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Sara Friesen

Sara Friesen

Sep 3, 2017

Sara Friesen, age 74 years of Winkler, Manitoba formerly of Mexico, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Johan Friesen, their children, Pete (Sara) Friesen, Helena (Cornie) Neustaeter, Judith (Dave) Abrams, Jacob (Tina) Friesen, Maria (Johan) Doerksen, and Willie Friesen (Nicole Rothenberger), as well as 23 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. ...

Margaret Unger

Margaret Unger

Aug 17, 2017

Margaret’s story began 76 years ago, on November 3, 1940, in the modest home of Heinrich and Katharina Peters, found in the village of Berwalde, Mexico.  Margaret was their 8th child, 3rd daughter in what should have been a family of 13, but only 11 children survived.  Hers was the typical life of a girl in a large Mennonite family...

Ed C. Voth

Ed C. Voth

Aug 7, 2017

Ed Voth, age 83 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre. 

He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Klassen), two sons Keith and Earl, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Cornelius and Susanna Voth, 3 sisters, and one daughter Colleen...

Abe A. Peters

Abe A. Peters

Jul 16, 2017

Abe Peters, age 76 years of Altona, formerly of Rudnerweide, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Peters (nee Stoesz), their children Glenda Peters (Ian Orr), Jeff (Susan) Peters, Cindy Peters (Marc Lafreniere), and Kim (Mike) Sawatzky, as well as 14 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 7...

Helen Enns

Helen Enns

Jul 5, 2017

Helen Enns, age 86 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her daughters Myrla (Rick) Friesen, and Angela (Dennis) Friesen as well as their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Peter H. Enns.

A private family service will be held.

Eunice Muriel Braun

Eunice Muriel Braun

Jun 30, 2017

Eunice Braun age 73 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Ken Braun, their children Joel Braun (Kerry Makort), Leah Braun (Leith Saunders), Kristy (Krishna) Mankasingh, and Jamin Braun.  She is also survived by 2 sisters, 4 brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial...

Henrietta Braun

Henrietta Braun

Jun 30, 2017

Henrietta Braun, age 93 years of Altona formerly of Lowe Farm, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by 2 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents Peter and Helena Braun, and by 5 sisters and 5 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 5,...

Helen Wiebe

Helen Wiebe

Jun 25, 2017

With family at her side, Helen Wiebe, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017. 

She is survived by her husband Wes, her children Douglas Wonnick (Paulette Boucher), Donna Wonnick (Clay Cracklen), as well as her step sons Howard (Lisa), Richard (Eleanor) and Jerrold (Jeannette) and seven step-grandchildren.  Helen is also survived by her sisters Tina and Elizabeth and her...

Svetlana Walter

Svetlana Walter

Jun 4, 2017

Svetlana Walter, age 58 years of Ethelbert, formerly of Steinbach, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Dauphin Regional Hospital.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the CGF Church on Ridge Road (3 miles South of Steinbach on Hwy 12, 2 miles West on Ridge Road).  Interment will follow...

Henry Giesbrecht

Henry Giesbrecht

May 31, 2017

Henry H. Giesbrcht beloved husband, father and grandfather reached his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 unexpectedly at the age of 80 at his residence. He leaves to mourn his wife Tina (Nee Fehr), his children Mel (Jeri-Anne), Garrett, Reid, Adria; Monica (Benjamin), Breanna, Brendan, Breion; Marlene (Lee Michael); Mark (Nicole), Brittany, Raymond.  He was predeceased by his father...

Donald Figurski

Donald Figurski

May 29, 2017

Bohdan “Don” Figurski

July 20, 1932 ~ May 29, 2017

“The DON” had a fabulous, fun and full life.  Dad was born in Ukraine and in 1939 his parents immigrated to Canada, with one younger brother in tow.  They settled in Richard, SK.  His parents instilled values of hard work, resourcefulness and family.  He worked in the grain transportation industry,...

Katherine Dueck

Katherine Dueck

May 19, 2017

Katherine Dueck (nee Dueck) age 86 years of Altona, formerly of Schoenau, Manitoba passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Fred (Mona) Dueck, and Nettie Dueck, as well as 2 grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband William Dueck (2003).

Funeral service on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at...

Rex Klippenstein

Rex Klippenstein

May 14, 2017

Rex Klippenstein, age 80 years of Neubergthal, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Giesbrecht), their children Shaun (Diane) Klippenstein, Ivey Last, and Gina (Barry) Moore, as well as 5 grandchildren.  He was predeceased by 4 brothers.

A private gathering for family and close friends...

Roger Raymond Barnabé

Roger Raymond Barnabé

May 7, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend on May 7, 2017 at the age of 83 years.

Roger will be missed by his children, Jocelyne (Marty), Gerald-Ben (Rachelle), Marc (Annette), Rossel, and Ginette, as well as 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Roger was predeceased by...

Raymond Andre Delorme

Raymond Andre Delorme

May 1, 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, dad and pepère Raymond Delorme.

Dad was born on March 5 1940 at St. Boniface hospital. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph Wilfred and Lillianne Delorme, sister Madeleine Simard and brothers Philippe and Jean-Marc Delorme and a grandchild Maxime Delorme.

He leaves to mourn...

Susanna Reimer - Reddekopp

Susanna Reimer - Reddekopp

Apr 28, 2017

Susanna Reimer Reddekopp was born Susanna Enns on June 7, 1919 in the village of Kleefeld. Her parents were Peter and Helena Enns.  She was the oldest surviving daughter of 13 children.

In the early years of her life the family moved extensively but later came to settle in the town of Altona. She was baptized up on the confession...

Margaret Dick

Margaret Dick

Apr 27, 2017

Mom went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on April 27th, 2017 at the Altona Community Memorial Health Centre surrounded by family. She celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends just a month ago.

Mom was born to John and Katherine (Tina) Driedger (nee Hiebert) on March 16, 1937 in Neuhorst. She grew up and went to...

Mariette Parent

Mariette Parent

Apr 21, 2017

On Friday, April 21, 2017, Mariette Parent, age 84 years of St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba passed away at the Desalaberry District Health Centre.

She is survived by her brother Maurice, sisters Carmelle and Marie, sisters-in-law Yolande and Solange, as well as 3 nieces, 8 nephews and numerous extended family members.

Mariette was predeceased by three brothers Jacques, Rene, and Denis.

Prayers...

Maria Loewen

Maria Loewen

Apr 19, 2017

Maria Loewen was born March 13th, 1925 to Heinrich P. & Helena (Hamm) Dueck at the farm near Grimsby School District where she attended school. She was baptized May 22, 1946 by Bishop Peter Toews at the Rudnerweide Sommerfeld Church. On July 9th, 1946 she married Benno Loewen. They lived with his parents for about three months and then they...

Tina Wiens

Tina Wiens

Apr 18, 2017

Tina Wiens (nee Krahn), age 73 years, of Altona, formerly of Winnipeg and Gretna, Manitoba, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Bob Wiens, their children Bob Wiens, Ken Wiens, and Tammy (Bill) Peters, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and many nieces and nephews. ...

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