Obituaries

Apr 20, 2015

On Monday, April 20, 2015 Helena Neufeld, age 93 years of Morden, formerly of Altona, Manitoba and Paraguay passed away at the Tabor Home in Morden.

She is survived by her daughter Trudy (Arron) Guenther, her sons Willie (Sara) Neufeld, and Bennie (Lydia) Neufeld as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her...

Apr 15, 2015

Larry Schwartz aged 79 years of Altona, Manitoba and formerly of Weidenfeld, Manitoba passed away at his residence on April 15, 2015.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Tene (nee: Wolfe), two daughters Pam Schwartz; Susan Enns (Archie Giesbrecht); one son Robert Schwartz; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The Funeral Service for Larry Schwartz will be...

Apr 15, 2015

Peter Elias, age 73 years of the RM of Rhineland, formerly of the Wakeham School District, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Elvera Elias (nee Stoesz), their children Connie (Raymond) Friesen, Lynn (George Demelo), Lenore (Victor) Hiebert, Nathan (Tara) Elias, as well as 8 grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on Monday,...

Apr 13, 2015

On Monday, April 13, 2015 Margaret Loewen (nee Derksen) age 93 years of Altona, formerly of Gretna, Manitoba passed away at the Altona Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Ray (Linda) Loewen, Les (Deb) Loewen, and Vic Loewen as well as 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Abe Loewen in 2007.

The...

Apr 13, 2015

On Monday, April 13, 2015 Harvey Zacharias, age 72 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba formerly of the Halbstadt area passed away suddenly at the family farm near Halbstadt, Manitoba.

He is survived by his wife Amy (nee Taylor), and his two sons Daniel Zacharias (Marianna Santizo-Lepe), and Matthew Zacharias.

The funeral service for Harvey Zacharias will be held on Wednesday, April...

Apr 12, 2015

Apr 12, 2015

Melvin Friesen aged 72 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba and formerly of Neubergthal, Manitoba passed away at Riverview Health Centre on April 12, 2015.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Joyce (nee Driedger); his sons Kevin (Trish); Brad (Donna); and Tony.

The Funeral for Melvin Friesen will be held on Friday April 17,2015 at 2:00 P.M. from the...

Apr 5, 2015

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Roy Empson on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Victoria Hospital at the age of 96 years.

Roy is survived by his daughter Mary (Tony), grandchildren: Kerry, Kristine (Dan), Jaison (Lynda), Brittain (Tammy) and Gregg as well as great-grandchildren: Tyler, Ryan, Kyra, Hannah, Cole, Brayden, Logan, Liam, Avery,...

Mar 31, 2015

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015, Kay Friesen, age 91 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away at the Altona Health Care Centre.

She is survived by her children Harold (Adele), and Libby (Jim), as well as 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her husband Ray C. Friesen in 1990, and her son Victor Friesen in 2006.

Funeral...

Mar 30, 2015

Nancy Klassen (nee Wiebe) age 49 years of Gretna, formerly of Lowe Farm, Manitoba passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Altona Health Care Centre.

She is survived by her husband Peter Klassen, their children Andrea (Bob) Letkeman, Laura Klassen, and Robert Klassen as well as her parents Rev. Peter and Tina (Katie) Wiebe, 4 sisters and their...

Mar 29, 2015

Eva Kehler, age 80 years of Altona, formerly of Gnadenfeld passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Eastview Place.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bergthaler Mennonite Church in Altona.  Interment will follow at the Gnadenfeld Cemetery. Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona on Wednesday, April 1, 2015...

Mar 26, 2015

Helen DeFehr (nee Wiebe) age 100 years of Winnipeg, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Donwood Manor.

She is survived by her children Len (Diane) DeFehr, Marla DeFehr, Fran (David) Betz, and Dorothy (Dave) Caldwell, as well as 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband John DeFehr, her parents John and Sarah Wiebe,...

Mar 24, 2015

Anne Wiebe (nee Hiebert) age 85 years of Altona, formerly of New Hope, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Altona Health Care Centre.

She is survived by two daughters Bernice Harder, Marilyn (Bob) Friesen, by 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by 3 brothers, 2 sisters and their families.

Anne was predeceased...

Mar 18, 2015

 

Due to the weather and poor road conditons the funeral service for Bonny Knutt has been postponed until Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emerson Baptist Church.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bonny Knutt, age 61 years of Emerson, Manitoba, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

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Mar 17, 2015

On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Glen Martel passed away at the Altona Health Centre at the age of 59 years.

He is survived by two sisters, three brothers and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Eva Martel and by one brother.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later...

Mar 7, 2015

Peacefully, at the age of 96, Loraine passed away at the Emerson Health Unit in the early evening of March 7, 2015.

She is survived by her son Danny (Lynda) of Winnipeg, daughter-in-law Margaret of Ridgeville, grandchildren Derek, Dana, Denise, Darren, Dee Ann, Darrel, Candace and Doug, great-grandchildren, brothers Wayne (Susie), Ron (Eileen) and Keith, other relatives and friends. Mom...

Mar 7, 2015

Mary Funk (nee Wiebe) age 89 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Eastview Place.

Mary is survived by two daughters, one son, and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Abram H. Funk and by one son.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Altona...

Feb 27, 2015

Jacob Penner, age 85 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by two sisters Tina Wiebe, and Helen Penner, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Helena (Hamm) Penner and one brother Henry Penner.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015...

Feb 24, 2015

Edwin W. Abel, age 84 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Altona Health Care Centre.

He is survived by his wife Tina Abel (nee Kehler).

A memorial service for Edwin Abel will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Altona United Church.  Interment will take place at a...

Feb 23, 2015

Known as John the farmer; John with all the horses; John the mechanic; John the bus driver; John with the beard; John the giver; John the husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend.

Dad was born on the 26th of January in Silberfeld, Manitoba to Gerhard and Margaret (Sawatzky).  He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Trudy,...