Obituaries

Oct 14, 2020

Leonard Neufeld, age 71 years, of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Joyce (nee Kehler), their children Michael (Michelle) Neufeld, Terry (Cheryl) Neufeld, and Tracy (Mitch) Prud'homme, his mother Margaret (Peter) Rempel, as well as 3 grandchildren and 3 brothers. He was predeceased by his father Herman Neufeld,...

Oct 10, 2020

Elmer Suppes, age 95 years of Emerson formerly of Ridgeville, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Vita Personal Care Home.

He is survived by his sons Bill Suppes, Gary (Colleen) Suppes, son-in-law Howard Omoto, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his wife Myrtle Suppes (2016), son Leroy in infancy, daughter Lana Omoto...

Oct 7, 2020

Maria “Mary” Voth (nee Doerksen) was born on September 4th, 1923 in the Village of Sommerfeld to her parents David and Elizabeth Doerksen.  After a brief illness, at the age of 97 years, she passed away peacefully at the Altona Memorial Health Center on October 7th, 2020 with her family by her side.

She was predeceased by her parents, three...

Oct 3, 2020

Oct 2, 2020

Elizabeth "Lisa" Wiebe (nee Fleming), age 67 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the St. Boniface Hospital.

She is survived by her husband Howard Wiebe, her daughters Helen (Bob) Pauls, Shelley (Tim) Cornelson, Amanda Freudenberger, and Cindy (John) Neufeld, 11 grandchildren and 1 brother.  She was predeceased by her parents, 1 daughter Patricia, and...

Oct 1, 2020

John B. Penner, age 89 years of Plum Coulee, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children; son Herb (Val) Penner and daughter Martha (Ron) Toews. Also survived by grandchildren Brody Toews, and Bronson Toews.  He was predeceased his wife Katharina Penner (Loewen), his parents Bernhard and Katharina Penner, 1...

Oct 1, 2020

Sep 30, 2020

Helen Froese (nee Thiessen) age 68 years of Altona formerly of Reinland, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the St. Boniface Hospital.

Helen was born July 7, 1952 in Winkler Manitoba to David J. Thiessen and Sara Thiessen (nee Fehr). She spent her childhood years in Reinland alongside her 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Helen was baptized...

Sep 25, 2020

Clifford John Dyck 69, of Altona, passed away Friday September 25th at his residence.

He is survived and loved by his wife Louise (Seibel), son Kyle (Jamie) and his Grandchildren Jordan, Kira and Kaitlyn.  Cliff cherished his family, especially his nephews and nieces, who always managed to put a smile on his face.  He took pride in his job, especially...

Sep 25, 2020

Herald Jack Toews 

March 11, 1928 – September 25, 2020

At the age of 92, Dad went home to be with his Lord and Saviour.

Jack was predeceased by his loving wife Helen, his parents Peter and Sarah Toews, his brother Clarence, and his sisters, Lenora and Betty.  He is survived by his brother Jim and wife June, his sisters,...

Sep 22, 2020

Peter Sawatzky, age 68 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by 4 sisters, 3 brothers and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents John and Aganetha Sawatzky, 1 brother, 1 brother in infancy, and 2 brothers-in-law.  

A private family funeral service will be held.  Viewing will...

Sep 18, 2020

Margaret was born in Sommerfeld Village, Altona on September 30,1932 , daughter of Peter P and Maria Hildebrand (nee Sawatzky).She was one of 12 children and worked hard on the farm. As a child she developed anemia and had to drink wine to build up her blood. To this day she could not stand the taste of wine. Health issues...

Sep 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and best friend, Mary Ann Monkman (nee Thomson), of Woodmore, MB. Our mother passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 16, 2020 at the Altona Hospital at the age of 87. She was greatly loved by her children Norman and (Steven Tilp) of Calgary, Brook Monkman of Woodmore,...

Sep 13, 2020

Sadie Funk (nee Stoesz) age 77 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Willie Funk, their children Marilyn (Ed) Wolfe, and Irene (Leroy) Friesen, as well as 5 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.  She was predeceased by 1 great granddaughter.

Graveside service will be held...

Sep 11, 2020

Albert Hoffman, age 91 years of Altona, formerly of Schoenthal, MB passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his wife Lena (nee Dueck), their children Bill (Rosann), Irene (Dave), and Jim, as well as 5 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by one son Jack.

A private funeral service will be held by...

Sep 6, 2020

With sadness, the family of  David Sawatzky announces his passing on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

David (Dave) was born on May 29, 1933 to Peter B. and Maria Sawatzky (Hildebrand) in Halbstadt, Manitoba. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 64 years, Doreen; his children Ginny (Chris), Paul (Brenda), Harv (Vivian), Sharon and grandchildren Stephanie, Jill, Allie, Will,...

Aug 27, 2020

It is with great love and peace that we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother Helen Penner.  She passed away peacefully in the afternoon on Thursday, August 27 at the Grunthal Menno Home. 

Helen was predeceased by her parents Simon and Maria Schroder, brother Henry, sister in law Annie, brother in law John, two...

Aug 24, 2020

Esther Braun (nee Friesen), age 81 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.  

She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years Otto Braun, their children Rhona (Terry) Klippenstein, Toni (Susi) Braun, and Eira (Martin) Braun-Labossiere, as well as by 2 grandchildren, and one brother.  She was predeceased by...

Aug 21, 2020

Our dad, Peter (“Pete”) Kroeker was born in Plum Coulee on May 4, 1926 and left us for his eternal home on Friday, August 21, after a brief stay in hospital.

Dad was predeceased by our mom, Mary (Driedger) Kroeker, their daughter Frieda Lorraine, and dad’s sister Justina Friesen. He is survived by his children Beverley (Enrique) and son Richard...

Aug 19, 2020

Herman Hildebrand, age 88 years of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Lena (nee Buhler), their children Susan (Andrew) Strome, Cathy (Dave) Fehr, Ed (Norma) Hildebrand, Elizabeth (Roy) Penner, Jim (Melanie) Hildebrand, Esther (Paul) Plett, Maryanne Hildebrand, and Tom (Brigitte) Hildebrand, as...