Obituaries

Pete Bueckert

Pete Bueckert

Feb 16, 2023

Pete Bueckert, age 51 of Rosenfeld, formerly of Austin MB, passed away on Thursday, February 16 in Rosenfeld.

He is survived by his wife Lena (nee Wiebe), 3 sons, Patrick (Kira) Bueckert, Adrian (Sara) Bueckert, Zachary Bueckert, and 1 daughter Jasmine Bueckert. He was predeceased by his parents, 1 brother, and 1 nephew.

Funeral service will be held...

Glenn Friesen

Glenn Friesen

Feb 14, 2023

Glenn Friesen age 80 years of Altona, formerly of Roseville, MB passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis (nee Hamm) their children Jennifer (Brad) Derksen, and Joelle, as well as three brothers and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents Tony and Katie Friesen.  

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Abe B. Reimer

Abe B. Reimer

Feb 13, 2023

Abe B. Reimer, age 77 of Altona, formerly of Steinbach, MB passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the St. Boniface Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Aganeta Reimer (nee Ginter), 4 sisters, 5 brothers, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, 7 brothers, and 1 sister.

A funeral service will be held on...

Ann Weaver (nee Enns)

Ann Weaver (nee Enns)

Feb 8, 2023

With profound sadness, the family of Anna (Ann) Weaver announces Ann’s passing on the 8th of February, 2023 at the Extendicare Red River place in Selkirk, MB.Ann was predeceased by her husband Wilfred (Bill) Weaver in 2018, her mother Katharina (Abrams) Enns in 1966, her father Peter Enns in 1973, brother William Enns in 1948, brother Peter Enns in 1978...

Kenneth John Rempel

Kenneth John Rempel

Feb 3, 2023

Kenneth John Rempel was born January 1, 1964 in Altona to Dave and Tena (Falk) Rempel. He provided for his family since the day he came into this world. He was a New Years baby and the first born in Altona. Because of this his family was awarded with many perks including groceries, free oil changes, diapers, etc. When he...

Ed Hildebrand

Ed Hildebrand

Feb 1, 2023

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Erdman (Ed) Hildebrand of Altona, MB (formerly of Gretna) in the early hours of Wednesday February 1, 2023 at Boundary Trails Health Centre at the age of 93.

Dad was predeceased by his loving wife, Susan, one son in infancy, four sisters and six brothers.

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Aganetha "Nettie" Giesbrecht

Aganetha "Nettie" Giesbrecht

Jan 26, 2023

Jacob and Katherina Kauenhofen had twins born on June 21, 1943 of which a beautiful baby girl named Aganetha came into their life.

Her birth took place in the village of Chortitz.

Aganetha spent the first part of her life growing up in Schanzenfeld.

She attended Schanzenfeld School and at the age of 16 went to work at Dresler Headwear.

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Shirley Falk

Shirley Falk

Jan 18, 2023

Shirley Falk, age 67 years of Altona, MB passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Theresa Sawatzky, Cam Sawatzky, Tiffany Sawatzky, and Corissa Gandier, as well as her mother Anna Falk, 1 sister and 2 brothers.  She was predeceased by her father David J. Falk.

A private funeral...

Anne Buhler

Anne Buhler

Jan 16, 2023

Anne Buhler passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on January 16th 2023 at the age of 84.

She is survived by her children Ron Rempel, Naomi Rempel, Esther (Rick) Hildebrand, and Steve (Gigi) Rempel, as well as 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Anne (Annie) was born November 20th 1938 in Barnsley Manitoba to her...

Brad Dueck

Brad Dueck

Jan 14, 2023

After a five year battle with heart failure, Brad Dueck passed away peacefully at the age of 57 years at the St. Boniface hospital on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Martin & Anne Dueck. 

He is lovingly remembered by his wife Sandy, son Austin, Daughter Marlie Whitman and husband Ryan, sister Gloria Bishop and...

