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Lawrence Richard Groinus

Lawrence Richard Groinus

Sep 27, 2025

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Lawrence (Larry) - son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle on September 27th, 2025, at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, MB

Larry was born on May 4th, 1948. He was born in Beausejour and raised and lived on the family farm just outside of Tyndall, MB.

Larry leaves behind his sister-in-law, Sylvia, nephew,...

Leonard Allan Holm

Leonard Allan Holm

Sep 26, 2025

On September 26, 2025, Allan Holm of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, made his final pit stop at the age of 85, at home with his beloved family by his side.

Born in Gimli, Manitoba, to Sveinn Halldor (Dori) and Margaret Holm, Allan spent his early years in Gimli and Lac du Bonnet. As the middle sibling of three boys, he enjoyed...

Thomas (Tom) Eric Kesanen

Thomas (Tom) Eric Kesanen

Sep 10, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Tom Kesanen on Wednesday, September 10th at the age of 67.

Tom is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife Diane, and his special, beloved fur baby, Sisu. Sisu stuck close to Tom and followed him around wherever he went. So much that Tom nicknamed him...

Camille Marcel Curé

Camille Marcel Curé

Sep 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Camille (Keek) Curé with his family by his side on September 24, 2025.

Keek was born October 25, 1966, to Camille and Vivian Curé. He spent most of his life living on Northshore Road. He married the love of his life, Audrey Garand on August 12, 1995. They shared...

James Arthur Gunning

James Arthur Gunning

Sep 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of James Arthur Gunning on September 23, 2025.

James is survived by his loving wife Audrey (nee Rach) and loving son Trevor, sister Noni and brother Ross. Also surviving him are Audrey’s family, Elaine, Sandi and Les, Beverley and Errol, and many nieces and nephews who...

Sharon Lily Biddiscombe (née Kilmury)

Sharon Lily Biddiscombe (née Kilmury)

Sep 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the Biddiscombe family of Pinawa announces the passing of Sharon Lily Biddiscombe – beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was 79.

Sharon was a Prairie girl at heart, born in Deloraine MB and raised in nearby Boissevain. Growing up, Sharon was a regular at the local Highway Lunch Restaurant where her parents worked tirelessly as...

Daniel Gordon Pommer

Daniel Gordon Pommer

Sep 14, 2025

Daniel Gordon Pommer, 65, of Beausejour, Manitoba, passed away on September 14, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Dan was born on January 26th, 1960, in Beausejour, Manitoba. He was predeceased by both his mother and father Louise and Gordon Pommer.

Dan is survived by his 3 children; Jennifer, Melissa (Kevin), and David (Kayla); as well as his 2 sisters...

Cora Alice Ott

Cora Alice Ott

Sep 12, 2025

Unexpectedly, at Betel Home, Cora went to join her one love, Spotty, on Friday September 12th, 2025, just a few days short of her 92nd birthday.

She will be forever remembered by her children Alice and Allan Young, Sandy and Les Singbeil and her precious grandchildren; Kait and partner Rylan and Travis and fiancée Kendra.

Cora is survived by her sisters-in-law Nettie...

Lyons William (Bill) Dowbyhuz

Lyons William (Bill) Dowbyhuz

Sep 11, 2025

On Thursday, September 11th, Bill peacefully passed away with his wife Cathy by his side.

Bill is survived by his children Grant (Rhonda), Trevor, Wade (Chantal), and Stacey (Jeremy); grandchildren Justin, Ryan, Leah (Josh), Alexander, Kyleigh, Noah and Avery; and great grandchildren Tyson, Jaxon, Maddox and Azaria. He is also survived by his two sisters Geri (Doug) and Bonnie as well...

Rose Ostryzniuk

Rose Ostryzniuk

Sep 10, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, auntie, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rose was predeceased by her mother and father (Metro and Annie), husband (Paul), sister Mary and brother Mike and daughter (Judy).

Rose leaves behind son Ken (Dianna), daughter Diane (Emile), son in-law Don, sister in-law Joyce, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews....

