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Elisabeth Wiebe Peters

Elisabeth Wiebe Peters

Mar 14, 2025

Elisabeth Wiebe Peters, age 86 years, of Plum Coulee, Manitoba formerly of Mexico, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived by her children Tina (David) Groening, and Maria (Peter) Loewen, as well as 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob Peters.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 20,...

Jack Rettaler

Jack Rettaler

Mar 11, 2025

Jack passed away peacefully on March 11th at Vita Personal Care home at the age of 96.

He is survived by his four children Shirly (Bert), Rosemary, Patsy and Larry (Mary), 8 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 65 years, Linda, sons-in-law Clyde and Doug, all his siblings (5 brothers and...

Susan Giesbrecht

Susan Giesbrecht

Mar 7, 2025

Susan Giesbrecht (nee Schroeder) was born to Jacob S. and Helena Schroeder (nee Heinrichs) on the family farm a mile and a half south of Lowe Farm, Manitoba on July 28, 1928. She was the youngest of a family of 8, 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Life on the farm was busy and it took awhile for her dad to...

Ruth Kroeker

Ruth Kroeker

Mar 5, 2025

Ruth Kroeker (nee Peters), age 90 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg.

She is survived by her children Darryl Kroeker (Stephanie Waggoner), Bernice (Ed) Giesbrecht, and Michelle (Jim) Falk, as well as 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 sister, and 4 brothers.  She was predeceased by her husband Peter J....

Eva Friesen

Eva Friesen

Mar 1, 2025

Eva Friesen, age 79 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by 1 sister-in-law Eva Friesen, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents George B. and Tina Friesen, her siblings and their spouses, Tina (John) Dyck, Diedrich Friesen, Mary (Tony) Penner, Susie (Pete) Schellenberg, Johnny (Erma) Friesen,...

Lyndon Siemens

Lyndon Siemens

Feb 18, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of Lyndon Joel Siemens on February 18, 2025 in Kentucky. He passed away at the age of 44 years. He was found deceased in his semi in Kentucky. He was predeceased by both sets of grandparents and one uncle.

He is survived by his parents Larry and Elizabeth, his sister LaDawn Insull, and his brother...

Anne Friesen

Anne Friesen

Feb 13, 2025

Peacefully on February 13, 2025 at Red River Valley Lodge in Morris, Anne Friesen nee Martens passed away at the age of 95 years and 9 months.

She was predeceased by her loving husband William, her daughter Martha, her parents, one sister, one brother in infancy, two brothers-in-law and all of her Friesen in-laws.

She is lovingly remembered by her children and...

Arthur (Art) Dyck

Arthur (Art) Dyck

Feb 11, 2025

Arthur (Art) Kenneth Abram Dyck, age 94 years of Altona, MB passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre. 

He is survived by his wife of 72 years Mary (Suderman), daughters Joan (John) Goossen, Ruth (Bruce) Luesley, son in-law Paul Henderson, brother Jim (Marlene), brother-in-law Bennie Penner, 8 grandchildren (Richard (Renia), Rachel (Andrew), Bethany, Jeannine (Mark),...

Heinrich Wiebe

Heinrich Wiebe

Jan 16, 2025

Heinrich Wiebe, age 86 years, of Altona, MB formerly of Mexico passed away on Thursday, January 16 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Berg), their children Frank (Tina) Wiebe, Sara (Johan) Bergen, Martha (Henry) Friesen, Peter (Lena) Wiebe, Willy (Tina) Wiebe, Ernest (Lena) Wiebe, Johan (Rosie) Wiebe, Emma (Henry) Dyck, Arthur (Annie) Wiebe,...

Tina Poulin

Tina Poulin

Jan 15, 2025

Tina Poulin (nee Abrams), age 88 years, of Altona, formerly of Dryden, Ontario, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Tom Poulin, her parents Henry J. and Aganetha Abrams, and all of her siblings.

A private family graveside service...

Anna Buhler

Anna Buhler

Jan 13, 2025

Anna Buhler, age 93 years passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She was born to Peter and Maria (Wiebe) Buhler on January 17, 1931 in the Reichenbach S.D.

She was predeceased by her parents; brothers Diedrich (Anna Sawatzky), and Peter (Eva Friesen); sisters Mary (Jake Reimer), Sarah (Ben Lemky), and Tina (Jake Redekopp). She is...

Elvira Harder

Elvira Harder

Jan 5, 2025

Elvira Harder (nee Toews), age 85 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Rick (Tina) Harder, Steve (Jessie) Harder, son-in-law Jake Fehr, as well as 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and 3 brothers.  She was predeceased by her daughter Joyce Fehr,...

Kathrine Friesen (nee Hildebrand)

Kathrine Friesen (nee Hildebrand)

Dec 20, 2024

Kathrine Friesen (nee Hildebrand) 94 of Altona formerly of Halbstadt and Gnadenfeld passed away peacefully at Boyne Lodge in Carman on December 20. She is survived by her children Annabelle, Ed (Mellie), Kathy (Frank), Lillian (Harold), Sally (Daryl), Richard (Wendi), 21 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one brother. She was predeceased by her husband Abram H. Friesen, her son Dennis...

Miroslav George Mulko

Miroslav George Mulko

Dec 18, 2024

It is with broken hearts that we anounce the tragic passing of our dear Miroslav George Mulko, a beloved father, brother, cousin, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and a dear friend to many. He lived a full and rich life defined by hard work, generosity, and a love for the outdoors. Born in Winnipeg to Terezie Kordula and Feodor Mulko on...

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...

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