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Wilbert Funk

Wilbert Funk

Jan 18, 2022

Jerry Wilbert Funk (AKA Red) November 22, 1929 – January 18, 2022

Jerry Wilbert Funk, long time resident of Altona, Manitoba passed away peacefully and moved on to his eternal home in the early hours of the morning of January 18th.

Jerry (Wilbert) was predeceased by his baby brother, Irvin, who died in infancy; his mother Tena in 1952, his...

Henry  Wiebe

Henry Wiebe

Jan 15, 2022

Henry Wiebe, age 86 years, of Altona formerly of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his 3 sisters, Helen Dorward, Anne Hiebert, and Trudy Wiebe, as well as their families. He was predeceased by his parents, and 2 brothers.

Cremation will take place and a private memorial service will...

Ingrid Pokrant

Ingrid Pokrant

Jan 6, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce on January 6, 2022 the passing of loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Ingrid Pokrant (nee Krueger), born February 6, 1957. Ingrid was predeceased by her dad Henry, mom Mary, and brother Richard; she is survived by her husband Mark of 44 wonderful years, her loving daughter Amy (Daniel), grandsons Sullivan and Holden...

Elmer E. Friesen

Elmer E. Friesen

Jan 5, 2022

Elmer E. Friesen, age 81 years of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, MB passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Susie (nee Friesen), their children Glen (Pauline) Friesen, Rosella (Harold) Dyck, Barry (Kim) Friesen, and Charlene (Raymond) Klassen, as well as by 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

A...

Devin Fehr

Devin Fehr

Jan 2, 2022

Devin Fehr, age 29 years, of Winnipeg formerly of Gretna passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg.

Devin Abel Fehr was born July 24, 1992 to Wayne Fehr and Sharon Paul. He leaves behind his wife Fern, his sons Kobi and Behlen, father and mother, sister Melanie, brother Jesse, his grandparents Abe and Mary Fehr, and...

John Neufeld

John Neufeld

Dec 22, 2021

Our brother, Uncle and friend John Neufeld was born Dec 28, 1952 to Peter and Nettie Neufeld of Halbstadt, MB

John attended the Houson South school and the later grades in WC Miller Altona. John started farming with his parents and older brother Bill. After our parents moved to Altona John stayed on the family farm and continued to farm...

Trudy Wiebe (nee Penner)

Trudy Wiebe (nee Penner)

Dec 15, 2021

Gertrude (Trudy) Wiebe, age 79 years of Altona (Altbergthal), Manitoba, passed away peacefully at Eastview Care home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.

Trudy was born September 14, 1942 in Altona. She married the love of her life Henry D. Wiebe on June...

Elizabeth "Betty" Schroeder

Elizabeth "Betty" Schroeder

Dec 11, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Betty Schroeder, on December 11, 2021.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Bill; three daughters; Diane (Steve), Lori (Garry), Julie (Dale), grandchildren; Andrew (Janessa), Kari-Ann (Jamie), Kaylan (Nathan), Alysha, Janelle (Graeme), and great-grandchildren; Lincoln and Everette. She is also survived by her siblings Nettie, Elmer...

Jake R. Fehr

Jake R. Fehr

Dec 2, 2021

Jake R. Fehr, age 86 years, of Altona, MB, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Alitta (Rick) James, Dwight (Maggie) Fehr, and Michael (Jamie) Fehr, as well as 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Helen Fehr (nee Letkeman).

A private funeral service...

Ronald Froom

Ronald Froom

Dec 2, 2021

Ron passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021 at the age of 88. He will be remembered by his wife Lorraine of 63 years, his three children and their spouses, Allan and Maria, Dianne and Bruce and Dennis and Shelly; his grandchildren, Riley, Amelia and Vince, Miranda, Steve and Katie, Frances, Eric and Jonathan; and his great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Harrison....

Anita Unrau

Anita Unrau

Dec 1, 2021

Anita Unrau, age 95 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by her children Byron (Patti) Grapentine, Peggy (Mel) Toews, daughter-in-law Colleen, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ed Unrau, son Allan Unrau, and by 12 siblings.

A private funeral service...

Don Enns

Don Enns

Nov 29, 2021

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald George Enns. He left peacefully athome on November 29, 2021, at the age of 64.

Don was too stubborn to let his illness change his personality and deep love for his family. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community. He enriched all of our lives with his humour,...

John Stoesz

John Stoesz

Nov 29, 2021

John Stoesz, age 85 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Dueck), their children Gloria (Robert) Froese, Lorena (Henry) Peters, Harold Stoesz, and Rosella Stoesz, as well as 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A private funeral service will be held.

Viewing will be at...

Edmond "Ed" Penner

Edmond "Ed" Penner

Nov 24, 2021

IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON NOVEMBER 24TH 2021 ED PENNER PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME IN GRUNTHAL MANITOBA AT THE AGE OF 87 YEARS.

ED WAS BORN ON APRIL 27TH 1934 TO HIS PARENTS HENRY AND SUSANA PENNER IN THE TOWN OF PLUM COULEE, MANITOBA.

HE WAS PREDECEASED BY HIS BELOVED WIFE HELEN, HIS TWO SONS GARY AND DENNIS,...

Edward "Ed" Ginter

Edward "Ed" Ginter

Nov 16, 2021

Ed Ginter, age 83 years of Gladstone, formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone.

He is survived by his wife Rosemarie Ginter (nee Walker), their children Judy Nesby, Gordon (Yvonne) Ginter, Sharon (Robert) Logan, and Rodney Ginter, as well as by 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 1 brother....

Henry G. Stoesz

Henry G. Stoesz

Nov 11, 2021

Henry was born the eighth child of Cornelius G Stoesz and Elizabeth (Giesbrecht) on January 31, 1927 on the farm in Thames (Bergfeld). Henry attended school at the Thames school. He made his decision to follow Christ in his later teens, around the time of his mother’s death. That decision was the driving force in his entire life; to follow...

Cornelius "Neil" Dueck

Cornelius "Neil" Dueck

Nov 7, 2021

Cornelius "Neil" Dueck, age 68 years of Winnipeg, formerly of Altona, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Rachel, their children Crystal Dueck, Daniel Dueck (Casondra Russell), Corey Dueck, and Brittany (David) Asplund, as well as 7 grandchildren, 10 sisters and 4 brothers.

A private funeral service will be held on Friday, November...

Leonard Braun

Leonard Braun

Nov 3, 2021

Leonard Braun, age 85 years of Brandon, formerly of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Martha (nee Wiebe), their children Greg Braun, and Kevin (Angela) Braun, as well as by 5 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He was predeceased...

Liane Howieson (nee Fostey)

Liane Howieson (nee Fostey)

Nov 3, 2021

Liane Howieson (nee Fostey), age 77 years of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Bill Howieson, their children Nicole Lexel (George Duncan), Charlene (Bruce) Penich, and Jennifer (Erin) Darker, as well as 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. She was predeceased by her parents, and one brother.

A...

Helena Wiebe (nee Driedger)

Helena Wiebe (nee Driedger)

Oct 26, 2021

Helena Wiebe (nee Driedger), age 87 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Helena Richardson, Kathy (Jerry) Hiebert, George (Marlo) Wiebe, Tom (Darcie) Wiebe, Chris (Anita) Wiebe, and Joanna (Jaimie) Wiebe, as well as by 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 2 brothers....

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