Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Aganetha Klassen (nee Blatz), age 75 years, of the Rosenfeld area, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Peter Klassen, their children Helena (Herman) Knelsen, Jake (Trudie) Klassen, Sara (Henry) Banman, Abe (Justina) Klassen, Aganetha (Benhard) Neufeld, Maria (Johan) Sawatzky, Peter (Tina) Klassen, Elizabeth (Cornelius) Fehr, John Klassen,...

Jan 14, 2021

William "Bill" Derksen, age 85 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his wife Verna (nee Dyck), their daughters Carol (Dave) Sawatzky, and Janet (Bob) Schroeder, as well as by 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 3 brothers.  He was predeceased by his parents William...

Jan 9, 2021

Peter Neufeld

Peter Neufeld, died at the Altona Hospital, with family at his side, on the morning of Saturday, January 9th, 2021. He was born in the Rosenhiem District, north of Horndean, Manitoba on April 14th, 1925 to Johann and Elizabeth (nee Bergen) Neufeld. He was the youngest son of 7 boys and had three sisters. His childhood and adult...

Dec 26, 2020

Iona Boutet (nee Casper) age 92 years, of Dominion City, formerly of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her sons Larry (Irene) Boutet, and Dennis (Lynda) Boutet, as well as 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Ted Boutet.

A private funeral...

Dec 25, 2020

Peter H. Toews age 95 of Altona, formerly of Eigenhof, MB Passed away suddenly December 25th, 2020 at Altona Memorial Health Center.

He is survived by 4 sons and 4 daughters. Albert (Evelyn), Ron (Pauline), Leona (John), Jenice (Brian), Grace (Don), Melvin (Peggy), Alfred (Cyndie), and Connie, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, 3 brothers...

Dec 22, 2020

Dec 21, 2020

Anne Abrams, age 101 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Verna (Pete) Heinrichs, Roy (Gladys) Abrams, Jolene (Pete) Flemming, and Debbie (Lorne) Robson, as well as 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Henry...

Dec 20, 2020

Louise Turenne, age 66 years, of Altona formerly of the Morden area, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Jayda, and Josh, 1 sister, 4 brothers and their families.  She was predeceased by her parents Aron and Nettie Hildebrand, and her sister Irene.

A private funeral service was held, with interment at...

Dec 17, 2020

On Thursday, Dec 17, 2020, Diedrich Friesen, at the age of 94, of Altona, MB went to his heavenly home. Dad was born on April 21, 1926, to Abram and Anna Friesen of the Altona area. He was the 2nd youngest of 9 children. He was baptized upon confession of his faith on June 11, 1946.

Dad married Mom on...

Dec 15, 2020

Myra Loewen (nee Martens) age 74 years, of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg.

She is survived by her husband Abe, their son Randy, and her siblings Connie (Vic) Toews, Terry Martens, and Colleen (Mark) Budzinski.  She was predeceased by her son Jarrod, and parents Henry and Tina Martens.  

A private funeral...

Dec 14, 2020

Justina (Voth) Siemens was born on September 12,1923 in Silberfeld Village (Gretna, Manitoba P.O.).  She was the second oldest of 9 children born to Cornelius C. and Susan Voth.

On June 27, 1946 she married Ed Siemens.  They settled in their own home on Mom and Dad Siemens’ farm in the Kronstal School District.  In 1954, Ed and Justina, along...

Dec 4, 2020

Tena Rempel (nee Falk), passed away peacefully December 4, 2020 at Salem Home in Winkler.

She was born to Johann and Elizabeth Falk on February 7, 1931 at Kleinstadt, Manitoba (near Altona). Mom, along with her twin sister Mary were the 4th and 5th of 7 children. Mom was baptized upon confession of her faith in the spring of 1948....

Dec 4, 2020

Darren Lyle Henry Heppner was born to Henry and Marianne Heppner at the Victoria General hospital in the early afternoon of October 29, 1980, arriving a full 6 weeks early.  

Darren had a warrior spirit and it showed up in his premature birth and it continued through his childhood. Darren battled and recovered from kidney failure at the age of 7....

Dec 1, 2020

Eva Toews (nee Zacharias) age 96 of Altona, formerly of Thames, MB, passed away peacefully Monday December 1, 2020 at Eastview Place

She is survived by her husband Peter, children Albert (Evelyn), Ron (Pauline), Leona (John), Jenice (Brian), Grace (Don), Melvin (Peggy), Alfred (Cyndie), Connie, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, 6 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was...

Nov 30, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anne “Annie” Wiebe announces her passing. Anne aged 88 years of Altona and formerly of Kane and Lowe Farm slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on the morning of November 30th, 2020 in the company of daughters. The last few days were difficult, however as a family we were fortunate...

Nov 29, 2020

Nov 27, 2020

Nov 26, 2020

Peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020, Hilda Loeppky, age 82 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away at the Simkin Centre, Winnipeg.

She is survived by her children Mandy (Harold) Klassen, Sandy (James) Wollf, Darren (Cathy) Loeppky, and Kevin (Simone) Loeppky, as well as by 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers. She was predeceased by her husband Wilbert, their son...

Nov 15, 2020

Helen Friesen (nee Zacharias) age 92 years of Altona, formerly of Neuhorst, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, November 15 at her residence.

She is survived by her children John (Sharon) Friesen, Elmer (Elaine) Friesen, Bob (Marilyn) Friesen, Sherry (Karl) Seibel, Carol (Ed) Rempel, Harv (Dawn Marie) Friesen, Don (Dorothy) Friesen, and Raymond Friesen, as well as 16 grandchildren, 21 great...

Oct 30, 2020

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Hruda (nee Dyck) on October 30, 2020.  Lillian passed away at the Altona Hospital with her daughter by her side.

She was born in Plum Coulee, Manitoba to John W. and Henrietta Dyck. From Plum Coulee she moved with her family to Lanseer and eventually to Gretna where she...