Joyce Semchuk (nee Okrainec)

1936 ~ 2017 Joyce passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Selkirk General Hospital with her family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Jan (Len) Pleskacz, Donna (Darren) Heckert and Doug (Charmaine); grandchildren Mike (Alanna) Pleskacz, Debbie (Cam) Lussier, Lorinda Tripp, Candyce (Matt), Kristen and Tyson Heckert; 7 great grandchildren; sister Katie Sytnick, brother Frank (Leona) Okrainec, brother-in-law Ted Semchuk, and many nieces and ... Continue Reading

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Katherine (Katie) Warren

1923 ~ 2017 After a full and active 93 years of life, Katherine (Katie) Warren died on Friday, February 3, 2017 at East-Gate Lodge in Beausejour. Katie was born on November 26, 1923, to Norman and Axana Cass of Tyndall, where Katie spent most of her life. Katie loved school, excelling even after being struck with tuberculosis as a child. She graduated during the war years, and declined a scholarship to become a much-needed permit teacher for Sebright’s one-room schoolhouse, where she taught ... Continue Reading

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Felix Johannes Christiaan Gryseels

1928 ~ 2017 Peacefully at the age of 88, with his family by his side, Felix Gryseels passed away in Pinawa on February 3, 2017. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Gertie (Gerry), grandsons Richard, and Ryan (Melissa), great grandson Austin, great granddaughter Amber; his son Frank (Janneke), grandsons Rutger and Jeroen (Meighan). He also leaves to mourn his brothers Wil, Cass, Appie, Michel, sisters Mia, and Weiss, sister-in-law Tina, and their spouses and sister-in-law Helga as ... Continue Reading

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Heather Wood

1968 ~ 2017 On February 2, 2017, Heather Wood passed away at the age of 48. Heather is survived by her husband Roland, son Dylan and daughter Darla, mother Beverly (Harold), siblings Patsy, Grant and Doug, grandchildren Brady and Belle. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7 at the Manigotogan Community Hall. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Lorraine Laporte

Lorraine Mary-Jane (Berthelette) Laporte, in her 84th year, passed away peacefully at Pine Falls General Hospital on Friday, February 3, 2017, with many of her children nearby. Mass of Resurrection to be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. – beginning with the Rosary at 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Notre Dame du Laus Roman Catholic Church in Powerview, MB. Lorraine was born at Transconna, Manitoba on November 10, 1932. From a young age, Lorraine had an unwavering faith and love for ... Continue Reading