Archives for July 2011

Donald Solberg

Donald Mervin Solberg, born in Salmon Arm, BC on July 7, 1940, suddenly passed away in his sleep July 15, 2011. Don was the beloved husband of the late Wilma Solberg, and father of Eugene, Laura (Colleen) and Wayne (Arlene). Grandpa will also be dearly missed by Justin, Matthew, Brayden, Alexa, Allysa and Brianna. Don will be dearly missed by his partner Rose, and the closest friends that he knew and loved. Dad, Uncle, Grandpa, Camper Don, Skipper, and friend will be sadly missed for his ... Continue Reading

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Nicholas Swaluk

October 7, 1917 – July 15, 2011 With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Nicholas Swaluk on July 15, 2011 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, at the age of 93. Nick leaves behind his sisters Ann Nolan, Mary Hanney (John), Tina Guspie, all of Toronto; his in-laws Mary Kowalchuk, Helen Bretchka, Kathy Glowacki, Betty Regula (Stanley), Lawrence Bialek (Joan) and many nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his brothers George and Harry; his sisters Martha and Barbara; and most ... Continue Reading

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Everett Dobbin

1915 -2011 It is with great sadness that we announce Everett Dobbin has passed away peacefully at the Pinawa Hospital on Sunday, July 10, 2011. “Grumpa” is lovingly remembered by Ruth, his wife of 69 years, his daughter Maureen (Garth), son Bruce, grandchildren Laura (Kevin), Robert (Brenda), Jude, and great grandchildren Emma, Alison and Haley, and many faithful dogs. Everett was born near Treherne, Manitoba on March 1, 1915 and moved to Winnipeg with his family in his early teens. After ... Continue Reading

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Andrej (Andy) Modla

Andy Modla passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, July 2 at the age of 68. Andy was born in Kezmarok, Solvakia on July 4, 1942. Andy was predeceased by his son of 22 years, Andy, his mother Anna Modla, father Andrej Modla, and brother Jozef Modla. Andy is survived by his loving wife Zorka of 44 years. Andy will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Michelle Oczerklewicz, son in-law Russ, grandchildren Sara and Erin, nephew Jozef Modla and family of Kezmarok, Slovakia. Andy and Zorka ... Continue Reading

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Catherine Pakoo

June 24, 1947 - July 1, 2011 After her long courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, July 1, 2011 surrounded by her large loving family, mom left us to start on her final journey home. Mom is survived by her husband Roderick Pakoo, her eight children Diane (Clifford), Lori (Bruce), Sheri/Anne (Andrew), Glen (Adrienne), Rod, Timmy, Patty (Tim) and Peggy, her 19 beautiful grandchildren whom she loved greatly, her sisters Dolores (Perry), Phyllis (Clem), Roberta (Marvin), Jean and Shirley, her ... Continue Reading