Archives for July 2017

Frank Weslak

June 18, 1926 ~ July 26, 2017 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Frank on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at the age of 91. Frank will be dearly missed by his family; Joe (Lily), Helen, Stephanie, Edward (Kathy) and numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his parents Michael and Caroline; sisters Sophie, Mary, Gladys; and brother Stanley. Frank was born in Medika, Manitoba and lived his life on his farm along the Birch River. He enjoyed farming, hunting, trapping ... Continue Reading

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Kenneth Wilfred Lesosky

“Is that you?” After a long and valiant battle with ill health — but mercifully short final skirmish — Ken found peace at Victoria Hospital on July 26, 2017 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 79. He is survived by his beloved wife Eileen; their children Kevin (Colette) and Audra (George); his grandchildren Garett and Shane who were the love and pride of his life; their mother Kim; siblings Gerry, Louis and Donna (Brian); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear ... Continue Reading

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Sharol (Sherry) Lynn Cyr

April 3, 1963 ~ July 14, 2017 Peacefully, with family by her side, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister and aunty, Sherry. Sherry is survived by her mother Darlene, sister Kim (Neil), niece and godchild Chelsea Rae, uncle Ted (Cheryl) and Max (Kathy), aunty Cathy Danyluk, aunty Shirley and Irene, uncle Ken (Sharon) and many cousins. Sherry was predeceased by her father Ernie, uncles Edward (Trigger) and Art Cyr, grandmothers and grandfathers, Jim and Annette Cyr, Mike ... Continue Reading

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Justina (Jessie) Melquist (nee Loewen)

1923 ~ 2017 Jessie passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 13, 2017 at the age of 93 Mom was born December 23, 1923 in Grigorievka, Ukraine, a small Mennonite village. She was the daughter of Elizabeth (Liese) and Gerhard Loewen. She immigrated to Canada with her parents and two older sisters in 1925. Her family farmed in Winkler, Manitoba until 1934 when her parents with a family that had grown to nine children moved to a farm in Grunthal, Manitoba. Mom finished ... Continue Reading

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Martin Rach

1943 ~ 2017 Suddenly after a very brief illness, Martin passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Concordia Hospital at the age of 73. Martin was predeceased by his daughter Nicole, son in-law James and his parents Fred and Helen. Martin will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years Emily (nee Chrusch), son Dean (Jill), grandchildren Geordie, Halli, Brysen and Brielle, brother Harold (Evelyn), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and ... Continue Reading