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John Schwitteck

John Schwitteck

Apr 17, 2023

John Schwitteck, age 89 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Thiessen), their son Brad (Marianne) Schwitteck, and 3 grandchildren.

Graveside service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gretna Cemetery, followed...

Cynthia Lee

Cynthia Lee

Apr 15, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Cindy Lee, age 57 years, after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Destiny Lee (Emeleo Cole) of Letellier, and Dawna Lee (Ethan McArthur) of St. Adolphe, her step daughter Krystle Lee of Selkirk, her...

Katharina Peters

Katharina Peters

Apr 7, 2023

Katharina Peters (nee Rempel), age 76 years of Altona, Manitoba passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Peter G. Peters, their children Bernard (Mabel) Peters, and Tina (Cornie) Teichroeb, as well as 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 sisters and 4 brothers.

Funeral service will be held on...

Bishop William H. Friesen

Bishop William H. Friesen

Mar 25, 2023

Bishop William H. Friesen, age 93 years of Altona formerly of Roseville, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Eastview Place, Altona.

He is survived by his wife Anne (nee Martens), their children Mary (Frank) Rempel, Bill (Rosemary) Friesen, and Ed (Judy) Friesen as well as 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.  He was...

Eva Joss (nee Peters)

Eva Joss (nee Peters)

Mar 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving mom, mummer and grandma.  Mom passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on March 23, 2023.

She leaves to mourn her passing her three daughters - Lorna (Rick), Norma (the late Jerry), Linda (Brian); her ten grandchildren - Jeff, Ryan, Brianne, Robbie, Krystal, Adam, Brennen, Shayla, Stephen and...

Harold Kehler

Harold Kehler

Mar 10, 2023

Harold Kehler passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023. His family surrounded him with love and joy in his last days. He is survived by his teen love Ev, his son Jim & Vicki, daughter Amber & Jeff, the best grands in the world Willow, Camryn, Josee, Fletcher and Payton, his loving mother in law Sue Funk, his sisters Edna...

Jennie Pranys

Jennie Pranys

Mar 5, 2023

After a long full life, and battle with cancer, on Sunday morning March 5, 2023, at Eastview Place, Altona, Jennie Pranys passed away at the age of 97 years.

Predeceased by her beloved Husband Peter, parents John & Helen Papas, only daughter Lorraine, only sister Louise, brothers Johnny and Eddie, niece Dana and nephew Gregory.

Lovingly remembered by son Robert (Marilyn) of...

Mary Schulz

Mary Schulz

Feb 28, 2023

MARY SCHULZ

APRIL 11, 1931-FEBRUARY 28, 2023

FOREVER LOVED, NEVER FORGOTTEN…

On February 28,2023 Mary Schulz passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Altona Memorial Hospital. She left this world the way she lived her life, with grace and dignity.

Mary was born on April 11,1931 in the Amsterdam District near Altona to her parents David and Maria Braun....

Shirley Elaine Toews

Shirley Elaine Toews

Feb 28, 2023

Mom went to be with her Lord on February 28, 2023 at the age of 85 years.  She is survived by her three children; Milton (Joanne) Toews, Russell (Sandra) Toews, Cordelia (Gord) Unger; grandchildren; Charity (Dave), Desiree (Joe), Randi (Justin), Amanda (Evan), Joshua, Braxtyn (Eileen) & Delanna (Marshall); great grandchildren; Terrell, Gavin, Kenyon, Natalia & Ryder.

Mom is also survived...

Rose Ginter

Rose Ginter

Feb 25, 2023

Rosemarie "Rose" Ginter (nee Walker) aged 81 years of Gladstone formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 25, 2023 at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone.   She is survived by her children Judy Nesby; Gordon (Yvonne) Ginter; Sharon (Robert) Logan; Rodney Ginter, as well as 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her...

Pete Bueckert

Pete Bueckert

Feb 16, 2023

Pete Bueckert, age 51 of Rosenfeld, formerly of Austin MB, passed away on Thursday, February 16 in Rosenfeld.

He is survived by his wife Lena (nee Wiebe), 3 sons, Patrick (Kira) Bueckert, Adrian (Sara) Bueckert, Zachary Bueckert, and 1 daughter Jasmine Bueckert. He was predeceased by his parents, 1 brother, and 1 nephew.

Funeral service will be held...

Glenn Friesen

Glenn Friesen

Feb 14, 2023

Glenn Friesen age 80 years of Altona, formerly of Roseville, MB passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis (nee Hamm) their children Jennifer (Brad) Derksen, and Joelle, as well as three brothers and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents Tony and Katie Friesen.  

A...

Abe B. Reimer

Abe B. Reimer

Feb 13, 2023

Abe B. Reimer, age 77 of Altona, formerly of Steinbach, MB passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the St. Boniface Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Aganeta Reimer (nee Ginter), 4 sisters, 5 brothers, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, 7 brothers, and 1 sister.

A funeral service will be held on...

Ann Weaver (nee Enns)

Ann Weaver (nee Enns)

Feb 8, 2023

With profound sadness, the family of Anna (Ann) Weaver announces Ann’s passing on the 8th of February, 2023 at the Extendicare Red River place in Selkirk, MB.Ann was predeceased by her husband Wilfred (Bill) Weaver in 2018, her mother Katharina (Abrams) Enns in 1966, her father Peter Enns in 1973, brother William Enns in 1948, brother Peter Enns in 1978...

Kenneth John Rempel

Kenneth John Rempel

Feb 3, 2023

Kenneth John Rempel was born January 1, 1964 in Altona to Dave and Tena (Falk) Rempel. He provided for his family since the day he came into this world. He was a New Years baby and the first born in Altona. Because of this his family was awarded with many perks including groceries, free oil changes, diapers, etc. When he...

Ed Hildebrand

Ed Hildebrand

Feb 1, 2023

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Erdman (Ed) Hildebrand of Altona, MB (formerly of Gretna) in the early hours of Wednesday February 1, 2023 at Boundary Trails Health Centre at the age of 93.

Dad was predeceased by his loving wife, Susan, one son in infancy, four sisters and six brothers.

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Aganetha "Nettie" Giesbrecht

Aganetha "Nettie" Giesbrecht

Jan 26, 2023

Jacob and Katherina Kauenhofen had twins born on June 21, 1943 of which a beautiful baby girl named Aganetha came into their life.

Her birth took place in the village of Chortitz.

Aganetha spent the first part of her life growing up in Schanzenfeld.

She attended Schanzenfeld School and at the age of 16 went to work at Dresler Headwear.

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Shirley Falk

Shirley Falk

Jan 18, 2023

Shirley Falk, age 67 years of Altona, MB passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Altona Memorial Health Centre.

She is survived by her children Theresa Sawatzky, Cam Sawatzky, Tiffany Sawatzky, and Corissa Gandier, as well as her mother Anna Falk, 1 sister and 2 brothers.  She was predeceased by her father David J. Falk.

A private funeral...

Anne Buhler

Anne Buhler

Jan 16, 2023

Anne Buhler passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on January 16th 2023 at the age of 84.

She is survived by her children Ron Rempel, Naomi Rempel, Esther (Rick) Hildebrand, and Steve (Gigi) Rempel, as well as 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Anne (Annie) was born November 20th 1938 in Barnsley Manitoba to her...

Brad Dueck

Brad Dueck

Jan 14, 2023

After a five year battle with heart failure, Brad Dueck passed away peacefully at the age of 57 years at the St. Boniface hospital on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Martin & Anne Dueck. 

He is lovingly remembered by his wife Sandy, son Austin, Daughter Marlie Whitman and husband Ryan, sister Gloria Bishop and...

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