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Walter (Wally) Arthur Zillman

Walter (Wally) Arthur Zillman

Jan 26, 2025

With family by his side, with great sorrow we announce the passing of our partner, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Wally on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour, MB.

Wally will be lovingly remembered by his partner Brenda Girouard, children Rick (Connie), Paul (Corinne), Sheila (Matt), and Shirley (Rob); grandchildren Kristin, Cary (Rhea), Jenn (Craig),...

Real Marcel Rene Avanthay

Real Marcel Rene Avanthay

Feb 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved brother and uncle Réal, who passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, with family by his side, at the Pine Falls Hospital on February 17, 2025. 

Réal was predeceased by his parents Roger and Thérèse, and his younger sister Christiane. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters René,...

Elvin Dennis White

Elvin Dennis White

Feb 4, 2025

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Elvin "Al" Dennis White on February 4, 2025, at the age of 90. 

Born in Morden, MB, in 1934, Al is predeceased by his parents Hugh White, Ila Dawson, and brother Neil, with his sister June Vickner and family left to mourn his passing. In 1949 his family sold the...

Kenneth (Ken) Wayne Bilkoski

Kenneth (Ken) Wayne Bilkoski

Feb 4, 2025

After a five-year battle with illness, Ken passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Born in Winnipeg on Christmas Eve, 1950, Ken made his grand entrance 2 1/2 months early. He would later discover that his birthday celebrations would forever be intertwined with Christmas.

In 1957, the Bilkoski family, including sisters Carole and Lynda, moved to Morden, Manitoba....

Mark William Friesen

Mark William Friesen

Feb 1, 2025

Mark was born in Carman Manitoba and spent his early childhood under the loving care of his late grandparents Walter and Rose Toews. “Grandpa Walter” acted not only as Mark’s parent but also as his life long mentor who no doubt met him at Heaven’s Gate on February 1st. 

Mark was trusted into the care of a family friend in Baker...

Agnes Irene Swanson

Agnes Irene Swanson

Jan 30, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Agnes Irene Swanson at Ironwood Gardens in Pinawa on January 30, 2025.

She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband Lorne, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Agnes is survived by her husband of (Milton) Lorne, sons; James (Kerri), Gary (Cheryl), Tim (Janice), and daughter; Lisa Gaffney, grandchildren; Christopher,...

Mark John Panas

Mark John Panas

Jan 28, 2025

Mark John Panas, known as Johnny, passed away at the age of 85. A dedicated farmer and former ironworker, Johnny was a hardworking husband and father, cherished for his dependability, honesty, wisdom, and the love he shared with his family and friends.

Johnny was predeceased by his wife Jean and is survived by his sons Phil & wife Thanh Huong (Holly),...

Myrtle Banash (nee Ruchkall)

Myrtle Banash (nee Ruchkall)

Jan 28, 2025

It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of our mother and grandmother, Myrtle Banash (nee Ruchkall) on January 28, 2025 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, Manitoba

Myrtle was born December 26, 1933 and had just celebrated her 91st birthday. She was raised in the Hazelridge area and lived her married life on the farm in the...

William Boonstra

William Boonstra

Jan 27, 2025

Bill Boonstra was a man of vision, he had the ability to see opportunities and possibilities. He was born into this world on January 13, 1932, as Willem Jan Boonstra, in Nuis, Netherlands. He was the eldest son of Hendrik and Antje Boonstra and had twelve siblings.

As a young man, he established ways and means of surviving the war years....

Alma Margit Karklin (nee Nilsson)

Alma Margit Karklin (nee Nilsson)

Jan 24, 2025

Peacefully, with family by her side, Margit passed away four months short of her 98th birthday. Margit was predeceased by her husband Robert, grandson Steven, and daughters-in-law Linda and Kim. 

Margit is survived by her seven children: Richard (Jackie); Gordon (Karen); Susan (Earl); Lydia McCoy (Shane); Randy (Barb); Glen (Cheryl); and Dawn Borgford (Kevin), as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Margit...

