Obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

Loren Braun, age 69 years, of Altona, passed away on Monday July 22, 2024 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Suzanne, son Colin (Brigitte) and two grand daughters Paige and Chase, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. He was predeceased by his parents. 

A private Celebration of Loren's life will be held at a later day. 

Jul 8, 2024

Tene Schwartz (nee Wolfe) age 88 years of Altona, formerly of Weidenfeld, MB passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Robert Schwartz, Pam Schwartz, and Susan Enns (Archie Giesbrecht), as well as six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Larry Schwartz.

A private funeral service...

Jul 3, 2024

Laura Klassen, age 66 years of Altona, formerly of Lowe Farm and Morris, MB passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her siblings Sheila (Bill) Tiessen, Brenda Klassen, Evelyn Klassen, and Mike Klassen (Anna Lazowski), as well as 4 nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents Peter H. and Susie...

Jun 25, 2024

David Driedger, age 87 years, of Altona, MB formerly of the New Hope District passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Eastview Place, Altona.

He is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Braun), their children Dave (Brenda) Driedger, Carol (Stan) Hildebrand, and Jack (Ang) Driedger, as well as 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  

Funeral service will be held on...

Jun 21, 2024

On Friday, June 21, our father, Abram Klassen, took his last breath. He was our dad, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather, and Uncle. He passed away after a brief stay at the Altona Memorial Hospital at the age of 91. Abe leaves behind children Brenda (Harold) Derksen; Debbie (Mark) Heinrichs; Delores (Bruce)Smith; Terri (Rob) Bergman, 11 grandchildren, 20...

Jun 16, 2024

May 28, 2024

Gail Patricia Shimonek, born on January 16, 1951, to Walter and Kay Eisbrenner, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love and adventure. On June 28, 1969, she married Percy Shimonek, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage until his passing in 2017. Together, they navigated life as best friends, parents, and devoted partners.

Gail is survived by her children...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...