Obituaries

A great inspiration, and positive guiding light for so many people, Irv Hanec passed away early in the morning of August 15, 2017 with his family by his side.

Words truly cannot express how incredible this man was. He was an amazing husband to Cec, celebrating 48 years together. Best Dad ever, teaching Jon and Kyla how to do absolutely...

It is with great sorrow the family announces the passing of Frances Kuz on Saturday, July 29, 2017, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children Ellen (Lester), Darin (Colleen), Alison (Garry) and Ryan (Lindsay), grandchildren Nolan, Erin, Shannon, Joel and Darien, brother Charlie (Johanna), sister in-law Lena, and numerous nieces, nephews...

“Is that you?”

After a long and valiant battle with ill health — but mercifully short final skirmish — Ken found peace at Victoria Hospital on July 26, 2017 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 79.

He is survived by his beloved wife Eileen; their children Kevin (Colette) and Audra (George); his grandchildren Garett and Shane who were the...

Violet Beatrice Friesen (Smith) died at Pinawa Hospital after a quick bout with cancer on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Born in Canning, NS on the 15 Nov 1924, the family later moved to Estevan, SK where she met her first husband, Dennis Manuell and emigrated to England. In 1957, they returned to Canada to live in Hanover, ON and later...

WHEN I AM GONE, RELEASE ME, LET ME GO

I HAVE SO MANY THINGS TO SEE AND DO

YOU MUST NOT TIE YOURSELF TO ME WITH TEARS

BE HAPPY I HAVE HAD THESE YEARS ~

I GAVE YOU MY LOVE, YOU CAN ONLY GUESS

HOW MUCH YOU GAVE ME IN HAPPINESS

I THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE EACH HAVE SHOWN

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Rudolph (Rudy) Steinke passed away peacefully at Beausejour Hospital on June 20, 2017 at the age of 89.  Rudy was the loving husband of 68 years to Frieda (German) when they were married on May 7, 1949. Beloved father to Glenn (Terry), Darlene (Wayne) Omichinski, Dallen (Sherry), Sharol (Glenn) Collard and Ken.  He was the very proud grandfather of 13...

After a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer, Donald Andrew Hutniak, aged 68, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Riverview Health Centre.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Bonny (nee Kromley), his daughters Lisa (Joël) of Toronto, Sara (Chris) of Winnipeg, and his most recent pride and joy – granddaughter ...

On Monday, June 26, 2017, after a determined battle with cancer, at the age of 61, Bernice passed peacefully surrounded by her family.

Bernice will be sadly missed by her husband Gordon;  daughter Ashley (Chris);  son Jared; brother and sisters: Judi, Ken (Lisa);  Valerie (Ernie); Adriane (David); sister-in-law Rose; Mervin (Linda), Maureen (Ed); Rick (Traci); Bob (Marlaine); Brenda (Chris); many...

David, aged 48 years, passed away quietly in the early hours of June 11, 2017.

David leaves behind his wife of 24 years Teresa, daughter Tiffany, his parents Gerard and Margaret, Lew and Darlene, in-laws Frank and Valerie, brother Scott (Rosalie), sister Christy (Brian), sister Mandy, sister Terine (Dan), brother Travis (Jocelyne), and brother in law David. He also leaves...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ida Dean at Victoria Hospital on June 7, 2017, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family.

She was predeceased by her parents William and Elizabeth, her sister Amy, brother John, and husband Leo.  She leaves to mourn her children Lester (Ruth), May (Larry), Dennis, Leo (Lucie), Florence, Gale...

The family announces the passing of their loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, partner and sister, Irene Schwark on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the age of 83.

She was predeceased by her husbands Dan and Edward, her daughter Dale and her many siblings.  She is lovingly remembered by her partner Jack, her children Valerie (Ron), Perry, Lyle (Patti), Greg (Ramona)...

Harvey Zechel

Harvey passed away April 20, 2017 at the Pinawa Hospital, at the age of 74.

Born in Winnipeg on May 2, 1942 Harvey Lloyd Zechel was the second eldest of five siblings. He is survived by his wife Dagmar, mother Edith, brothers Gordon (Jaqueline) and Jerry (Ingrid), sisters Joyce (Al) and Donna (Mike), five children Laura (Todd), Paul...

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Linda De Clercq announce her peaceful passing on Friday, April 14, 2017 at the age of 68.

Linda was born in Saskatchewan but lived most of her life in Manitoba. Mom loved anything fun, especially Belgian bolling, curling, and sitting on the deck with friends and family. She was an animal...

Peacefully while watching his favourite TV show Star Trek, John (Spaceman Johnny) passed away on April 8, 2017 at the Personal Care Home in Lac du Bonnet at the age of 88. John was born in Brule, ON.

Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Betty Quinn of Keewatin, ON, brother Pete Sopotiuk of Sooke, BC, half-sister Helen Bak...

Muriel Green passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2017 at the age of 95 at Pine Falls Hospital.

Muriel will be lovingly remembered by her children Wayne (Margaret), Robert (Carol), Ruggles (Betty), Lorne (Erin) and Dorothy; grandchildren Christina (Jeff), Tim (Charlene), Brent (Christine), Nathen (Christine), Kim (Glenn), Garett (Theresa), Jason (Tracey), Katie (Eric), Jenny, Hillary (Matthew) and Stewart (Amanda);...

James and Nicole passed away tragically on April 3, 2017, at their home in East Selkirk, alongside each other.

Left to cherish their memory are their children Geordie and Halli; James’ sister Rachelle and family, and his parents Marcel and Irene; Nicole’s brother Dean (Jill) and family, and her parents Emily and Martin, as well as extended family and many...

Evelyn Mary Boulanger (nee Lamoureux) peacefully passed away at Beausejour Hospital on Monday March 20, 2017. She was born on March 31, 1924 in Oak Point Manitoba, the eldest of 6 children to Frank and Minnie Lamoureux.

Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Louis Boulanger on August 6, 2008. She leaves to mourn her 2 children, Helen (George, deceased), and...

October 25, 1926 to March 18, 2017

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father Rudolph Noel on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home at the age of 90. Rudy passed away peacefully with his children by his side.

Rudy was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Jeanne Noel (Schatkowsky);...

April 10, 1942 to March 19, 2017

Walter William Hickson passed away at Whitemouth Personal Care Home, Whitemouth, MB at the age of 74.

Walter was born in Saltcoats, SK to Hedley and Ruth Hickson on April 10, 1942.  He was raised on the family farm in the Grahame District and attended Grahame School.  His little sister Edith arrived on...

Peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017, during her favourite time of day, Louise Schraefel passed away at dawn’s light.  Louise was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan on April 20, 1921.  Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Monica and Margaret; granddaughter Robyn; and several nieces and nephews.

Vigil will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at...