Obituaries

Dec 28, 2019

Anne Giesbrecht (nee Funk), age 102 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Esther Susan Popkes, Rendal (Merrilee) Giesbrecht, Elmer (Marielle) Giesbrecht, Hanna Giesbrecht, Leonard (Carol) Giesbrecht, Mel (Chris) Giesbrecht, Stella Giesbrecht (John Turner), and Lenora Tuscher (Jim),  as well as 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 4...

Dec 24, 2019

Katherine Thiessen, age 90 years, of Altona, formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Linda (Jake) Dueck, Dave (Ruth) Thiessen, Dan (Elsie) Thiessen, Marianne (Henry) Heppner, and Laura (Brad) Dueck, as well as 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.  She was predeceased...

Dec 2, 2019

Peacefully on Monday December 2, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Care Centre, Ray Giesbrecht 73 years of age of Altona won eternal life by the grace of God through his persistent and relentless faith in his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He fought the good fight and finished his journey, and will now receive his reward in heaven.

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Nov 22, 2019

Art Krahn, age 56 years of Altona, formerly of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Kathy Krahn (nee Simpson), 3 sisters, 1 brother and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Elizabeth Krahn, and 3 brothers. 

A private family memorial service will...

Nov 11, 2019

Sharon Dyck Henderson, age 66 years of Winnipeg, formerly of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Grace Hospital. 

She is survived by her husband Paul, her parents Art and Mary Dyck, 3 children, 2 sisters and their families.

A private family memorial service will be held.

Donations in memory of Sharon may be made to...

Nov 10, 2019

Peter H. Sawatzky, age 62 years of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Maria (nee Penner), their children Alvin (Lisa) Sawatzky, Frank (Tina) Sawatzky, Martin (Maria) Sawatzky, Irma Derksen, Martha Sawatzky, David (Linda) Sawatzky, Eva (Dave) Heinrichs, Sara (Pete) Unger, and Corny (Amanda) Sawatzky, as...

Nov 9, 2019

Tom Dueck, age 44 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his siblings Ron Dueck, Brian (Donna) Dueck, Jim (Laurie) Dueck, Joel (Michelle) Dueck, and Pauline (Glen) Friesen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Jake and Elsie Dueck, and his brother Gary Dueck.

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Oct 13, 2019

Peter Wiebe of Altona passed away peacefully with Mom and family by his bedside on October 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., as a result of a massive heart attack.

Peter was born on June 5, 1932 at Neuhoffnung, Manitoba to his parents, Henry & Sara Wiebe. Not only was Peter born that day, but also his identical twin Cornie.

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Oct 12, 2019

Bert Epp, age 90 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 (his 90th birthday) at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his wife Helen Epp (nee Hildebrand), their children Dave (Peg) Epp, Gord (Lois) Epp, Ron (Rhonda) Epp, Garry Epp, and Mark Epp, as well as 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 1...

Oct 8, 2019

Peter Neufeld, age 65 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Helen (nee Thiessen), their children Henry (Alana) Neufeld, Billy (Sindy) Neufeld, Peter (Kimberly) Neufeld, and John (Amanda) Neufeld, as well as 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers.

He was predeceased by his parents Heinrich...

Oct 4, 2019

Ed Wiebe, age 76 years, of Winnipeg, formerly of Rosenfeld, Manitoba passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his wife Hilda (nee Funk), their children Gordon (Tracy) Wiebe, Brenda (Darrel) Johnson, as well as 3 grandchildren, and 1 sister-in-law.  He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Marie Wiebe, 2 brothers...

Sep 24, 2019

Agatha Schmidt (nee Giesbrecht) age 95 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her residence.

She is survived by her children Brian (Laura) Schmidt, and Bruce Schmidt (Bev Noble), as well as 2 grandchildren and 2 sisters.  She was predeceased by her husband John Schmidt, and two sisters.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday,...

Sep 23, 2019

Betty Braun (nee Ginter), age 102 years of Altona, Manitoba formerly of Red Lake Road, Ontario passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Betty Craner (Val), Sue (Al) Juenke, Anne Doudiet (Harold), Clara (Dwayne) Johnson as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her...

Sep 23, 2019

Betty Ginter (nee Dueck), age 81 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her husband Abe Ginter, their children Ron (Bobbie) Ginter, Ang (Bill) Penner, and Jerry Ginter, as well as 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m....

Sep 19, 2019

Dina Steinhauer, age 91 years of the RM of Hanover, MB, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the CGF Church, Mitchell with interment to follow at the Church Cemetery.  Viewing will be at the church prior to the service.

Sep 4, 2019

1 Peter 5:7 “Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will take care of you.”

Ronald Peter Funk, age 52, son of Ed and Mary Funk, was born on March 20, 1967.  Ronald was 4 years old when he was admitted to the St. Amant Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in July 1971.  Ronald lived at the St. Amant Centre...

Aug 13, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Bonnie Jean Bluhm

February 2, 1944 – August 2, 2019

It is with deep sadness, that we announce that on Friday, August 2, 2019, Bonnie Bluhm, (nee Somerville), passed away peacefully at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  With her was her beloved husband of 47 years, Garry Bluhm, as well as the attending team of professionals from Grace who...

Jul 25, 2019

Ruby Thiessen

July 9, 1941 – July 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby after a two-month stay with family by her side at the Health Sciences Centre.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Peter Thiessen, as well as her children, Brad and Ron, and granddaughter, Rhea. She is predeceased...

Jul 16, 2019

Nick Penner, age 91 years, of Altona, formerly of Headingly and Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Eastview Place, Altona.

He is survived by his wife Anne (nee Heier), their children Melody (Bob) Giesbrecht, and Michael (Valorie) Penner, as well as 4 grandchildren, and 6 sisters.  He was predeceased by his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

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