OBITUARIES

Jo-Anne Maxine Olafson

Jo-Anne Maxine Olafson

Feb 7, 2023

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Jo-Anne Olafson, on February 7, 2023 at the age of 72.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Marge Shewchuk, her younger brother Kim and brother-in-law George Richmond.

Jo-Anne will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her partner Alan Anderson; daughter Cynthia (Fidelio), son David...

Rita Marie Lebrun

Rita Marie Lebrun

Feb 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Rita Lebrun on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at the age of 74 years.

Rita was predeceased by her husband Paul in 2016. As well as her siblings. 

Rita was born on October 3, 1948 to Alexander and Martha Gaudry.

Rita leaves to cherish her many memories; sons Denis...

Verna Margaret Falk

Verna Margaret Falk

Jan 24, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Verna Falk age 81 years, after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the Vita and District Health Centre.

She was predeceased by her parents Nick and Mary Chornopyski, her brother Edward and son-in-law Murray.

Verna will be sadly missed and...

Marie Juliette Bourgouin (née Saltel)

Marie Juliette Bourgouin (née Saltel)

Jan 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our mother, memère and friend, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the age of 82. 

Marie will will be sadly missed and always remembered by her children and grandchildren, Léo (Teena, Kelsi & Colin, Cameron, Lauren), Henri (Michelle, Brooklyn, Carson), Abel (Lisa, Josée, Kaleb), Joanne (Eugène...

Ronald Michael Gross

Ronald Michael Gross

Jan 21, 2023

 

Peacefully with his little wife Gail by his side, Ronald Michael Gross passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the St Boniface Hospital. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Gail, children: Trisha (Wayne) Willis, Rhonda (Sean) Kelley, Adam (Melanie) Gross, Heather (William) Pearase, Amanda (Rene) Hering, Israel Gross, Eden (Vince) Yeomans, Justin Gross, and Amanda (Trevor)...

Allan Clyde LeMay

Allan Clyde LeMay

Jan 20, 2023

Allan Clyde LeMay (“Al”) passed away comfortably at Selkirk Regional Health Center on January 20, 2023 after several years of battling COPD and lung cancer.

Born in Gravenhurst, Ontario on February 17, 1947 to Maurice & Pearl LeMay (nee Tyron), Al grew up with his seven siblings, and went to public school. He worked various jobs in the Muskoka region, including masonry...

Jacob Friesen Giesbrecht

Jacob Friesen Giesbrecht

Jan 17, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our husband, father and Opa, Jake (Jacob) Giesbrecht at the age of 69 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife Maria, sons; Joseph (Lindsay), Jeremiah (Kristin), Christopher (Jen), Jason (Courtney), seven grandchildren; Sara-Lynn, Madison, Braxton, Bailey, Cadence, Parker, Troy.

Jake was...

Dennis Philip Illchuk

Dennis Philip Illchuk

Jan 13, 2023

It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Philip Illchuk on Friday January 13th, 2023. He leaves to mourn his spouse Sharon Hansen, daughters Aimee Sebastian (Kevin) and Tracy Dumont (David), grandchildren Lachlan, Emerald, Kingston and Taitym.  Siblings Jeffrey Illchuk (Laurel), Darlene Johansson (Ken), Peter Illchuk (Janet), Marion Parisien (Tom).  Brother-in-law Keith Allen...

Leonard H. Hiebert

Leonard H. Hiebert

Jan 11, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Leonard H. Hiebert, age 81 years, of Randolph, MB.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Olga of nearly 50 years, his three daughters and two sons and their children, Sharon (Mark) Dain & Aubrey Reimer, James Hiebert (Tara Lambert), Brian Hiebert, Jennifer (Bandith), Ethan, Tiana &...

Aria Avery Wiebe

Aria Avery Wiebe

Jan 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beautiful daughter; Aria Avery Wiebe on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Children's Hospital.

She will be forever cherished by her parents, Brandon Wiebe and Victoria Falk, her proud brother Kaiden, grandparents Don and Tina Wiebe, grandmother Wendy Falk, as well as Aria's uncles, aunties, and...

Susan Hiebert

Susan Hiebert

Dec 31, 2022

Unexpectedly, yet peacefully, Susan Hiebert, age 79 of Steinbach and formerly of Toronto, Ontario passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Health Sciences Centre.

