Obituaries

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...

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

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...

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...

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...