Obituaries

Dorothy Friesen

Dorothy Friesen

May 26, 2024

Peacefully, Dorothy Ann Friesen, age 76 years was called home by her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre. Dorothy was born on February 22nd ,1948 and grew up in the village of Gnadenfeld, Manitoba. 

She was the eldest child of 7 children born to John H. and Cornelia (Nellie) Friesen. She is survived...

Allan Wilson

Allan Wilson

May 24, 2024

Allan Wilson, age 86 years, of Emerson, MB passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.He is survived by his children Anne Pratt, Brenda (Don) Piett, Suzanne (Al) Berard, Kelly (Todd) Johnson, Brian (Donna) Wilson, and Cheryl (Mike) Schneider, as well as 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.  He was predeceased...

Henry J. Siemens

Henry J. Siemens

May 24, 2024

Henry J. Siemens, age 99 years of Altona, MB, formerly of Rosenfeld, MB passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Eastview Place, Altona.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 75 years, Mary (nee Letkeman), their children Norman (Reta), Larry (Liz), Leona (Harold) Schmidt, Erwin, Darrel, and Conrad, as well as 5 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 12...

David J. Klassen

David J. Klassen

May 23, 2024

Peacefully, with Mary, his beloved wife at his side, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, David Klassen, age 91, was called home by his Lord and Saviour.

Dave, as most people called him, was deeply devoted to his family and will be sadly missed and forever cherished by Mary Kehler Klassen, his loving wife of 13 years, his five children and 19 grandchildren, Ken...

Linda Ann Friesen

Linda Ann Friesen

May 22, 2024

Linda Friesen, age 78 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.She is survived by 2 brothers and 1 sister. She was predeceased by her parents and 8 siblings.A private graveside service for family and friends will be held on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Altona Cemetery. Viewing...

Lloyd Yurett

Lloyd Yurett

May 22, 2024

Lloyd George Yurett, age 86 years of Altona, formerly of Brandon, MB passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre. Lloyd was born on March 26, 1938 to Herman and Etta Katherine (Little) Yurett in Waweig, New Brunswick.

He is survived by his wife Nettie, his children Gordon (Terry) Yurett, Ken (Wendy) Yurett, and Barb (Douglas)...

Peter J. Heinrichs

Peter J. Heinrichs

May 19, 2024

Peter J. Heinrichs, age 85 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.He is survived by his wife Verna (nee Abrams), their children Barb (Jim) Sawatzky, Darryl (Wendy) Heinrichs, Leah (Konrad) Erickson, Kendall Heinrichs (Anna), Crystal (Greg) Loewen, and Karla Heinrichs, as well as 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Celebration of...

Valerius Brant

Valerius Brant

May 18, 2024

Valerius Brant, age 50 years, of the Ridgeville area, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his residence.He is survived by his wife Ina, their children Martin (Jessica), Matthias (Aileen), Marcus, Jennifer (Stefan), and Jessica, as well as 2 grandsons.  He is also survived by is parents and 1 brother.Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024...

Don Barrie Radford

Don Barrie Radford

May 10, 2024

With heavy hearts and great sadness, we bid farewell to Don Radford, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who passed away at Boundary Trails Health Centre at the age of 74. 

Don was predeceased by his parents Ken and Margaret Radford.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Trudy, his three children, Shanna (Logan), Chris (Kim) and Steven, his grandchildren Andrew...

Lena Hoffman

Lena Hoffman

May 9, 2024

Helena “Lena” Hoffman was born August 1, 1932 on the Homestead in Altona Manitoba. She was married to Albert Hoffman on June 22, 1950. They were married for 70 years when Albert passed away on September 11, 2020. 

She is survived by three children, Bill (Roseann), Irene (Dave), and Jim, as well as five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is...

Reid Ramsey

Reid Ramsey

May 5, 2024

We regret to announce the passing of our beloved Reid on Sunday, May 5, 2024 near Emerson, Manitoba at the age of 22 years. 

