Jacob (Jake) Sachvie

1922 ~ 2014 On April 25, 2014 Jake Sachvie went home to our Lord’s loving arms at the age of 91, with his faithful family by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Lorne of Beausejour, Darlene Witzke of Beausejour, and Maureen (Rick) Schindel of Winnipeg. He will also be dearly missed by his four grandchildren: Kelly (Tracy) Witzke of Montreal; Brady (Jaymi) Witzke of Beausejour; Daniel Schindel and Adam Schindel both of Winnipeg; and four great grandchildren: Brynn, Nate, ... Continue Reading

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Gerda Swystun (Bonekamp) (nee Van Niekerk)

1937 ~ 2014 On April 21, 2014 Gerda passed away peacefully at the age of 76 with her family by her side. It is with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye to mom. She will be profoundly missed by her 8 children; Judy (Guy), Lita (George), Patsy (Lorne), Ronnie, Nicky (Chrissy), William, Wanda and Sandra, her 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sister Nelly ( Harry), brothers; Gerry (Gidgi), Ted (Evy) and William (Irma), several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Mom will ... Continue Reading

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Jean Kulikowsky

1921 ~ 2014 Jean Kulikowsky, beloved wife of the late John Kulikowsky, passed away peacefully on April 21 in Lac du Bonnet. Jean is survived by her son Jeffrey Kulikowsky, his loving wife Kelly Clements and her brother Ron Annett. Mom was born on Nov. 26, 1921 in Montreal, QC. Work was a very integral part of her life, from 1936-1963. Jean was truly a career woman and worked for Young & Rubican for over 20 years in Montreal & Toronto. Jean moved from Toronto to Pointe du Bois in ... Continue Reading

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Muriel Laurel Turner (Bukoski) nee Beaudry

1922 ~ 2014 Muriel passed away peacefully at East Gate Lodge on Saturday, April 19, 2014. She was born January 17, 1922 in Ashern, Manitoba. Muriel is survived by sons Joe (Bonnie) Bukoski, Jim (Linda) Bukoski, and Andy Bukoski; grandchildren, Joe (Janet) Bukoski, Erin (Mark) Wilson, Kelly (Terry) Lackman and Jeffery (Shannon) Bukoski; great-grandchildren Ryder and Parker Wilson, Piper and Rommy Bukoski, Lucas Bukoski and Jase Lackman; siblings Shirley Currie, Geraldine Dacombe, and Rod ... Continue Reading

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Lawrence Trombo

1936 ~ 2014 After a life richly blessed and generously lived and while surrounded by the company and love of family and friends, our beloved husband, father and grandfather Lawrence Trombo passed away peacefully on April 14, 2014 at the Beausejour Hospital at the age of 77. Dad will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Alice, his daughter Bonnie (Jay) Stefansson & grand-daughters Gena Rae and Kiara; his son Kevin (Melissa) & grandson Brett, and all his family & ... Continue Reading

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Wilma Hill

1922 ~ 2014 Long time Virden resident Wilma Hill passed away peacefully at the Whitemouth Long Term Care Facility in Whitemouth, MB on April 12, 2014 at the age of 92. Wilma was born on March 26th, 1922 to Olive and Newb Miller and grew up in Virden with her sister Gwen and brothers Layton and Bill. A lover of animals, her childhood home was a constant menagerie of cats, dogs, rabbits and hamsters, along with birds and a pony. During the war, Wilma worked for a time at the munitions ... Continue Reading

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Buddy August Osis

1942 ~ 2014 On April 10th, at the young age of 71, Buddy August Osis passed away peacefully, with his family by his side. Dad was born in Pine Falls in 1942, his mother Mary said he was so big (10+ lbs.) that she didn’t have to carry him home, she said she held his hand and they walked out of the hospital together. He was a combination of two great families, the Osis side, who were quiet, shy and a little reserved and the Soroka side which were not. As a boy kid, Dad grew up in Lac du ... Continue Reading

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Mary Scobie Smith (Cook) MacLeod

1914 ~ 2014 On the morning of April 1, 2014, God gently released our beloved mum from her physical body and took her home. We, her very blessed daughters, Jean Pelland and Roberta Mitchell, held her in our arms as we said goodbye. Anxious to welcome her home were the angels who had been waiting for her: her much-loved parents, Thomas (1964) and Mary (1984) Vickers, our wonderful dad, Cece Cook, (1974), Mum’s precious granddaughter, Lisa Mitchell (2005), her second husband, Bill MacLeod (2008), ... Continue Reading

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Alfrey LeBlanc (nee Carlson)

1936 ~ 2014 Alfrey LeBlanc passed away suddenly on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the age of 77. Alfrey was born in Spearhill, MB on November 27, 1936. She will be remembered by loving husband of 56 years R. (Rudy) LeBlanc, her four children Monique (Don) Dusablon, Quinn (Debbie) LeBlanc, Margot (Blake) Delgado and Rachel (Ken) Karasiuk. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren and leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special thank you to the EMS staff who attended ... Continue Reading

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Alex (Sandor) Jozef Szabolsci

1938 ~ 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Alex at the Selkirk Hospital. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Monika and his best buddies Shadow and Gus. He is survived by his sons Tim of Vancouver, Sandor of Modesto, California, James (Michelle) of Lloydminster and their son Cody, and Frank (Teresa) also of Lloydminster. Special thoughts go out to his granddaughter Meagan, who was by his side on his last night and Jacinda, who was by his side ... Continue Reading