James (Jim) Richard Rogocki

James (Jim) Richard Rogocki

Jan 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Jim was called home on January 24, 2025 at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Sandra of 46 years; his daughter Laura (Chris) and son Mark; grandsons Zachary and Theoren;...

Marion Margaret Naurocki (nee Schapansky)

Marion Margaret Naurocki (nee Schapansky)

Jan 20, 2025

Peacefully, with family by her side, Marion Naurocki passed away at the Selkirk Hospital on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 98.

Marion will be lovingly remembered by her son Gary Naurocki (Ruby); daughter Debbie Draward (Glenn); Grandchildren: Chris Naurocki; Mark Marshall (Michelle); Natasha Reske-Naurocki; Alexia Reske-Naurocki (Brenden); Devin Draward (Samantha); Drew Draward (Sheila); Great Grandchildren: Sadie, Maddox, Emily,...

Robert Maclam

Robert Maclam

Jan 17, 2025

Robert Maclam passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 66 at Pine Falls Hospital. 

As per Robert’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A come and go celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 25 at the Royal Canadian Legion located at 7 Tamarac Street in Pine Falls, MB from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Engelbert Thomas Schuhmann

Engelbert Thomas Schuhmann

Jan 15, 2025

Engelbert Thomas Schuhmann was born December 17th, 1966, in Fridritt, Germany on the Birkenhof to Edgar and Ida Schuhmann. The youngest of 7 siblings, Engelbert was loved beyond measure by his 6 older brothers and sisters. (He didn't beat around the bush- he always gave his honest opinion about things and never talked badly about anyone).

It was in Germany with...

Alfred William Otto

Alfred William Otto

Jan 15, 2025

Alfred was called home suddenly to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Alfred was predeceased by his first wife Wanda in 1980 and his second wife Arlene in 2014, as well as all of his siblings and their spouses.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Mark Otto, Marlene Lucky (Rob) and David Otto (Judy) and...

Kevin John Omichinski

Kevin John Omichinski

Jan 13, 2025

In sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father, brother and friend. Kevin Omichinski passed away suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 66, at Selkirk Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer. 

Kevin leaves to mourn him his wife Merna, children Kayla (Matt) and Kyle (Ashley), sister Janie (Jack), brother in-law Glenn (Debbie),...

Frances Victoria Rasmussen

Frances Victoria Rasmussen

Jan 12, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Victoria Rasmussen on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Park Manor Care Home in Winnipeg, MB., at the age of 101.

She will be dearly missed by her daughter Dianne Kruk, nieces and nephews. Frances was predeceased by her husband Clifford and son-in-law Stan.

Mom grew up in Pine Ridge,...

Kenneth Moris Wasywich

Kenneth Moris Wasywich

Jan 9, 2025

Kenneth Moris Wasywich died, January 9, 2025, peacefully in the care of Dr. M. Bruneau and staff at the Pinawa Hospital, Palliative Care.

Ken was born May 26, 1942, Smokey Lake, Alberta; to mother Mary Zetaruk. Mary and Ken moved to Edmonton when Mary married Nick Wasywich and they both took on the Wasywich name and joined sisters Maryanne and Lillian....

Rick Evans

Rick Evans

Jan 8, 2025

On January 8, 2025, we sadly lost our beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Rick (Richard) Theodore Evans. 

Rick was born in Brampton Ontario, the third child and only boy to Ted (Theodore) Evans & Eleanor (Alice) Evans. 

Rick was an easy going, nature loving, gentle giant with a heavy metal edge. 

He is survived by his sisters Carol (Ian), Donna, & Lynda; nephew...

Deloris Abdilla

Deloris Abdilla

Dec 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Deloris Abdilla, on December 31, 2024 at her home in St. Georges, MB, at the age of 63.

She is predeceased by her parents Martha (2003) and Norman Hansen (1964); her husband Leonard (2015) and sons Ricky (1986) and Faron (2022).

Mom will be sadly missed by her...

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