Archives for April 2015

Simone Lavoie (nee Poitras)

1930 ~ 2015 With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, mère, big mère, sister, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, aunty and friend on April 28, 2015, twenty two days before her 85th birthday.She leaves to mourn her passing 8 children Dolores Kemball (David), Richard (Bridgette), Maurice (MadeIeine), Noëlla Oman (Mike), Monique Boulet (Gilles), Thérèse Grenier (Yvon), Roger, and Guy (Angelica). She will also be missed by her 23 grandchildren, 29 great ... Continue Reading

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Elsa Elfrida Steiner

1927 ~ 2015 Peacefully, on Thursday 23 April, 2015, Elsie Steiner, aged 87 years, passed away at East-Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour. Elsie was predeceased by her husband William, parents Daniel and Martha Gefreiter, two brothers in infancy, brother Erwin, granddaughter Karen, son-in-law Todd, and brothers-in-law Matt and Fred. She is survived by her sisters Olga and Margaret, her children Carolyn and Jack, Brian and June, Doris and Gerry, and Rosemary; grandchildren Earl and ... Continue Reading

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Olive Ruth Pakoo (nee Turcotte)

1924 ~ 2015 Olive passed away peacefully on April 22, 2015 at Sunnywood Manor in Pine Falls, MB at the age of 90.She is predeceased by her husband Glenn. Olive leaves to mourn her passing her beloved children, step-children and grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews and friends.Viewing will be held on Friday, April 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave. E, Beausejour, MB. Funeral liturgy will also be held in Beausejour at ... Continue Reading

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John Graham Wyss

1946 ~ 2015 On Saturday, April 18, 2015, John Wyss died from cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Patricia Wyss and his first wife Ann Wyss.He leaves behind his second wife Iris Wyss, daughters Theresa Wyss and Karen (nee Wyss) Taylor, granddaughters Margaret, Ray-Anne, and Summer along with many friends.John was a wonderful husband, father and grandpa. He spent most of his life in Winnipeg, MB then retired to Beausejour, MB with his wife. John was a member of the ... Continue Reading

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Henry Leonard Olson

1912 ~ 2015 Peacefully with his daughter Lynnette by his side, Henry passed away at the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home at the age of 102. Henry was born in Danvers, Manitoba on July 19th 1912, the 4th of 10 children born to Christian and Alma Olsen. He was the last surviving member of his family.Dad was a family man first and foremost, always making sure he provided for Mom and us. He served as a veteran during World War II along with 3 of his brothers. He was a skilled carpenter and a ... Continue Reading