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Judith Gilchrist

Judith Gilchrist

Nov 20, 2023

Judith Gilchrist (nee Dowswell), age 80 years, of Emerson, Manitoba passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 at her residence. Judy leaves to cherish her memory, her children Sharon Zinn, John (Angela) Gilchrist, and Laura Gilchrist, granddaughter’s Heather Atkinson and Samantha Gilchrist and 2 great granddaughter’s Haven and Rhydann Atkinson. Other family members include Heather’s Father Rodney Zinn, Samantha’s...

Evelyn Reimer

Evelyn Reimer

Nov 20, 2023

Evelyn Reimer (nee Harder) age 66 years of the Altona Village passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Henry, their children Angela (Joel) Paetkau, Jennifer (Steve) Milner, and Linda (Pete) Peters, as well as 8 grandchildren.  She is also survived by her mother Margaret Harder, 2 sisters and 6 brothers.  She...

Linda May Loewen

Linda May Loewen

Nov 9, 2023

 

Linda May Loewen (nee Klassen), 72, of Altona passed away peacefully on November 9th, at the Altona Health Centre.  She is survived by her son Darren (Jennifer), daughter Sherry (Wesley) and grandchildren Evan and Reese. She was predeceased by her husband Henry, parents Maria and Jacob Klassen and stepbrothers Ed, John and Ben.

Linda was born in Altona July 11, 1951. Her...

Rendal Abe Giesbrecht

Rendal Abe Giesbrecht

Nov 8, 2023

Rendal Giesbrecht, age 80 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Boundary Trails Heath Centre.

He is survived by his wife Merrilee (nee Davies), daughters, Pamela Ann, Barbara (Scott) Lowman, Michelle (Sean) Ruggles, as well as 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. He was predeceased by one grandson.

A Celebration of...

Bernie Friesen

Bernie Friesen

Nov 5, 2023

Bernhard (Bernie) Friesen, age 90 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Altona Community Memorial Health Centre. 

He is survived by his wife Edith (nee Peters), their children Irene (Ronn) Hiebert, Barb (Jim) Neufeld, Steve (Belinda) Friesen, and Kathy (Warren) Schroeder, as well as, 8 grandchildren, Scott (Shauna), Carla, Patrick (Artemis), Samuel, Zachary, Simon...

Jake Rempel

Jake Rempel

Nov 4, 2023

Family is deeply saddened that our brother, uncle, and great uncle, Jacob (Jake) Rempel passed away in his home on November 4, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

He was born March 2, 1945 to John & Tina Rempel.  He was predeceased by both his parents, and his brother-in-law, Leroy Friesen.

Jake leaves to mourn Tina (Frank) Siemens, Liz...

Helen Penner

Helen Penner

Nov 2, 2023

Helen Penner, age 98 years, of Gretna, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Eastview Place, Altona.

She is survived by her children Philip (Marianne), Jack (Elsie), Janice, Gordon, and Bill (Ang), as well as 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband John Penner in 1972, 1 sister and 8 brothers.

Memorial service...

John Hiebert

John Hiebert

Oct 31, 2023

John Hiebert, age 74 years, of Emerson, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (nee Dowswell), their daughter Vanessa (Napoleon), granddaughter Kezeyah, 1 sister and 8 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Emerson Complex.  Interment will...

Donald Friesen

Donald Friesen

Oct 31, 2023

Donald Harvey Friesen was born on August 11, 1932 and died on October 31, 2023. A farmer to the end, he made it through harvest.

Don was born the only child of Dave and Katherine “Toots” Friesen at a time when single child households were exceedingly rare. Despite this, he did not grow up to become an unbearable narcissist but...

Menno Braun

Menno Braun

Oct 30, 2023

Menno Braun, age 91 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his children Steve (Lois) Braun, Clare (Barb) Braun, and Judi (John) Fotherby, as well as 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren , and 2 brothers.  He was predeceased by his wife Helen Braun.

