Obituaries

Raymond Harrington

Raymond Harrington

Nov 30, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond Lawrence Harrington on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 65, at his home in Letellier, Manitoba.

He was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Cecilia; his brother, David; his brother-in-law, David; and his sister-in-law, Jacqueline.

Ray will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 43 years, Christine; his cherished...

Ed Dueck

Ed Dueck

Nov 29, 2025

Ed Dueck, age 81 of Altona, MB passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Eastview Place. His family was by his side as he took his final breaths.

Ed was born on July 25, 1944 at his home in Rosenheim near Plum Coulee, MB to his parents, Tina and Peter Dueck.

Ed was baptized on the confession of his faith at...

Margaret Friesen

Margaret Friesen

Nov 27, 2025

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and Friend

Margaret Friesen nee Falk was born on April 26, 1938 to Aron and Helena Falk in Altona and had 1 sister and 2 brothers. She was blessed to reach the age of 87 years 7 months and 1 day.

Mom grew up on a small farm just one mile east of Altona. Later they...

Art Hoeppner

Art Hoeppner

Nov 17, 2025

With his family by his side, Arthur “Art” Hoeppner of Winkler (formerly of Altona) passed away on November 17, 2025, at Boundary Trails Health Centre at the age of 71.

He was predeceased by his beloved son Jeremy; one son in infancy, Kelvin; his parents, Peter I. and Annie (Remple) Hoeppner; his sister, Eunice (John) Fehr; and one sister in infancy,...

Greg Sawatzky

Greg Sawatzky

Nov 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Jason Sawatzky on November 17th, 2025, at the Altona Hospital at the age of 53. Greg passed away peacefully, surrounded by family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Greg was born on March 21, 1972, at the Altona Hospital. He was the first child for his parents, Pete...

Bill Driedger

Bill Driedger

Nov 7, 2025

Our Dad, Bill (William) Driedger, was born on October 29, 1940 and was the fourth child of John and Katherine Driedger. Dad’s mother passed away when he was 14. At that time, he spent a lot of time at his grandparents in Rudnerweide. Dad and his uncles enjoyed their time together and these special bonds grew into lifelong friendships. Dad’s...

Ray Loewen

Ray Loewen

Nov 4, 2025

Ray Loewen, age 74 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Linda Loewen (nee Smith), their children, son Jeremy and Natasha Loewen with children Kennedy, India, Sienna, Ryder; daughter Michelle and Jesse Peters with children Harper and Sawyer; and daughter Kristin and Andrew Bracewell with...

Sarah Driedger

Sarah Driedger

Nov 1, 2025

Sarah Driedger (née Friesen) was born in Lowe Farm, Manitoba, to Jake and Elizabeth Friesen on December 12, 1942 and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was the second daughter, joining her sister Dora, with Betty arriving ten years later. From an early age, Sarah loved working alongside her dad—whether on...

Sara Stoesz

Sara Stoesz

Oct 26, 2025

Sara (Unger) Stoesz, Altona, Manitoba, passed away October 26, 2025 at Boyne Lodge in Carman at the age of 95. She had been in a very slow declining health with dementia since 2008 but continued to be active and responsive through these past years. She was born September 30, 1930, at Whitewater, Manitoba, to Jacob A. and Susanna (Harms) Unger.

Loving...

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...