Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Jun 2, 2016

On Thursday, June 2, 2016 Tony Penner, age 81 years of Winnipeg, formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away at the Victoria General Hospital.

He is survived by his children Mariann (Norma) Penner, Jerry (Valdine) Penner, Gordon (Janice) Penner/Lyon, Kenneth (Dawn) Penner, grandchildren Cassie (Karl), Ashley, and Tony, and great grandchildren Erick and Lincoln.  He was predeceased by his wife Mary...

May 30, 2016

Eva Toews, nee Siemens, from Altona, formerly of New Hope, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at the Altona hospital after a recent diagnosis of cancer.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband David S. Toews, children Don, Bob & Deb (children Jordan, Madison, Meaghan & Mitch) and Brenda and Terry (children Dylan and Reegan).  Also left to...

May 28, 2016

A new Angel has arrived in Heaven. After a long, full life, with our hearts filled with sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Mary.  She passed away peacefully with her family at her side . For the last 8 years she stayed at the Bethania Personal Care Home.   

Left to cherish her memory is daughter Verna (Karl)...

May 24, 2016

Dad was born August 2, 1930 in the border village of Blumenort, Manitoba.

As a young teenager, dad’s family moved from Bluemort to Rosenort (now Rosetown) about 6 miles to the northwest. After a few years in Rosetown, Grandpa next moved his family to Rudnerweide.  By now dad was in his older teens and very much involved in the everyday...

May 15, 2016

Ella Walter, age 97 years of Emerson, formerly of Dominion City, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Morris General Hospital.

She is survived by her granddaughter Caroline Thiessen, one sister, one brother, many nieces and nephews, and close friends.  She was predeceased by her husband Art Walter, her daughter Janet and son-in-law Bob Thiessen, and sons...

May 11, 2016

On May 11th, 2016, Helen Hoeppner, 97, went to join her Lord and Saviour, as well as many loved ones in Heaven.  Her faith in a loving Heavenly Father saw her through many joys and sorrows. 

Helen(a) Hoeppner, nee Klippenstein, was born on April 17th, 1919, to Peter H. & Maria Klippenstein of Altbergthal.  She married John Hoeppner of Hochstadt...

May 7, 2016