Memorial service will...

Brian Goossen

Brian Goossen

Oct 21, 2023

Brian died peacefully on Saturday October 21 with his wife by his side following his battle with Alzheimers. 

Brian is survived by his wife of 30 years Paulette, 2 daughters Kristina (Paul Leclair), Rebecca McGuire (Logan) and grandchildren Maine McGuire and Wells McGuire.  Brothers Ken (Iris), Gary (Karen).  Sisters and Brother in laws Michelle (Garth) Steinert, Denise (Rick) Taylor, Ron...

Margaret Klassen

Margaret Klassen

Oct 5, 2023

Margaret Klassen, age 89 years, of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by 2 brothers, 1 sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents Martin and Sara Klassen, 5 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at...

Cory Derksen

Cory Derksen

Oct 2, 2023

Cory Derksen, age 37 years, of Rosenfeld, MB passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Martha, children Shelly, Aaliyah, Shane, and Dwayne, his parents Abe and Verna Derksen, as well as 3 brothers and their families.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:00...

Susanna (Sue) Schmidt (nee Hildebrand)

Susanna (Sue) Schmidt (nee Hildebrand)

Sep 30, 2023

Susanna (Sue) Schmidt (nee Hildebrand) age 93 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Eastview Place.

She is survived by her children Doug, Janet, Mary, Carol (Dale), Susan, and Darren (Tanya), as well as 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 sister.  She was predeceased by her husband Jacob A. Schmidt, and 10 siblings.

A...

Russell Baranuik

Russell Baranuik

Aug 29, 2023

Russell Baranuik was born on July 10, 1940 and passed away after a brief illness on August 29, 2023.He was born in Wishart, Saskatchewan on the family homestead to George and Nellie Baranuik and spent his first five years there.  During the peak of WW2 his father George made his way to Thunder Bay with his brother John and worked at Can...

Dorothy Elizabeth Treichel (Crawford)

Dorothy Elizabeth Treichel (Crawford)

Aug 28, 2023

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Treichel (Crawford), on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Emerson Personal Care Home.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Al, in 2001, her parents Earl and Mary Crawford, and sister Edith Kitt. Left to Cherish her memory are sons, Terry, Mark (Gwen), Grandchildren Kyle (Ang) and Ashley (Jason).

Mom was...

Lydia Klassen (nee Funk)

Lydia Klassen (nee Funk)

Jul 29, 2023

Lydia Klassen (nee Funk), age 91 years of Altona, MB passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Abe Klassen, their children Brenda (Harold) Derksen, Debbie (Mark) Heinrichs, Delores (Bruce) Smith, and Terri (Rob) Bergman, as well 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 2 great  great grandchildren.

A private...

Douglas John Teichroeb

Douglas John Teichroeb

Jul 25, 2023

Doug Teichroeb, age 53 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg.

He is survived by his son Christopher Teichroeb, his mother Kathy Teichroeb, his sister Desiree (Paul) Friesen and her family.  He was predeceased by his father John Teichroeb.

A service to remember and celebrate Doug's life wil be held at...

Rose Pott (nee Palmer)

Rose Pott (nee Palmer)

Jul 24, 2023

At almost 102 years old Rose passed away at Emerson Care home Monday, July 24th, 2023.

Left to mourn her passing are her daughter Louise Dougall, son-in-law Ron Remillard, Grandchildren Randy Dougall & Nicole McAllister (Dale), great-grandchildren Ava & Lacy McAllister, nephew Clayton Pott and many other nieces and nephews and their families. Rose was pre-deceased by her husband Horace...

Helen Schapansky

Helen Schapansky

Jun 29, 2023

Peacefully on June 29, 2023 at the age 75 Helen passed away at Altona Memorial Health Centre with family by her side.

She survived by her son Rodney, grandson Kyler, granddaughter Emma, sister Anna (Dennis), and brothers Larry (Judy), and Jerry (Wendy).

As per Helen's wishes there will be no service.

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