Obituaries

Mar 21, 2017

Friends and family are saddened by the passing of Margaret Nikkel on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 just 19 days short of her 99th birthday.

Margaret was a long time resident of Altona.  She was born to Katherine Nikkel (nee Wiens) and John E Nikkel in Altona during the First World War, when Altona was still a village with a population...

Mar 9, 2017

Anne Krueger, age 93 years, of Altona formerly of Neubergthal, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her daughter Verona (Robert) Thiessen, 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and one brother.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob J. Krueger, and one daughter Carol.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday,...

Mar 5, 2017

Wilhelm Friesen, age 14 years, of Rosenfeld, Manitoba formerly of Bolivia, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg, MB.

He is survived by his parents Diedrich and Katharina (Goertzen) Friesen, 2 sisters, Eva and Sarah, grandparents Gerardo and Anna Goertzen, and  Maria Friesen, as well as many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.  He was predeceased...

Feb 26, 2017

Leona Penner, age 71 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Jim Penner, children James, Connie, Richard, Jacqueline, Robert and Shannon, 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother Agatha Enns, two brothers and their families.  She was predeceased by her...

Feb 26, 2017

Erna Heinrichs, age 91, passed away on Sunday February 26, 2017 at Poseidon Personal Care Home.

She is survived by her daughters Barbara (Jerry Rempel) and Sandra (Don Plunkett) as well as one grandson Jay Rempel (Sacha).

She was predeceased by her husband Jake, twin brother Walter Klassen, sister Laura Friesen, and an infant daughter Ilah Grace.

The family would...

Feb 25, 2017

After a three week stay in the hospital in Ste. Anne, MB, Denis at the age of 87 left us to go to a better place.

Denis was predeceased by his parents Ovide and Marie-Flore (Fillion) Sarrasin, his brothers Arcade (Georgina Moquin), Ambroise, Fernand, Léon (Marie Gagnon), Ovila, one sister Irène St. Vincent (Edouard), brother-in-law Joseph Beaudry, and sister-in-law Georgina...

Feb 24, 2017

Dad was born to Bernhard and Aganetha Wiebe on May 6, 1940, in Mexico; the second oldest of ten children. He came to Canada at the age of 17. Dad was baptized upon confession of his faith on June 6, 1960.

He married Judy Wiebe on June 11, 1967. They had nine children; four sons and five daughters. They lived...

Feb 18, 2017

It was 73 years ago, on January 27, 1944 that the home of Gerhard and Sarah Unger was blessed with the birth of their son Johan, in Blumenhof, Mexico.  John spent his childhood in Mexico where he met and married his sweetheart, Margaretha Peters.  Grandpa was a charmer and won her affections, as seen in a family photo album, where...

Feb 15, 2017

Betty Pauls, age 90 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Herb (Donna) Pauls, Rose Pauls, and Nancy Rushak, as well as their families.  She was predeceased by her husband John J. Pauls, one son-in-law, and 4 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on...

Feb 11, 2017

Neil Heinrichs, age 66 years, of Weidenfeld, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy, their children Shayne, Trevor, Leanne, and Mark (Samantha), as well as by 9 grandchildren. 

Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Altona E.M.M. Church with...

Feb 11, 2017

Mom went to be with her Lord Jesus, peacefully early Saturday morning, February 11, 2017, at Eastview Place in Altona.  She reached the age of 92 years and 1 month.

Mom was born to Jacob and Elizabeth Falk on January 12, 1925 in Arkadak, Russia.  That same year, mom and her parents and siblings immigrated to Canada. The family settled...

Feb 10, 2017

With deep sadness the family of Francis (Frank) Clayton Schram announce his sudden passing in Altona Manitoba on February 10, 2017.

He is survived by his friend Donna Penna, daughter Treena (Sandy Smith) and son Matthew (Katie) 2 grandchildren, Reese and Reid. His parents Dexter and Jean Schram, brothers, Bryan & Sue, Gary, Wayne, Rob (Vi), Darrell (Ruby) & Jeff (Kelly),...

Jan 31, 2017

Helen Elias (nee Penner), age 88 years of Winnipeg, formerly of Altona and Horndean, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Vista Park Lodge, Winnipeg.

She is survived by her daughter Adeline, 2 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Peter W. Elias, 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral service will be held...

Jan 27, 2017

It is with cherished memories that the family of Eva Nickel announce her passing on January 27, 2017.  Her faith in God was her foundation and strength throughout her life.

She was predeceased by her husband Pete, daughter Evelyn, and great granddaughter Kelsey. 

She is survived by her children Myrna (Gerry Shinn), Bernice (Dennis Casper), Garry (Deb), Phyllis (Fred Van...

Jan 13, 2017

Jake Schmidt of Altona, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13th at Altona Memorial Health Centre at the age of 89.

He was born on September 6th, 1927 to Abram P. and Anna Schmidt (nee Dyck) in Altona Manitoba. He grew up with 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife Susanna (nee Hildebrand), son Doug and...

Jan 2, 2017

Tina Martens (nee Hildebrand) age 92 years of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Myra (Abe) Loewen, Connie (Vic) Toews, Terry Martens, Colleen (Mark) Budzinski as well as 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by one sister Toots (John)...

Dec 31, 2016

Dec 25, 2016

Edna Boychuk, age 91 years of Emerson, formerly of Sundown, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

She is survived by her daughter Marlene Drewniak and her family.  She was predeceased by her husband Nick Boychuk, and by her daughter Gwen Wyatt.

Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 11:00...

Dec 24, 2016

Ben Friesen, age 88 years of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Vista Park Lodge in Winnipeg.

Dad was baptized May 30, 2004 by Bishop Peter Heppner of Altona, Manitoba. 

Dad grew up with three sisters Agnes, Susanna and Eva in the Blumenthal area.

Dad was a miner in the gold fields in Alberta in...

Dec 12, 2016

Eva Hiebert, age 95 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Georgina Ginn, Lorraine (Allen) Unger, Fred (Frieda) Hiebert, as well as by 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Henry P. Hiebert, and by her son-in-law Glen Ginn.

Funeral service will be...