Lorne Douglas Szmerski

May 17, 1958 – December 23, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lorne Szmerski on December 23, 2021. He leaves to mourn his loving wife and best friend of 45 years Patsy; daughter Jaime (Derek); son Clayton (Nicole); and his precious grandchildren Rylan and Kailyn, Roxul, Halo and Luxor. Also left to cherish his memories are his sisters Shelly (Mitchell) and Colleen (Art); many sister and brother in-laws; several nieces and nephews; special aunties, uncles ... Continue Reading

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Olga Blazeiko

1933 ~ 2021 The family wishes to announce the passing of their mom and grandma, Olga Blazeiko, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Pinawa Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Paul in 1980, her parents Edward and Martha Thomssen and ten siblings. She is survived by her son Gary and her daughter-in-law Betty Braun; her grandchildren Jennifer (Paul) and Christopher; great grandchildren Garin, Anthea, Cyra, Truett, Wren and Ulysses; special friend Lillian; many nieces, nephews and ... Continue Reading

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Irene Anne Griffith

April7,1946-December 18, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of wife mother, and Baba Irene Anne Griﬃth (nee Stefishen). Mom passed on December 18, 2021 at 3:49 am at the Pinawa District Hospital. Mom grew up in Komarno, Manitoba along with her six brothers who she truly loved with all her heart. Mom and Dad married on October 14, 1961 and eventually moved to Transcona where she flourished and shined with her career at Woolco. When Mom wasn't working she was ... Continue Reading

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Claudette Alice Clara Marie Lambert

March 15, 1950 -December 17, 2021 It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Claudette Lambert; sister, auntie, Godmother, sister-in-law, dear friend, and cherished community member. Claudette passed at the Pine Falls Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Claudette was the first born child of Irene (Hèbert) and Ovide Lambert. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers Michel and Roger; and great nephew Hunter Boulet. Claudette was born in St Pierre Jolys, Manitoba. ... Continue Reading

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Raymond Gretzinger

1930-2021 Raymond Gretzinger, aged 91 years, passed away at Beausejour Hospital on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife Jean in 1999. He is survived by his children Lori (Wes), Carla, Kurt (Cheryl), and Mark (Lisa), 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, his sister Carol James, nieces, nephews and friends. A very special thanks to Dad’s best friend Adele. Cremation has taken place and as per Dad’s wishes, no formal service will be held. Thanks to ... Continue Reading