Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

Jacob L. Friesen age 80 years of Altona, formerly of Lowe Farm, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Falk), their sons Dave (Jacqueline) Friesen, Leonard (Wendy) Friesen, and Don (Susanne) Friesen, as well as 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother. ...

Jun 8, 2020

It is with great sadness that the Community of Dominion City announces the sudden passing of Randy Walters on June 8, 2020 at the age of 60 years. 

Randy was raised and lived his life in Dominion City. Randy’s love of life was his community and the people around him. Over the years his passions included curling, line dancing, fishing,...

May 31, 2020

Annie Dyck (nee Hildebrand), age 94 years of Altona, formerly of Winkler and Gladstone passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Harvey (Audrey) Dyck, Allen Dyck, Robert (Linda) Dyck, and Sheila (John) Friesen, as well as 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband James...

May 24, 2020

Maria Wiebe (nee Sawatzky) age 67 years, of Lowe Farm, Manitoba formerly of Mexico, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her residence.

She is survived by her daughter Helena (David) Goertzen, and her foster son Johan (Anna) Fast, as well as 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 4 brothers.  She was predeceased by her husband David...

May 23, 2020

May 18, 2020

Alma Voth nee Funk passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 18, 2020 at the Boundry Trails Hospital.  She was born on the 13th of October 1931, the oldest of three daughters born to John and Kay Funk in the Amsterdam District.

I am told that mom was an independent person from a very young age.  Apparently in her...

May 15, 2020

Christina Penner (nee Voth), age 81 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Eastview Place.

Mom was born in Morden, Manitoba and spent her early years there.  She went to school until Grade 10 and finished high school by correspondence. She was a bright student with an aptitude for numbers and won many prizes for spelling competitions. As a...

May 13, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of David P. Wiebe announces his passing. David, aged 93 years of Altona formerly of Kane and Lowe Farm passed away in the early hours of May 13th 2020 at Eastview Place in Altona, MB.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anne nee Ginter, four daughters, Linda (Ernie) Neufeld,...

May 5, 2020

Fern Haney (nee Johnston), age 83 years, of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Roy, their children Brent (Carol) Haney, and Kim (Ken) Penner, as well as by 6 grandchildren. 

A private family service will take place at a later date.

May 3, 2020

Nettie Wall (nee Giesbrecht), age 65 years of Morden, formerly of the Altona area, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband John Wall, their children Eva Wiebe, Peter Wall, Jake Wall, Ben (Wendy) Wall, and David Wall, as well as by 7 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, and numerous siblings. ...

Apr 30, 2020

David S. Toews, age 86 years of Altona, formerly of New Hope, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by his children Don Toews, Bob (Deb) Toews, and Brenda (Terry) Stoesz as well as 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother.  He was predeceased by his wife Eva Toews (nee...

Apr 25, 2020

Ben G. Sawatsky, age 86 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

He is survived by Anne, their children Connie, Renold (Sara), and Jonathan, as well as one grandson Ashley (Rebecca), and one great granddaughter Sky Eva. Ben is also survived by two sisters Linda Schmidt, Patricia Layne, and one brother Don Sawatsky.  He was predeceased...

Apr 25, 2020

Apr 22, 2020

Margaret Smith-Davis went to be with her Lord on April 22, 2020 at the Altona Memorial Health Center.

Margaret is survived by her loving and devoted husband Bob, of 48 years, and her 3 children: Leon (Genevieve), Jason (Angie), and Christina (Shannon), and also 5 grandchildren Tezza, Matilda, Kaden, Behr, and Sophia, and her brother Lawrence Smith of Montreal, Quebec....

Apr 21, 2020

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Menno Funk, entered the gates of heaven on April 21, 2020, at the Altona Hospital after a brief hospitalization. His was an extraordinary life of 95 years which we celebrate, with thanksgiving!

Menno was born on January 9, 1925, to Jacob N.H. and Katharina (Harms) Funk in the Altbergthal School District, west of...

Apr 20, 2020

Samantha Heinrichs (nee Bialon), age 40 years, of Winkler, Manitoba formerly of British Columbia, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Winnipeg. 

She is survived by her husband Mark Heinrichs, her daughters Chelsea, and Willow, her parents Klaus & Sherry Bialon, 1 sister, 1 brother, and her mother-in-law Dorothy Heinrichs.  She was predeceased by her father-in-law Neil Heinrichs. 

Arrangements are...

Apr 14, 2020

It is with heavy hearts the family of Thelma Winnifred (Robinson) Forrester announce her passing.  Thelma passed away peacefully at the Emerson Personal Care Home on Apr. 14, 2020 with family by her side.  Thelma will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Thelma was born in Miami Manitoba to Cora & Sylvanus Robinson on Oct....

Apr 13, 2020

At the age of 79, Mary Ann peacefully passed away at her home residence in Emerson, Mb.

Mary Ann was born in Vita, Mb. She was raised on a farm in the Ridgeville, Mb area

In 1966, Norman and Mary Ann got married in Winnipeg. They bought their homestead in the Ridgeville area in 1969, starting with dairy till 1991....

Apr 5, 2020

Caroline Buhr (nee Derksen) age 82 years, of Altona, formerly of Lowe Farm, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her husband Norm Buhr, their sons Gerald Buhr, and Barry (Melanie) Buhr, as well as 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

A private family service will be held...

Apr 2, 2020