After a short battle with cancer Nan passed away on January 17, 2023 at Pinawa Hospital surrounded by family. She was born April 18, 1938 in Timmins, Ontario. At a young age her family moved to Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba where she lived her entire life. Helen was predeceased by her husband Martin, her eldest daughter Sheilagh, her grandson Scott, and her daughter-in-law Tishy. She is survived by her daughter Sherry (Jeff), her son Michael (Chris), grandchildren Aleesha ... Continue Reading
Archives for January 2023
Terry Law
February 10, 1952 ~ January 18, 2023 Our hearts are broken once again. Dad passed away on January 18, 2023 at the age of 70, at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, with mom and us girls by his side. Dad was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 6 years ago at the age of 64 and we have been grieving the loss of our dad ever since. Mom cared for Dad at home during the early months of his diagnosis and he has been in a care home for the last 5 years; Tyndall House in Selkirk, ... Continue Reading
Reinhold “Roy” Briese
September 30, 1934 ~ January 16, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Roy Briese at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 88. He is survived by his daughters, Cindy (Lance) Wadelius, and Cathy (Byron) Sault; his grandchildren: Michelle (Evan), Nicole (Jeff), Kyle, Riley and Jaclyn (Erik). He also leaves his great granddaughters Leona, Ellie, Hannah and ... Continue Reading
Hellar Prysiazniuk
1940 ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, Gigi and Great-Gigi, Hellar Prysiazniuk. Hellar passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023 at Beausejour Hospital at the age of 82. Hellar was born on June 14, 1940 in Pine River, Manitoba, the youngest son in a family of twelve children. He spent his childhood on the family farm in the Rosa District near Pine River, Manitoba and then moved to Winnipeg to attend Teacher’s College. He spent several ... Continue Reading
Bernice Ann Rattai (Nee Artimowich)
February 8, 1956 - January 13, 2023 After a long and hard-fought battle with cancer, mom said it was time to rest at the age of 66. Mom passed away peacefully with her husband and two children by her side at the Selkirk Hospital. She was an amazing and loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Melvin Rattai, daughter Jody (Chris) Thiessen, son Cory (Lori) Rattai and grandchildren Kathryn Thiessen, Madeline, Isabella ... Continue Reading