Obituaries

James Gregoire & Nicole Rach

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 Boulanger

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...

Rudolph Noel

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);...

Walter William Hickson

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...

Louise Schraefel

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...

Laura Alice Adam

Laura passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2017 in the morning. Laura was born in Winnipegosis on May 8, 1915 to Abraham and Lillian Groff. Left to Cherish her memory are her daughters Brenda, Linda (Willy), 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and a few nieces and nephew.  She was predeceased by her husband Ray and son Dale.

Her earlier years...

Mary Dufour

Mary passed away on March 3, 2017 at the age of 77 years.

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Notre Dame du Laus Roman Catholic Church, Powerview, Manitoba.

www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

 

Offer Condolence for the family of Mary Dufour

 

Arnold Urban

Arnold Urban was born on February 11, 1920 to his parents Edward and Olga Urban at his home in Newcombe, in the R.M. of Lac du Bonnet.

He was predeceased by his parents and all his siblings: Vivian, Waldie, Anzie, Jack and Chickie.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Gladys (Marcusson); his sons Douglas (Roberta) and...

Robert Marshall Hawley

On Wednesday Feb 8th, 2017 at 9:30 Bob Hawley passed away.  He had suffered for the last three years with dementia but was in a home and very happy in his world.  Right to the end if you stopped in to visit dad at the home and asked him how his day was he would almost always say it had...

Lorraine Laporte

Lorraine Mary-Jane (Berthelette) Laporte, in her 84th year, passed away peacefully at Pine Falls General Hospital on Friday, February 3, 2017, with many of her children nearby.  Mass of Resurrection to be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. – beginning with the Rosary at 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Notre Dame du Laus Roman Catholic Church in Powerview, MB.

...

Frank Hlady

Frank Hlady, aged 72, of Tyndall, MB, passed away peacefully at the Pinawa Hospital on January 25, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife Donna of 49 years, daughter Nicole Baker (Vincent) and son Richard Hlady (Natalie), and beloved grandchildren Collin and Noah Baker and Seth and Racine Hlady.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Frank’s life...

Ilonka Maria Mazur

February 13, 1952 – Dec 12, 2016

 

Ilonka Mazur (nee Schmitz) passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Ron, and much loved mother of  Jonathan , Daniel and Michael (Brittany).

She also leaves to mourn her passing her father Gerard Schmitz and brothers...

Leanne Joy Anderson

In the presence of loved ones, our Leanne peacefully slipped away, into the arms of Jesus, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband Lorne of 15 years, her children Chloe, Patrick and Kendra, her parents Len & Lynette Kowalke, brother Rich, sister Cindy Ball (Kevin), parents in-law Albert and Carol Anderson, Lorne’s brothers Bart...

Alice Ruth Eckert

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Alice Ruth Eckert at the Beausejour Hospital on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the age of 82.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harry Eckert and their children Ron/Digger (Val) Eckert, Angel (Peter) Busch, James/Woody Eckert, and Debbie (Gary) Bialek; grand-children Ryan Eckert, Scott (Lacey) Eckert, Jason...

Harry Briese

The family announces the passing of their beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle, Harry Briese on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the age of 90.

Harry was predeceased by his wife of 66 years Velma (nee  Kaletzke) in July 2016, his parents Emil and Gusta, his brother Emil, and sisters Lena and Elsie.

Harry leaves to mourn...

Duane Hart

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our son, brother, uncle and friend Duane.

He was predeceased by his mother Jocelyne Hart.  Left to cherish his memory are his father Alfred (Corinne), Stacy (Jason) Banman, Jennifer (Tyler) Mulla, Laura (Jeff) Sampson and Kurtis Labelle. As well as nieces and nephews Gavin, Aria, Jake, Tavian, Lynkan and Asher...

Adeline Popiel

Adeline Popiel passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Selkirk Hospital at the age of 81.

She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1994.

She is lovingly remembered by her children Shirley Thomas, Raymond, Clifford, Donald (Norine) and Larry as well as 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and sister in-law Doris.

Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday,...

Larry Hastman

Larry’s family respectfully and lovingly says goodbye to him.

Peacefully and suddenly on September 19, 2016, Larry passed away at his home in Beausejour.

A private family burial has taken place.

A Service of Remembrance – Celebration of Life will be planned in the future.

www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

Offer Condolence for the family of Larry Hastman

 

Marge Sawchuk

It is with heavy hearts we announce that our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, Margaret Julia Sawchuk (nee Reich) passed away on August 6th at Douglas Campbell Lodge Personal Care Home, in Portage la Prairie.

Marge was born on August 25, 1927 in Cloverleaf, MB where she met a young man, Michael Sawchuk; they married and built...

Pauline Soroka (Nee Kekish)

 

1920 ~ 2016

It is with deep sadness that the family of Pauline Soroka announce her passing on July 13, 2016, at Pinawa Hospital.  Our mother had just celebrated her 96th birthday on June 25th.  What a lovely long life she had.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Elsie and her husband Doug Gyles of Winnipeg, daughter Amy...