Obituaries

Abram B. Kehler

Abram B. Kehler

Apr 29, 2016

Abram B. Kehler, age 90 years of Altona, formerly of Kronsthal, Manitoba passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Larry (Margaret) Kehler, Carolyn (Henry) Heppner, Fran (Larry) Friesen, Deb Buhr, and Tim Kehler, as well as 9 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his wife Erna Kehler...

Daniel P. Klassen

Daniel P. Klassen

Apr 26, 2016

Daniel P. Klassen, age 87 years of Altona, formerly of the Grimsby area, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre. 

He is survived by his children Edwin (Agnes) Klassen, Daniel (Irene) Klassen, Jack (Sarah) Klassen, Debbie (Stewart) Toews, Adina (Curtis) Schellenberg, and Garry (Cynthia) Klassen, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He...

Victor Zacharias

Victor Zacharias

Apr 20, 2016

Vic Zacharias, age 71 years of the Thames District, beloved husband of Dorothy Zacharias, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rhineland Pioneer Centre. 

Donations in memory of Vic may be made to Altona and District Palliative...

Joel Adam Barnabe

Joel Adam Barnabe

Apr 19, 2016

With great sadness we say goodbye to Joel Barnabe who peacefully left us on April 19 at the age of 35. He will be greatly missed by parents Gail McGimpsey and Richard Barnabe (Eveline), brothers Jason (Nadine) and Jared (Jen), grandparents Muriel and Cliff McGimpsey, nephews Bailey and Jamie, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family would like to...

Myrtle Mabel Suppes

Myrtle Mabel Suppes

Apr 12, 2016

Myrtle Suppes, age 87 years, of Emerson, Manitoba formerly of the Ridgeville area, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years Elmer Suppes, their children Lana (Howard) Omoto, Bill Suppes, and Gary (Colleen) Suppes, as well as 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by one...

David Unger

David Unger

Apr 8, 2016

David Unger, age 82 years, of Altona formerly of Silberfeld, Manitoba passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Dora Unger (nee Martens), their children Barb (David) Nickel, and Jim Unger, as well as 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by 7 sisters and 1...

Tina Reimer

Tina Reimer

Apr 3, 2016

Tina Reimer, age 93 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

A private funeral service will be held.

Mary Falk

Mary Falk

Apr 2, 2016

Mary Falk (nee Sawatzky), age 84 years of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Jim (Michelle), Don (Leona), and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Ben J. Falk.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 2:00...

Ewald "Ed" Laser

Ewald "Ed" Laser

Mar 27, 2016

On March 27, 2016, Easter morning, Ewald (Ed) Laser, 85 passed from this earthly home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ in heavenly Glory.

He is survived by his dear wife of 63 years Ruth, daughter Ingrid (Karl) Korporal, son-in-law John Macloskie, grandchildren Brynn, Kristine, Kelsey, Kendra, Matthew, Daniel, Bridget, 7 great grandchildren, brothers Artur (Lena) and Alfred (Vera).

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Anna Sawatzky

Anna Sawatzky

Mar 24, 2016

Anna Sawatzky (nee Rempel), age 90 years, of Altona, formerly of Sommerfeld, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children, Erna (George) Elias, Nettie (Lloyd) Yurette, Kathy (Jim) Klatt, Anne (Jean) Comeault, Ken (Jean) Sawatzky, David (Judy) Sawatzky, Henry (Louise) Sawatzky, Bernie (Gin) Sawatzky, Jim (Barb) Sawatzky, Danny...

Ed N. Braun

Ed N. Braun

Mar 24, 2016

Ed N. Braun, age 83 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by 3 brothers, Leonard (Martha) Braun, Elmer (Diane) Braun, Dennis (Jean) Braun, 2 sisters, Erna Leoppky, and Leona Braun, and sisters-in-law, Kathleen Hildebrand, and Anita Braun. 

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 30,...

John "Jack" Hildebrand

John "Jack" Hildebrand

Mar 22, 2016

John “Jack” Hildebrand, age 93 years, of Altona, formerly of Silberfeld, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Eastview Place Personal Care Home.

He is survived by his wife Sarah Hildebrand (nee Voth), their children, Brian (Mary Anne) Hildebrand, Hilda (Elmer) Hildebrand, and Allen Hildebrand, as well as 5 grandchildren and 2 great grand children.

Funeral service...

Agatha Dueck Sawatzky

Agatha Dueck Sawatzky

Mar 15, 2016

Agatha Sawatzky, age 79 years of Altona, formerly of Neubergthal, Manitoba and Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Heinrich Sawatzky and their children, Sara (John) Abrams, Abe (Anna) Sawatzky, Esther (John) Loewen, Jacob (Susanna) Sawatzky, and Anna (Helmut) Friesen, as well as 25 grandchildren and 27...

Darlene Gale Peters

Darlene Gale Peters

Mar 15, 2016

Darlene Gale Peters was born September 10, 1961 to Cornelius and Agatha Peters. She was the youngest of their five children. She was predeceased by her father Cornelius C. Peters and one sister-in-law Marge Peters. She passed away accidentally on March 15, 2016.

She is survived by her mother Agatha Peters, siblings Dave (Tena) Peters, Anne (Henry) Kornelsen, Cornie (Elsie)...

Curtis Buhr

Curtis Buhr

Mar 2, 2016

Curt Buhr, age 60 years, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Deb, and their children Jeremy, Lorne (Carie), and Tyler, as well as his grandchildren Xander and Mya.  He is also survived by 1 brother, 2 sisters and their families.  He was predeceased by one son, his...

Edwin J. Funk

Edwin J. Funk

Mar 1, 2016

Edwin Funk, age 61 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis Funk (nee Reimer), their children Brenda (Keith) Stoesz, Matthew (Crystal) Funk, Steve (Amy) Funk, Jennifer (Henry) Neufeld, and Carla Heinrichs, as well as 14 grandchildren.  He is also survived by his mother Margaret,...

Deborah Marie Klein

Deborah Marie Klein

Feb 27, 2016

Deborah Marie Klein, age 58, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away on February 27, 2016 at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg after a four month battle with cancer.  She is survived by two daughters, Jessica (Lucas) and Maxine; her father and step-mother, Alfred and Iris Klippenstein, one sister-in-law, Joanne, and three brothers, Terry (Rhona), Nelson and Jim (Gee); nieces Janet and...

Heinrich F. Penner

Heinrich F. Penner

Feb 21, 2016

Henry F. Penner, age 86 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Pete (Anna) Penner, John (Helena) Penner, Jake (Elizabeth) Penner, Helen (Frank) Fehr, Diedrich (Lisa) Penner, Sara (Abe) Neufeld, and Henry (Frieda) Penner, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was...

Nettie Wieler

Nettie Wieler

Feb 17, 2016

Nettie Wieler, age 82 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her daughter Janet (Robert) Johnson.  She was predeceased by her husband George Wieler in 2007.

Funeral service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.  Interment will take...

Ted E. Friesen

Ted E. Friesen

Feb 15, 2016

T.E. (Ted) Friesen

After a long, richly lived, wonderful life, Ted, age 95, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 15th, after a brief stay in the Altona hospital.  He is survived by the love of his life, wife Linie (née Krahn), married 70 years; by three sons: Eric (Susan) of Amherst Island, Ontario, Paul (Val) of Winnipeg and...