Obituaries

Mar 15, 2021

Our mom, Henrietta Braun (nee Kehler), was born on July 22, 1934 in Neubergthal, Manitoba. She died on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the age of 86 years. She had been a resident at the Emerson Care Home since July of 2020.

Mom, often referred to as Hetty, married our dad, David A. Braun, on June 12, 1954. In 1957,...

Mar 9, 2021

Donna Fostey (nee Benson) age 62 years of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Morris General Hospital.

Donna is survived by her husband of 43 years Rick Fostey, and her sons David, and Justin.  Donna is also survived by her brother Kelly Benson, and her sisters Laura (Bill) Woods, Bev Benson, Wanda (Doug) Garner, and...

Mar 3, 2021

Rick Heppner, age 57 years, of Altona formerly of Rosenfeld, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his mother Diane Heppner, siblings Wayne Heppner, Debi Schroeder (Jack), Ken Heppner and Gerry Heppner (Tammy Breyfogle), as well as five nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his father Ed Heppner (November 27, 2020).

A...

Mar 1, 2021

Margaret Unrau (nee Unger), age 92 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Ed (Sandy) Unrau, Carol (Henry) Bergen, Wes (Marilyn) Unrau, Gerald Unrau, and Rita (Dale) MacFarlane, as well as daughter-in-law Peggy Unrau, 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 1 brother. ...

Feb 27, 2021

Audrey Helen Dell passed away at her residence in Gretna on Saturday, February 27, 2021.  She was born in the Gladstone hospital on February 21, 1941.

Audrey received her first eight years of education in a small country school 1 mile from her home farm. She then attended high school and graduated in Gladstone. As a child she loved to...

Feb 27, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, Father and Papa at the age of 92. He will be greatly missed by his caring wife Vivian, of over 68 years of marriage. Also mourning his loss are his four daughters, Shauneen (Larry) Chubey, Lorri (Pat) French, Kelly (Tim) Namba, and Kim (Terry)...

Feb 17, 2021

Dora Schroeder of Altona, formerly of Sommerfeld, peacefully entered her heavenly home on February 17, 2021, reaching the age of 86 years.  She was born on March 10, 1934 and accomplished what the Lord had given her to do while she was here on earth.

She is survived by 1 daughter, 4 sons and their families.  Janet and husband Bill...

Feb 14, 2021

Tanya Neufeld, age 43 years of the Halbstadt area, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg.

She is survived by her husband Dale Neufeld, daughter Alexis Mullen, parents Jake & Helen Unrau, brother Terrace, mother-in-law Susie Neufeld, and brother-in-law Gerald (Tannis) Neufeld.  She is also survived by her parents-in-law Guy & Colleen Mullen and sister-in-law Jennifer...

Feb 1, 2021

Viola Stewart, age 90 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Eastview Place. 

She is survived by her sister Connie (Jack) Klassen, brother Jim (Pat) Reimer, and two step children Sarah Barger, and Glenn (Judy) Stewart.  She was predeceased by her husband Donald Stewart, 1 sister, 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law.

A private memorial service...

Jan 19, 2021

George Peters, age 67 years of Altona, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Brandon Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Susan (nee Boschman), their children Ed (Tina) Peters, Susan (John) Dyck, Mary Cox, Lisa Peters, Kathy Peters, and Pete (Theresa) Peters, as well as 24 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.  He was predeceased...

Jan 19, 2021

Ruth Klassen, age 85 years, of Altona, passed away on Tuesday, January 19th, at Eastview Place.

Ruth is survived by her brother and sister-in-law. She was predeceased by one sister. 

Both the funeral service and the interment at the Altona Cemetery will be held at a later date. 

Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona on Saturday, January 23rd, from 2:00...

Jan 15, 2021

On January 15, 2021, Henry Rempel of Eastview Place in Altona peacefully passed on to be with his Lord and Savior.

Dad was born to John and Anna Rempel on November 28th, 1923, at Edenthal, Manitoba. Dad's Family later moved to the Village of Sommerfeld. On August 14, 1955 Dad married Eva Nickel, and together they took over the Family...

Jan 15, 2021

Aganetha Klassen (nee Blatz), age 75 years, of the Rosenfeld area, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Peter Klassen, their children Helena (Herman) Knelsen, Jake (Trudie) Klassen, Sara (Henry) Banman, Abe (Justina) Klassen, Aganetha (Benhard) Neufeld, Maria (Johan) Sawatzky, Peter (Tina) Klassen, Elizabeth (Cornelius) Fehr, John Klassen,...

Jan 14, 2021

William "Bill" Derksen, age 85 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his wife Verna (nee Dyck), their daughters Carol (Dave) Sawatzky, and Janet (Bob) Schroeder, as well as by 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 3 brothers.  He was predeceased by his parents William...

Jan 9, 2021

Peter Neufeld

Peter Neufeld, died at the Altona Hospital, with family at his side, on the morning of Saturday, January 9th, 2021. He was born in the Rosenhiem District, north of Horndean, Manitoba on April 14th, 1925 to Johann and Elizabeth (nee Bergen) Neufeld. He was the youngest son of 7 boys and had three sisters. His childhood and adult...

Dec 26, 2020

Iona Boutet (nee Casper) age 92 years, of Dominion City, formerly of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her sons Larry (Irene) Boutet, and Dennis (Lynda) Boutet, as well as 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Ted Boutet.

A private funeral...

Dec 25, 2020

Peter H. Toews age 95 of Altona, formerly of Eigenhof, MB Passed away suddenly December 25th, 2020 at Altona Memorial Health Center.

He is survived by 4 sons and 4 daughters. Albert (Evelyn), Ron (Pauline), Leona (John), Jenice (Brian), Grace (Don), Melvin (Peggy), Alfred (Cyndie), and Connie, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, 3 brothers...

Dec 22, 2020

Dec 21, 2020

Anne Abrams, age 101 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Verna (Pete) Heinrichs, Roy (Gladys) Abrams, Jolene (Pete) Flemming, and Debbie (Lorne) Robson, as well as 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Henry...

Dec 20, 2020

Louise Turenne, age 66 years, of Altona formerly of the Morden area, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Jayda, and Josh, 1 sister, 4 brothers and their families.  She was predeceased by her parents Aron and Nettie Hildebrand, and her sister Irene.

A private funeral service was held, with interment at...