Obituaries

Jun 28, 2019

Eleanor Willis (nee Wedrick)  age 74 years of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg.

She is survived by daughter Jennifer (Dan) Scanlon; son Wayne (Jeannette) Willis; sister Beverly Makey; niece Carolyn (Mike) Meahan, Abby, Lindsay and Brooklyn; nephews Jeffrey (Tricia) Makey, Jasmine and Deacon; Gregory (Beth) Makey, Emily and Taylor.

She is...

Jun 25, 2019

Margaret Giesbrecht (nee Krahn) age 97 years of Altona, formerly of Schoenwiese, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Jake (Sarah) Giesbrecht, Cornie (Sarah) Giesbrecht, and Abe Giesbrecht as well as 6 grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob Giesbrecht, her parents Cornelius and Anna Krahn, and 14 siblings.

Funeral service...

Jun 24, 2019

Annie Klassen (nee Unrau) age 89 years of Rosenfeld, Manitoba passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Tony, 3 daughters Elfrieda (Helmut) Janz, Julie (Manfred) Janz, and Susan (Jeff) Peters, as well as by 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one brother.  She was predeceased by her parents...

Jun 24, 2019

Samson Reimer, age 21 years of Altona, Manitoba formerly of Clifford, Ontario passed away accidentally on Monday, June 24, 2019.

He is survived by his parents Dave and Helen Reimer, 6 sisters, 7 brothers, his grandparents, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was predeceased by his grandfather David Harder.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019...

Jun 17, 2019

Ethel Stoesz, age 73 years, of Altona, MB, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Dave Stoesz, their children Carrie Stoesz, Sheila (James) Sagert, Kevin (Elida) Stoesz, and Katelyn Stoesz, as well as by 6 grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother.

A celebration of Ethel's life will be...

Jun 17, 2019

Jake Dyck, age 69 years of Altona, MB, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Health Science Centre, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his wife Anne Dyck (nee Funk), their children Steve (Tracey) Dyck, Rob (Tina) Dyck, and Connie (Harvey) Wiebe, as well as by 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.  He was predeceased by...

Jun 12, 2019

Rod was born on April 26, 1946 in Altona to Peter and Eva Stoesz. He was the oldest of four children. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Rick, and daughter Angela.

Rod is survived by his wife Edna, son Terry (Brenda), and grandsons Dylan (Kaitlyn), and Reegan; son-in-law Garry Klassen (Cindy), and grandsons Cody (Jody), and their children Parker...

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 –...