Dawn Ruby Johnson (nee Giles)

1952 ~ 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend on May 26, 2014 at Pinawa Hospital. She will be missed by her beloved husband William Desmond; son Christopher; daughter Erin (Vince); grandson Berg Zabolotny; and her many friends. Dawn was an amazing woman who held her family and friends close to her heart. She was a gifted craftswoman with needle and thread and took great joy in sewing works of art for all to ... Continue Reading

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Jeannette Bernadette Slivinski (nee Lagace)

On May 19, 2014, Jeannette Bernadette Slivinski (Lagace) passed away peacefully, at the age of 84 years, exactly 12 years after the passing of her husband, Frank. Jeannette was born in The Pas on March 26, 1930 and moved to Winnipeg in 1955. In 1958, she met her husband, Frank. Married in 1960, they built their home in the Dugald area and raised their family, the blessing of their lives. Jeannette leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Debbie (Dieter) Discher, Sandra (Fred) ... Continue Reading

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Edmond “Eddie” Beaudette

1927 ~ 2014 Eddie was born in St. Jean Baptiste, Manitoba in the beautiful Red River Valley known for its lush and fertile farm land. He was incredibly proud of his French heritage and his ancestry from the Beaudette and Parent families. First and foremost, Eddie was a family man. He often worked long hours and took pride in the traditional values of providing for, and loving his family. Eddie didn’t have a lazy bone in his body and taught us about the value of working hard and taking pride ... Continue Reading

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Marilyn Walls

Marilyn Walls, of Lac du Bonnet, MB, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Pinawa Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending. Longer obituary will follow. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Verna Evecsyn (nee Giles)

1931 ~ 2014 After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, Verna passed away at Eastgate Lodge in Beausejour, Manitoba. Verna was predeceased by her loving husband James (Jim), Mother, Father and siblings. She leaves to mourn her passing her sons, Fred (Kathy), Stephen (Gisele) and Todd (Linda) and grandchildren Stacey (Kevin), Dereck (Sylvia), Erin (Adam), and Ali (Tyler). Throughout her years Verna worked many jobs touching the lives of those she met along her journey. The family would like ... Continue Reading

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Jo-Anne Gourlay

1941 ~ 2014 July 7, 1941 – May 8, 2014 Peacefully, and maintaining her sense of humour to the end, Jo-Anne Barbara Gourlay passed away on May 8, 2014 She was the proud Nanny (grandmother) to Kaitlin, Lisa, and Mitchell Adey, and to Robin Gourlay, Mother to Debby Adey and Laura Gourlay, and special friend to Brian McDougald. Mom was born and raised in Windsor ON, marrying Robert (Robin/Bob) in 1963 and living for a short while in Toronto before moving to Winnipeg in 1964 where she and Robin ... Continue Reading

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Clifford Maguire

1930 ~ 2014 Cliff passed away peacefully on May 6, 2014 at the age of 83, in the Pinawa Hospital. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mavis, and his daughter Lynnann. He will be fondly remembered by his sons: Blair (Karen) of St. Albert, Alberta, and Kevin (Maricel) of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba. He is survived by his grandchildren: Duncan (Jesse), Miranda (Nick), Shannon (Sase), Morgan, and Dallas, as well as great granddaughter Devanee. He also leaves to mourn his passing many ... Continue Reading

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Adria Burkhardt

1942 ~ 2014 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Adria Burkhardt at the Deer Lodge Personal Care Home on May 6, 2014, at the age of 72. Adria will be lovingly remembered by her cousins and many friends in Winnipeg, especially her best friend Mike Dow. She was predeceased by her father Frederick Burkhardt and mother Christina (nee Loeb). She was born February 7, 1942 in Lydiatt, Manitoba, where she grew up and went to school. She completed her High School education in ... Continue Reading

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David Omichinski

1942 ~ 2014 David Omichinski passed away May 6, 2014 at the Health Science Centre, three days before his 72nd birthday. He leaves behind, his loving wife of almost 48 years of marriage, Marlene; his mother Evelyn; sister Ethel Hanus; brothers: Bob (Lynn) and Cliff (Anne); sister-in-law Florence Omichinski; his in-laws: Joan (Gordon) Otto, Wilbert (Eva) Schmidtke, Wilma (Rudy) Nikodem, Gwendolyn Fiebelkorn, Henry (Audrey) Schmidtke, and Louis Fiebelkorn, as well as numerous nieces and ... Continue Reading

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Barry Walter Lutz

May 18, 1940 – Apr 27, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Barry Lutz announces his passing on April 27th, 2014 at Pinawa Hospital, at the age of 73 Barry was predeceased by his parents, Walter & Jean. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 50 years, Marilyn, his 3 daughters; Lorrie (Tighe), grandsons Bryce & Reid; Sherrie (Duane), grandchildren Aaron, Bradley, Jordyn & Madison; Dawn (Larry), grandchildren Thomas & Rae, his 1 son Dallas, ... Continue Reading