Obituaries

Dec 1, 2016

Christine Tschritter age 23 years of Steinbach, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the CGF Church on Ridge Road (3 miles South of Steinbach on Hwy 12, 2 miles West on Ridge Road).  Interment will follow at the...

Dec 1, 2016

Henry Hildebrand age 81 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his siblings Herman (Lena) Hildebrand, Mary Heppner, Hilda Kehler, Norman Hildebrand, Elsie (Curtis) Loewen, Lynn (Ron) Barkman, sister-in-law Tina Friesen, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his twin brother Diedrich, and brother Jake. 

Funeral service will...

Nov 30, 2016

Henry P. Kehler, age 90 years of Altona, formerly of Neubergthal, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016.

He is survived by his step children Grace (Dave) Harms, Joyce (Don) Bergen, Pearl Braun-Dyck (Doug Dyck), Carol (David) Enns, Debbie (Wes) Friesen, and Dale (Julie) Braun as well as 11 grandchildren and 19 Great grandchildren.  He is also survived by...

Nov 29, 2016

Art Remus, age 94 years of Emerson, MB passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

He is survived by his son Barry (Terry) Remus and his family.  He was predeceased by his wife Ann Remus (nee Schultz), and by one son Rodney.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m....

Nov 21, 2016

Katharina (Tina) Hiebert (nee Friesen) of Altona, formerly of New Hope passed away suddenly on Nov. 21, 2016 at the Altona Hospital at the age of 92.

Tina was born on April 15, 1924 to Heinrich and Elizabeth Friesen in McMahan Sask.  She was the 2nd oldest of 6 children.   At the age of 4 her family moved to...

Nov 21, 2016

Sam Sadler, age 92 years of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

He is survived by his wife Bernice Sadler, their children Rick (Brenda) Sadler, and Janelle Sadler (Bob Donnelly), as well as 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. 

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 2:00...

Nov 19, 2016

Florian Bool, age 19 years of Kleefeld, Manitoba formerly of Germany passed away accidentally on Saturday, November 19, 2016.

He is survived by his parents Jakob and Julia Bool, 7 sisters and 6 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 11:00 am at the CGF Church on Ridge Road (3 miles South of Steinbach on Hwy...

Nov 16, 2016

On November 16, 2016 Ruth Laser, 90, of Altona, Manitoba passed from this earthly home to be with her Saviour Jesus Christ in heavenly Glory. She is survived by her daughter Ingrid (Karl) Korporal, son-in-law John Macloskie, grandchildren Brynn, Kristine, Kelsey, Kendra, Matthew, Daniel, Bridget and eight great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Ed...

Nov 9, 2016

Jacob Heppner, age 82 years of Altona, formerly of Schoenthal, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Eastview Place in Altona.

Dad was born on Feb. 2, 1934, to his parents Heinrich and Helena Heppner (nee Goertzen) at their farm 4 1/2 miles north of Horndean, in the Melba School District.  In 1947, they sold the farmyard, and moved...

Oct 21, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn Rose Loeppky - Penner. She passed away on October 21, 2016 at the age of 71.

She was born on August 24, 1945 in Altona, Manitoba to parents Kay and Henry Loeppky.  Rose will be lovingly remembered by her two sons Russell and wife Robin and Keith and...

Oct 5, 2016

John Teichroeb, age 70 years, of Gretna, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Kathy, their children Doug (Susie) Teichroeb, Desiree (Paul) Friesen, grandchildren Garett and Ella Friesen, and Christopher Teichroeb.  He is also survived by two brothers and one sister.  He was predeceased by his parents...

Sep 30, 2016

Sep 22, 2016

Eva Hamm (nee Schmidt) age 92 years of Altona, formerly of Neubergthal, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Conroy (Lorraine), and Lorna, grandson William (Ashlee), and great grandson Hunter.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob P. (Shorty) Hamm, and by four brothers.

Funeral service will be held on...

Sep 22, 2016

KATHLEEN (HOEPPNER) HILDEBRAND of Altona, November 23, 1927 – September 22, 2016, died at the age of 88 in the Altona Hospital. She will be dearly missed by her loving children Merle (Glenda), Gerald (Alvina), Lorne (Nada), Rhona Sawatsky (Jarem), Mona Lacey (Chris), 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sisters Doreen Poettker (Abe), Marie Guenter (Clarence), brothers Jake (Wilma), Ron (Norma), David...

Sep 19, 2016

Georgina Sarrasin, age 91 years of St. Joseph, Manitoba passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Altona Health Care Centre.

She is survived by six daughters, five sons and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Arcade, and by two sons.

Viewing and prayers will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, September 24,...

Sep 17, 2016

Aime Dansereau, age 90 years, of Emerson, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his step children Liane (Bill) Howieson, Blane Fostey, Rick (Donna) Fostey, Pat (Carol) Fostey, and numerous grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister Margaret Beaulieu, sister-in-law Eva Dansereau, brother-in-law Gilles Robert, and numerous nieces...

Sep 11, 2016

Anne Wiebe (nee Janzen) age 90 years of Altona, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Bernard G. Wiebe, their children Norman (Ollie), Allan (Alice), Terence, Warren (Shawn), as well as by 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 

Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016...

Sep 8, 2016

Barry J. Braun, age 58 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Tammy, their sons Andrew Braun (partner Nellie Klassen), Mitchell Braun (Taylor LaRocque), and Joey Braun (fiancé Isabel Dib).  He is also survived by his mother Anita Braun, sisters Sharon (Elmer) Voth, Marilyn (Harold)...

Sep 8, 2016

Lydia Bunk, age 48 years, of Steinbach, Manitoba, formerly of Germany, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the CGF Church, Mitchell. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.  Viewing will be held at the CGF Church...