All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Eric Robert Schellenberg age 35 on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre. Eric will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Danielle Dupas, his parents Don and Linda Schellenberg, his brother David (Vanessa), his nephews Brandon and Tyler, as well as his many friends and extended family. As a child Eric was an active member of the Scouts Canada, which instilled many life skills and...

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt; Ruth Calder on Saturday, May 23,2020.  Ruth was predeceased by her first husband Adam Shpak, second husband Colin Calder, father John Storoschuk, mother Olga Storoschuk (nee Kantimer), sister Jacqueline Black, brother in law Walter Kischuk.  Ruth leaves to mourn her son Casey, stepson George (Roxane), granddaughters Barbara, Lacey, brother Sam, sisters Alice, and...

Peacefully, with family by his side, Peter U. Warkentine of Steinbach, MB, formerly of Giroux, MB, passed away at the Rest Haven Nursing Home on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the age of 94 years.  Peter was predeceased by his son Gerald Warkentine, daughter Shirley Penner, granddaughters Brendalee and Shauna Penner, brothers Albert and Edwin, sisters Dorothy and Caroline, as well as his parents, Henry and Katherine Warkentine.   Peter will be sadly missed and lovingly...

Peacefully on May 15, 2020, Paul passed away at Ste. Anne Hospital, at the age of 81 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elizabeth, daughters Val {Paul} and Bonnie {Roger}, son Patrick (Chantelle), seven grandchildren, Tiffany, Farrah, Racyne (Chris), Dustin, Destiny, Travis, Alaina and two great-grandchildren, Aniella and Auston, brothers Joe (Mary), Alex (Beverly) and Victor, sister’s, Elsie, Evelyn and many nephews and nieces. Paul was predeceased by his father...

It is with the greatest sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend Pierre J Lafournaise. Dad was predeceased by his parents Donalda (nee: Perreault) Napoleon Lafournaise and his brother Rene. Dad will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Michelle “Mickey”, son Russell, stepdaughters Crystal and Shanna (Martin), stepsons Harold, Dean and Tom. Sisters Collette (Larry),...

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Maria Dueck age 84 on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the St Boniface Hospital after a lengthy illness. Maria was predeceased her son Udi in 2003, her brother Jacob Dueck in 2019, and her brother-in-law Willie Duananky in 2007. Left to cherish her many memories, her husband of 55 years; Bernie, sons Gus (Tamara), Perry (Ev), daughter, Rosie (Dave), 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. As well as her sisters; Elizabeth...

Abe Krahn, 82, of Steinbach, Manitoba went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Abe passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. Abe was born in Cuauhtemoc, Mexico where he lived until the age of 16. He then moved with his family to Winkler, Manitoba where he met the love of his life, Susie Reimer. The two were married and settled in Winnipeg, MB and had 5 children together.  They would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this...

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of John Andrew Reimer age 74, on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre. Irene was able to be by his side during his final hour, after being kept apart for the past 5 weeks. John was predeceased by 1 granddaughter, his parents, Harvey and Violet Reimer, 1 brother, and 1 sister. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56-years Irene; his children Stanley (Jodie), Rodney (Arvella), Richard (Marcella),...

During the morning of May 3, 2020, Dianne Engbrecht passed away at the age of 59 in her home in La Broquerie West. During the final hours of her life she was surrounded by the family she spent her life caring for so very deeply. We celebrate her freedom from her suffering here on earth but know that she will leave a very empty space in our lives. Dianne was predeceased by her father Isaac Olfert and father-in-law Henry Engbrecht. She will be dearly missed by her husband Dan Engbrecht, son...

In the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2020, Willie Penner, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 78. While we are deeply saddened by his passing, we are also profoundly thankful that he is in a place where pain and sorrow are no more. On his final night, the family surrounded his bed with singing and love as he struggled with his final breaths. Willie was born on August 20, 1941 in Namiquipa, Mexico to Martin and Agatha Penner. He was predeceased by both parents and his...