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Vivian Grace Friesen

Vivian Grace Friesen

Sep 8, 2016

Mother, daughter, grandmother, farmer and homemaker Vivian Grace Friesen (Siemens) died peacefully on September 8, 2016 at Oakview Place Personal Care home in Winnipeg at the age of 91 years.

Vivian was born on September 20, 1924 in Altona, Manitoba to Jacob Gerhard Siemens and Eva (Braun) Siemens. She and her younger brother Bennett were close friends throughout their lives...

Peter Stoesz

Peter Stoesz

Sep 6, 2016

Peter Stoesz, age 88 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Rick (Gina) Stoesz, Art (Lorraine) Stoesz, Dennis (Sara) Stoesz, Loretta (Rob) Eisbrenner, and Val (Bob) Friesen, as well as 7 grandchildren,4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.  He was predeceased by his wife...

Gerhard Rudolf Schultz

Gerhard Rudolf Schultz

Aug 26, 2016

Gerhard Rudolf Schultz

On Friday, August 26, 2016, our beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away peacefully with family at his side at the Emerson Care Home at the age of 94.

Gerhard was born November 14, 1921 in the Friedensthal District. He was predeceased by his parents Rudolf and Justyna, brothers Reinhold and William, sisters Johana, Elsie and...

Gord Martel

Gord Martel

Aug 21, 2016

Gord Martel, age 62 years, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his residence.

His is survived by one brother Scott, two sisters Lynne Martel and Brenda (Don) Prytula, their children Michael and Kathleen, sister-in-law Sharon Martel, and her sons Curt and Eric  He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Eva Martel, and by three brothers Don, Glenn, and Rick.

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Mary Voth

Mary Voth

Aug 15, 2016

Mary Voth, age 95 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by one daughter Hilda (Abe) Dyck, one daughter-in-law Martha Voth, 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob J. Voth (2000), and by one son Peter Voth.

Funeral...

John Bueckert

John Bueckert

Aug 14, 2016

John Bueckert age 65 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre. 

He is survived by his wife Agnes (nee Reimer), one daughter Cheryl (Isaac), one son Michael, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, 7 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, and one brother.

Funeral service...

Cornelius "Neil" Fehr

Cornelius "Neil" Fehr

Aug 9, 2016

Neil Fehr, age 51 years of Morden, formerly of Winkler, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB.

He is survived by his mother Agatha Fehr, his brother  Ben (Michel) Fehr, sisters Agatha, Marie and Anna, as well as 2 nieces and 2 nephews.  He was predeceased by his father Benjamin B. Fehr.

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Rick Martel

Rick Martel

Aug 5, 2016

Richard Alan Martel passed away with his family at his side on August 5, 2016 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB, following a short illness.

Rick is survived by his loving wife Sharon (nee Falk), their two sons Curt and Eric, two brothers Gord and Scott and two sisters Lynne Martel and Brenda (Don) Prytula, their children Michael...

Andreas Teichrieb

Andreas Teichrieb

Aug 4, 2016

Andreas Teichrieb, age 47 years, of Steinbach, MB, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the CGF Church Mitchell (2 miles West of Hwy 12 on Ridge Road).  Viewing will take place at the church one hour prior to the service.

Helen Zacharias

Helen Zacharias

Aug 4, 2016

Helen Zacharias, age 94 years, of Altona, MB, beloved wife of the late Jacob W. Zacharias, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church, with burial at the Altona Cemetery.  Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral...

Erica Jean Klassen

Erica Jean Klassen

Aug 1, 2016

Erica Klassen, age 19 years of Neubergthal, Manitoba passed away accidentally on Monday, August 1, 2016 near Cut Knife, Saskatchewan.

She is survived by her parents Terry and Deb Klassen, her sister Samantha, brother Jared, her grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  She was predeceased by her grandpa Letkeman.

A celebration of Erica's life will be held on Saturday,...

Elizabeth "Lisa" Steg

Elizabeth "Lisa" Steg

Jul 22, 2016

Elizabeth Steg, age 103 years of Emerson, Manitoba, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

She is survived by her son Fred Krauter and daughter-in-law Dorothy, six grandchildren and their families, as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Germany.  She was predeceased by her first husband Friedrich Krauter (1941), her second...

Helen Penner

Helen Penner

Jul 16, 2016

Helen Penner, age 78 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Maria (Peter) Sawatzky, Ed (Agatha) Penner, Bertha (Peter) Sawatzky, Frank (Lisa) Penner, Hilda (Abe) Unrau, John Penner, Anna (Frank) Peters, Jake (Barb) Penner, as well as 31 grandchildren, and 51 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by...

Tina Falk

Tina Falk

Jul 7, 2016

Tina Falk (nee Schwartz), age 95 years, of Atlona, formerly of Silberfeld, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her sons Marvin (Joyce) Falk, Ron (Carole) Falk, Allan (Jocelyn) Falk, Ken (Kathy) Falk, Vern (Viv) Falk, and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Martin F. Falk.

Funeral...

Bernhard "Ben" F. Penner

Bernhard "Ben" F. Penner

Jul 5, 2016

Ben F. Penner, age 79 years of Altona, Manitoba, formerly of Ontario, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his wife Helen Penner (nee Zacharias), their children Maria (Peter) Sawatzky, Ed (Agatha) Penner, Bertha (Peter) Sawatzky, Frank (Lisa) Penner, Hilda (Abe) Unrau, John Penner, Anna (Frank) Peters, Jake (Barb) Penner, as well as 31 grandchildren, 51 great...

Bill Neufeld

Bill Neufeld

Jun 25, 2016

Bill Neufeld, age 74 years, of the Halbstadt District, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Manipogo Provincial Park.

He is survived by his wife Susie, 2 sons; Dale (Tanya), Gerald (Tannis) and their families.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Altona EMM Church, with burial at Blumenthal Cemetery.  Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral...

Lillian Shepit

Lillian Shepit

Jun 12, 2016

Lillian Shepit, age 85 years of Emerson, Manitoba passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

She is survived by her children Eugene Alexiuk, Gerald (Mary) Shepit, Beverley Shepit, and Edward (Sharon) Shepit, as well as by 7 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and extended family.

She was predeceased by...

Susan Dueck

Susan Dueck

Jun 9, 2016

Susan Dueck, age 85 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away at the Altona Health Care Centre on June 9, 2016.

She is survived by one daughter Linda (Jim) Friesen, four sons Larry Dueck, Ken Dueck, Dennis Dueck, and Ron Dueck, also by 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, one brother Jake Hildebrand and one sister-in-law Susan Dyck.  She was predeceased...

Vickie Marlene Friesen

Vickie Marlene Friesen

Jun 4, 2016

Vickie Friesen, age 60 years, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Allan Friesen, their daughters Robynn, Alyssa, and Althea as well as 2 sisters and 2 brothers.  She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Esther James.

A celebration of Vickie's life will be held on Thursday, June...

Ramona Engbrecht

Ramona Engbrecht

Jun 3, 2016

Ramona Engbrecht, age 85 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Altona Hospital.

She is survived by her son John Larsson, her daughter Linda Larsson, and her grandsons James and Alex. 

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held.

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