OBITUARIES

Jan 12, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Linda Mary Burfoot (nee Bauer) at the age of 74 years on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

After successfully battling and beating cancer three previous time, she lost the fourth.

For Linda it was always family first. Nothing made Linda happier than being with her family....

Jan 9, 2021

It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Nazim Khan, age 72, on Saturday, January 9th, 2021.

He passed away in his sleep at his home in Steinbach, with his loving wife beside him and his cat on his pillow. Ironically, the man with the biggest heart was failed by it in...

Jan 2, 2021

Bryson Zachary Ty Friesen, age 17, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by his parents, Jon & Shannon Friesen, sister Taylor (Matt) and brothers Jayden and Jaxon.

He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Paul & Tina Friesen and maternal grandma, Dorothy Chornoboy, many aunts and...

Dec 31, 2020

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Velma Arndt age 56 on Thursday December 31, 2020 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.

Velma will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 31 years; Rey Arndt, her daughters, Michelle, Stephany (Kyle), Faith, Chelsey, McKayla her sons David, Roger, Riley, and Austin. As well as...

Dec 23, 2020

It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Diedrich T. (Dick) Friesen on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at Rest Haven Nursing Home at the age of 80 years. Yet we rejoice and celebrate that his earthly journey is over and he is celebrating Christmas in the arms of his Savior.

Dick was predeceased...

Dec 21, 2020

Our dear sister Matilda Jane Wohlgemuth was born to Henry and Edna Peterson Wohlgemuth, in Ste. Anne, Manitoba on August 7,1934. She quietly passed away on December 21, 2020 at Maplewood Manor, Steinbach MB.

Being the oldest of 12 children, her keen intuition caused her to take responsibility, lending a much needed helping hand in the home.

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Dec 17, 2020

Marvin Warkentin Penner was born on February 24, 1930, to Jacob M. and Anna Warkentin Penner of Greenland, Mb. He peacefully passed away at the Maplewood Manor, Steinbach, Mb., on December 17, 2020, reaching the age of 90 years. He will be laid to rest in the Whitemouth Church Cemetery.

He was raised on the family farm...

Dec 16, 2020

It is with heavy hearts the family announces the sudden passing of their beloved Jaydon.  He will be deeply missed by his mom, Shanna (Marty), twin brother Tyson (Taylor), newborn niece Brynlee Jayde Rose, sisters Destiny (Nick), Tyanna, Sarah, brother Miguel (Shelby), and his beloved Marie.   He will also be remembered by his father Tom (Ashley) and siblings Julius...

Dec 8, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry K. Banman of Steinbach, MB, formerly of New Bothwell, MB. He passed away peacefully with family by his side on the morning of Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at Resthaven Nursing Home in Steinbach, MB.

Harry was born to Cornelius and Helena Banman on August 30th,...

Dec 6, 2020

Less than 2 weeks after her husband Harry Harder ’s passing, Mary Ann Harder (Wall), 71 of Steinbach, Manitoba passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital on December 6, 2020 with her children by her side.

Leaving to mourn Mary Ann's passing are her children, son Curtis (Monica), daughter Shari (Chris) Teetaert and son Kelly (Stacy).  Grandma Harder...

Dec 5, 2020

With broken hearts, we mourn the passing of Bev Armishaw on December 5, 2020, at the age of 80. She was predeceased by her parents Tony and Nellie, and her brother Bill.

She is survived by her children, Laurie, David and Chris, and her grandson Colby. Brother Jim, her sister in-laws Brenda and Joyce. Bev’s nephew’s Bryan, Tim...

Dec 4, 2020

Our dad went to be with his Jesus at sunset’s golden hour, on December 4th, 2020.

Lorne Wilfred Toews was born to Ben and Mary Toews on October 24, 1940 at Steinbach, MB. He was raised in the country, surrounded by loving siblings. Good times with his cousins were a childhood highlight. He married the love of...

Dec 4, 2020

Peacefully, with family by her side Annie Warkentine  of Steinbach MB, formerly of Giroux MB, passed away at the Rest Haven Nursing Home on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 93 years.

Annie was predeceased by her husband Peter U. Warkentine , her son Gerald Warkentine, daughter Shirley Penner, granddaughters Brendalee and Shauna Penner, brother...

Dec 2, 2020

Dad, Pops, Grandfather, Grandpa Dave, Popop, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and friend to many.

 

Nathaniel David Murray Penman, better known as David or Dave, passed away at age 90 on December 2, 2020 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.

 

He is survived by his sons Robert (Cathy), Jimmy, Brian (Anita), Stephen (Sheri), and their families, as well as...

Dec 1, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend René Pelletier age 75, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Ste. Anne Hospital.

René was predeceased by his wife Doris Pelletier in July 2020, his daughter Nicolle at the age of 5 years, his father Émile...

Dec 1, 2020

Jake Giesbrecht, age 79, of Steinbach passed to be with our heavenly father on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Health Sciences Center. He is survived by his beloved wife Katharina (Tina); two sons, Brian (Janice), Murray (Cherida); one daughter, Ronda (Blaine); two grandchildren Jared and Kyle. He also leaves behind two sisters, one brother, two brothers in law,...

Nov 28, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Franz Knelsen, age 63, Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence.

Franz is survived by his daughter Angela and her two children; one son Keith (Alicia) and their five children.  One brother Jake; three sisters Betty (Bill), Tina (Larry), and Anna. Many...

Nov 28, 2020

Peacefully with her daughter by her side, Florence Thiessen passed away at the age of 101 on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Vita Personal Care Home.

Florence was predeceased by her son Garry Thiessen in 2008.

Florence will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Maxine (Dan) Hart, and Lucille (Rick) Northcott, her grandchildren; Clayton...

Nov 27, 2020

Roseline Loewen (nee Friesen), was born September 18, 1924 to John R. and Mary (Dueck) Friesen in Kleefeld, Manitoba. She married Isaac J. Loewen in 1952 and together they operated a dairy farm in the Giroux area until 1969.

A self-proclaimed bookworm, Roseline began a career in education in the early 1950s, after receiving a teaching permit...

Nov 26, 2020

Susie Krahn, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020. at the Menno Home in Grunthal, Manitoba.  She was predeceased by her husband Abe in May of this year.  While saddened by her passing, we celebrate that she is in heaven where suffering and sadness are no more.

Susie was born in Neuhorst, Mexico where she lived until the...