Obituaries - Sobering Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

William Pescitelli

1923-2018 William Pescitelli peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 94. William was born in Beausejour, MB to John and Rose Pescitelli. He married Nellie Mykietowich in 1950 and they moved to the Pescitelli family farm. Nellie, William’s wife of 52 years, passed away at the age of 70 in 2002. The Pescitelli family is grateful that they can now be together again. William will be sadly missed by his sons, Alvin (Valerie) and Arnold (Michele), grandchildren, Jamie (Rob), ... Continue Reading

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Herman (Harry) August Eckert

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, Harry (Herman) August Eckert at the Beausejour Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the age of 87. He is survived by his children, Ron/Digger (Val) Eckert, Angel (Peter) Busch, James/Woody Eckert and Debbie (Gary) Bialek, his grandchildren Ryan Eckert, Scott (Lacey) Eckert, Jason Eckert, Michelle (Andrew) Dyck, Brent (Indie) Eckert and Brendyn Bialek; great grandchildren Dallas, Berlynn and Robyn. He is ... Continue Reading

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Wanda Mary Naurocki

1929 ~ 2018 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister Wanda Mary Naurocki on April 13, 2018 at the Beausejour Hospital. Wanda was born in Beausejour on August 13, 1929, the daughter of Louis and Mary Pirozek and sister to Stanley, Walter, and Victoria. As a young girl, Wanda helped with the farm chores and in her mid-teens worked in a sewing factory in Winnipeg. Wanda would always return to the farm on the weekends to ... Continue Reading

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Ronald Eugene Chagnon

1955 ~ 2018 It is with broken hearts we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and son Ronald Chagnon on April 7, 2018 at the age of 62. He was predeceased by his wife Linda, his father Gerry, and his brother J.R. He leaves his mother Margaret, as well he will be forever cherished and remembered by his children: Melissa (Steven), Michael (Kristina), Krystal (Tyler), Shane (Amy), Derek (Jessica) and Cory. He will be greatly ... Continue Reading

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James Lorne Gardiner

1931 ~ 2018 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, James Gardiner, on Friday, April 6, 2018, at the age of 86 at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home. James will be dearly missed by his wife Dolores, with whom he just celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary with on March 14, 2018; children Deb (Bob), Laurie (Denis), Rick (Val), Marilyn (Chris) and David (Cathy); 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous ... Continue Reading

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Lorna R. Detlor (nee Anderson)

Lorna R. Detlor passed away peacefully at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, MB on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband Roy M. Detlor. She leaves to mourn her passing her sister Shirley Anderson, her daughters Brenda and Susan, grandchildren Janice, Brent, Eric, Bjorn and Dana, her great grandchildren Jordan and Daneeka. As per Lorna’s request, cremation has taken place and a private family picnic will take place when she is joined by her ... Continue Reading

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Dennis G. Fontaine

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis G. Fontaine at the age of 66 years on March 31, 2018. His memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife of 35 years Iris, his sons Chico (Amanda Fontaine), Dennis Jr. (Amanda McMullen) and Kyle (Mandy Guimond), his grandchildren Marissa, Gabe, Taylor, Robbie and great granddaughter Honor, and not to be forgotten, adopted son by choice Ryan Duff. Dennis is survived by his eldest sister Terry Ledin, brother Art Fontaine, ... Continue Reading

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Phyllis Sawchyn (nee Mastin)

December 19, 1931 ~ March 29, 2018 It is with brokenhearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and special friend, Phyllis Sawchyn, who passed away on March 29, 2018. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Clifford, granddaughter Jennifer, siblings Pearl, Inez, Frieda, Jeannine, Fred and Denis, as well as her pups Maggie and Corky. She will be lovingly remembered by her children John (Mary) and Lynda (Eddie), grandchildren Dani-Lynn (Dawn), ... Continue Reading

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Luzie Hess

January 4, 1947-March 24, 2018 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mom Luzie Hess on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the age of 71. She is survived by her son Thomas and his family, as well as many friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Lillian Johnston (nee Knopf)

January 26, 1937 – March 25, 2018 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nana, sister and wonderful person Lillian Johnston. Surrounded by her family, they sang to her, her favourite song, You Are My Sunshine, as she passed away on March 25, 2018 at the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home. She was predeceased by loving husband Joseph, her parents, as well as her sisters Hilda, Wanda and Elaine and brother Art. She leaves to cherish her memory her ... Continue Reading