Obituaries

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...

May 20, 2015

Maria Hildebrand, 93, of Altona formerly of Halbstadt, passed away Wednesday, May 20th at Carman Memorial Hospital.  She is survived by 1 sister, 1 brother, 1 sister-in-law, 25 nieces and nephews and their families. 

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Reinland Mennonite Church in Altona with burial at the Blumenthal Cemetery. ...

May 18, 2015

Olga Heinrichs – Kosh (nee Maxymowich), age 82 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 at her residence.

She is survived by 3 daughters; Joann (Lynn) Hoeppner, Edna Wiebe, and Rita (Ken) Derksen, as well as 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her first husband Ed Heinrichs (1986) and by her second...

May 17, 2015

 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dave, aged 58 on May 17, 2015, the loving son of Marilyn and stepfather Peter Koop.

Also survived by brother Randy (Sheila) sister Patti (Harold) kids Darren, Carie and their mom Vicki and Keisha (Tristan) grandchildren Nakkita, Taylor, Jordan, Octavia, Mercedez and Maliyah. Nephews Chris (Nicole), Jon (Katie) and...

May 14, 2015

On May 14, 2015 at 1:30 am our dear Mother, Tina Wiebe nee Krahn of Altona was called to her eternal rest by her Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ at the Altona Hospital due to complications from a major heart attack. Mom’s health slowly had been fading after she fell and fractured her shoulder in 2010. In the last few...

May 12, 2015

Susanna Klassen of Altona formerly of Morris and Lowe Farm passed away peacefully, with family at her side, at the Altona Hospital on May 12th 2015 at 12:30 in the afternoon, at the age of 78.

Susie was born in Lowe Farm on September 28th 1936 to Isaac P. and Aganetha Klassen. Her father was born in Chortitz, Russia. Her...

May 2, 2015

On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Henry J. Hiebert, age 89 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his children Dolores (Ray) Klassen, Irene (Ike) Enns, Ronn (Irene) Hiebert, Carol (Murray) Honsberger, Jerry (Kathy) Hiebert, Leonard (Irene) Hiebert, Walter (Debbie) Hiebert, Harv (Tina) Hiebert, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Henry was predeceased by...

May 1, 2015

It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Marlene Clark (nee Price), beloved wife of Andrew Scott Burgess of Calgary, on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the age of 63 years.

Janet was born in Winnipeg on October 25, 1951. She grew up in Emerson, MB, where her parents operated the local general store. Following...

Apr 30, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother at the Emerson Personal Care Home on April 30, 2015 with her family by her side.

Margaret was born in the Overstone District on October 14, 1917.  She married Jacob Suppes on October 20, 1937 and they had two sons Grant and Blaine. Grandma...

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...