Obituaries

Jun 10, 2019

Carol Gillies, age 81 years of Emerson, Manitoba, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Lori (Art) Klan, Donna (Rick) Fostey, Wanda (Doug) Garner, Bev Benson, Kelly Benson, and Laura (Bill) Woods, as well as by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. 

A gathering to celebrate...

Jun 9, 2019

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Susan Reddekopp Schulz, on June 9, 2019, at the age of  94 years.  Susan Schulz  (nee Reddekopp) was born in Warman, Saskatchewan, to Gerhard and Anna Reddekopp on July 23, 1924.  She was the second oldest child

Susan married Leonard Schulz on August 4, 1946. ...

Jun 8, 2019

Dennis Dueck, age 58 years, of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his siblings Linda (Jim) Friesen, Larry Dueck, Ken Dueck, and Ron Dueck as well as 3 nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Susan and Abe Roy Dueck.

A graveside service will be held...

Jun 7, 2019

Peacefully, in his sleep on June 7, 2019, Roland Jubinville at 83 years of age, went to take his rightful place in the Kingdom.

Roland, also known as 'Ti-blanc' was the youngest born to Xavier Jubinville and Simone Maisonneuve of Letellier.  He was warmly welcomed by 10 older siblings on January 22, 1936 and forever became everyone’s little brother.

In...

May 20, 2019

Peter Martens, age 86 years, of Altona, formerly of Neuhorst, Manitoba passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Anne Martens (nee Fehr), their children Allen (Barb) Martens, Brenda (Frank) James, Cindy (Jason) Froese, and Vicki (Brad) Schmidt, as well as 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral service...

May 18, 2019

May 13, 2019

Larry Abe Winter was born on June 24, 1948 in Altona to parents Abram and Ann Winter. He was the oldest of 3 children. He was predeceased by his parents and nephew Chad.

Larry is survived by the love of his life, wife Annie; daughter Carmen and her husband Chris Friesen, and his son Sean and his wife Kathy. Carmen...

May 5, 2019

Ray Doerksen, age 64 years of Sommerfeld, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence.

Cremation has taken place.  A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held.

May 4, 2019

Johan "John" Wiebe, age 59 years of Kitchener, Ontario formerly of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

He is survived by his mother Anna (Abe) Neufeld, his daughter Nicole and granddaughter Ruby, step son Nathan and step granddaughter Vivianne,  as well as 5 sisters, 10 brothers, and their families.  He was predeceased by his father Johan Wiebe, step fathers...

May 2, 2019

Susan Froese (nee Klassen), age 81 years of Altona, formerly of New Hope, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Robert (Gloria) Froese, Donna (Brian) Penner, and Audrey Froese, as well as by 4 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Peter F. Froese.

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Apr 24, 2019

Susan Funk (nee Wiebe), age 90 years of Altona, formerly of Altbergthal, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Kathy (Jake) Klassen, Anne (Bob) Hunt, Liz Funk, and Bernie (Karen) Funk, as well as 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Diedrich B....

Apr 16, 2019

Maurita was born January 3rd, 1966, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She died peacefully and quietly on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019, at Boundary Trails Health Center from complications due to breast cancer. She was 53.

Maurita’s kindness, humility, and giving nature were a blessing to her immediate family, her faith family, and many in the surrounding community. Maurita was generous in using...

Apr 14, 2019

Peacefully, on Sunday, April 14, 2019, our Mom, Elisabeth 'Betty' (Friesen) Wall passed away.  She was 93 years old.  

Betty is predeceased by parents, Heinrich and Elizabeth Friesen, her husband Ben, her five sisters and one brother.  Sisters - Margaretha Friesen, Katharina (Tina) Hiebert, Anna (Anne) Goertzen, Helena (Helen) Loewen and brother Heinrich.

Betty is survived by her children –...

Apr 11, 2019

After a brief illness, Linie (Krahn) Friesen, age 97, passed away on April 11th, in the beautiful hospice room of the Altona Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.  She is survived by her three sons: Eric (Susan) of Amherst Island, Ontario; Paul (Val Carter) of Winnipeg, and Tim (Pam) of Altona, as well as 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and...

Mar 26, 2019

Stan died with his family by his side Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He is survived by his mother Eileen, sister Grace, and niece Erin. He was predeceased by his father, Helmut and brother-in-law, Walter Schroeder.

Stan worked as a mechanic alongside his father at the family business in Rosenfeld, Martels Garage. He was an avid snowmobiler and spent many weekends...

Mar 20, 2019

Jake Reimer, age 64 years of Horndean, formerly of Gretna, Manitoba passed away in Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Cadence (nee Heinrichs), their children Michelle (Bryan) Warkentin, Blaine (Danelle) Reimer, Caleb (Monika) Reimer, Benjamin (Jackie) Reimer, Simeon (Jocelyn) Reimer, Philip Reimer, Leah Reimer, Lois Reimer, Ezra Reimer, Jacob Reimer, and Andrew Reimer, as...

Mar 14, 2019

A loving husband, father, son and brother, George Timothy Wiebe passed away on March 14 at the Altona Memorial Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit with his loving family by his side after almost 2 years of suffering from brain cancer. 

Tim was born January 14, 1960 in Los Angeles, California to George and Esther Wiebe. He grew up in...

Jan 25, 2019

Jacob (Jake) Neufeld

October 9, 1929 – January 25, 2019 (89 years old)

Jake Neufeld of Altona passed away after his battle with dementia, peacefully with his 2 older daughters at his side on the morning of January 25, 2019 at Eastview Place.

Jake is lovingly remembered by his caring wife of almost 64 years, Mary Neufeld (Friesen), daughter Myra...

Jan 20, 2019

Meela Jae Sawatzky, age 11 months, of Altona passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg.

She is survived by her parents Michael and Jaime Sawatzky, her brother Avery, grandparents Cliff and Corrine Sawatzky, and Wayne and Carilee Dueck, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private service for family and close friends will be held.

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Jan 11, 2019

Bob Wiens, age 77 years of Altona, formerly of Winnipeg and Gretna, Manitoba, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Bob Wiens, Ken Wiens, and Tammy (Bill) Peters, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 4 sisters-in-law, 4 brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by...