William “Bill” Rosentreter

October 16, 1923 to July 11, 2011 It is with great sadness that the Rosentreter family announces the passing of our beloved Father, Husband, Grandpa and Great Grandpa from Pine Falls, Manitoba. It had only been twenty two days since we lost Mom, Dad’s soul mate for almost sixty five years of marriage. His heart was broken and his wish was to be together with her again – Dad, we know you are with Mom now. Dad is predeceased by his loving wife Phyllis, the centre of his world. Stoic ... Continue Reading

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Robert LaForte

May 5, 1955 to July 17, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, brother and uncle Robert. Robert was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Bissett and Lac du Bonnet for most of his life. Robert leaves to mourn his mother Evelyn, and his brothers and sisters: Margaret (Glenn), Harold (Joanna), Jeannette, Isabelle, Roland, Alvin (Patti), Verne (Margaret) and Michelle (Danny); along with his many nieces and nephews. He also leaves to mourn Uncle ... Continue Reading

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Donald Solberg

Donald Mervin Solberg, born in Salmon Arm, BC on July 7, 1940, suddenly passed away in his sleep July 15, 2011. Don was the beloved husband of the late Wilma Solberg, and father of Eugene, Laura (Colleen) and Wayne (Arlene). Grandpa will also be dearly missed by Justin, Matthew, Brayden, Alexa, Allysa and Brianna. Don will be dearly missed by his partner Rose, and the closest friends that he knew and loved. Dad, Uncle, Grandpa, Camper Don, Skipper, and friend will be sadly missed for his ... Continue Reading

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Nicholas Swaluk

October 7, 1917 – July 15, 2011 With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Nicholas Swaluk on July 15, 2011 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, at the age of 93. Nick leaves behind his sisters Ann Nolan, Mary Hanney (John), Tina Guspie, all of Toronto; his in-laws Mary Kowalchuk, Helen Bretchka, Kathy Glowacki, Betty Regula (Stanley), Lawrence Bialek (Joan) and many nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his brothers George and Harry; his sisters Martha and Barbara; and most ... Continue Reading

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Everett Dobbin

1915 -2011 It is with great sadness that we announce Everett Dobbin has passed away peacefully at the Pinawa Hospital on Sunday, July 10, 2011. “Grumpa” is lovingly remembered by Ruth, his wife of 69 years, his daughter Maureen (Garth), son Bruce, grandchildren Laura (Kevin), Robert (Brenda), Jude, and great grandchildren Emma, Alison and Haley, and many faithful dogs. Everett was born near Treherne, Manitoba on March 1, 1915 and moved to Winnipeg with his family in his early teens. After ... Continue Reading