Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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)...