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Elsie Heide

Elsie Heide

Dec 12, 2024

Elsie Heide (nee Teichroeb), age 91 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Boyne Lodge, Carman.

She is survived by her children Marilyn (Glenn) Funk, Gloria (Ron) Voth, and Tom (Val) Heide, as well as 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers.  She was predeceased by her husband John Heide, 1 son...

Gilles Turenne

Gilles Turenne

Nov 17, 2024

Gilles Turenne, age 68 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his children Josh Turenne, and Jayda Turenne, as well as extended family and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sara & Alexa Unger

Sara & Alexa Unger

Nov 15, 2024

Sara Unger

Sara Unger, age 35 and Alexa Cassidy Unger age 8 went to be with Jesus November 15th 2024 due to a tragic accident.

Sara was born to Peter and Maria Sawatzky in Mexico on June 24, 1989. Second youngest of 9 kids. Her first few years were spent going back and forth to Ontario, Mexico and Manitoba. In 1994 we...

Katharina "Tina" Toews

Katharina "Tina" Toews

Nov 13, 2024

We are sad to share the news that Tina Toews, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend passed away on November 13, just two weeks after she turned 100 years old.

Left to miss her greatly are her daughter Karlene Gartshore (Stephen), son Robert Toews (Marie) granddaughter Kristina Moseley (Tim) and great-grandsons Brenden, Ethan and Lucas, whose presence always made her...

Wesley Sawatsky

Wesley Sawatsky

Nov 11, 2024

Wesley Sawatsky, 90, of Altona, passed away on Monday, November 11 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife, Ella (Penner), sister Irene (Young), daughter Leslie (Merlin), sons David (Ruth) and Jonathan (Cheryl), grandchildren Ariel (Kevin), Amelia (Charlie), Alba (Van), Jordan (Sydney), Caleb (Jess - Jasmine & Joshua), Mia and Kate, and one great-granddaughter, Sloane. He...

Margareta Martens (nee Klassen)

Margareta Martens (nee Klassen)

Nov 7, 2024

Peacefully on Thursday, November 7th, with her family by her side, Margareta Martens, passed away at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

Margareta was born on November 13th, 1939, to John E.K. and Maria Klassen (nee Bergan) in Rosenfeld, MB.

She grew up in the Wiedenfeld district of Horndean, MB where she went to school, and helped on the farm. She was the...

Susan Rempel

Susan Rempel

Nov 4, 2024

Susan Rempel (nee Derksen), age 97 years, of Altona formerly of Edenburg, Manitoba, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by her children Roy Rempel, and Sharon (Jake) Krahn, as well as 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and 2 sisters.  She was predeceased by her husband George Rempel, daughter-in-law Rose, and...

Mary Siemens

Mary Siemens

Oct 28, 2024

Mary Siemens (nee Letkeman), age 98 years of Altona, MB, formerly of Rosenfeld, MB passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by her children Norman (Reta), Larry (Liz), Leona (Harold) Schmidt, Erwin, Darrel, and Conrad, as well as 5 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 12 step-great grandchildren, 1 sister, and 2 sisters-in-law.

She was...

Bernhard "Ben" Falk

Bernhard "Ben" Falk

Oct 26, 2024

Bernhard "Ben" Falk, age 76 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his siblings Jake (Agatha) Falk, Albert Falk (Sarah Dueck), Menno (Linda) Falk, Betty (Robert) Loewen, and Mary (Wayne) Paziuk, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Helena...

Connie Toews

Connie Toews

Oct 15, 2024

Connie Toews, age 63 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her siblings Albert (Evelyn), Ron (Pauline), Leona (John), Jenice (Brian), Grace (Don), Melvin (Peggy), and Alfred (Cyndie),  as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents Peter H. and Eva Toews, as...

Ben Giesbrecht

Ben Giesbrecht

Oct 12, 2024

Peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, Ben Giesbrecht passed away at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

Ben was born on July 7, 1943 to Cornelius and Eva (Harder) Giesbrecht in Winkler, MB. He grew up on the family farm and moved to Altona with his parents as a teen. He later moved to Winnipeg and enrolled in trade school. 

