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Donna M. Hamilton

Donna M. Hamilton

Mar 3, 2025

it is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife and sister, Donna Hamilton, aged 62 years, on Monday, March 3, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Service times and date will be announced shortly.

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Donna Lee Kruchak

Donna Lee Kruchak

Mar 2, 2025

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Lee Kruchak, age 65, on March 2, 2025, at the Beausejour Health Centre. Donna Lee passed away peacefully, after a brave battle with cancer.

Donna Lee was born on October 12, 1959, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend, who touched the...

Paul M. Lapointe

Paul M. Lapointe

Feb 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Michel Lapointe, who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, in Lac du Bonnet, MB, on February 28, 2025, at the age of 74.

Born in Winnipeg on August 4, 1950, Paul is survived by his wife, Linda (née Kaatz), his daughters, Krista (Marwan) and Joelle (Louis-Martin), and his daughter-in-law, Pamela....

Milton (Lorne) Swanson

Milton (Lorne) Swanson

Feb 25, 2025

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Lorne Swanson. He passed away peacefully at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 

He was recently predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Agnes Swanson.

He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children; James Swanson (Kerri), Gary Swanson (Cheryl), Tim Swanson (Janice) and Lisa Gaffney. 

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Richard Paul Fenez

Richard Paul Fenez

Feb 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Fenez on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Pinawa Hospital.

Richard leaves behind his beloved wife Judy (Thomas) of 53 years, his daughter Danielle Fenez-Mike Ross (Malin), daughter in-law Analyn Fenez, grandchildren Malayna, Grayson, Leighton, Hannah and Sofia. Siblings Louis (Noella), Aline, Denise, Linda (Alain), Norman (Yolande), and Joyce (Nigel).

Richard’s...

Rita Marie-Reine Fontaine

Rita Marie-Reine Fontaine

Feb 22, 2025

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Rita, who passed peacefully with family by her side on February 22, 2025 at the Pinawa Hospital at the age of 78.

Rita was predeceased by her parents Simone and Gerard, her daughter in infancy Marie, and her brother Roger...

Cheryl Darlene Holmlund (nee) Tompsett

Cheryl Darlene Holmlund (nee) Tompsett

Feb 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl at the Pinawa Hospital on Tuesday, February 18th, following a short battle with acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Cheryl was predeceased by her parents Marjorie and Earl Tompsett and recently by her sister Bonnie. She leaves to mourn her passing beloved husband of 64 years, Dennis; children Connie (Dean) Randell, Shelly...

Réal Marcel Rene Avanthay

Réal Marcel Rene Avanthay

Feb 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved brother and uncle Réal, who passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, with family by his side, at the Pine Falls Hospital on February 17, 2025. 

Réal was predeceased by his parents Roger and Thérèse, and his younger sister Christiane. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters René,...

Elvin Dennis White

Elvin Dennis White

Feb 4, 2025

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Elvin "Al" Dennis White on February 4, 2025, at the age of 90. 

Born in Morden, MB, in 1934, Al is predeceased by his parents Hugh White, Ila Dawson, and brother Neil, with his sister June Vickner and family left to mourn his passing. In 1949 his family sold the...

Kenneth (Ken) Wayne Bilkoski

Kenneth (Ken) Wayne Bilkoski

Feb 4, 2025

After a five-year battle with illness, Ken passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Born in Winnipeg on Christmas Eve, 1950, Ken made his grand entrance 2 1/2 months early. He would later discover that his birthday celebrations would forever be intertwined with Christmas.

In 1957, the Bilkoski family, including sisters Carole and Lynda, moved to Morden, Manitoba....

Mark William Friesen

Mark William Friesen

Feb 1, 2025

Mark was born in Carman Manitoba and spent his early childhood under the loving care of his late grandparents Walter and Rose Toews. “Grandpa Walter” acted not only as Mark’s parent but also as his life long mentor who no doubt met him at Heaven’s Gate on February 1st. 

Mark was trusted into the care of a family friend in Baker...

Agnes Irene Swanson

Agnes Irene Swanson

Jan 30, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Agnes Irene Swanson at Ironwood Gardens in Pinawa on January 30, 2025.

She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband Lorne, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Agnes is survived by her husband of (Milton) Lorne, sons; James (Kerri), Gary (Cheryl), Tim (Janice), and daughter; Lisa Gaffney, grandchildren; Christopher,...

Mark John Panas

Mark John Panas

Jan 28, 2025

Mark John Panas, known as Johnny, passed away at the age of 85. A dedicated farmer and former ironworker, Johnny was a hardworking husband and father, cherished for his dependability, honesty, wisdom, and the love he shared with his family and friends.

Johnny was predeceased by his wife Jean and is survived by his sons Phil & wife Thanh Huong (Holly),...

Myrtle Banash (nee Ruchkall)

Myrtle Banash (nee Ruchkall)

Jan 28, 2025

It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of our mother and grandmother, Myrtle Banash (nee Ruchkall) on January 28, 2025 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, Manitoba

Myrtle was born December 26, 1933 and had just celebrated her 91st birthday. She was raised in the Hazelridge area and lived her married life on the farm in the...

William Boonstra

William Boonstra

Jan 27, 2025

Bill Boonstra was a man of vision, he had the ability to see opportunities and possibilities. He was born into this world on January 13, 1932, as Willem Jan Boonstra, in Nuis, Netherlands. He was the eldest son of Hendrik and Antje Boonstra and had twelve siblings.

As a young man, he established ways and means of surviving the war years....

Walter (Wally) Arthur Zillman

Walter (Wally) Arthur Zillman

Jan 26, 2025

With family by his side, with great sorrow we announce the passing of our partner, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Wally on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour, MB.

Wally will be lovingly remembered by his partner Brenda Girouard, children Rick (Connie), Paul (Corinne), Sheila (Matt), and Shirley (Rob); grandchildren Kristin, Cary (Rhea), Jenn (Craig),...

Alma Margit Karklin (nee Nilsson)

Alma Margit Karklin (nee Nilsson)

Jan 24, 2025

Peacefully, with family by her side, Margit passed away four months short of her 98th birthday. Margit was predeceased by her husband Robert, grandson Steven, and daughters-in-law Linda and Kim. 

Margit is survived by her seven children: Richard (Jackie); Gordon (Karen); Susan (Earl); Lydia McCoy (Shane); Randy (Barb); Glen (Cheryl); and Dawn Borgford (Kevin), as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Margit...

James (Jim) Richard Rogocki

James (Jim) Richard Rogocki

Jan 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Jim was called home on January 24, 2025 at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Sandra of 46 years; his daughter Laura (Chris) and son Mark; grandsons Zachary and Theoren;...

Marion Margaret Naurocki (nee Schapansky)

Marion Margaret Naurocki (nee Schapansky)

Jan 20, 2025

Peacefully, with family by her side, Marion Naurocki passed away at the Selkirk Hospital on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 98.

Marion will be lovingly remembered by her son Gary Naurocki (Ruby); daughter Debbie Draward (Glenn); Grandchildren: Chris Naurocki; Mark Marshall (Michelle); Natasha Reske-Naurocki; Alexia Reske-Naurocki (Brenden); Devin Draward (Samantha); Drew Draward (Sheila); Great Grandchildren: Sadie, Maddox, Emily,...

Robert Maclam

Robert Maclam

Jan 17, 2025

Robert Maclam passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 66 at Pine Falls Hospital. 

As per Robert’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A come and go celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 25 at the Royal Canadian Legion located at 7 Tamarac Street in Pine Falls, MB from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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