Obituaries

Johan "John" Wiebe

Johan "John" Wiebe

May 4, 2019

Johan "John" Wiebe, age 59 years of Kitchener, Ontario formerly of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

He is survived by his mother Anna (Abe) Neufeld, his daughter Nicole and granddaughter Ruby, step son Nathan and step granddaughter Vivianne,  as well as 5 sisters, 10 brothers, and their families.  He was predeceased by his father Johan Wiebe, step fathers...

Susan Froese

Susan Froese

May 2, 2019

Susan Froese (nee Klassen), age 81 years of Altona, formerly of New Hope, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Robert (Gloria) Froese, Donna (Brian) Penner, and Audrey Froese, as well as by 4 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Peter F. Froese.

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Susan Funk

Susan Funk

Apr 24, 2019

Susan Funk (nee Wiebe), age 90 years of Altona, formerly of Altbergthal, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Kathy (Jake) Klassen, Anne (Bob) Hunt, Liz Funk, and Bernie (Karen) Funk, as well as 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Diedrich B....

Maurita Harman

Maurita Harman

Apr 16, 2019

Maurita was born January 3rd, 1966, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She died peacefully and quietly on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019, at Boundary Trails Health Center from complications due to breast cancer. She was 53.

Maurita’s kindness, humility, and giving nature were a blessing to her immediate family, her faith family, and many in the surrounding community. Maurita was generous in using...

Elisabeth "Betty" Wall

Elisabeth "Betty" Wall

Apr 14, 2019

Peacefully, on Sunday, April 14, 2019, our Mom, Elisabeth 'Betty' (Friesen) Wall passed away.  She was 93 years old.  

Betty is predeceased by parents, Heinrich and Elizabeth Friesen, her husband Ben, her five sisters and one brother.  Sisters - Margaretha Friesen, Katharina (Tina) Hiebert, Anna (Anne) Goertzen, Helena (Helen) Loewen and brother Heinrich.

Betty is survived by her children –...

Linie Friesen

Linie Friesen

Apr 11, 2019

After a brief illness, Linie (Krahn) Friesen, age 97, passed away on April 11th, in the beautiful hospice room of the Altona Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.  She is survived by her three sons: Eric (Susan) of Amherst Island, Ontario; Paul (Val Carter) of Winnipeg, and Tim (Pam) of Altona, as well as 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and...

Stanley Martel

Stanley Martel

Mar 26, 2019

Stan died with his family by his side Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He is survived by his mother Eileen, sister Grace, and niece Erin. He was predeceased by his father, Helmut and brother-in-law, Walter Schroeder.

Stan worked as a mechanic alongside his father at the family business in Rosenfeld, Martels Garage. He was an avid snowmobiler and spent many weekends...

Jacob Reimer

Jacob Reimer

Mar 20, 2019

Jake Reimer, age 64 years of Horndean, formerly of Gretna, Manitoba passed away in Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Cadence (nee Heinrichs), their children Michelle (Bryan) Warkentin, Blaine (Danelle) Reimer, Caleb (Monika) Reimer, Benjamin (Jackie) Reimer, Simeon (Jocelyn) Reimer, Philip Reimer, Leah Reimer, Lois Reimer, Ezra Reimer, Jacob Reimer, and Andrew Reimer, as...

Tim Wiebe

Tim Wiebe

Mar 14, 2019

A loving husband, father, son and brother, George Timothy Wiebe passed away on March 14 at the Altona Memorial Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit with his loving family by his side after almost 2 years of suffering from brain cancer. 

Tim was born January 14, 1960 in Los Angeles, California to George and Esther Wiebe. He grew up in...

Jacob Neufeld

Jacob Neufeld

Jan 25, 2019

Jacob (Jake) Neufeld

October 9, 1929 – January 25, 2019 (89 years old)

Jake Neufeld of Altona passed away after his battle with dementia, peacefully with his 2 older daughters at his side on the morning of January 25, 2019 at Eastview Place.

