Funeral Announcements

Michael Lorne Deutscher
July 6, 1946 - May 30, 2025 

In Loving Memory of Michael Lorne Deutscher

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Lorne Deutscher—beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend—on May 30th, 2025 at Victoria Hospice in Victoria, British Columbia.

STORRY

July 28, 1941 – May 29, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Maureen Storry (Aikens) announce her passing on May 29, 2025, at the Dr. F.H Wigmore Regional Hospital.

Maureen was born July 28, 1941, to Edgar and Melva (Monkhouse) Aikens at the maternity home in Avonlea ran by her grandmother, Alice Monkhouse.  She was the third child and first daughter.  She was two years old before her father came back from the war and was able to meet her. 

Valerie Jean Storle, late of Lake Alma, SK passed away on May 29, 2025 at the age of 67 years.

Jean Minchin Obituary

1934 ~ 2025 (age 90)

October 5, 1934 - May 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Minchin announce her passing on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 90 years.

Funeral For:  Philip Doerksen 
Funeral Date: June 5, 2025 
Philip Doerksen, 80, of Winnipeg passed away Thursday, May 29th at his residence. He is survived by his wife Carol, 1 daughter, and 1 son. The funeral service for Philip Doerksen will be held Thursday, June 5th at 2pm at Morrow Gospel Church, 755 St. Anne’s Road, with ash interment at a later date. 
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  
 

Funeral For:  John F. Loeppky 
Funeral Date: June 8, 2025 
John F. Loeppky, 87, of Niverville passed away Thursday, May 29th at St. Boniface Hospital. He is survived by 2 daughters and 1 son. He was predeceased by his wife Helen. 
A memorial service for John F. Loeppky will be held Sunday, June 8th at 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment prior to the service at 12 (noon) at Hespeler Cemetery, Niverville.  
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

Funeral For:  Paul Naherniak 
Funeral Date: June 6, 2025 
Paul Naherniak, 88, of Trentham passed away Wednesday, May 28th at Grunthal Menno Home. He is survived by his wife Mary, 1 son, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Paul Naherniak will be held Friday, June 6th at 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with bural at Rosa Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.  

Funeral For:  John Friesen 
Funeral Date: June 2, 2025 
After a rich life, John Friesen, of Winnipeg, passed away at the age of 94 on May 24th, 2025.
He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Perry, his parents, Isaac and Maria Friesen, and two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Lianne Perry, five sisters, and four brothers.

Funeral For:  Clara Kehler nee Loeppky 
Funeral Date: June 1, 2025 
Clara Kehler nee Loeppky, 90, of Altona passed away Wednesday, May 28th at Eastview Place. She is survived by her husband Alvin Kehler, their children Denise (Tim) Fast, and Garth Kehler, as well as 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
The celebration of life for Clara Kehler nee Loeppky will be held Sunday, June 1st at 2pm at Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church with private burial prior to the service at Altona Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Harry M. Neufeld 
Funeral Date: June 1, 2025 
Harry M. Neufeld, 79, of Winkler formerly of Hochfeld, passed away Tuesday, May 27th at Salem Home. He is survived by his wife Anne, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 sister, and 2 brothers. He was predeceased by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. 
The funeral service for Harry M. Neufeld will be held Sunday, June 1st at 2pm at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Hochfeld Cemtery.