Obituaries

Apr 5, 2015

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Roy Empson on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Victoria Hospital at the age of 96 years.

Roy is survived by his daughter Mary (Tony), grandchildren: Kerry, Kristine (Dan), Jaison (Lynda), Brittain (Tammy) and Gregg as well as great-grandchildren: Tyler, Ryan, Kyra, Hannah, Cole, Brayden, Logan, Liam, Avery,...

Mar 31, 2015

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015, Kay Friesen, age 91 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away at the Altona Health Care Centre.

She is survived by her children Harold (Adele), and Libby (Jim), as well as 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her husband Ray C. Friesen in 1990, and her son Victor Friesen in 2006.

Funeral...

Mar 30, 2015

Nancy Klassen (nee Wiebe) age 49 years of Gretna, formerly of Lowe Farm, Manitoba passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Altona Health Care Centre.

She is survived by her husband Peter Klassen, their children Andrea (Bob) Letkeman, Laura Klassen, and Robert Klassen as well as her parents Rev. Peter and Tina (Katie) Wiebe, 4 sisters and their...

Mar 29, 2015

Eva Kehler, age 80 years of Altona, formerly of Gnadenfeld passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Eastview Place.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bergthaler Mennonite Church in Altona.  Interment will follow at the Gnadenfeld Cemetery. Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona on Wednesday, April 1, 2015...

Mar 26, 2015

Helen DeFehr (nee Wiebe) age 100 years of Winnipeg, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Donwood Manor.

She is survived by her children Len (Diane) DeFehr, Marla DeFehr, Fran (David) Betz, and Dorothy (Dave) Caldwell, as well as 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband John DeFehr, her parents John and Sarah Wiebe,...

Mar 24, 2015

Anne Wiebe (nee Hiebert) age 85 years of Altona, formerly of New Hope, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Altona Health Care Centre.

She is survived by two daughters Bernice Harder, Marilyn (Bob) Friesen, by 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by 3 brothers, 2 sisters and their families.

Anne was predeceased...

Mar 18, 2015

 

Due to the weather and poor road conditons the funeral service for Bonny Knutt has been postponed until Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emerson Baptist Church.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bonny Knutt, age 61 years of Emerson, Manitoba, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

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Mar 17, 2015

On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Glen Martel passed away at the Altona Health Centre at the age of 59 years.

He is survived by two sisters, three brothers and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Eva Martel and by one brother.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later...

Mar 7, 2015

Mary Funk (nee Wiebe) age 89 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Eastview Place.

Mary is survived by two daughters, one son, and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Abram H. Funk and by one son.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Altona...

Mar 7, 2015

Peacefully, at the age of 96, Loraine passed away at the Emerson Health Unit in the early evening of March 7, 2015.

She is survived by her son Danny (Lynda) of Winnipeg, daughter-in-law Margaret of Ridgeville, grandchildren Derek, Dana, Denise, Darren, Dee Ann, Darrel, Candace and Doug, great-grandchildren, brothers Wayne (Susie), Ron (Eileen) and Keith, other relatives and friends. Mom...

Feb 27, 2015

Jacob Penner, age 85 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by two sisters Tina Wiebe, and Helen Penner, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Helena (Hamm) Penner and one brother Henry Penner.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015...

Feb 24, 2015

Edwin W. Abel, age 84 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Altona Health Care Centre.

He is survived by his wife Tina Abel (nee Kehler).

A memorial service for Edwin Abel will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Altona United Church.  Interment will take place at a...

Feb 23, 2015

Known as John the farmer; John with all the horses; John the mechanic; John the bus driver; John with the beard; John the giver; John the husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend.

Dad was born on the 26th of January in Silberfeld, Manitoba to Gerhard and Margaret (Sawatzky).  He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Trudy,...

Feb 18, 2015

Susan Fehr (nee Hamm) aged 85 of Altona, formerly of Winkler and the Roseville School District, passed away Wednesday, February 18th at Altona Health Care Centre.  Mom was born to Andrew A and Margaret Hamm on August 8, 1929 in Neuberghtal , Manitoba.

She leaves to mourn 3 sons and 3 daughters, son Mervin (wife Leona), daughter Irma (husband Jerry),...

Feb 13, 2015

Alma Hildebrand (nee Heinrichs) age 92 years, of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by 2 daughters, 3 sons and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob W. "J.W." Hildebrand, and by 1 daughter and 1 son.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February...

Feb 11, 2015

Colleen Thiessen, age 44 years of Gretna, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Altona Hospital.

She is survived by her mother Tena Thiessen, her son Corey, granddaughter Cierra, one sister, one brother, and numerous extended family members.

She was predeceased by her father John Thiessen.

The memorial service for Colleen Thiessen will be held on Monday, February...

Feb 11, 2015

Earl Grant Dick passed away in Round Rock, Texas on February 11, 2015 at the age of 71.  Prior to his death, using his 7 iron, he celebrated a hole in one on the 10th hole at Plum Creek Golf Course.  As Earl would say, “When you got it, you got it!”  His larger than life personality will not be...

Feb 11, 2015

Henry Hildebrand age 87 years of Altona, beloved husband of Ann Hildebrand, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Altona Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Ann, their children Eleanor (Larry) Chornoboy, Elaine (Andy) Penner, Debbie (Ed) Penner, Brenda Hildebrand, and Dale (Jil) Hildebrand, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 

The funeral service for Henry "HD" Hildebrand...

Feb 10, 2015

Martha Enns, age 63 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Don, two sons Lee (Erin) Enns, and Nick Enns, her mother Agnes Rempel, three sisters, one brother, their families, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Jake W. Rempel.

A come...

Feb 8, 2015

Peter Friesen, age 79 years of Altona, formerly of Neubergthal, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (nee Giesbrecht), one daughter Sharmen (Peter), three sons Tyron, Preston and Arlen, one son-in-law Darren as well as 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by one daughter Theresa.

A private family funeral...