Gilbert (Gib) McKague Drynan

Gilbert (Gib) McKague Drynan

Sep 7, 2025

A Loving Tribute to Dad

It is with broken hearts we share the news of losing a spectacular husband, father, and grandfather, Gib (Gilbert) Drynan on September 7, 2025 at the age of 90 years old.

He leaves behind his sweetheart, wife Rose of 64 years, children Marc, Kurt, and Kirby, son-in-law Martin, and 30 years of memories with Myles. He also...

Elizabeth (Betty) Bodner

Elizabeth (Betty) Bodner

Sep 7, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Bodner at her residence, Kildonan House in Winnipeg on September 7, 2025, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband William, parents John and Albina Gmitroski, in-laws Michael and Frances Bodner, sister Nina Regula, brothers Robert and John Gmitroski, brothers-in-law Tom Regula, Michael Bodner, and Frank...

Glenn Arthur Hibbert (Shack)

Glenn Arthur Hibbert (Shack)

Sep 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness the family of Shack Hibbert share that he has left us after a short battle with health issues and a long life of love. He is survived by the “love of his life”, his “bride” of 65 years Aggie; son Bill (Jeannette); daughter Leanne (Michael); grandchildren Bryna (Micheal), Alicia (Alden), Everette, Ren (Katelyn); and his...

Lilly Emilie Wittmeier (nee Schnellert)

Lilly Emilie Wittmeier (nee Schnellert)

Aug 30, 2025

On Saturday evening August 30, 2025, with family present, Lilly was peacefully welcomed into God’s arms. Lilly was predeceased by her husband Harry in 2009 and her infant son Curtis in 1956 who were both there to welcome her to her heavenly home. Lilly was also predeceased by her parents Karl and Maria Schnellert (Welk) and her siblings Adella (Zirk),...

Roland Joseph Lemay

Roland Joseph Lemay

Aug 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Roland Lemay on August 28, 2025 at Health Sciences Centre. He was 68 years old.

He will be lovingly remembered by his spouse of 18 years, Patricia, and his five cats.

He is survived by his siblings Janine (Harry), Jacqueline (Darcey), and Michelle (Tony), as well as his brother in-law Denis...

Victoria Helen Bialek (nee Komadowski)

Victoria Helen Bialek (nee Komadowski)

Aug 24, 2025



Peacefully after many health issues and challenges, Victoria passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 91 years, at her residence in East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home.

Vicki was predeceased by her husband Edward; her daughter-in-law Dianne (Howk); parents Paul and Wanda (Czastkiewicz) Komadowski; brothers and wives Bill and Eleanor (Myslicki), Florian and Dianna (Kolbuck); sister and husband...

Romeo (Heavy Chevy) Chevrefils

Romeo (Heavy Chevy) Chevrefils

Aug 23, 2025

It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Romeo Joseph Cheverfils, who passed with family by his side on August 23, 2025, at the age of 79. He is predeceased by his parents, Marie and Harvey; his brothers Lawrence, Donat, Sylvio (Cecile), Albert (Alice), Alan; his sister Lillian and his brother-in-law Mike. He will...

Genevieve Elsie Brown

Genevieve Elsie Brown

Aug 22, 2025

Genevieve Elsie Brown (nee Caux) was born May 12, 1932 and passed away peacefully on August 22,2025 at Bayside Personal Care Home in Killarney Manitoba. She was predeceased by her husband David, infant son Darrell and great-grandson James. Left to cherish her memory her children; Dwaine (Debra), and Dawn, grandchildren; Maxine (Jonathan), Dale (Cory), Dustin, Tamara and Noilah (Daniel), great-grandchildren...

Larrie James Somerville

Larrie James Somerville

Aug 21, 2025

Larrie James Somerville, 75, of Garson, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, with his wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on April 19, 1950, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, to James and Mary Somerville. Larrie was the youngest of three siblings and grew up in Oakville, Manitoba, where he attended school before...

Elvera (Vera) Edline Gesell (nee Pluchinski)

Elvera (Vera) Edline Gesell (nee Pluchinski)

Aug 18, 2025

A loving heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. With heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Vera on Monday, August 18, 2025 following a difficult health battle.

Vera will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her husband of 66 years and the love of her life, Alfred, daughter Cindy (Darren), son Derwin (Kim), granddaughter...