Obituaries

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

A...

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...

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...

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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