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Rachel Alma Delorme

Rachel Alma Delorme

Aug 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She lived a healthy life until the last few years. She was suffering from dementia and had difficulty remembering names and dates. On August 7, 2022, she was admitted to Altona Health Centre with some complications that were later diagnosed...

Garry Bluhm

Garry Bluhm

Aug 6, 2022

It is with deep sadness, that we announce that on Saturday, August 6, 2022, Garry Bluhm passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  With him were close family members as well as the attending team of professionals from the Health Sciences Centre who provided him with such quality care during the final days of his life....

Harold Sawatzky

Harold Sawatzky

Aug 3, 2022

Harold Sawatzky, age 94 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his wife Anne (nee Sawatzky), their children Maryanne (Gerald) Thiessen, John (Francis) Sawatzky, and Howard (Lori) Sawatzky, as well as 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one sister.  He was predeceased by one brother.

A private funeral service...

Sharon Hipgrave

Sharon Hipgrave

Jul 24, 2022

Sharon “Sherry” Hipgrave, age 75 years, of Altona formerly of Emerson, Manitoba and Janetville, Ontario passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her daughter Sue (Henri) Chaisson and her brothers Samuel Ball and Joseph Ball. She was predeceased by her parents Samuel and Olive Ball. 

A private committal service will...

Elizabeth Doell (nee Reimer)

Elizabeth Doell (nee Reimer)

Jul 18, 2022

Elizabeth Doell passed away at the age of 95 years peacefully on July 18, 2022 in Altona, Manitoba.

She was predeceased by beloved husband Peter Doell, son Roger, brother Paul and sister Erna.

She is survived by her sons Robert (Judith), and James (Sandra), and her daughter Margaret (Jennifer Stoughton), two granddaughters, Laura and Ingrid, and sisters Johanna (Peter) and...

Bill Enns

Bill Enns

Jul 12, 2022

Bill Enns, age 71 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Health Sciences Centre.

He is survived by his wife Janet (nee Schroeder), their children Darren Enns, Shawn (Esther) Enns, and Mandy (Travis) Thiessen, as well as 9 grandchildren and numerous brothers and sisters.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Thursday,...

Jim Friesen

Jim Friesen

Jul 8, 2022

Jim Friesen, age 77 years, of Altona formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his children Chris (Carmen) Friesen, Jeff (Julia) Friesen, and Mike (Tina) Friesen as well as 8 grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother.  He was predeceased by his wife Linda Friesen (nee Dueck).

Funeral service will...

Claude Bissonnette

Claude Bissonnette

Jul 4, 2022

Claude was born on March 3rd, 1932 and passed away on July 4, 2022. He was raised and attended school at St. Jean Baptiste MB. Claude had never been married. He had worked for two years for the Dept. of Indian Affairs during the 1960’s, worked for the Manitoba Dept. of Health, travelled across the whole province and taught at...

Helen Neufeld (nee Thiessen)

Helen Neufeld (nee Thiessen)

Jul 2, 2022

Helen Neufeld (nee Thiessen), age 68 years, of Winnipeg, Manitoba formerly of Altona, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

She is survived by her children Henry (Alana) Neufeld, Billy (Sindy) Neufeld, Peter (Kimberly) Neufeld, and John (Amanda) Neufeld, as well as 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers.

She was predeceased by her husband Peter, parents Isaac and Helena Thiessen, and...

Randal Gordon Johnson

Randal Gordon Johnson

Jun 30, 2022

Randy Johnson, age 66 years, passed away peacefully at 7:29 PM on June 30, 2022 at the Altona Hospital wrapped in the love of his immediate family. He was born in Maidstone (Paynton), Saskatchewan and lived in numerous places, including Alberta and Manitoba. Randy called Breton, Alberta home as he lived there for 15 years which is the longest he...

Anton Dueck

Anton Dueck

Jun 30, 2022

Anton Dueck, age 90 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Susan (nee Enns), their children Sarah Dueck (Albert Falk), Peter Dueck (Louise Friesen), Esther (Shaun) Friesen, and Ted Dueck, as well as 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother.  He was predeceased by...

George Braun

George Braun

Jun 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of George Braun: a father, husband, uncle, brother and friend.  George was born on October 5, 1945 in the Winkler Bethal Hospital to Gerhard & Maria Braun of Osterwick.

George leaves to mourn his daughter, Jennifer of Chestermere AB,  Jennifer’s mom Linda of Altona, brothers John (and Irene) Braun of...

Anne Dueck

Anne Dueck

Jun 22, 2022

Anne Dueck (nee Rempel) age 81 years of Altona, formerly of Lowe Farm, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Gordon Dueck, Kelvin Dueck, and Brian (Angela) Dueck, as well as 3 grandchildren, and 2 sisters.  She was predeceased by her husband Ben Dueck, one brother, and...

Helen Neufeld

Helen Neufeld

Jun 12, 2022

 

With her family at her side, Helen Neufeld passed away at 2:15 am on Sunday June 12, 2022 at the Altona Hospital. Helen Neufeld passed away at the age of 95 years. Helen was predeceased by husband Bill Neufeld; parents Helena Klippenstein and Peter Giesbrecht; Son Terry Neufeld; Grandson Jamie Neufeld and 4 sisters - Susie, Margaret, Agatha and...

Walter Hamm

Walter Hamm

Jun 1, 2022

On Tuesday, June 1st at the Altona Memorial Health Centre, Walter Hamm passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years.

Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife, Helen in 2012, and his parents, Eva Hamm and John Hamm. Walter is lovingly remembered by his son Ralph, his wife Shauna and their children, Gabriel, Lauren and Morgan of Altona; his...

John Dueck

John Dueck

May 30, 2022

On Monday May 30th 2022, John Dueck passed away suddenly at the age of 80.

He was predeceased by his parents George & Tina Dueck and by one brother.

Lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Nettie, Son Daryl (Connie) Dueck of Winnipeg, Daughter Corinne (Levi Bergen) Thompson of Altona, and Daughter Janice Klassen of Winnipeg

Five Grandchildren Eric Thompson, Ashley...

Kelly Michaluk

Kelly Michaluk

May 20, 2022

Kelly Michaluk, age 63 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Lori (nee Bergen), and their children Mathew (Cassandra) Michaluk, Nicole (Russell) Hildebrand, Jerrica Michaluk, and Bryce Michaluk, as well as 6 grandchildren.

A private celebration of Kelly's life will be held at a later date.

Donations...

Anne Loewen

Anne Loewen

Apr 28, 2022

Anne Loewen was born on June 14th, 1938 to Abraham and Helen Letkeman (nee Dyck); in Winkler, Manitoba. She married Bill Loewen on February 9th, 1957, and they were able to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this past February. Mom and dad were baptized at the Sommerfelder Church in Altona in 1958.

Bill and Anne had four children: Vern Loewen,...

Waldo Schulz

Waldo Schulz

Apr 26, 2022

Waldo Schulz, age 90 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Fast), their sons Ron Schulz, and Bruce (Josephine) Schulz, as well as 4 grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the...

Dietrich "Dick" Stoesz

Dietrich "Dick" Stoesz

Apr 26, 2022

Dietrich "Dick" Stoesz, age 85 years of Altona formerly of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Eva (nee Nickel), their children Carol Bell, Dianna (Gary) Dyck, Steve (Aileen) Stoesz, and Cindy (Brad) Fehr, as well as by 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 2 brothers....

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