Obituaries

Helen Kehler

Helen Kehler

Jul 26, 2018

Helen Kehler was born December 4, 1925 to Jacob and Sarah Schwartz of Neu-Bergthal. She was baptized June 9, 1946 and was married to Bernhard P. Kehler on October 24, 1946.

During her teen years, she would help families with childcare and gardening. As she grew older, she worked in the fields husking corn, hoeing and topping beets. She also...

Peter M. Driedger

Peter M. Driedger

Jul 17, 2018

Peter M. Driedger, age 91 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his children Julie (Peter) Neustaeter, and Ron (Betty) Driedger, as well as by 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 sister, and 1 brother-in-law. 

A funeral service for family and close friends will be held on Friday, July...

Anne Friesen

Anne Friesen

Jul 14, 2018

Anne Friesen, age 97 years of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her residence at the Gardens on Tenth.

She is survived by her children Susie (Elmer) Friesen, Elmer (Mary) Friesen, Ruth Heppner, Carol (Ken) Neufeld, and Ray (Bev) Friesen as well as by 13 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren,...

Joan Wiebe

Joan Wiebe

Jul 14, 2018

Peacefully on July 14, 2018, Joan Wiebe (Munro) passed away with her husband and children by her side.

She is survived by her husband Gordon, children: Carolyn (Cam), Dawn (Tyler), Russell (Allison), and grandchildren Dani, Amy, Lincoln, and Cooper, as well as her sister Lois (Ralph), and niece Caitlin. She was predeceased by her father Darcy, mother Kathleen, and brother...

Delia Fuchs

Delia Fuchs

Jul 7, 2018

Delia Fuchs, age 1 year and 9 months, of Steinbach, Manitoba passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Childrens Hospital in Winnipeg.

She is survived by her parents Jakob and Julia Fuchs as well as numerous brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the CGF Church Mitchell...

Helen Toews

Helen Toews

Jun 28, 2018

Helen Toews, age 87 years, of Altona formerly of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Jack Toews, their children Kristina (Vincent) Solomon, Jack (Alice) Toews, and Bob (Heather) Toews, as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

A private family service will be held...

Elizabeth Zacharias

Elizabeth Zacharias

Jun 24, 2018

Elizabeth Zacharias (nee Loewen), age 66 years of Plum Coulee, formerly of Mexico passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Abram Zacharias, their children Katharina (David) Zacharias, Abram (Katharina) Zacharias, Elizabeth (John) Wolf, Willie (Cristina) Zacharias, Esther (Daniel) Martens, and Henry (Tina) Zacharias, as well as by 20...

Leandro Chase Scheling

Leandro Chase Scheling

Jun 23, 2018

Leandro Scheling, age 4 years of Steinbach, Manitoba passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 23, 2018.

He is survived by his parents Eduard and Annette Scheling, 1 sister and 3 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the CGF Church Mitchell with burial to follow at the Church Cemetery.  Viewing will be at...

Maurice Bonin

Maurice Bonin

Jun 21, 2018

Maurice Bonin, age 69 years of St. Joseph, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the St. Boniface Hospital from complications with chemotherapy.

He is survived by his wife Jocelyn, his siblings, Marielle (Elmer), Monique, Réal (Sandi), and Alain.  He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Claire Bonin and by his sister Huguette.

Maurice was born in...

Norma Derksen Giesbrecht

Norma Derksen Giesbrecht

Jun 19, 2018

After a brief period of illness, Norma Anne Giesbrecht passed away peacefully on June 19, 2018 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba with her husband John at her side, holding her hand.  She is dearly missed by her husband, John Giesbrecht, her children Harold (Brenda), Pauline (Paul), Henry (Kathy), Marjory (Warren), daughter in law Colleen, 12 Grandchildren, and...

Willie Friesen

Willie Friesen

Jun 17, 2018

Willie Friesen, age 91 years of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt and Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by 2 sisters, 4 brothers and their families.  He was predeceased by his wife Tina (nee Martens), and by 1 sister and 4 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018...

Nettie Doerksen

Nettie Doerksen

Jun 11, 2018

Nettie (Aganetha) Doerksen (nee Rempel)

June 25, 1928 – June 11, 2018

 

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Nettie Doerksen, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the age of 89 years old.

She was predeceased by her husband Peter D. Doerksen, and a granddaughter Lyndsey Doerksen.

Mom was born...

Menno H. Friesen

Menno H. Friesen

Jun 9, 2018

Menno H. Friesen cared.  A lot.  About pretty much everything. 

He cared when and exactly how it was done. He cared about progress, traditions, the details, and ‘how it looked’. He cared how YOU were doing.  And our world will miss him for it.

Menno died just short of his 73rd birthday, after having to accept a life shortened by...

Edwin D. Peters

Edwin D. Peters

Jun 7, 2018

Ed D. Peters, age 88 years, of Altona, formerly of Weidenfeld, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Cnetre.

He is survived by his wife Anna (nee Sawatzky), their children Dwight (Sheryl) Peters, Terry Peters, Yvonne Peters (Rachel Rocco), and Myron (Jacqueline) Peters, as well as by 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and one...

Gladys Kroeker

Gladys Kroeker

Jun 3, 2018

Gladys Kroeker, age 87 years of Altona, formerly of Winnipeg and Edenburg, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Eastview Place.

Gladys was born on January 9, 1931 in the Edenburg district, near Gretna, MB to Peter W. and Maria (Wiebe) Rempel.  She was the youngest child of 8 siblings, and had 3 brothers and 4 sisters.  She...

Paul Jacob Freier

Paul Jacob Freier

Jun 1, 2018

Paul Freier, age 70 years, of Altona, formerly of Neepawa, Manitoba passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Eva Freier, daughters Stefanie Freier (Stuart Busilla), and Dr. Amy Freier, one son Kelsey Nagorski, and granddaughters Natasha and Nadia.  He is also survived by one sister Barbara Freier.  He...

Helen Bergen

Helen Bergen

May 27, 2018

Helen Bergen age 87 years of Altona, formerly of Blumenthal, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg.

She is survived by her husband Jake H. Bergen, their children Verna (Howard) Larkin, Wes (Sandy) Bergen, Leona (Glen) Knutt, Ken (Leigh) Bergen, and Wayne (Tracy) Bergen, as well as by 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren,...

Benno Krahn

Benno Krahn

May 26, 2018

Benno Krahn age 90 years of Altona formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Katie (nee Thiessen), their children Pauline (Lloyd) Stoesz, Karen (Ron) Friesen, Frances (John) Sawatzky, and Mark (Terra) Krahn, as well as by 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 1...

John "Johnny" Kehler

John "Johnny" Kehler

May 16, 2018

Johnny Kehler…..he was a hockey player,   baseball player,  golfer,   curler,   coach,   referee,   rink maker,   sports enthusiast,   weather observer,  Sunflower and canola expert,   guitar player,   music lover,   game player,   brother,   husband,   father,   grandfather,   great grandfather…….and fan of taking “the scenic route”.

Johnny Kehler was born in Neubergthal on November 12, 1931 to Peter and Margaret Kehler (nee Klippenstein).  

Dad grew up...

Henry A. Friesen

Henry A. Friesen

Apr 25, 2018

Henry A. Friesen, age 89 years of Altona formerly of Blumenthal, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his sister Helena Friesen, his brother David A. (Martha) Friesen, as well as by 10 nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Henry B. and Anna Friesen, and by...