(nee Vandal) 1939 ~ 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Olive Garand at the age of 84 years. She leaves to mourn her children Lorraine (Ray) Hadden, Linda (Greg) Proch, Morris (Coreen), Wayne (Carmella), Deborah (Jake) Janzen, Bob (Nancy); 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and another on the way, and a first great-great-grandchild on the way. Needless to say, our family gatherings were large…and she loved every minute of it! She will also ... Continue Reading
Archives for August 2023
Alda Lorraine Sigvaldason (nee Thorsteinson)
May 29, 1938 ~ August 19, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Alda Lorraine Sigvaldason on August 19, 2023 at home in Beausejour with her daughter Laura by her side. The beloved wife of the late Johannes Einar, Alda grew up in Riverton and raised her family in Lockport. She is survived by her son Dwain, and daughters Laura and Francine (Rick). Also left to cherish the memory of their Amma are her grandchildren Daanis, Michael, Laurissa, Brittany, ... Continue Reading
Leonard Byczek
1941 ~ 2023 On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Leonard Byczek of Lac du Bonnet, MB passed away peacefully at the age of 82 years old. Leonard was born in Poplarfield, MB on January 18, 1941 and is survived by Doris, his wife of 54 years, his two sons; Wayne (Angeline) and Kevin (Kim) and his grandchildren; Xander, Eva, Kylie and Dylan. Some extended family includes; Glen, Sharon, Claudia, Jeanine, Henriette, Claude, Madeline, Michael (Joanne) including several nieces, nephews, ... Continue Reading
Helen Petersen (nee Heinrichs)
Peacefully, with family by her side, Helen Petersen of Lac du Bonnet, MB passed away at the age of 91 years on Thursday August 10th at the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home. She is survived by her daughters, Louise (Vern) Laing of Oakbank, MB, Barb (Don) Cooper of Pinawa, MB, Sylvia Connolly (Barry Burton) of Brandon, MB and by her son Stuart (Julie Germain) of Pinawa, MB. She is also survived by her grandchildren Scott (Ann-Marie) and Kim Laing (Josh), Tanis (Blair) Tanasychuk, and ... Continue Reading
Donna Lesko (nee Lesosky)
October 12, 1950 ~ August 6, 2023 Donna Lesko (Lesosky) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 6th, 2023 at her home in Anola. She was 72 years old. Her family is heartbroken by her sudden death. Donna was born on October 12, 1950. Donna is survived by her husband Brian and her daughters Tracy, Denise and Nicole (Blaine). Donna will forever be loved and remembered as Baba and Grandma by her adoring grandchildren Taylor, Avery, Aryanna and Kai. Also mourning her loss is her older ... Continue Reading