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Linda Braun (nee Hildebrand)

Linda Braun (nee Hildebrand)

May 27, 2023

 

Peacefully on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at the Altona Community Memorial Health Center, Linda Braun passed away at the age of 93 years. 

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ed, 4 sisters and 4 brothers.  Left to cherish her memory are children Rhonda (Jack) Driedger, Gail (Tom) Braun, Barry (Dorothy) Braun and Laurie Braun (Jim Dueck), as...

Joyce Schurko (nee Pott)

Joyce Schurko (nee Pott)

May 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, and friend to many.  Joyce passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023 at Boundary Trails with her immediate family by her side.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband Marvin of 63 years; her 2 sons, Calvin (Dianne) Schurko, and Randy (Marlene) Schurko,...

Harold Stoesz

Harold Stoesz

May 20, 2023

Harold Stoesz went to meet with his Lord & Saviour on the morning of Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Boundary Trails Health Center after a battle with esophageal cancer, at the age of 54 years, 5 months & 17 days.

He was born on December 3, 1968 in Altona, the 3rd of 4 children to John & Helen Stoesz....

Henry Heppner

Henry Heppner

May 15, 2023

Henry H. Heppner, age 92 years of Altona formerly of Kleinstadt, MB passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Doerksen), their children Susan (Peter) Elias, Henry (Carolyn) Heppner, Jake (Esther) Heppner, Bertha (Hank) Klassen, Mary (Leonard) Wiebe, and Frieda (Henry) Penner, as well as 22 grandchildren,...

Margaret Heppner

Margaret Heppner

May 14, 2023

Margaret Heppner (nee Stoesz), age 93 years of Morden, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Tabor Home in Morden.

She is survived by her son Bernie Heppner, 1 sister, 1 brother and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Abe Heppner, and their daughter Connie.

A private service will be held and burial will...

Don Penner

Don Penner

May 10, 2023

Don Penner died peacefully, with family at his side, on May 10th, 2023 at Eastview Place in Altona. He is survived by three children—Darren, Rick and Tannis (Keith); four grandchildren—Davin (Krystal), Tara (Brian), Adeleine and Elinore; and four great-grandchildren—Linnea, Rylan, Braden and Riley. He was predeceased by his parents; his five siblings—John, Katie, Art, Edwin and Walter; his daughter-in-law Theresa;...

Anne Sawatzky

Anne Sawatzky

May 8, 2023

Anne Sawatzky (nee Sawatzky) age 90 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Marianne (Gerald) Thiessen, John (Francis) Sawatzky, and Howard (Lori) Sawatzky, as well as 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother.  She was predeceased by her husband Harold Sawatzky, 1 sister and 2...

Abe K. Sawatzky

Abe K. Sawatzky

May 3, 2023

Abe K. Sawatzky, age 81 years of Salem Home in Winkler, formerly of Altona, MB passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Salem Home.

He is survived by his wife Lena (nee Dyck), 1 sister and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by 8 sisters.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m....

Anna Wiebe

Anna Wiebe

Apr 26, 2023

Anna Wiebe (nee Penner), age 96 years, of Altona formerly of Sommerfeld, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by her children Shirley (Paul) Entz, Brenda (Richard) Peters, Sharon (John) Lane, and Brian (Val) Wiebe, as well as 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob W....

Peter M. Peters

Peter M. Peters

Apr 23, 2023

Peter M. Peters, age 72 years of Altona, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.

He is survived by his wife Elisabeth Peters (nee Krahn), their children Justina (Peter) Bueckert, Lisa (Pete) Wall, Maria (Abe) Giesbrecht, Pete (Linda) Peters, Jake (Jenine) Peters, John Peters (Kris Heinrichs), David Peters, Cornie (Stephanie) Peters, Annie (Rick)...

Lawrence Giesbrecht

Lawrence Giesbrecht

Apr 23, 2023

Lawrence Giesbrecht, age 95 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Susan (nee Schroeder), their children Sharon (Richard) Funk, Angela (Jim) Harms, Jim (Val) Giesbrecht, Steve (Diane) Giesbrecht, and Harv (Jeannette) Giesbrecht, as well as 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 1...

Peter W. Hildebrand

Peter W. Hildebrand

Apr 19, 2023

Peter Hildebrand, age 95 years, of Altona formerly of Edenburg, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Rose (nee Hamm), their children Judy Dueck (Helmut Gutsche), Paul (Bernadette) Hildebrand, Joan (Rolf) van Driesum, Debra Jobin (David Luke), and Mike (Darcy) Hildebrand, as well as 16 grandchildren, 13...

John Schwitteck

John Schwitteck

Apr 17, 2023

John Schwitteck, age 89 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Thiessen), their son Brad (Marianne) Schwitteck, and 3 grandchildren.

Graveside service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gretna Cemetery, followed...

Cynthia Lee

Cynthia Lee

Apr 15, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Cindy Lee, age 57 years, after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Destiny Lee (Emeleo Cole) of Letellier, and Dawna Lee (Ethan McArthur) of St. Adolphe, her step daughter Krystle Lee of Selkirk, her...

Katharina Peters

Katharina Peters

Apr 7, 2023

Katharina Peters (nee Rempel), age 76 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Peter G. Peters, their children Bernard (Mabel) Peters, and Tina (Cornie) Teichroeb, as well as 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 sisters and 4 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on...

Bishop William H. Friesen

Bishop William H. Friesen

Mar 25, 2023

Bishop William H. Friesen, age 93 years of Altona formerly of Roseville, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Eastview Place, Altona.

He is survived by his wife Anne (nee Martens), their children Mary (Frank) Rempel, Bill (Rosemary) Friesen, and Ed (Judy) Friesen as well as 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.  He was...

Eva Joss (nee Peters)

Eva Joss (nee Peters)

Mar 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving mom, mummer and grandma.  Mom passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on March 23, 2023.

She leaves to mourn her passing her three daughters - Lorna (Rick), Norma (the late Jerry), Linda (Brian); her ten grandchildren - Jeff, Ryan, Brianne, Robbie, Krystal, Adam, Brennen, Shayla, Stephen and...

Harold Kehler

Harold Kehler

Mar 10, 2023

Harold Kehler passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023. His family surrounded him with love and joy in his last days. He is survived by his teen love Ev, his son Jim & Vicki, daughter Amber & Jeff, the best grands in the world Willow, Camryn, Josee, Fletcher and Payton, his loving mother in law Sue Funk, his sisters Edna...

Jennie Pranys

Jennie Pranys

Mar 5, 2023

After a long full life, and battle with cancer, on Sunday morning March 5, 2023, at Eastview Place, Altona, Jennie Pranys passed away at the age of 97 years.

Predeceased by her beloved Husband Peter, parents John & Helen Papas, only daughter Lorraine, only sister Louise, brothers Johnny and Eddie, niece Dana and nephew Gregory.

Lovingly remembered by son Robert (Marilyn) of...

Mary Schulz

Mary Schulz

Feb 28, 2023

MARY SCHULZ

APRIL 11, 1931-FEBRUARY 28, 2023

FOREVER LOVED, NEVER FORGOTTEN…

On February 28,2023 Mary Schulz passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Altona Memorial Hospital. She left this world the way she lived her life, with grace and dignity.

Mary was born on April 11,1931 in the Amsterdam District near Altona to her parents David and Maria Braun....

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