Archives for June 2011

Gail Farrow

Peacefully, surrounded by her family, Gail “Mom” Farrow passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011. She fought a short but courageous battle with cancer. Gail grew up in Winnipeg as an Army Brat, but spent many summer and weekends on the farm. She worked at Skills Unlimited and then at Arc Ind. in Selkirk. Gail devoted her life to her family, both two legged and four, as well as working with people with disabilities. Later Gail started her own journey with her miniature horses and provided animal ... Continue Reading

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Dorothy Mae McCoy

Dorothy Mae McCoy passed away in the Pinawa Hospital on Monday, June 27, 2011 at the age of 91. Dorothy was born and raised in Winnipeg by her late parents Emma and George Elliott. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Norman McCoy in 1985 and sister of the late George Elliott (Willoween) and the late Phyllis Sellick (Ken). She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lynn (Andy Usackis), Deep River, ON, and sons Tim and Shane (Lydia) both of Lac du Bonnet. Much loved grandmother of ... Continue Reading

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Clifford Nelson Rasmussen

Cliff Rasmussen passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Concordia Hospital, Winnipeg, MB Cliff leaves his wife Frances of 65 years of marriage and his daughter Dianne (her husband Stan Kruk). He was predeceased by his parents Nels and Dollie Rasmussen, sister Elsie Cramp and brother-in-law Ted Cramp. Cliff was born in Wellwood, MB and educated in Carberry, MB. Cliff joined the 1st Hussars of the Canadian Army, sent overseas to serve his country in WWII, was in Europe for ... Continue Reading

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Tina Sorenson (nee Wiebe)

Tina Sorenson (nee Wiebe) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home. Tina was born on November 14, 1924 in the Stuartburn area. She was predeceased by her loving husband Rudolf, her children Anne, Nancy, Christian and granddaughter Wendy. She will be lovingly remembered by her children David, Barbara (Kevin) Taylor, John, Heida Morris, Bill (Arlana), Frank and Caroline (Dwayne) Schmidt, grandchildren Scott, Chris, Robert, Devin, Damon, Alexis, ... Continue Reading

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Phyllis Rosentreter (nee Luy)

August 20, 1928 to June 18, 2011 We have a hole in our hearts today as the Rosentreter family announces the passing of our beloved Mom, Wife, Grandma and Great Grandma from Pine Falls, Manitoba. Mom is survived by her adoring husband Bill, the love of her life for almost 65 years of marriage. Devoted Mother to sons Allan (Donna), Jack (Heather) and Kurt(Shannon). She was so proud of her five loving granddaughters Rieva (Andy) McCuaig, Kelly (Ryan), Katie, Chloe, Kira and one energetic ... Continue Reading