as by 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren....

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...