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Elizabeth "Betty" Ginter

Elizabeth "Betty" Ginter

Mar 11, 2022

The Obituary of Elizabeth (Betty) Ginter nee Stoesz

As told by Betty Ginter

I, Betty , was born on March 24, 1930 in the farm home (3.5 miles south of Horndean) to my parents Cornelius and Elizabeth Stoesz. I was given the name Elizabeth after my mother. Mrs Katharine Ginter was the midwife who delivered me... I had 3 sisters and...

Ed C. Stoesz

Ed C. Stoesz

Mar 6, 2022

Ed C. (Erdman Cornelius) Stoesz, Altona, Manitoba, passed away at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at age 92, after major  surgery a week ago.  He was born on July 23, 1929, to John H. Stoesz and Margaret (Giesbrecht Stoesz) Goertzen, on a farm south of Hordean.

 

Loving husband, father, grand-father, and great-grandfather, he leaves...

Lorna Braun

Lorna Braun

Mar 5, 2022

With her family at her side, Lorna Braun passed away at the age of 77 on March 5th, 2022, in Altona.

 

Left to treasure her memory include her beloved husband Don of 43 years; children Sheilagh (Natalie, Lisa), Paula (Wayne), Chris (Victoria, Annika, Marshall, Hope) and CJ (Nevaeh, Rain), as well as her surviving siblings.

 

Lorna’s...

Helen Epp  (nee Hildebrand)

Helen Epp (nee Hildebrand)

Feb 15, 2022

Helen Epp (nee Hildebrand), age 92 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Dave (Peg) Epp, Gord (Lois) Epp, Ron (Rhonda) Epp, Garry Epp, and Mark Epp, as well as 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 1 brother.  She was predeceased by her husband Bert...

Susan Dueck (nee Dyck)

Susan Dueck (nee Dyck)

Feb 12, 2022

Susan Dueck (nee Dyck), 75, of the Horndean area, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

Mom was born to Jacob and Margaretha Dyck on October 31, 1946. She was the seventh of eight children. She was born and raised in Altona. Mom accepted Jesus as her personal Saviour at the age of...

Gail Braun (nee Martel)

Gail Braun (nee Martel)

Feb 9, 2022

Gail Braun (nee Martel), age 80 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her residence. 

She is survived by her children Todd (Lisa) Braun, Tammy (Frank) Braun-Isaak as well as by two grandsons Nicholas and Nathan Isaak, and three brothers.  She was predeceased by her husband Al Braun.

A private funeral service will be held on...

Helen Ann Dyck (nee Wiens)

Helen Ann Dyck (nee Wiens)

Feb 3, 2022

Helen Ann Dyck (nee Wiens), 82, of Altona passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Eastview Place.   She is survived by her husband William (Bill), their daughters Coreen (David) Hildebrand and Brenda (Hugo) Giesbrecht, their two grandsons Mason (Angela) and Troy (Melody), and their two granddaughters Larissa and Kristen. She is also survived by two brothers, John (Betty)...

John Dyck

John Dyck

Feb 3, 2022

On February 3, 2022, at the age of 86 with family at his side, John Dyck passed away at Eastview Place in Altona.

John was born December 27, 1935 to Peter and Sarah Dyck at their home in Hague, Saskatchewan. He was the youngest of six children. He left this childhood home at the young age of about 15 to...

Linda Friesen (nee Dueck)

Linda Friesen (nee Dueck)

Feb 2, 2022

On Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, at the Health Science Centre, Linda Susan Friesen passed away at the age of 71 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Abe & Susan Dueck, and brother, Dennis Dueck.

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband Jim, their children, Chris & Carmen, Jeff & Julia, and Mike & Tina. Their grandchildren Brooklyn,...

Ed Penner

Ed Penner

Feb 2, 2022

Ed Penner, age 79 years, of Altona formerly of New Hope, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Helen, their three sons Ed (Patsy), Brian (Sandra), and Dennis (Tracy) as well as 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  He is also survived by two sisters and their...

