Obituaries

Aug 16, 2015

Aline Marie Janzen Nee Elias, 25, of Piney formerly of Haskett, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 16th at Health Sciences Centre.

She is survived by her husband Erich, parents Harold and Christine Elias, 6 sisters, 3 brothers, parents-in-law, and their families.

The celebration of life memorial service for Aline Marie Janzen Nee Elias will be held Sunday, August 23rd...

Aug 10, 2015

Maria Sawatzky was born in Blumenthal, Manitoba on November 15, 1914, to Johann and Aganetha Penner.  She was the oldest of four children who survived from this union.  Maria’s father died in 1918 of the Spanish flu.  Four more children were added after Aganetha married Cornelius Penner, brother to Johann.

Maria started her schooling at age eight, in part because...

Aug 3, 2015

Henry Fehr, age 83 years of Toronto, Ontario passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

A family funeral service will be held with ash interment at the Schoenthal Cemetery

Aug 2, 2015

Anne Penner, age 94 years of Altona, formerly of Bergfeld, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Eastview Place in Altona.

She is survived by 7 daughters and 3 sons; Irene (Walter) Giesbrecht, Verna Kroeker, Elma (Henry) Martens, Andy (Elaine) Penner, Grace (Bill) Martens, Hank Penner, Judy Devloo, Rosella (Jim) Reggin, Marge (Arnold) Snyder, and Melvin (Elaine) Penner....

Jul 29, 2015

Following a full and lengthy life we announce the passing of Lilia at the Emerson Personal Care Home in Emerson, MB, at the age of 101 years.

Left to Cherish her memory is her daughter Darlene Olaiya, Son-in-Law Murray (Susan) Day, Grandchildren:  Sabrina Robert (Mark), Nina Freeman, Deleah (Jared) Kukelko & Duncan Day, Great Grandchildren: Dylon, Tyrell, Jerry (Jessica), Derek, Adrian,...

Jul 27, 2015

On Monday, July 27, 2015, Dorothy Jane Klassen (nee Gerbrandt) passed away at her residence at the age of 74 years.

She is survived by her children Rhonda (Lester) Nickel, Barron (Marcie) Klassen, Peter Klassen and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob H. Klassen in 2011.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at...

Jul 27, 2015

Paul Parent passed suddenly at his residence on July 27, 2015 at the age of 58.  He is survived by his wife Juliette (nee Lévesque) and two sons Luc (Nicole) and Richard and one granddaughter, Madison. Paul was predeceased by his parents Norbert and Odile Parent, and two brother-in-laws, Jack Churchill and Bryan Stokes.  He is survived by many brothers...

Jul 25, 2015

Tina Rempel, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, at 96 ½ years of age, died peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning July 25, 2015, with her son David at her side. She was born in Heuboden, on February 16, 1919 to Jacob and Katharina (Penner) Kehler. She grew up on her parental farm home, near Plum Coulee where she...

Jul 23, 2015

John Regehr, 91, of Niverville formerly of Gretna, passed away Thursday, July 23 at Vita Health Centre.

He is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Betty Regehr.

The funeral service for John Regehr will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 2pm at the Bergthaler Mennonite Church in Gretna, Manitoba with...

Jul 20, 2015

Mary Penner

On Monday, July 20, 2015 Mary Penner, age 78 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away at the Victoria General Hospital.

She is survived by her husband Tony Penner, their 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.

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Jul 15, 2015

Brian Gordon Smith passed away July 15 at the Boundary Trails Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife Sandra, son David and daughter Diane Baete (Blair).  He also leaves two brothers Lyall (Linda) of Brandon, their children Kristin (Steve), Justin (Melodie), Kelly (Jordan) and Kerri (Shawn) and their families. Barry (Shirley) of Winnipeg,  their children Jeffrey (Anna Marie), Jennifer...

Jul 15, 2015

Annie Peters, age 46 years of Altona, formerly of Mexico passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at her residence.

She is survived by her children Ryan Wiens, Rebecca Wiens, and Tommy Peters, her father Abram G. Peters, 2 sisters, 5 brothers and their families.  She was predeceased by her mother Maria Peters and one brother.

Funeral service will be...

Jul 5, 2015

It is with the saddest of hearts that we announce the short illness and passing of this dear man.

Don was predeceased by his parent Arthur and Kathleen Haid, brothers Ed, Carl, Bob, sister Kathleen (Kitty), dear son Timothy and first wife Wilma Naulls.

He will be lovingly missed each and every day by his wife Terry (Boiteau), son Chris...

Jun 16, 2015

Eileen Plett, 54, of the Rosenfeld area passed away Tuesday, June 16th at Altona Health Care Centre.

She is survived by her husband Delbert, 3 daughters, 5 sons and their families.

The funeral service for Eileen Plett will be held Saturday, June 20th at 10am at Winkler Reinland Mennonite Church with burial at Horndean Mennonite Church Cemetery.  Viewing will...

Jun 15, 2015

Mom was born on October 21, 1930 to Peter A. and Sara Rempel in the Amsterdam School District north-east of Altona, she was the second of five children.  Mom attended the Langivan School till middle of grade 7, when she stayed at home to help on the family farm.

In the spring of 1954 Mom was baptized upon the confession...

Jun 14, 2015

Susie Klassen was born to Derk D. Klassen and Helena (nee Friesen), on October 19, 1920 in Rosenfeld, Manitoba.  She was the third youngest child of a family of ten surviving children.

On September 22, 1942 she married the love of her life, Jake A. Klassen. They shared joys and sorrows for 71 years and 15 days. 

They started life...

Jun 12, 2015

On Friday, June 12, 2015 Christopher Paterson, age 22 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

Christopher is survived by his parents Randy and Christina Paterson, and will be remembered by many friends in the community.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona.  Interment...

Jun 8, 2015

On June 8, 2015 at 9:15 am Our Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister and Friend Nellie Friesen passed into Glory.

"The heaviness of life kept increasing until she no longer had the strength to breathe. She was then released from her pain and broke free into the “weightlessness” of heaven. I like to think of her laughing when she took her first...

Jun 2, 2015

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, William “Morris” Kantimere, age 82 years of Emerson, Manitoba, beloved husband of Beverly Kantimere, passed away at the Morris Hospital.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emerson Baptist Church.  Interment will take place at the Emerson Cemetery.

May 29, 2015

OLGA PENNER

(Olly-Aunt Olly)

April 7, 1929 – May 29, 2015

With her beloved husband Victor at her side Olly died at the Altona Hospital on May 29, 2015.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Vic, her sister Anita Voth, her two sons David (Janet), Steven (Anna), granddaughters Julia (Derek Hicks), Deborah Moore, Kristi (James McKay), Kara...