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Jake Rempel

Jake Rempel

Nov 4, 2023

Family is deeply saddened that our brother, uncle, and great uncle, Jacob (Jake) Rempel passed away in his home on November 4, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

He was born March 2, 1945 to John & Tina Rempel.  He was predeceased by both his parents, and his brother-in-law, Leroy Friesen.

Jake leaves to mourn Tina (Frank) Siemens, Liz...

Helen Penner

Helen Penner

Nov 2, 2023

Helen Penner, age 98 years, of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by her children Philip (Marianne), Jack (Elsie), Janice, Gordon, and Bill (Ang), as well as 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband John Penner in 1972, 1 sister and 8 brothers.

Memorial service...

John Hiebert

John Hiebert

Oct 31, 2023

John Hiebert, age 74 years, of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (nee Dowswell), their daughter Vanessa (Napoleon), granddaughter Kezeyah, 1 sister and 8 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Emerson Complex.  Interment will...

Donald Friesen

Donald Friesen

Oct 31, 2023

Donald Harvey Friesen was born on August 11, 1932 and died on October 31, 2023. A farmer to the end, he made it through harvest.

Don was born the only child of Dave and Katherine “Toots” Friesen at a time when single child households were exceedingly rare. Despite this, he did not grow up to become an unbearable narcissist but...

Menno Braun

Menno Braun

Oct 30, 2023

Menno Braun, age 91 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Steve (Lois) Braun, Clare (Barb) Braun, and Judi (John) Fotherby, as well as 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren , and 2 brothers.  He was predeceased by his wife Helen Braun.

Memorial service will...

Brian Goossen

Brian Goossen

Oct 21, 2023

Brian died peacefully on Saturday October 21 with his wife by his side following his battle with Alzheimers. 

Brian is survived by his wife of 30 years Paulette, 2 daughters Kristina (Paul Leclair), Rebecca McGuire (Logan) and grandchildren Maine McGuire and Wells McGuire.  Brothers Ken (Iris), Gary (Karen).  Sisters and Brother in laws Michelle (Garth) Steinert, Denise (Rick) Taylor, Ron...

Margaret Klassen

Margaret Klassen

Oct 5, 2023

Margaret Klassen, age 89 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by 2 brothers, 1 sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents Martin and Sara Klassen, 5 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at...

Cory Derksen

Cory Derksen

Oct 2, 2023

Cory Derksen, age 37 years, of Rosenfeld, MB passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Martha, children Shelly, Aaliyah, Shane, and Dwayne, his parents Abe and Verna Derksen, as well as 3 brothers and their families.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:00...

Susanna (Sue) Schmidt (nee Hildebrand)

Susanna (Sue) Schmidt (nee Hildebrand)

Sep 30, 2023

Susanna (Sue) Schmidt (nee Hildebrand) age 93 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Doug, Janet, Mary, Carol (Dale), Susan, and Darren (Tanya), as well as 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 sister.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob A. Schmidt, and 10 siblings.

A...

Russell Baranuik

Russell Baranuik

Aug 29, 2023

Russell Baranuik was born on July 10, 1940 and passed away after a brief illness on August 29, 2023.He was born in Wishart, Saskatchewan on the family homestead to George and Nellie Baranuik and spent his first five years there.  During the peak of WW2 his father George made his way to Thunder Bay with his brother John and worked at Can Car...

Dorothy Elizabeth Treichel (Crawford)

Dorothy Elizabeth Treichel (Crawford)

Aug 28, 2023

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Treichel (Crawford), on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Al, in 2001, her parents Earl and Mary Crawford, and sister Edith Kitt. Left to Cherish her memory are sons, Terry, Mark (Gwen), Grandchildren Kyle (Ang) and Ashley (Jason).

Mom was...

Lydia Klassen (nee Funk)

Lydia Klassen (nee Funk)

Jul 29, 2023

Lydia Klassen (nee Funk), age 91 years of Altona, MB passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Abe Klassen, their children Brenda (Harold) Derksen, Debbie (Mark) Heinrichs, Delores (Bruce) Smith, and Terri (Rob) Bergman, as well 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 2 great  great grandchildren.

A private...

Douglas John Teichroeb

Douglas John Teichroeb

Jul 25, 2023

Doug Teichroeb, age 53 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his son Christopher Teichroeb, his mother Kathy Teichroeb, his sister Desiree (Paul) Friesen and her family.  He was predeceased by his father John Teichroeb.

A service to remember and celebrate Doug's life wil be held at...

Rose Pott (nee Palmer)

Rose Pott (nee Palmer)

Jul 24, 2023

At almost 102 years old Rose passed away at Emerson Care home Monday, July 24th, 2023.

Left to mourn her passing are her daughter Louise Dougall, son-in-law Ron Remillard, Grandchildren Randy Dougall & Nicole McAllister (Dale), great-grandchildren Ava & Lacy McAllister, nephew Clayton Pott and many other nieces and nephews and their families. Rose was pre-deceased by her husband Horace...

Helen Schapansky

Helen Schapansky

Jun 29, 2023

Peacefully on June 29, 2023 at the age 75 Helen passed away at Altona Memorial Health Centre with family by her side.

She survived by her son Rodney, grandson Kyler, granddaughter Emma, sister Anna (Dennis), and brothers Larry (Judy), and Jerry (Wendy).

As per Helen's wishes there will be no service.

Linda Neufeld (nee Wiebe)

Linda Neufeld (nee Wiebe)

Jun 24, 2023

Linda Neufeld (nee Wiebe), age 67 years of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Ernie, their sons Tony (Deb), Roger (Susie), and Adam (Mary), as well as 10 grandchildren, and 2 sisters.  She was predeceased by her parents Dave and Anne Wiebe, and one sister...

Sarah Sawatzky

Sarah Sawatzky

Jun 23, 2023

Sarah Sawatzky, age 92 years, of Altona, MB, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her 2 sons Mark Sawatzky and Murray Sawatzky. She was predeceased by her husband Abe Sawatzky.

A celebration of Sarah Sawatzky's life will be held on Wednesday, June 28, at 11:00 am at the Altona...

Marlene Rose Wiebe

Marlene Rose Wiebe

Jun 22, 2023

Marlene Rose Wiebe, age 63 years, of Altona, MB, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Eastview Place in Altona.

She is survived by 2 brothers, John (Virgina) Wiebe, and Ronn Wiebe.

She was predeceased by her parents and 1 brother.

 

Marlene Wiebe – 35 years at Blue Sky.

Not very many people can say that...

Tony Klassen

Tony Klassen

Jun 21, 2023

Tony Klassen, age 92 years, of Rosenfeld, MB, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his 3 daughters Elfrieda (Helmut) Janz, Julie (Manfred) Janz, and Susan (Jeff) Peters, as well as by 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one brother.  He was predeceased by his wife Annie Klassen (nee Unrau).

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H. Grant Nickel

H. Grant Nickel

Jun 18, 2023

On June 18, 2023, my grandpa died in his home on the yard that he loved at the age of 81. He will be remembered and missed by his wife Leona (nee Hildebrand), his children Kevin (Jackie) and Kurt (Heather), his grandkids Raven (Jonah), Tori (Cory), Mattea, and Cole, and his great grandkids Hailey, Austin, and Asha. He will also...

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