Obituaries

Sadie Funk

Sadie Funk

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...

Albert Hoffman

Albert Hoffman

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...

Dave Sawatzky

Dave Sawatzky

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,...

Helen Penner

Helen Penner

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...

Esther Braun

Esther Braun

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...

Peter Kroeker

Peter Kroeker

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...

Herman Hildebrand

Herman Hildebrand

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...

Dick Hildebrand

Dick Hildebrand

Aug 11, 2020

Dick Hildebrand was born November 28, 1935 to Peter & Sara (nee Schroeder) Hildebrand in Halbstadt Manitoba.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy of almost 61 years and his sons Wes (Char), Gord (Natalie) and Tim and 5 grandsons and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his 5 brothers and one sister, Frank (Ann), Ann (Jake), Charlie (Hilda),...

Amy Joy Giesbrecht

Amy Joy Giesbrecht

Aug 7, 2020

Amy Joy Giesbrecht, age 29 years of Winkler, formerly of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg.

She is survived by her parents Abe and Regina Giesbrecht, brother Doug (Janessa), sister Trish (Brad) and her family.  

Amy's relationship with God inspired her to reflect God’s love to everyone she met. She sang, she laughed, she...

Larry Eiler

Larry Eiler

Aug 7, 2020

Lawrence Keith Eiler

March 4, 1947-August 7, 2020 (age 73)

As in life, Larry Eiler quietly went about what he was doing and died at his home at River Park Gardens in Winnipeg, between periods in the hockey game. Beloved husband to Pam and son to Bob and Eleanor, Larry was born in Winnipeg, living most of his professional career...

David Caldwell

David Caldwell

Jul 26, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Caldwell on July 26, 2020. Dave died peacefully after courageously fighting a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis

Dave leaves behind his wife Dorothy, and their three daughters, Victoria, Genevieve and Allison, of who he was very proud. He also leaves behind his two grandchildren, Gabriella and Parker, whose...

Heinrich Neustaeter

Heinrich Neustaeter

Jul 14, 2020

Heinrich Neustaeter age 82 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Martha (Jake) Wiebe, Cornie (Helena) Neustaeter, Margaret (Peter) Rempel, Sara (Pete) Friesen, Arthur (Elizabeth) Neustaeter, Helen (Peter) Guenther, Henry (Eva) Neustaeter, Anna (Pete) Friesen, Bertha (Abe) Friesen, and Abe (Ruth) Neustaeter, as well...

Wilfred Felsch

Wilfred Felsch

Jul 14, 2020

Wilf Felsch, age 93, formerly of Ridgeville and Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Grace Hospital. He is survived by his wife Nola, his sons Robert (Carol), Leslie (Celeste), and Charles (Shelley), as well as 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 sister, Margaret. He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn in 2008.

Dad was...

Norman Buhr

Norman Buhr

Jul 11, 2020

Norman Buhr age 85 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Gerald Buhr, and Barry (Melanie) Buhr, as well as 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 1 brother.

A private family service will be held with interment to follow at the Altona Cemetery.  Viewing...

Jennifer Peterson

Jennifer Peterson

Jul 9, 2020

Jennifer Peterson, age 65 years, of Dominion City, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband John Peterson, their daughters Amber (Graham) Duff, and Crystal Peterson (Derek Anseeuw), granddaughter Hailey Duff, mother Olga Gurman, 2 sisters and 1 brother.  She was predeceased by her father John Gurman.

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Katherine Hildebrandt

Katherine Hildebrandt

Jul 1, 2020

Katherine Hildebrandt, age 91 years, of Altona formerly of Blumenort South, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Don Hildebrandt, Steve Hildebrandt, Bob (Liz) Hildebrandt, Jeff (Lorna) Hildebrandt, and Heather (Dennis) Friesen, as well as 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 3 sisters.  She was predeceased by her husband John Hildebrandt.

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Curt Neustaeter

Curt Neustaeter

Jun 30, 2020

Curt Neustaeter, age 47 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Loretta Neustaeter (nee Durnin), their children Geoff, Ashleigh, Isaac, and Hailey, as well as his father Peter Neustaeter, 1 sister and 1 brother.  He was predeceased by his mother Irma Neustaeter (nee Kehler).  

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Jacob L. Friesen

Jacob L. Friesen

Jun 27, 2020

Jacob L. Friesen age 80 years of Altona, formerly of Lowe Farm, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Falk), their sons Dave (Jacqueline) Friesen, Leonard (Wendy) Friesen, and Don (Susanne) Friesen, as well as 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother. ...

Randy Walters

Randy Walters

Jun 8, 2020

It is with great sadness that the Community of Dominion City announces the sudden passing of Randy Walters on June 8, 2020 at the age of 60 years. 

Randy was raised and lived his life in Dominion City. Randy’s love of life was his community and the people around him. Over the years his passions included curling, line dancing, fishing,...

Annie Dyck

Annie Dyck

May 31, 2020

Annie Dyck (nee Hildebrand), age 94 years of Altona, formerly of Winkler and Gladstone passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Harvey (Audrey) Dyck, Allen Dyck, Robert (Linda) Dyck, and Sheila (John) Friesen, as well as 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband James...