A great inspiration, and positive guiding light for so many people, Irv Hanec passed away early in the morning of August 15, 2017 with his family by his side. Words truly cannot express how incredible this man was. He was an amazing husband to Cec, celebrating 48 years together. Best Dad ever, teaching Jon and Kyla how to do absolutely everything and do it well. And an amazing Grandpa to Sara, his “favourite little munchkin” who brightened up everything in his life. “Burly” was an avid ... Continue Reading
Archives for August 2017
Joseph Tymko
1929 ~ 2017 Joe passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2017 at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home at the age of 88. Joe was the eldest child of John and Annie Tymko, of Allegra, MB in the R.M. of Brokenhead. There he met, and then married the love of his life, Marion (nee Kruk), on October 29, 1955, and started their family a few years later. They were happily married for more than 58 years until Marion’s passing in 2014. Joe was predeceased recently by his sister Jean Tymko in ... Continue Reading
Ben Brocker
1935 ~ 2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ben Brocker, beloved husband of Beth Dyck. He leaves to mourn his siblings, Sibille Portz, Martin (Anne Marie) Brocker, Vicky (Philip) Baril, Josie Brocker, and brother in-law Dan Toal. Also mourning his loss are Beth’s family Alice (Gary) Thomas. Ben held a special place in the hearts of his many nieces and nephews for whom he provided a lifetime of fond memories. His constant canine companion, Jade, misses him ... Continue Reading
Pauline Honke
1918 ~ 2017 On August 11, 2017, Pauline passed away at the age of 99, at the Middlechurch Home. She was born June 7, 1918. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters-in-law: Alice, Frances, Bernice and Dianne, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Pauline was predeceased by her husband William and her sons: Irvin, Raymond, Douglas and Brian, as well as granddaughter Barbara. Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in ... Continue Reading
Allan Peitsch
1954 ~ 2017 Allan passed away on August 1, 2017 after enduring a long haul with acute asthma at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour. He is predeceased by his parents Hilda Emily (Kriese) Peitsch and Charles Peitsch and oldest brother Wilfred Peitsch. He is survived by Wilfred’s wife Rose & family of Winnipeg, Brother Wayne (Susan) & family of Beausejour and Sister Bernice & family of Edmonton, Alberta. Allan made it to grade seven and then stayed home to work alongside his mom ... Continue Reading