Olga Ginter (nee Dyck)

Olga Ginter (nee Dyck)

Jan 29, 2022

Olga Ginter (nee Dyck), age 91 years, of Altona formerly of Blumenthal, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Ollie (Norman) Wiebe, Ray (Eva) Ginter, Barb (Gordon) Dyck, Marlene (Alvin) Ginter, and Wayne (Jolene) Ginter, as well as by 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, one sister and by one sister-in-law. ...

Anna Neufeld (nee Harder)

Anna Neufeld (nee Harder)

Jan 28, 2022

Anna Neufeld (nee Harder), age 82 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Abe Neufeld, her children Abe (Maria) Wiebe, Jake Wiebe, Pete (Sharmen) Wiebe, Tina Wiebe, Eve (Stefan) Kunz, Rick Wiebe, Nat (Rob) Szuszkiel, Sue (Spark) Martens, Dave Wiebe, Henry Wiebe, Frank Wiebe, Bill (Sheena) Wiebe,...

Wilbert Funk

Wilbert Funk

Jan 18, 2022

Jerry Wilbert Funk (AKA Red) November 22, 1929 – January 18, 2022

Jerry Wilbert Funk, long time resident of Altona, Manitoba passed away peacefully and moved on to his eternal home in the early hours of the morning of January 18th.

Jerry (Wilbert) was predeceased by his baby brother, Irvin, who died in infancy; his mother Tena in 1952, his...

Henry  Wiebe

Henry Wiebe

Jan 15, 2022

Henry Wiebe, age 86 years, of Altona formerly of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his 3 sisters, Helen Dorward, Anne Hiebert, and Trudy Wiebe, as well as their families. He was predeceased by his parents, and 2 brothers.

Cremation will take place and a private memorial service will...

Ingrid Pokrant

Ingrid Pokrant

Jan 6, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce on January 6, 2022 the passing of loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Ingrid Pokrant (nee Krueger), born February 6, 1957. Ingrid was predeceased by her dad Henry, mom Mary, and brother Richard; she is survived by her husband Mark of 44 wonderful years, her loving daughter Amy (Daniel), grandsons Sullivan and Holden...

Elmer E. Friesen

Elmer E. Friesen

Jan 5, 2022

Elmer E. Friesen, age 81 years of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, MB passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Susie (nee Friesen), their children Glen (Pauline) Friesen, Rosella (Harold) Dyck, Barry (Kim) Friesen, and Charlene (Raymond) Klassen, as well as by 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

A...

Devin Fehr

Devin Fehr

Jan 2, 2022

Devin Fehr, age 29 years, of Winnipeg formerly of Gretna passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg.

Devin Abel Fehr was born July 24, 1992 to Wayne Fehr and Sharon Paul. He leaves behind his wife Fern, his sons Kobi and Behlen, father and mother, sister Melanie, brother Jesse, his grandparents Abe and Mary Fehr, and...

John Neufeld

John Neufeld

Dec 22, 2021

Our brother, Uncle and friend John Neufeld was born Dec 28, 1952 to Peter and Nettie Neufeld of Halbstadt, MB

John attended the Houson South school and the later grades in WC Miller Altona. John started farming with his parents and older brother Bill. After our parents moved to Altona John stayed on the family farm and continued to farm...

Trudy Wiebe (nee Penner)

Trudy Wiebe (nee Penner)

Dec 15, 2021

Gertrude (Trudy) Wiebe, age 79 years of Altona (Altbergthal), Manitoba, passed away peacefully at Eastview Care home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.

Trudy was born September 14, 1942 in Altona. She married the love of her life Henry D. Wiebe on June...

Elizabeth "Betty" Schroeder

Elizabeth "Betty" Schroeder

Dec 11, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Betty Schroeder, on December 11, 2021.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Bill; three daughters; Diane (Steve), Lori (Garry), Julie (Dale), grandchildren; Andrew (Janessa), Kari-Ann (Jamie), Kaylan (Nathan), Alysha, Janelle (Graeme), and great-grandchildren; Lincoln and Everette. She is also survived by her siblings Nettie, Elmer...

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