Mr. John Chopek, aged 86 years, formerly of Selkirk, MB. passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, MB. John was predeceased by his loving wife Rose in 1997. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. John served in the Army and was a member of the Selkirk Legion. A graveside service was held at the Beausejour Cemetery on Monday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading
1940 ~ 2012 It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of William “Bill” Newton, husband of Eleanor Newton, of Beausejour, MB, on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Beausejour Hospital. Bill is survived by his wife Eleanor of 42 years, sister June and her husband Gerald Cleaver, brother Don and his wife Dianna, sisters in-law Trudi and Erika, also many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Kenneth in 1978, his mother Rita in 1991, children Kenneth in 1977 and Cynthia in 1982, ... Continue Reading
1938 ~ 2012 Cor was born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. He is predeceased by his parents by many years and has a brother, Franz currently living in Zeeland, The Netherlands and a sister Helena also from The Netherlands. Growing up in the Netherlands during WWII was difficult due to the lack of food so many of the children, including Cor, were sent to live on farms and were separated from their families for extended periods. However, the war eventually ended and he got an education. He began ... Continue Reading
1925 ~ 2012 Mary Olinyk peacefully passed from this life Friday, April 20, 2012 at the age of 87. Mary is survived by her daughter Marge and son-in-law Gordon Ullyot, grandchildren Jason and Lea Anne (Makowsky), daughter-in-law Jill Olinyk and son-in-law Ken Waslyk, grandsons Jim and David, daughter-in-law Marie Skuse and grandson Eddie, daughter-in-law Dorothy Pugh and grandson Devin, grandson Jessie McRedmond, many great grand children, nieces and nephews, as well as her sisters Jean ... Continue Reading
1947 ~ 2012 Peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2012 Bill passed away surrounded by his family. Bill was predeceased by an infant sister and his parents Harvey in 1974 and Kay in 2001. Left to mourn Bill’s passing are; his loving wife Florence (Catellier); sons David, of Mackenzie BC; Steve (Michelle) of Swan River MB; Grandchildren Nadine (Dallas); Rex (Arianna), Cole, Tori, Emily, Aaron, and William; great grandchildren Jaysen, Anna, Jonathan and Kohen; sisters Beverley (Bob) Hooper and ... Continue Reading