OBITUARIES
John Menno Stoesz
Jul 10, 2023
John Menno Stoesz, age 73, passed away on July 10, 2023 at his home in Niverville, Manitoba.
John was born on June 26, 1950, in Steinbach, Manitoba. He grew up on the family farm by Randolph. John was the fifth of seven children.
John is survived by his wife of 49 years; Denise, son; Clinton (Pamela), daughter; Adrienne, along with...
Bonnie Louise Dayment
Jul 10, 2023
Bonnie Louise Dayment: A Life Well-lived, Forever CherishedIt is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Louise Dayment, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. Bonnie passed on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Ste. Anne Hospital.Born on July 14, 1950, in Swan River, Manitoba, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of Donald and...
Gary Thomas Phillips
Jun 28, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Gary Thomas Phillips after a hard-fought battle with stomach and esophageal cancer, on June 28, 2023, at the age of 71.
He leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Agatha, daughter Amber (Bob), stepdaughter Naomi, foster sons Louis and Dameon, step granddaughters Gina and Kristen. He also leaves behind...
Douglas Kenneth Watt
Jun 27, 2023
Douglas Kenneth Watt passed away peacefully at Riverview Health Centre after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma on June 27, 2023.
Doug was born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 8, 1969 to Kenneth and Noreen (Shaw) Watt. The family moved to Fort Frances, Ontario in 1971. Doug attended Robert Moore School and Fort Frances High School where he met the...
Etta Rose Schmidt
Jun 25, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Etta Rose Schmidt on Sunday June 25, 2023 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre at the age of 95 years.
Etta was predeceased by her husband Victor and son Bill.
Etta will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her son; Darrel and wife Jennet, brother; Dori, daughter...
Parry Colin Gustavus Shymkiw
Jun 23, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend Parry Shymkiw age 49, on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence. Parry was surrounded by his family, as he entered into Jehovah's memory.
Parry was predeceased by his father Eugene Shymkiw, his grandparents and aunties, and uncles.
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Larry Peter Allarie
Jun 18, 2023
Unexpectedly, yet peacefully on June 18, 2023, Larry Allarie at the age of 85, passed away at home. Larry was predeceased by his beloved wife Adeline (Mondor) Allarie (November 5, 2020) and cherished son Brian Allarie (August 31, 2015). Larry has also joined his parents (Peter and Anne), his brother, Walter and sisters, Helen and Pierrette in Heaven. Adeline...
Eleanor Warkentin Barkman
Jun 12, 2023
Eleanor Warkentin Barkman was born March 13, 1927 to Ben D and Agnes Warkentin at Greenland, Manitoba. She passed away at Maplewood Manor, Steinbach, Manitoba June 12, 2023, at the age of 96 years. She gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized at Greenland into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite on May 2, 1940. She remained...
Frank Koop Plett
May 31, 2023
Frank Koop Plett, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was born on the farm 2 miles East of Landmark on March 28, 1926 to Peter F. and Sara Plett.
Four weeks ago, dad started experiencing shortness of breath and was hospitalized with pneumonia. After a brief illness, he passed into Glory with family by his side on May 31, 2023 at...
Bernhard (Ben) W. Friesen
May 25, 2023
Ben W. Friesen was born in the R. M. of Hanover on August 23, 1933 to David M. and Katarina Friesen. His early life was filled with challenges, especially when his mother passed away when he was merely two years old. When he was five years old his father remarried, this was quite an adjustment for this young lad.
Ben...
Bill (William) Wynychuk
May 21, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Bill (William) Wynychuk, on Sunday May, 21, 2023 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.
Bill leaves to cherish his many memories, his loving wife of 50 years; Tina. His children; Rob (Vivian), Debbie Miller (Albert), Jerry (Tracy) grandchildren Cole, Brooklyn, Andrew and Daylan. Sister; Kathy (Nestor) Stadnyk,...
Howard Lance Bailey
May 19, 2023
It is with deep sadness his family announces Howard Bailey's passing at home.
Howard was predeceased by his friend Gloria Murray, father Lorne Bailey, grandparents Harry & Jennie Sproule and Harry & Erna Bailey.
Howard is survived by his mother and stepfather Shirley & Alex Galler, stepsister Susie (Karl) Heymann, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Cremation has taken place....
Ben Klassen
May 16, 2023
On a beautiful sunny day with the daffodils in full bloom, the church bells tolled 81 times in celebration of each year of Ben’s life as our Lord and Saviour called his faithful servant home.
The family is deeply saddened to announce, that after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Dementia, Ben passed away peacefully at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre...
Dana Estelle Spence
May 12, 2023
It is with profound sadness we announce that after a short courageous battle, Dana Estelle Spence, aged 60, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years Mike, son Jared, siblings; (Alec Robert Minty deceased). Kenneth Minty, Colleen Neumann (Dale), Carol Minty, David Minty, Glenys Danell (Russ) and numerous nieces...
Darlene Rose Penner
May 11, 2023
Peacefully with family by her side, we announce that our wife, mother, nana, sister, daughter and friend Darlene Rose Penner, age 57, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus, on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.
She is survived by her husband Kelly of 38 years, her children Stephanie (Roger), Cody (Brittany), and...
Savanh Wollman
May 10, 2023
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Savanh Joseph Wollman on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Savanh will be dearly missed by his parents; Victor and Susan, siblings; Lindsey (David), Tyrone (Lorelle), Julianna (Levi), Donovan (Nicole), Brendon and Kamla (Christine), nieces and nephews; Reya, Hayley, Phoenix, Brooklyn, Paige,...
Scott Ferguson
May 6, 2023
We, as family, are sad to announce that on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 7:25 pm at his home in Steinbach, Randall Scott Ferguson put off his mortal body and peacefully entered the presence of his Heavenly Father. He fell asleep in the arms of his wife and woke up in the arms of Jesus.
Scott leaves behind his wife...
Robby Clifford Finnen
Apr 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend Robb Finnen on April 29, 2023 at the age of 77 after a battle with liver cancer.
Robb will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by wife Sharon, daughter Holly, son Jim (Kim), grandchildren Jordan and Kaelen, sister Lynn (Lorne),...
Llewellyn Reimer
Apr 25, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of their husband, father, brother, and friend; Llewellyn (Lewie) Reimer on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.
Lewie was predeceased by his parents; Frank and Helen Reimer, brothers; Bill, Ron and sister; Martha.
Lewie leaves to cherish his many memories, his loving...
Branden James Penner
Apr 20, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected, yet peacefully passing of our dear son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and friend; Branden James Penner who was embraced and carried away by angels on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Branden was predeceased by Gido, Orrest Pilipchuk and Grandmother, Elsie Penner.
Branden will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his...