James (Jim) Malcolm Kines

1934 ~ 2015 After a valiant fight with cancer Jim lost his battle on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the age of 80 at HSC in Winnipeg. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years Shirley; son Jamie Kines (Tracy Sayer) and their children Audrey (Rob and Alannah) and Curtis; daughters Joanne (Michael) Mulvey and their children Alyssa and Nicholas, and Janet (Don) Rogocki and their children Eric, Ryan and Kailey. Jim is also survived by his siblings Joyce (Bill) Kaatz, Betty (Fred) ... Continue Reading

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Jean-Yves (John) Paradis

1941 ~ 2015 Jean-Yves passed away at the Pine Falls Hospital on March 13, 2015 at the age of 73. He is survived by his six children, 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was born in Quebec and spent most of his life living in Timmins, Ontario. He spent his career as a long haul trucker. He will be missed by those close to him. As per Jean-Yves’ request, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Mary “Nina” Regula (nee Gmitrowski)

January 23, 1925 ~ March 15, 2015 Peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2015, Nina passed away at St. Joseph’s Residence in Winnipeg at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Thomas Regula. Nina will be lovingly remembered by her children: Grace Penner, Jim and wife Laurie-Anne, Maggie Domiter and husband Frankie, and Danny. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michael Kudlowich, Pamela Kudlowich and Samantha Penner, her siblings Johnny and wife Rose Gmitrowski, ... Continue Reading

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Joanne Bereth Kirby

1950 ~ 2015 Sadly on February 15, 2015 at Pinawa Hospital, Joanne Kirby peacefully passed away at the age of 64. She will be dearly missed by her mother Georgina Crouse, her cousins, dear friends Wendy, Neil and Joan and many others, as well as her special dog Sophie. Joanne spent 30 years working as a district clerk for Manitoba Conservation. She dedicated her life to her work and caring for her mother. A Celebration of Joanne’s Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 2:00 ... Continue Reading

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Jean May Litke (nee Skaling)

1924 ~ 2015 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jean May Litke on March 8, 2015 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour with her three loving daughters and husband at her side. Jean was predeceased by her infant son Edward Albert, her parents Jennie and Albert Skaling and siblings Ken and Norman as well as her in-laws Paulina and Gotfried Litke. Jean will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 71 years Emil, her ... Continue Reading

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Isabel Smith (Isabella Barclay)

1924 ~ 2015 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Isabel Smith on March 7, 2015. Isabel was born in Clear Lake, Manitoba on November 24, 1924 where she grew up on the family farm. She enlisted as a Wren with the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service in 1943 and after serving her country, she returned to study as a Registered Nurse at the St. Boniface Hospital School of Nursing. She worked the majority of her career at Deer Lodge Veterans Hospital. Isabel met and married ... Continue Reading

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Wayne Rodney Krentz

1949 ~ 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, grandfather, partner and friend, Wayne Rodney Krentz, on March 3, 2015 at the age of 65. He is survived by his partner Kim (daughters Chrystal and Tanya, son Michael, and grandchildren); daughter Allyson (Tony), grandchildren Nik, Braedyn, Mikayla and Pierce; daughter Heather (Jarek), grandchildren Jaxsin, Dysin, and grandson due in May. Wayne was predeceased by his brother Ricky at infancy, ... Continue Reading

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Rosalie Szmerski

1937 ~ 2015 Rosalie passed away peacefully at the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the age of 77. A Memorial Service will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Lac du Bonnet on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Longer obituary to follow. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Edward George Knapp

January 15, 1937 ~ February 23, 2015 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Edward George Knapp, in the early hours of February 23, 2015 at the age of 78. Left to mourn his memory are his loving wife of 49 years Katherine, their children Lori deBruijn (Mark), Susan Greschuk (Jim), Sheri Smyth (Mike), Corinne Knapp, and Kent Knapp (Tammy), his grandchildren Michelle deBruijn, Brittany deBruijn (Steve), Lindsay Fontaine ... Continue Reading

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Ronald Alfred Papineau

1957 ~ 2015 (Big Jig) It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Ronald Papineau, our beloved son, brother, father and friend on February 24, 2015 at the age of 58. Ron was predeceased by his father, Rene in 2004, and is survived by his mother Annette, brother Ed (Karen), sisters Rachelle (Georges) and Linda (Grant), sons Conley and Colton, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. He will also be missed by his partner Shannon and her family. Ron ... Continue Reading