On May 28,...

William "Bill" Toews

William "Bill" Toews

Oct 10, 2024

After a very full life, filled with joys and sorrows, William Toews, known as Bill, passed away Thursday evening October 10 at the Health Sciences Centre. Bill had been ill and in the Altona Hospital for a month and was sent to HSC for tests. The biopsy results came only 3 hours before he peacefully passed away in his sleep....

Ivan Donald

Ivan Donald

Oct 9, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ivan Hartley Donald, at the age of 86, at his residence in Winnipeg, MB on October 9, 2024.

Left to mourn are his three daughters:

Shelley Friesen (Orlando) of Halbstadt, MB

Jana Baron (John) of Winnipeg, MB

Deneen Donald of Regina, SK



Three grandchildren and five great grandchildren:

Nathan Friesen (Jennifer) Grayson, Annabelle and Emma of...

Margaret "Margo" Wiebe

Margaret "Margo" Wiebe

Oct 9, 2024

Margaret "Margo" Wiebe (nee Giesbrecht), age 86 years, of Altona formerly of Gretna, MB, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Steve (Leona) Wiebe, Paul Wiebe, Barb (Jim) Bergen, Sandra (Glen) Bergen, and Mark Wiebe, as well as 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 4 brothers.  She...

Antonio Cianflone

Antonio Cianflone

Oct 7, 2024

After a long illness Antonio peacefully passed at home. We grieve the loss of our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Tony was predeceased by his parents Francesco Cianflone and Maria Scarpino. His sister Concetta, his brother Giuseppe. Left to cherish his loving memory are his wife Lise, his son Raymond Cianflone (Trish) his son Tony Jr. (Becky) and grandchildren Shawn...

Peter H. Klassen

Peter H. Klassen

Oct 2, 2024

Peter H. Klassen, age 80 years of the Rosenfeld area, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Helena (Herman) Knelsen, Jake (Trudie) Klassen, Sara (Henry) Banman, Abe (Justina) Klassen, Aganetha (Benhard) Neufeld, Maria Sawatzky, Peter (Tina) Klassen, Elizabeth (Cornelius) Fehr, John (Lisa) Klassen, Cornie (Nancy) Klassen,...

Daniel Hiebert

Daniel Hiebert

Sep 30, 2024

Isaac Daniel (Danny) Hiebert was born to Susan and Isaac Hiebert on April 21, 1950 in Altona Manitoba. After a prolonged struggle with his health, Dan passed away on Sept 30th 2024 at the age of 74 in the Altona Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Isaac and Susan Hiebert, his brother David and sisters Dorothy and Edna. 

Left to...

Wilhelm "Bill" Schroeder

Wilhelm "Bill" Schroeder

Sep 6, 2024

It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that we share the passing of Wilhelm (Bill) Schroeder, on September 6, 2024. Sadness, as he has left a hole in each of our hearts that may never be filled. Joy, in that he no longer suffers, and we know that he is in heaven together with Mom.

He is survived by...

Norman Hildebrandt

Norman Hildebrandt

Aug 24, 2024

Norman Hildebrandt, age 80 years, passed away accidentally on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in the RM of Rhineland. He was born on December 29th, 1943, and was raised, and lived most of his life in Halbstadt, Manitoba.

He is survived by his sisters Mary Heppner, Hilda Kehler, Elsie (Curtis) Loewen, and Lynn (Ron) Barkman, sisters-in-law Tina Friesen, and Lena Hildebrand and...

Corrine Sawatzky

Corrine Sawatzky

Aug 21, 2024

With her family by her side, Corrine Mae Sawatzky, wife, mom, and nana passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Boundary Trails Health Center. She passed away at the age of 60 years.

Corrine was pre-deceased by her parents in-laws, Dave and Anne Sawatzky, by grand children Meela Jae and Lincoln Jett.

She is Lovingly remembered by her beloved husband...

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