He is lovingly remembered by his parents, Stacey Ramsey-Kein and Jeff Froom, his sister Taylor Kein and stepfather Brad Kein; his grandparents, Ray (Rena) Ramsey,  Dani Misson, Jo-Ann Kerda (Terry Steg), and Glen (Pearl) Froom; his aunts...

Marlene Plett

Marlene Plett

May 2, 2024

Marlene was born on April 28th, 1934, in the School District of Edenthal (RM of Rhineland along the Principal Meridian) just east of Edenburg. Her parents were David and Mary (Janzen) Wall. It was a family of 6 children and included sister Ellie, brother Armin, sister Irmgard (died in childhood), brother George and sister Angelynne.

Her parents were farmers and raised...

Edward Klassen

Edward Klassen

Apr 30, 2024

Peacefully, on April 30, 2024, after a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer, Edward Klassen, at the age of 86 years, was called to his eternal home.  He was predeceased by his wife Selma in 2002, and his brothers Dan, Martin, John, Peter, and Henry.  He is survived by his daughter Anne (Kirby) Breitkreuz of Yorkton, SK; son Ray (Karen) Klassen...

Susana Goertzen (nee Doerksen)

Susana Goertzen (nee Doerksen)

Apr 25, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, 2024 Susana Goertzen, a resident of Salem Home in Winkler for the past 4 years, died peacefully surrounded by her beloved family. She was102 years old. 

Susana was predeceased by her husband David, her son Abe and grandson Clayton, daughters-in-law Junita Goertzen, late wife of Jake, and Christine Goertzen, late wife of Larry, and all of her...

Marie - Laure Perron (nee Delorme)

Marie - Laure Perron (nee Delorme)

Apr 23, 2024

Peacefully on April 23, 2024 with family by her side, Marie-Laure passed away at the age of 101 years, 3 months and 1 day at the Repos Jolys in St. Pierre. She has rejoined her husband of 61 years, Jean-Louis who pre deceased her in 2004.

Marie-Laure will be lovingly remembered by her children: Gisele (Dave), George (Denise), Colette, Armelle, Luc...

Toots Sawatzky

Toots Sawatzky

Apr 8, 2024

Waiting for Jesus to relieve her from pain and declining health, on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Altona Hospital, Getrude (Toots) Sawatzky peacefully went to heaven at the age of 90.  She was the youngest of 7 children.  She was predeceased by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 son-in-law (Grant Heinrichs), 1 grandchild (Natalie Heinrichs), 2 great grandchildren (Deklyn and...

Geordie Pratt

Geordie Pratt

Apr 7, 2024

Geordie Pratt, age 66 years, of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2024 at his residence.He is survived by his wife Anne (nee Wilson), their children Jennifer (Wes) Ducharme, and Chris (Lisa) Pratt, grandchildren Tori, Madison, Gage, Shirlanne, and Murdo, as well as 2 sisters and 1 brother.  He was predeceased by his parents Doris and Randall Pratt,...

Hilda Hamm (nee Toews)

Hilda Hamm (nee Toews)

Apr 7, 2024

Hilda Hamm, aged 82 years, died on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, at Health Sciences Centre after a brief illness. Hilda was born on October 7, 1941, to Ed and Mary Toews of Eigenhof. At age 16, she left home to work as a switchboard operator for Manitoba Telephone System (MTS). Shortly after, she met a handsome young man named Andy from Neubergthal...

Abe Ginter

Abe Ginter

Mar 22, 2024

Abe Ginter, age 95 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Ron (Bobbie) Ginter, Ang (Bill) Penner, and Jerry Ginter, as well as 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 1 sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife Betty in 2019.

Funeral service...

Katharina Peters (nee Wall)

Katharina Peters (nee Wall)

Mar 19, 2024

Katharina Peters (nee Wall), age 80 years of Altona, formerly of Blumenort South and Gretna, MB, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.She is survived by her children Susan (Ike) Peters, Lisa (Neil) Sawatzky, Trudy (Bill) Janzen, John (Peg) Peters, Tina (Abe) Bueckert, Mary Link (Peter Giesbrecht), Agatha (Joey) Wiebe, Jake (Helen) Peters, Cornie...