All Obituaries

Agatha Toews (nee Friesen), age 94 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Tabor Home, Morden. She is survived by her children Helen (Norman) Kroeker, Martha Klippenstein, Art (Tracey) Toews, and Barry (Debbie) Toews, as well as by 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and 1 brother.  She was predeceased by her husband Erdman H. Toews, and 1 daughter in infancy. A private funeral service will be held with burial at...

Joanne Friesen (nee Neufeld) age 71 years of Altona, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.  She is survived by her husband John, their children Michelle (Chris) Jones, and Marcy Friesen, as well as by 4 grandchildren and 1 brother. She was predeceased by her parents, and one brother A private funeral service will be held. Donations in memory of Joanne may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.      

Judy Bergen (nee Giesbrecht) age 40 years of Altona, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg She is survived by her husband Jason, their children Tatum and Harlow, her parents Abe and Mary Giesbrecht, parents in law Marvin and Helen Bergen, 1 sister, 1 brother, and many siblings in law, and nieces and nephews. An outdoor funeral service will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the grounds just north of the Altona Cemetery. Those...

With his family at his side, Dwight John Froese passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm at St. Boniface Hospital. Dwight passed away at the age of 52 years. Left to cherish his memory, are his beloved wife, Anny Froese (nee Fehr); son, Jayden Froese; daughter, Jovanna Froese and almost-son-in-law, Kellen Buhr, all of Altona; parents, John and Ruth Froese of Altona; siblings James (Lois) Froese of Elm Creek, Gerald Froese of Steinbach, Pearl (Ron) Hiebert of Niverville, and...

Ken Penner, age 70 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Tabor Home, Morden. Aside from a brief sojourn in Brandon, Ken grew up and lived in Altona until July 2020. He will be missed by family and friends from Vancouver to Northern Ireland and beyond. Ken was the oldest son of the late John and Katherine Penner. He lost his father at a young age, and was raised by his dearly missed stepfather John G. Unrau (aka Grandpa John). Ken lost his brother, Don,...

We regret to announce the passing of Ken Braun, age 86 years of Altona, MB, on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.     He is survived by his children Joel (Kerry) Braun, Leah (Leith) Braun, Kristy (Kris) Mankasingh, and Jamin Braun, as well as his brother Gary (Val) Braun, sister MaryAnn Breazell, sister-in-law Noreen Braun, and nieces and nephews Jodi, Karla, Nathan, and their spouses.  He was predeceased by his wife Eunice Braun, his...

We announce the peaceful passing of our mother Henrietta Schroeder (nee Hildebrand) on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Tabor Home in Morden, MB.  Henrietta passed away at the age of 96. Predeceased by her husband John, parents Peter & Katharina and 9 brother and sisters.  She is survived by children: Wes & Mary Lou Schroeder of Morden, MB Lucille & Barry Bell of Morden, MB Randy Schroeder of Ottawa, ON Frieda & Lee McDougall of Red Deer, AB Lori Clayton of...

Surrounded by his family’s love, Leslie Forrester peacefully passed away at Emerson Personal Care Home. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Kathleen; children Ian (Lynn), Sheila, and Andrew (Ruby); grandchildren Lindsey Jacobson, Quin and Kaitlen Forrester. He is also survived by his sister Jean Hewko. Leslie was predeceased by his parents Willo and Marjorie (nee Lovering), his siblings and their spouses, William (Lila), James (Thelma), and Ruth (Gordon) Breckman and his...

Sandie Friesen, age 65 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021. Sandra will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Her older sister Pat Kraft (Lance), Daughters Gianna Raynaud (Charlie, Violet), Lareina Gerstgrasser (Sam, Emily, Heidi, Samson, David, Eva), Niece Leisa Rivest (Gus), Fern Raynaud (Francine, Jenelle, Emma, Abigale), Friend John and many more aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She will now Rest In Peace with her parents Evelyn...

Anne Loewen Rydman of Winnipeg, formerly of Silberfeld and Gretna, passed away Thursday September 2 at the age of 96 years. She was predeceased by her husband Eric, and son Richard. Left to mourn are her daughter Erica, husband Michael, and 3 grandchildren Michael, Allistair, and Jackie. Funeral service to be held Wednesday September 8 at 10 am at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home in Winnipeg.