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Helen Bergen

Helen Bergen

May 27, 2018

Helen Bergen age 87 years of Altona, formerly of Blumenthal, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg.

She is survived by her husband Jake H. Bergen, their children Verna (Howard) Larkin, Wes (Sandy) Bergen, Leona (Glen) Knutt, Ken (Leigh) Bergen, and Wayne (Tracy) Bergen, as well as by 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren,...

Benno Krahn

Benno Krahn

May 26, 2018

Benno Krahn age 90 years of Altona formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Katie (nee Thiessen), their children Pauline (Lloyd) Stoesz, Karen (Ron) Friesen, Frances (John) Sawatzky, and Mark (Terra) Krahn, as well as by 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 sister and 1...

John "Johnny" Kehler

John "Johnny" Kehler

May 16, 2018

Johnny Kehler…..he was a hockey player,   baseball player,  golfer,   curler,   coach,   referee,   rink maker,   sports enthusiast,   weather observer,  Sunflower and canola expert,   guitar player,   music lover,   game player,   brother,   husband,   father,   grandfather,   great grandfather…….and fan of taking “the scenic route”.

Johnny Kehler was born in Neubergthal on November 12, 1931 to Peter and Margaret Kehler (nee Klippenstein).  

Dad grew up...

Henry A. Friesen

Henry A. Friesen

Apr 25, 2018

Henry A. Friesen, age 89 years of Altona formerly of Blumenthal, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his sister Helena Friesen, his brother David A. (Martha) Friesen, as well as by 10 nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Henry B. and Anna Friesen, and by...

Sara Friesen

Sara Friesen

Apr 23, 2018

Sara Friesen, age 99 years of Altona, formerly of Gnadenfeld, Manitoba passed away on Monday,  April 23, 2018 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her brother Ben (Eva), and sister Annie, as well as by many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Anna Friesen, and by 10 siblings.

Memorial service will be held on...

Mary (May) Wilson

Mary (May) Wilson

Apr 11, 2018

Mary Wilson, aged 80, passed away at Boundary Trails Health Centre on April 11, 2018 . She was surrounded by her family.

She was predeceased by her parents James and Maria McCormack and her brother Sam McCormack. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Allan, her sisters Moyra and Betty and her children Anne (Geordie) Pratt, Brenda...

Osborne Hunter Scott

Osborne Hunter Scott

Apr 2, 2018

Osborne Scott, age 96 years of Dominion City, Manitoba passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Red River Valley Lodge in Morris.

He is survived by his children Bruce (Bonnie) Scott, Dale (Patricia) Scott, and Terry (Barry) Remus, as well as by 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 1 sister Betty Weiss of Edmonton.  He was predeceased by...

Helen Fehr

Helen Fehr

Mar 26, 2018

Helen Fehr (nee Letkeman), age 80 years of Altona, formerly of Winkler passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Jake Fehr, their children Alitta (Rick) James, Dwight (Maggie) Fehr, and Michael (Jamie) Fehr, as well as by 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 2 sisters.  She was predeceased...

Helen Heinrichs Giesbrecht

Helen Heinrichs Giesbrecht

Mar 21, 2018

Helen Heinrichs Giesbrecht (nee Friesen), age 78 years of Altona, formerly of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Ray Giesbrecht, her children Dwain (Cindy) Heinrichs, Mike (Kari) Heinrichs, and Trish Heinrichs, her 4 step daughters Andrea (Brian) Wiebe, Melissa (Steve) Friesen, Melanie Giesbrecht, and Allison (Harv) Rempel. ...

Dave Sawatzky

Dave Sawatzky

Mar 17, 2018

On March 17 at 11 p.m., our father, grandfather and great-grandfather slipped quietly and peacefully into his heavenly mansion prepared and ready for him in glory. He died as he lived: Always on time. He wasn’t late for this amazing appointment!

He is survived by his six children: Leonard (Ella); Elmer (Susan); Ken (Tanya); Shirly (Phil) Hewlett; Gord (Val) and...

Elma Friesen

Elma Friesen

Mar 11, 2018

Elma Friesen was born west of Gretna on February 2, 1934. She moved to Bergfeld with her parents and eventually to Winnipeg in 1960. She worked as a dental assistant for all her years of employment.  She was baptized on May 29, 1956 and transferred her membership to Bethel Mennonite Church on July 19, 1967.

Elma was predeceased by her parents Cornelius...

Jacob F. Friesen

Jacob F. Friesen

Feb 28, 2018

Jake F. Friesen, age 86 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Hilda, their children Linda (Rod) Buhr, Grace (Irv) Braun, and James (Tammy) Friesen, as well as by 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by all of his...

Chester Stewart

Chester Stewart

Feb 21, 2018

Chester Stewart, age 96 years of Dominion City, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

He is survived by his sons Glenn (Carmen), Dave (Carol), Don (Barb), and their families.  He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Stewart (nee Scott) in 2015.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 26, 2018 at...

Andreas Schneider

Andreas Schneider

Feb 16, 2018

Andreas Schneider, age 65 years, beloved husband of Nina Schneider of La Broquerie West near Steinbach, MB, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the CGF Church, Mitchell with burial to follow at the church cemetery.  Viewing will be at the church prior...

Susie Friesen

Susie Friesen

Feb 16, 2018

Sue Friesen, age 97 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Judy (Raul) Seesahai, Gloria (Jim) Penner, Ray Friesen (Darlene Warkentin), Bruce (Marlene) Friesen, Laureen (Ron) Crampton, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one sister Dorothy Reimer, and one sister-in-law Dorothy (Fred) Janzen.

She was...

Diedrich (Dick) Heppner

Diedrich (Dick) Heppner

Feb 10, 2018

Dick Heppner, age 78 years of Altbergthal near Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his siblings Susan (Frank) Froese, Martha (David) Friesen, Tony (Jessie) Heppner, Pete (Martha) Heppner, William (Annie) Heppner, Abe (Martha) Heppner, Henry (Anne) Heppner, Helen (Cornie) Rempel, Mary (Menno) Bergen, and Isaac (Ruth) Heppner,...

John F. Ginter

John F. Ginter

Feb 7, 2018

John F. Ginter, age 97 years of Altona, formerly of Blumenthal, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Salem Home in Winkler, Manitoba.

He is survived by his wife Olga (nee Dyck), their children Ollie (Norman) Wiebe, Ray (Eva) Ginter, Barb (Gordon) Dyck, Marlene (Alvin) Ginter, and Wayne (Jolene) Ginter, as well as by 18 grandchildren, 18 great...

Ilona Mary Helen Harder

Ilona Mary Helen Harder

Jan 30, 2018

Ilona Harder, age 75 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her residence.

She is survived by her son Les (Crystal) Harder and her three grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband John Harder (1985).

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Altona Senior Centre.  Interment...

Helen Penner

Helen Penner

Jan 28, 2018

Helen Penner, of Eastview Place, Altona, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by 1 niece, 1 nephew and their families.  She was predeceased by 1 sister and 2 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Altona Senior Centre.  Interment will follow...

Annie Sawatzky

Annie Sawatzky

Jan 26, 2018

Annie Ginter Sawatzky (nee Dueck) age100 years of Altona formerly of Horndean, Manitoba passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Ken (Rose) Ginter, Marvin (Sara) Ginter, and Alvin (Marlene) Ginter, as well as 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by 3 step children and...

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