Obituaries

Feb 27, 2015

Jacob Penner, age 85 years, of Altona, MB passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Eastview Place.

He is survived by two sisters Tina Wiebe, and Helen Penner, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Helena (Hamm) Penner and one brother Henry Penner.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015...

Feb 24, 2015

Edwin W. Abel, age 84 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Altona Health Care Centre.

He is survived by his wife Tina Abel (nee Kehler).

A memorial service for Edwin Abel will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Altona United Church.  Interment will take place at a...

Feb 23, 2015

Known as John the farmer; John with all the horses; John the mechanic; John the bus driver; John with the beard; John the giver; John the husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend.

Dad was born on the 26th of January in Silberfeld, Manitoba to Gerhard and Margaret (Sawatzky).  He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Trudy,...

Feb 18, 2015

Susan Fehr (nee Hamm) aged 85 of Altona, formerly of Winkler and the Roseville School District, passed away Wednesday, February 18th at Altona Health Care Centre.  Mom was born to Andrew A and Margaret Hamm on August 8, 1929 in Neuberghtal , Manitoba.

She leaves to mourn 3 sons and 3 daughters, son Mervin (wife Leona), daughter Irma (husband Jerry),...

Feb 13, 2015

Alma Hildebrand (nee Heinrichs) age 92 years, of Altona, formerly of Halbstadt, Manitoba passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by 2 daughters, 3 sons and their families.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob W. "J.W." Hildebrand, and by 1 daughter and 1 son.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February...

Feb 11, 2015

Colleen Thiessen, age 44 years of Gretna, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Altona Hospital.

She is survived by her mother Tena Thiessen, her son Corey, granddaughter Cierra, one sister, one brother, and numerous extended family members.

She was predeceased by her father John Thiessen.

The memorial service for Colleen Thiessen will be held on Monday, February...

Feb 11, 2015

Earl Grant Dick passed away in Round Rock, Texas on February 11, 2015 at the age of 71.  Prior to his death, using his 7 iron, he celebrated a hole in one on the 10th hole at Plum Creek Golf Course.  As Earl would say, “When you got it, you got it!”  His larger than life personality will not be...

Feb 11, 2015

Henry Hildebrand age 87 years of Altona, beloved husband of Ann Hildebrand, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Altona Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Ann, their children Eleanor (Larry) Chornoboy, Elaine (Andy) Penner, Debbie (Ed) Penner, Brenda Hildebrand, and Dale (Jil) Hildebrand, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 

The funeral service for Henry "HD" Hildebrand...

Feb 10, 2015

Martha Enns, age 63 years of Altona, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Don, two sons Lee (Erin) Enns, and Nick Enns, her mother Agnes Rempel, three sisters, one brother, their families, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Jake W. Rempel.

A come...

Feb 8, 2015

Peter Friesen, age 79 years of Altona, formerly of Neubergthal, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (nee Giesbrecht), one daughter Sharmen (Peter), three sons Tyron, Preston and Arlen, one son-in-law Darren as well as 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by one daughter Theresa.

A private family funeral...

Feb 4, 2015

Anne Giesbrecht, age 88 years of Altona, formerly of Bergfeld, MB passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her daughter Lorna Giesbrecht, her son Ken Giesbrecht, by two grandchildren, and by many siblings, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Jake W. Giesbrecht.

The funeral service for Anne Giesbrecht will be held on...

Feb 3, 2015

John Driedger, age 88 years, of Altona, MB, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Altona Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Mary, and their children Jack (Rhonda) Driedger, Lorna (John) Schroeder, Harvey (Daniela) Driedger, and Janice Wiebe, as well as 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

The funeral service for John Driedger will be held on...

Feb 1, 2015

Peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2015, Neta Friesen (nee Funk) age 96 years of Altona, passed away at the Altona Hospital.

She is survived by one son Vern Friesen and by two daughters JoAnne (Brian) Born, and Norma (Dave) Neudorf.  She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She was predeceased by her husband David G. Friesen and...

Jan 29, 2015

Jan 27, 2015

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Klassen on January 27, 2015 at the age of 84 of Eastview Place in Altona, MB.

She is survived by her loving family, son Ronald, daughter Karen, grandchildren Amber West (John), Dustin Loeppky (Yui), great-grandchildren Hanna Loeppky and Benson West, brothers Eric Peter (Audrey), Helmut Peter (Kay) and sister...

Jan 26, 2015

Anne Friesen (nee Hildebrand)

Peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2015, Anne Friesen (nee Hildebrand), age 91 years of Altona, formerly of Winnipeg and the Edenberg District passed away at Eastview Place in Altona, Manitoba.

Anne is survived by her sisters Linda Braun and Amanda Hildebrand as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in law.

She was predeceased...

Jan 26, 2015

Esther Friesen, age 48 years of Altona, MB, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sommerfeld Mennonite Church in Altona, MB.  Interment will take place at the Altona Cemetery.  Viewing will be held at Wiebe Funeral Home Altona...

Jan 20, 2015

Peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Elmer Clifford Enns of Winnipeg passed away.

He is survived by his loving wife Doreen, sons Lynn(Debbie)Enns, Sheldon(Christine)Enns, and daughter Colleen(Terry)Bryant.  His 8 grandchildren, Shane(Shelly)Enns, Christopher(Christie)Enns, Jeremy, Patrick, Dylan and Brooke Enns, Kaitlyn and Destiny Laventure.  Also mourning his loss are his sisters, Sylvia(George)Martens, Edna(Dave)Kargus, Wilma(Wally)Dick and Doreen's family. ...

Jan 16, 2015

On Friday, January 16, 2015 Anna Klassen, age 92 years of Altona, formerly of Lowe Farm, Manitoba passed away at the Altona Hospital.

Anna is survived by one brother and one sister as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kronsweide Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with interment...

Jan 7, 2015

Alfred (Al) Braun

May 4, 1936 ~ January 7, 2015

On Wednesday, January 7, 2015, Al Braun, age 78 years of the Hochstadt/Kleinstadt District passed away at the Altona Health Care Centre in Altona, Manitoba.

Al is survived by his wife Gail Braun (nee Martel), one son Todd (Lisa) Braun, and one daughter Tammy (Frank) Braun-Isaak as well as by...