Obituaries

Ruby passed away with family by her side on December 20, 2023 at the age of 71.

Ruby was the first-born daughter of Jessie and Albert Melquist of Lac du Bonnet.  Albert and Jessie had two more daughters, and the three, Ruby, Pearl and Coral were their jewels.  Ruby attended school in Riverland and Lac du bonnet.  Growing up Ruby...

Lorraine passed away January 4, 2024 at Kin Place Personal Care Home in Oakbank, MB.

 

She was predeceased by her husband Bill Pankewich, her sister Malvina Smerchynski, nephew Terry Smerchynski, brothers in-law Mike Smerchynski and Wally Stober.

 

She is survived by her sister Veronica Stober, nephews Glenn and Rod (Brenda) Smerchynski, and Darcy Stober and niece Deanna (Mark) Rochat and several great...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our sister, Allana, on January 1, 2024.

Allana was born on June 17, 1957 in Bissett, Manitoba and raised in Manigotagan.  She attended Bad Throat School and later attained her Bachelor of Social Work from the Indian Federated College in Saskatoon.  She spent many years in the education...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our sister and friend, Sylvia (age 68) on December 30, 2023 at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, MB.  Sylvia was born on September 30, 1955 in Dauphin, Manitoba.

Sylvia was pre-deceased by her parents, Fredrick and Anna Wasyliuk, sister, Betty Heykoop and brother, Tony Wasyliuk.  She is...

Born:  August 10, 1935 – Dryden, Ontario

Passed Away:  December 30, 2023 – Pinawa, Manitoba

Predeceased by parents, Jerry and Lena Holmes and siblings, sisters, Lena Lips (Seven Sisters), Helen Wade (Winnipeg), Mary Helleker (Pinellas Park, FL), Geraldine Matheson (Dryden, ON), Vera Pero (Kenora, ON), Hazel Hillis (Winnipeg) and Orchid Chartrand (Dryden, ON); brothers, Jerry Holmes (Winnipeg) and John Holmes...

With great difficulty, our family is announcing the passing of our beloved Mother, who left this earth the morning of December 2, 2023, at the age of 67.  In those 67 years, she lived life the way she wanted, one that we will try and emulate as long as we live.

Charlotte is predeceased by her husband, Roy, as well...

Born January 21, 1934

Passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023

With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of Joan Beznoski. Joan leaves to mourn her son Jamie (Heather); her grandchildren Jason (Becky), Jody, Benjamin and Samantha; her great-grandchildren Jack, Piper and Finn; her son-in-law John; her brother Lorne; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased...

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our mom and grandma, Diane Graham, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the age of 82.

She was predeceased by her husband Les and son Gary.  She is survived by her children Gail (Terry), Gwen (Olivo), Glen (Laura) and Bob (Brenda) and grandchildren Shelby, McKenzie, Mitchell and Maverick.

Diane was...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eleanor Weedmark on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Beausejour Hospital, at the age of 79.

Eleanor is predeceased by her husband Fred.  Left to mourn her passing are her sons and their families.

A private graveside service was held at the Beausejour Cemetery.

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Born:  September 4, 1925  

Date of passing:  October 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elvira Cann (nee Wechreschuk), peacefully at the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit, with family at her side.

Elvira was predeceased by her husband Gordon; her parents Zacharko and Eudochia; her siblings Steve, Mary (Steve) Kowalchuk, Mike (Rose), John,...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rudolph Ernest Richter on November 9, 2023, at the age of 96.

He is pre-deceased by his wife, Doreen Mary (nee Snowdy) in 2009, as well as his son Robert Fredrik (Bobby) in 1983 and his sister Gwendolyn Victoria Sinclair in 2022.

He will be lovingly remembered by his sons...

It is with heavy hearts and much love we mourn the passing of Shannon Neustater of Oakbank, MB, on November 6, 2023.

Left to Cherish her memory husband Ken, son Landon, sisters Sherry Hofer( Curtis), Tracey Conboy (David), Reg Lanoway (Shane), parents Robert & Virginia Lanoway, nephews Liam, Owain, Dymetro, numerous family members, colleagues and friends.

Shannon was born on...

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our father and brother, Charles Meade Sr., who passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Pine Falls Hospital, at the age of 90.

Charles was predeceased by his wife Thelma (nee Wood); son Charles and daughter Glendis.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son Ferlin; brother Arthur and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jocelyn Nicole Makar (nee Hleck) on the 18th of October, 2023 at the age of 42.

She will be lovingly remembered by her cherished husband, Kevin Makar, and their beautiful children, Riley Fischer, Kiera Makar and Justin Makar and his partner Megan Gerl; parents John and Maureen (Tagg) Hleck;...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sharon Ann Ogg (nee Joyce).  Mom passed away peacefully October 10, 2023 at Pinawa Hospital.  She was surrounded by her family.

Grams was born in Moose Jaw, SK to her parents Wes and Alice Joyce.  The family moved to Winnipeg when she was young.  She was preceded by her mother...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, and uncle on October 5, 2023.

Predeceased by his parents, Leo and Della, sister Noella, brother Alcide and numerous family members.

He will be deeply missed by his daughter Michelle; son Graham; grandson Braeden; sisters Ellen, Therese, Cecile, Lucille and Lena; brothers Roger, Dennis and...

Clayton Kenneth McMurren, (Clay the Clipper, Jerry) passed away on September 24, 2023, in the comfort of his own home in Pinawa, MB surrounded by family, at the age of 77. Clay always enjoyed life to the fullest, and spending time with people was what he enjoyed the most.

His legacy includes his beloved children; Tyson (Corinne), Chad, Carrie, and...

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christian (Chris) Andrest on September 23rd after a long battle with cancer.

Chris is survived by his brother, Brian Andrest (Cindy) and his sister-in-law Christine Andrest. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Elsie, and his oldest brother Alan.

Born on January 15, 1955, Chris grew up...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Iris Fontaine on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the age of 62.

Her memory will forever be cherished by her children Chico, Dennis, Kyle, Ryan and her only daughter Amanda, grandchildren Marissa, Dennis, Gabriel, Daenah, Taylor, Robbie and Mya, great grandchildren Honor, Aspen and Alaiya. She also leaves her siblings,...

Peacefully on September 13, 2023, Iris passed at Beausejour Hospital at the age of 81.

Iris was born in Winnipeg.  She was predeceased by her husband John and will be lovingly remembered by her cousins and friends.

Many thanks to Dr. Daphne Schmidt and the staff at the Beausejour Hospital for all the care and compassion they showed toward Iris.

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