Agatha Friesen

Agatha Friesen

Jan 14, 2023

Agatha Friesen (nee Fehr), age 87 years of Altona, MB formerly of Ontario and Mexico passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children, William (Tina) Friesen, Agatha (Ed) Penner, Peter (Agatha) Friesen, Elizabeth (Jake) Dyck, Maria (Isaac) Unrau, Abe Friesen, Justina (Herman) Neudorf, Jake (Susanna) Friesen, John (Maria) Friesen, Henry (Tina) Friesen,...

Dezso "Steve" Homor

Dezso "Steve" Homor

Jan 6, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Dezso “Steve” Homor on January 6, 2023 at Boundary Trails Health Centre in Winkler, Manitoba. 

Steve was born in Sarvar, Hungary on February 19, 1925. He came to Canada in 1957 and lived in Winnipeg until the fall of 2022 at which time he and his wife moved to Morden, Manitoba.  

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John A. Gerbrandt

John A. Gerbrandt

Jan 5, 2023

On Thursday January 5th 2023,  John A. Gerbrandt (Johnny) passed away at 79 years old at Eastview Place in Altona, MB 

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elvina (Dueck), 4 daughters, 4 sons, and their families. Darlene Gerbrandt, Rick (Terrilyn), Randy (Barb), Leona (Brian Toews), Sharon (Jeff Blanchard), Corinna (Henry Siemens), Warren (Trish), Sheldon (Melissa), He is also survived...

Mary Driedger

Mary Driedger

Dec 30, 2022

Mary Driedger (nee Penner), age 91 years of Altona, MB passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Jack (Rhonda) Driedger, Lorna Schroeder, Harvey Driedger, and Janice Wiebe (Ron Duda), as well as 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.   She was predeceased by her husband John Driedger, son-in-law John Schroeder, and...

Gertrude "Trudy" Wiebe

Gertrude "Trudy" Wiebe

Dec 27, 2022

Gertrude "Trudy" Wiebe, age 92 years of Altona, formerly of Winnipeg, MB passed away on Tuesday, December 27 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by two sisters Helen Dorward, and Anne Hiebert, as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents and 3 brothers.

A private funeral service will be held and burial will take place...

Joyce Loewen

Joyce Loewen

Dec 17, 2022

After a long and difficult battle with cancer, Joyce Helen Loewen passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at Altona Memorial Health Center.  She was predeceased by her parents, Helen Hiebert and Lawrence Hiebert and by her twin brother John Hiebert.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband Lloyd Loewen of Altona, her children Lonny...

Daniel Reimer

Daniel Reimer

Dec 14, 2022

Daniel Wayne Reimer, 66, of Altona passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 14th 2022 at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife Gaetane, his sisters Phyllis and Dorothy, his brothers Bill and Abe (Enid), son Daniel (Melissa), daughter Amber (Adam), sons Tyler (Verna), and Joel, and his four grandchildren Arizona, Asher, Addison, and Chloe. He is predeceased by...

Gertrude Dueck

Gertrude Dueck

Dec 12, 2022

Gertrude Dueck, age 90 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and 2 brothers.

A celebration of Gertrude's life will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church.  Burial...

Kenneth Abram "Sam" Braun

Kenneth Abram "Sam" Braun

Nov 28, 2022

Ken “Sam” Braun passed away at the Altona Community Memorial Health Centre on November 28, 2022. He is survived by his wife Marianne (Kaethler); his daughter Monica Harder of Winkler and her children Zachary, Gabriel, Rahab; his daughter Teresa of Montreal; his sister Rosella Schroeder (Herman) of Almonte, Ontario; his brother Ronald “Joe” (Lois Nickel) of Altona; his sister Viola...

Tina Dyck

Tina Dyck

Nov 22, 2022

Tina Dyck (nee Friesen) age 95 years of Altona, MB passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Linda (Melvin) Kehler, Gary (Dianna) Dyck, and Laura (Jim) Elliott, as well as 5 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband John Dyck.

A private family service will be held...