Obituaries

Sep 16, 2015

Life Story of Leroy Lesley Friesen

Leroy was born in Altona, Manitoba on May 6, 1959 to Justina and Abram A Friesen.  He has three older brothers, Jake, Bill and Ray, as well as younger sister, Shirley.  At the time the family lived in Altbergthal, west of Altona.  Throughout his life, Leroy said he was from Altbergthal even though the...

Sep 16, 2015

Ferdinand Steinert, age 86 years of Woodmore, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

He is survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother and their families.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Friedensthal, Manitoba.  A private ash interment will take...

Sep 10, 2015

Reynold Heinrichs, age 92 years of Altona, Manitoba, beloved husband of Cecile Heinrichs, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Altona Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Altona EMM Church.  Interment will take place at the Altona Cemetery.  Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home...

Sep 4, 2015

George Opocencsky, age 89 years of Dominion City, Manitoba passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Morris Hospital.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dominion City Cemetery.  A reception will follow the service at the Dominion City United Church.

 

Sep 3, 2015

Jacob H. Schroeder, 86, of Altona, Formerly of Sommerfeld, passed away Thursday, September 3rd at Altona Health Care Centre.

He is survived by his wife Dora, daughter Janet (Bill) Enns, 4 sons, Ray Schroeder, Wes (Verna) Schroeder, Bob (Jan) Schroeder, and Harv (Carla) Schroeder as well as 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday,...

Aug 30, 2015

Tina Wiebe, age 92 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the Altona Health Centre.

She is survived by one daughter, one son and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Abram G. Wiebe and by 2 sons.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bergthaler...

Aug 29, 2015

Violet Kreitz, age 93 years, of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Emerson, Manitoba.  A private family ash interment will follow at the Emerson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of...

Aug 29, 2015

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the loss of a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Dorothy Stewart (nee Scott), who passed away August 29, 2015 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

Left to mourn is her dear husband Chester of 69 years, sons Glenn (Carmen), Dave (Carol), Donovan (Barb), Grandchildren Chad, Tammy, Troy,...

Aug 28, 2015

On Friday, August 28, 2015 Ann Heide passed away peacefully in the Altona Hospital at the age of 85 with her loving husband of 65 years by her side.

She is also survived by her children Frances (Rocco) of Calgary, AB, Glenn (Patti) of Moosomin, SK, Judy (Doug) of Victoria, BC, Mark (Terri) of White Rock, BC, Sheila (Dave) of...

Aug 20, 2015

On Thursday, August 20, 2015, Doreen Murray (nee Evans) age 85 years of Emerson, formerly of Dominion City, Manitoba passed away at the Emerson Personal Care Home. 

Doreen is survived by her son Patrick Murray and by one brother.  She was predeceased by her husband Edward Murray, her parents and one sister. 

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August...

Aug 19, 2015

The family of Jean-Marc (John) Delorme are saddened to announce his passing on August 19th 2015. 

Jean-Marc leaves behind his three children Rod, Tammy, Jacqueline (Josh); two grandchildren Madelyn and Bentley; two brothers Raymond (Noella), Claude, many nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his parents Wilfrid and Lilianne Delorme, sister Madeleine, and brother Phillip. 

Prayers will be said at 12:30 pm...

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...