Obituaries

Agatha Thiessen Neufeld

Agatha Thiessen Neufeld

Oct 12, 2025

Agatha Thiessen Neufeld (Banman Penner Hiebert), age 73 years, of Altona, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the Red River Valley Lodge, Morris.

She is survived by her children Susy (Jake) Penner, John (Lupita) Banman, Pedro Banman, and Frank (Mary) Banman, as well as 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 sisters and 4 brothers.  She was...

Norman Hildebrand

Norman Hildebrand

Oct 9, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Hildebrand of Silberfeld, Manitoba, on October 9, 2025 at Boundary Trails Health Centre at the age of 65. He was predeceased by parents, Erdman and Susan Hildebrand, brother Stanley Hildebrand and one brother in infancy.

Left to keep his memories alive are his partner Michele Sawatzky, children Meagan (Christian) Donoghue...

Grant Friesen

Grant Friesen

Oct 7, 2025

Grant Friesen, age 65 years, of Winnipeg, MB passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg.

A celebration of Grant's life will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Altona Mennonite Church.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg (2146 Main...

Hazel Carriere

Hazel Carriere

Oct 3, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Hazel Irene Carriere (nee Nisely) announce her release from pain and suffering on October 3, 2025. Leaving to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 64 years, Aime Carriere, son Gerald, daughter Laurel (Jules) Freis, and grandchildren Dale (Daniela) Driedger, Cory (Colette) Driedger, Dylan (Michelle) Driedger, and Harley Freis, as well as great-grandchildren,...

Abe Toews

Abe Toews

Sep 29, 2025

On Monday, Sep 29, Dad passed away at the Altona Hospital at the age of 92 years.

He was predeceased by his wife Tena and son Robert, his parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his daughter Ruth and Laverne Siemens (Jeremy/Katelin, Jill/Kyle, Jay/Samantha); daughter Diane and Al Schmidt (Kristen, Michael/Brooke, Kate); son Gerald and Marilyn (Lindsay/Nick, Carly/Angus);...

Harvey Bergen

Harvey Bergen

Sep 22, 2025

Harvey Bergen, age 95 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by two sons, and 2 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor Bergen 

Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Altona United Church, with burial at the Altona Cemetery.

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Heather McGhie

Heather McGhie

Sep 13, 2025

Heather McGhie, age 56 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by her father Barry McGhie, her brother Mark (Marlene), and 3 nieces.  She was predeceased by her mother Marlene McGhie.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona.  Interment will follow...

August Steinert

August Steinert

Sep 9, 2025

August Edward Steinert of Altona, formerly of Woodmore, quietly took his last breath on September 9, 2025, at Altona Memorial Health Center, with his family at his side.

He is survived by his wife, Linda (nee Dickson) and son, Jason, brother-in-law David (Rosina) Volkenant, Linda’s family, Pat (Robert) Piche, Jim (Sandra) Dickson and their families, and many nieces and nephews.

August was...

Brian Blackner

Brian Blackner

Aug 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Blackner, who left us peacefully surrounded by his family on August 19, 2025.

Brian was born on November 17, 1941, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His early fascination with automobiles led him into the auto body repair industry at a young age.

He later became co-owner of Erin Auto Body, where he...

Peter Friesen

Peter Friesen

Aug 7, 2025

Peter Friesen 

January 15, 1944 – August 7, 2025

Peter Friesen, age 81, of Altona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Altona Hospital.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Susan; his daughter Jeannette (Jerrold) Wiebe; sons Bruce (Eva) Friesen, Richard (Martha) Friesen, and Cameron Friesen; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; as well as three sisters and...

Dora Klassen (nee Wiebe)

Dora Klassen (nee Wiebe)

Jul 31, 2025

Obituary of Dora Klassen

(as written by Dora)

Dora (Wiebe) Klassen was born on September 2, 1922 in the Melba School District, north of Horndean.

My parents, Wilhelm and Maria (Zacharias) Wiebe, moved to Bergfeld later and lived there with their widowed mother a few years. Next they moved to the Rudnerweide School District where they lived for 17 years. This was where...

Cornelius N Driedger

Cornelius N Driedger

Jul 29, 2025

Cornelius N Driedger, ( know as CN Driedger), age 87 years, of Altona Manitoba, formerly of Blumenhof,  passed away on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Elsie, Conrad (Sharon) Driedger, Ken (Janice) Driedger, Karen (Anthony) Dyck, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother. He was predeceased by his parents,...

Audrey Kramble

Audrey Kramble

Jul 27, 2025

Audrey Lorraine Kramble

July 9, 1935 – July 27, 2025

Peacefully in her sleep, Audrey passed away at Eastview Place on July 27, 2025 at the age of 90 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Norman, son John, and sister Carol and husband Al Russell.

She leaves her daughter Elizabeth (Bette) Keweriga, son Randy (Cindy) Kramble, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A private graveside service...

Otto Braun

Otto Braun

Jul 26, 2025

Otto Braun, age 92 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Rhona (Terry) Klippenstein, Toni (Susi) Braun, and Eira (Martin) Braun-Labossiere, as well as by 2 grandchildren, and one brother. He was predeceased by his wife Esther Braun (nee Friesen), 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

If...

Katherine "Kathy" Falk

Katherine "Kathy" Falk

Jul 24, 2025

Kathy Falk (nee Peters), age 68, of Gretna MB passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, ON.

She will be dearly missed by her husband Ken Falk, 2 sons Nathan (Cheryl) Falk, Daryl Falk, 2 grandsons Carter and Landon Falk, 2 brothers Jake (Clara) Peters, Dave...

John Wiebe

John Wiebe

Jul 18, 2025

John Wiebe, age 91 years, of Altona, formerly of Neuhorst, MB, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Eastview Place, Altona. 

He is survived by 1 sister, 1 sister in-law, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, 7 brothers and 4 sisters. 

Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona Tuesday, July 22 from 1:00 - 7:00...

Jacob Hildebrand

Jacob Hildebrand

Jul 18, 2025

Jacob "Gilliam" Hildebrand, age 87 years, of Altona formerly of Halbstadt, MB passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.  

He is survived by his wife Kathy (nee Bergen), their children Jim Hildebrand, and Cindy Hildebrand, as well as 1 sister.  He was predeceased by one son Larry Hildebrand, his parents Diedrich and Maria Hildebrand,...

Margaret Harder

Margaret Harder

Jul 12, 2025

Margaret Harder (nee Dueck) age 93 years, of Altona, MB, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Wayne Harder, Dennis Harder, Garry Harder, Glen (Debra) Harder, Jamie Bourne, Stan (Tracy) Harder, Alan (Cheryl) Harder, Debby (Kenny) Yachison, and son-in-law Henry Reimer, as well as 11 grandchildren, and 11 great...

Rodney Funk

Rodney Funk

Jul 7, 2025

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Sylvanus “Rodney” Funk at the age of 82 on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He was predeceased by his parents William F. and Helena (Thiessen) Funk.

Rod is survived by his loving wife Charlene Funk of Horndean – Rosenheim, his sister Judith Klassen of Winkler and his brother...

Mary Braun (nee Friesen)

Mary Braun (nee Friesen)

Jul 5, 2025

Mary Braun, age 102 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on July 5, 2025 at Eastview Place in Altona MB.She is survived by her children, Jack and Ward (Alison), Grandchildren, Mandy, Rebecca, Spencer, Vienna and grandson, Brody, and many relatives all across Canada.Mary will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unmatched hospitality. These qualities endeared her to so...