Obituaries

 Obituaries

Search for a past obituary

Venise Nataska Spooner

Venise Nataska Spooner

Apr 1, 2025

Venise Spooner, aged 79 years, of Beausejour, MB, formerly of Cold Lake, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Beausejour Health Centre.  She is predeceased by her husband Derald Spooner.

Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.

www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

Terry W. Lycar

Terry W. Lycar

Mar 28, 2025

Terry Lycar passed away suddenly at home on March 28, 2025.

Terry was born December 30, 1954 in Whitemouth, MB. He leaves behind son Anthony and daughter Tiffany, three grandchildren, brothers Steven, John and Michael along with nieces, nephews and many cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents Steven and Ann, and partner of many years, Moira.

Cremation has taken place and a...

Annette Papineau

Annette Papineau

Mar 28, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Annette Papineau at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 85.

Annette was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Margaret Malo, her devoted husband, Oscar Papineau, and her son, Jerry. Annette will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Laurette (David) and Claudette; grandchildren, Nicole, Tara (Sean), and Evan (Lyndsey);...

Elizabeth (Betty) Slymkewich

Elizabeth (Betty) Slymkewich

Mar 26, 2025

With great sadness the family announces the passing of our Beloved Mom, Granny, & Great Granny.  With family by her side, Betty Slymkewich passed away peacefully after a long and joyous life, the day before her 90th birthday.

She leaves to mourn her sons Tom (Nicola), Les, daughter Kelly Broek (Tony), grandson Tyson (Laura), granddaughter Brooklyn, and great-granddaughter Daphne, and many...

Frank (Frankie) Joseph Yewchyn

Frank (Frankie) Joseph Yewchyn

Mar 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Frank, age 60, of Bissett, Manitoba.

Frank leaves behind his family: Alma Yewchyn (mother), sisters: Susan, Alice, Rita; brothers: Steve, Ken; sons: Michael, Stephane, as well as many nieces and nephews.

His kindness, generosity, and helpful nature will be sorely missed.

Forever with warmth in our hearts and love in our souls, we...

William (Bill) Chelack

William (Bill) Chelack

2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bill Chelack on March 20th, at the age of 91 in Pinawa, Manitoba.

Left to mourn his passing are his children Brian (Rosanne), Pat, Colette (Greg) and Stephen (Donna). Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory his grandchildren Shannon, Eric (Julia), Domini (Zak), Dash (Noelle), Kaitlin and Connor and great-grandchildren Violet and Theodore....

Joyce B. Jurkow (nee Gmiterek)

Joyce B. Jurkow (nee Gmiterek)

Mar 15, 2025

CHANGE OF DATE

A funeral will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 4588 Roblin Blvd., 

Winnipeg on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Bernice Jurkow at the Grace Hospital on March 15, 2025 at age 83. Joyce was foremost a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and teacher.

Joyce...

Barry Dale Beskau

Barry Dale Beskau

2025

Barry Dale Beskau passed away suddenly at his home in Pine Falls, Manitoba on March 13, 2025 at the age of 69.

Barry was born to Ewald and Martha Beskau and was predeceased by his beloved parents and his brother Wayne Beskau of Port Alberni, BC.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to garden and take walks in the bush. He...

Richard Arthur Arsenault

Richard Arthur Arsenault

Mar 9, 2025

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, brother-in-law and uncle, Richard Arthur Arsenault on March 9, 2025 at his home in Lac du Bonnet at the age of 74 years old.

Rick will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten by his brother Cameron (Karen); his sister Holly (Don); his niece Kristin (Guillermo);...

Stewart Robertson Halley

Stewart Robertson Halley

Mar 6, 2025

On Thursday, March 6th, at the age of 88, Stewart Robertson Halley, a proud Scotsman, left us to join so many friends and family who had gone before him. He passed away at the Riverview Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer. At last he is free of pain and is at peace.

Stewart will be lovingly remembered by Julie,...

Alvin Berthold Mazur

Alvin Berthold Mazur

Mar 6, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alvin Mazur on March 6, 2025 at the Beausejour Hospital at the age of 78.

Alvin was predeceased by his brother Raymond, parents Paul and Rose, sister Linda and brother Brian. He will be remembered by his brothers Leonard (Patricia), Donald (Susan), Patrick (Connie), sister-in-law Susan (Brian deceased) as well...

Joan Abdilla

Joan Abdilla

Mar 4, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved sister and auntie, Joan Abdilla, at the age of 60. She passed peacefully at the Selkirk Hospital on March 4, 2025.

She is pre-deceased by her father Benedict, mother Nelda, brother Leonard, nephews Ricky and Faron, nieces Sheryl-Lynn and Nicole, and brother-in-law Neil. Joan is survived by her sisters...

Donna M. Hamilton

Donna M. Hamilton

Mar 3, 2025

Donna Hamilton (nee McDougall), wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Beausejour, Manitoba, on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 62.

Born in Pinawa Hospital to Lloyd and Dorothy McDougall she was a younger sister to Linda. As a child, she was outgoing and always on the move. She loved being in the...

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. 

By...

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,...