Obituaries

Nov 10, 2019

Peter H. Sawatzky, age 62 years of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Maria (nee Penner), their children Alvin (Lisa) Sawatzky, Frank (Tina) Sawatzky, Martin (Maria) Sawatzky, Irma Derksen, Martha Sawatzky, David (Linda) Sawatzky, Eva (Dave) Heinrichs, Sara (Pete) Unger, and Corny (Amanda) Sawatzky, as...

Nov 9, 2019

Tom Dueck, age 44 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his siblings Ron Dueck, Brian (Donna) Dueck, Jim (Laurie) Dueck, Joel (Michelle) Dueck, and Pauline (Glen) Friesen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Jake and Elsie Dueck, and his brother Gary Dueck.

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Oct 13, 2019

Peter Wiebe of Altona passed away peacefully with Mom and family by his bedside on October 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., as a result of a massive heart attack.

Peter was born on June 5, 1932 at Neuhoffnung, Manitoba to his parents, Henry & Sara Wiebe. Not only was Peter born that day, but also his identical twin Cornie.

In...

Oct 12, 2019

Bert Epp, age 90 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 (his 90th birthday) at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his wife Helen Epp (nee Hildebrand), their children Dave (Peg) Epp, Gord (Lois) Epp, Ron (Rhonda) Epp, Garry Epp, and Mark Epp, as well as 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 1...

Oct 8, 2019

Peter Neufeld, age 65 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Thiessen), their children Henry (Alana) Neufeld, Billy (Sindy) Neufeld, Peter (Kimberly) Neufeld, and John (Amanda) Neufeld, as well as 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers.

He was predeceased by his parents Heinrich...

Oct 4, 2019

Ed Wiebe, age 76 years, of Winnipeg, formerly of Rosenfeld, Manitoba passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his wife Hilda (nee Funk), their children Gordon (Tracy) Wiebe, Brenda (Darrel) Johnson, as well as 3 grandchildren, and 1 sister-in-law.  He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Marie Wiebe, 2 brothers...

Sep 24, 2019

Agatha Schmidt (nee Giesbrecht) age 95 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her residence.

She is survived by her children Brian (Laura) Schmidt, and Bruce Schmidt (Bev Noble), as well as 2 grandchildren and 2 sisters.  She was predeceased by her husband John Schmidt, and two sisters.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday,...

Sep 23, 2019

Betty Braun (nee Ginter), age 102 years of Altona, Manitoba formerly of Red Lake Road, Ontario passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Betty Craner (Val), Sue (Al) Juenke, Anne Doudiet (Harold), Clara (Dwayne) Johnson as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her...

Sep 23, 2019

Betty Ginter (nee Dueck), age 81 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her husband Abe Ginter, their children Ron (Bobbie) Ginter, Ang (Bill) Penner, and Jerry Ginter, as well as 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m....

Sep 19, 2019

Dina Steinhauer, age 91 years of the RM of Hanover, MB, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the CGF Church, Mitchell with interment to follow at the Church Cemetery.  Viewing will be at the church prior to the service.

Sep 4, 2019

1 Peter 5:7 “Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will take care of you.”

Ronald Peter Funk, age 52, son of Ed and Mary Funk, was born on March 20, 1967.  Ronald was 4 years old when he was admitted to the St. Amant Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in July 1971.  Ronald lived at the St. Amant Centre...

Aug 13, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Bonnie Jean Bluhm

February 2, 1944 – August 2, 2019

It is with deep sadness, that we announce that on Friday, August 2, 2019, Bonnie Bluhm, (nee Somerville), passed away peacefully at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  With her was her beloved husband of 47 years, Garry Bluhm, as well as the attending team of professionals from Grace who...

Jul 25, 2019

Ruby Thiessen

July 9, 1941 – July 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby after a two-month stay with family by her side at the Health Sciences Centre.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Peter Thiessen, as well as her children, Brad and Ron, and granddaughter, Rhea. She is predeceased...

Jul 16, 2019

Nick Penner, age 91 years, of Altona, formerly of Headingly and Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Eastview Place, Altona.

He is survived by his wife Anne (nee Heier), their children Melody (Bob) Giesbrecht, and Michael (Valorie) Penner, as well as 4 grandchildren, and 6 sisters.  He was predeceased by his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

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Jul 4, 2019

Ivan Louis Wiebe

January 3, 1948 - July 4, 2019

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Ivan Wiebe at the age of 71.  Ivan will be greatly missed and forever loved by his wife, Lilly, children, James (Dale), Michael (Kerry), Cindy (Marvin), and Tanya; his grandchildren, Desireé, Matthew, Jasmine, Anna, Cody,...

Jul 3, 2019

Irene "Dolly" Rodewald (nee Ratchinsky)

July 10, 1930 - July 03, 2019

On Wednesday July 03, 2019, our beloved Mother, Nana and Super Nana passed away peacefully with family at her side at the Emerson Personal Care Home at the age of 88 years old.

Dolly was born on July 10, 1930 in the Ridgeville area.  She was predeceased by...

Jul 2, 2019

Michael Klassen, age 62 years of Altona formerly of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Lake of the Woods, Ontario.

He is survived by his son Cody (Laura) Klassen, grandchildren Avery and Erin, his father Dave (Mary) Klassen as well as 2 sisters, 3 brothers and their families.  He was predeceased by his mother Hilda Klassen. 

 A celebration...

Jun 30, 2019

Anna (Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma) was born on September 7, 1927 in the community of Blumenthal. Mom attended the Houston school and had fond memories of picking wild berries and wild flowers on her walk home from school.

Mom was Johan and Helena Sawatzky’s 7th of 10 living children. On September 21, 1947 Mom married Henry D. Hildebrand (H.D.), the...

Jun 30, 2019