Jake is lovingly remembered by his caring wife of almost 64 years, Mary Neufeld (Friesen), daughter Myra...

Meela Jae Sawatzky

Meela Jae Sawatzky

Jan 20, 2019

Meela Jae Sawatzky, age 11 months, of Altona passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg.

She is survived by her parents Michael and Jaime Sawatzky, her brother Avery, grandparents Cliff and Corrine Sawatzky, and Wayne and Carilee Dueck, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private service for family and close friends will be held.

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Bob Wiens

Bob Wiens

Jan 11, 2019

Bob Wiens, age 77 years of Altona, formerly of Winnipeg and Gretna, Manitoba, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Bob Wiens, Ken Wiens, and Tammy (Bill) Peters, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 4 sisters-in-law, 4 brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by...

Mary Neumann

Mary Neumann

Dec 29, 2018

After a lengthy illness Mary Irene Neumann (nee Pokrant) passed away with her family by her side at the Altona Memorial Hospital on December 29, 2018.

Mary is survived by her husband Cliff of 61 years, her son Larry (Doris) and her precious granddaughters Rachel and Nicole. One sister, Dorothy (Fred) Rudy, special niece Colleen (John) and nephew Ken (Cindy)...

Marge Dueck

Marge Dueck

Dec 18, 2018

Marge Dueck (nee Hildebrand), age 83 of Altona, Manitoba passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Eastview Place. 

She is survived by her children, son Wayne and daughter in-law Carilee Dueck, daughter Debbie Toews and her husband Bob, daughter Valarie Resch,  as well as five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Abe, and her son Warren.

Memorial service will be...

William (Bill) R. Webber

William (Bill) R. Webber

Dec 13, 2018

William "Bill" Webber, age 69 years, of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Verna (nee Klassen) as well as their children and grandchildren.  He is also survived by 5 sisters and 3 brothers.  He was predeceased by his parents and 2 sisters.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday,...

Marlene McGhie

Marlene McGhie

Dec 13, 2018

Marlene McGhie, age 81 years, of Altona, formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Barry McGhie, their children Heather McGhie, and Mark McGhie, as well as 3 grandchildren and 1 sister. She was predeceased by her parents and one brother.

Funeral service will be...

Jacob P. Giesbrecht

Jacob P. Giesbrecht

Dec 12, 2018

Jacob P. Giesbrecht

September 26, 1917 – December 12, 2018

Jacob Giesbrecht of Halbstadt, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 in the Altona Community Memorial Health Center.

He will be missed by his sons Glenn Giesbrecht (Lesley) and James (Eva Reimer) Giesbrecht, grandchildren Tammy (Giesbrecht) Crosby, Jamie (Giesbrecht) Poole , Jodie (Giesbrecht) Majchor, Robert & Jenn Giesbrecht, Laura...

Neil (Cornelius) Wiebe

Neil (Cornelius) Wiebe

Nov 30, 2018

Neil (Cornelius) Wiebe with sadness, we announce the passing of Neil Wiebe on November 30th, 2018. He left this world surrounded by his wife and children. 

He is survived by his wife Janine and their four children: Deanna (Matthew); Amanda (Shawn); Sasha; Jennifer (Marc), five grandchildren that he adored and cherished. He is also survived by his mother Anna(Abe), 16 siblings and numerous nephews and nieces.  

He was...

Olga Wiebe

Olga Wiebe

Nov 30, 2018

Olga Wiebe, of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Jennifer Wall, Jack (Rita) Wiebe, Judi (John) Neustaeter, and Charlotte (Bruce) Lettner, as well as by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Abe Wiebe, her son James Wiebe, son-in-law Isaac...

Adele Janke

Adele Janke

Nov 24, 2018

Adele Janke, age 82 years, beloved wife of Gustov Janke, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at her families residence near Steinbach, MB.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the CGF Church, Mitchell, with burial at the CGF Church Cemetery.  Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the...