She is survived by one brother Leonard (Olga) Hiebert,  one sister Tina (Paul) Friesen, sisters-in-law Helen (Dick) Hiebert and Alvina (Henry) Klassen; her Ontario family (nieces and nephews): Paul and Nancy McCauley, Caroline (Robert predeceased) McCauley,...

Leonard (Luke) Doerksen

Leonard (Luke) Doerksen

Dec 29, 2022

Leonard (Luke) Doerksen, age 64, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at his home in Niverville, MB.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Leona; his son Johnathan (Jaylene) Doerksen, grandchildren Emily, Samuel, Remington, Benjamin, Lauralee, Elijah, Katie-Lee; daughter Janice (Philip) Harder, grandchildren Leah, Owen; daughter Larissa Doerksen; daughter Melinda (Michael) Watt, grandson Thomas;...

Dawn Nancy Dupuis

Dawn Nancy Dupuis

Dec 24, 2022

Unexpectedly on December 24, 2022, Dawn passed away peacefully in her sleep with her husband, Arnie Jackman, by her side. 

Predeceased by her parents D’Arcy and Margaret Surrette, and her baby brother Darrell Surrette.

Left to cherish her memories include; husband Arnie Jackman, son Darren Dupuis (Lisa), daughter Shelley Kalimina (James), granddaughter Anna, granddaughter Janelle, grandson Kyle (Rose). Also in...

Linda Braun

Linda Braun

Dec 20, 2022

On December 20, 2022, Linda Braun passed away suddenly after 79 beautiful years on this earth. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband Leo, son Greg Braun, daughter Astrid Barkman, granddaughters Lily Hayward, Sydney Barkman, Lauren Barkman, Amelia Braun and great grandson Grayson Levay; brothers Harry Schmidt, Victor Schmidt (Bonnie), sisters Emmy Schmidt and Irma Kolm (Wally), as...

Felipe De Guzman Quintans

Felipe De Guzman Quintans

Dec 16, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear father, Felipe De Guzman Quintans, on December 16, 2022 at Grace Hospital at the age of 88 years.

Felipe was predeceased by his wife Terepinia Quintans in 1982 and his parents Antonia and Prodencio.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his 6 children; Virginia...

Ed Urbanski

Ed Urbanski

Dec 14, 2022

We've all been left with an Ed-sized hole in our hearts - but sharing stories and memories is how we fill it. Honor his memory by going forward in life and asking yourself, "what would Ed do?". Ed was always eager to help and would give you the shirt off his back if you need it. He was also the...

Mary Reimer

Mary Reimer

Dec 11, 2022

After a lengthy illness, on Sunday December 11, 2022 at the Grace Hospice, Mary Reimer passed away at the age of 80 years.

Mary was predeceased by one son, Steven Curtis Reimer; her parents, Jacob and Tina Friesen; one brother, two sisters and three brothers-in-law.

Mary leaves to mourn her passing, three sons, Leroy (Karen), Daryl (Crystal), Charles (Lynne); seven...

Colin Edmund Clay

Colin Edmund Clay

Dec 9, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Colin Clay announce his sudden passing.  Colin Edmund Clay, age 51 years old died tragically in a motor vehicle accident on December 9th, 2022.

Colin was born in Calgary, Alberta. He was the youngest of three children, with two older sisters.  Colin, and his family, spent his early years in Calgary...

Cathy Isfeld

Cathy Isfeld

Dec 4, 2022

In loving memory of Cathy Isfeld, who passed away suddenly on Sunday December 4, 2022 in the RM of Ste. Anne, Manitoba at the age of 52 years.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Cathy graduated from Neelin High School in Brandon, Manitoba. She later went on to work at various local day...

Edwin (Blake) Blakistone Maling

Edwin (Blake) Blakistone Maling

Dec 1, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Edwin Blakistone Maling on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his residence.

Blake was pre-deceased by his parents Winnifred and Robert Maling.

Blake will be sadly missed by his daughter Rebecca Conner; grandchildren Tyler Maling and Corey Conner; his son; sisters Sister Mary Joseph, Brenda Leighs and Jill Eagar; brother Kit...