Obituaries

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.

A...

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...

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...