William “Bill” Kozak

1936 ~ 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Kozak, of Prawda, MB, at the Steinbach Hospital on Monday, November 18, 2013, at the age of 76. Bill leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Shirley, son Kyle (Christina), grandchildren Rese and Adrea, brothers Mike (Shirley), Leo (Marlene), and Ed (Pat), and mother in-law Denise Krawetz, as well as many brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents Steve and Ann Kozak, ... Continue Reading

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Laura Edna Hemminger (nee Rach)

1922 ~ 2013 Laura Hemminger, aged 91 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2013 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, MB. Laura was born on August 17, 1922 in Thalberg, MB. She married August Hemminger, the love of her life, on September 21, 1941. Her memory will be forever cherished by her family; her daughters Sharon (Gaylord) Stewart, Gloria (Roger) Klym, and Betty Hemminger, and Carl and Linda Ramkalawan, grandchildren; Lance (Eva) Hemminger, Keith Hemminger, Tracy (Dan) ... Continue Reading

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Danny Patrick McCooeye

1947 ~ 2013 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Danny McCooeye on November 15, 2013. Remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife Patti of 44 years, his children Kelly (Trevor), Kyle (Meredith), his two grandsons Tristan and Finn. Danny will also be missed by his mother Vivian McCooeye, sister Sandra de Souza, brother David McCooeye (Mary), mother-in-law Anne Laine, sister-in-law Glenda Hannah, ... Continue Reading

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Jennifer Brandy Sawchyn

1980 ~ 2013 Jennifer Sawchyn passed away suddenly on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the age of 33 at her home in Winnipeg on Monday, November 11, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Kevin Courchene and her grandfather Richard Kemball. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Julien, Jaelynn and Jolene, her parents Janet (nee Kemball) and John (Mary) Sawchyn, her sister Joy (Nick), grandparents Phyllis and Clifford Sawchyn and Lillian Kemball, Uncle and Godfather Craig (Alice) ... Continue Reading

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Frank Svorad

1926 ~ 2013 Frank passed away at the age of 87. He was born in Slovakia. He is predeceased by his parents William and Helen, his wife Rose, brother August and brothers in-law George Kuklica and Wallace Imlah. He is survived by his five sisters Mary Kuklica, Mildred (Gus) Vajda, Josie Imlah, Gertie Kowalyk and Helen (Don) Burns as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18 at Our Lady of Hope in Anola, MB with viewing ½ hour prior ... Continue Reading

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Daniel Nault

1956 ~ 2013 Peacefully on October 31, 2013, at the age of 57, Dan went to be with the Lord. Left to cherish Dan’s memory – husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle – are his wife Joanne; children: Dani-Lynn (Trevor), Stephanie (Charlene), Melanie (Jason), Noah (Carrie), and Alisha (Ron); grandchildren: Jacob, Aiden, Tré, Madison, Ava, Za’Najha, Paihyin, and Jh’Qhin; parents Andy and Anna Nault; siblings: Gilbert (Aline), Bobby (Dawn), Gisele, Jeanette (Bill), Linda (Ernie), and ... Continue Reading

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Manfred Psoch

1937 ~ 2013 Manfred Psoch passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct 28, 2013 at the Pine Falls Hospital at the age 76. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Ursula (nee Ludowig) of St. Georges, MB. He will be lovingly remembered by his children George (Carla), Nicole (Patrick) and Belinda (David), and grandchildren Tyler, Tyson, Giselle and Monique. Manfred was born on May 18, 1937, in Dortmund, Germany to Gottfried and Charlotte Psoch. In 1960 he married Ursula Ludowig and together ... Continue Reading

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Phyllis Hapko (nee Solinsky)

1939 ~ 2013 It is with heavy hearts we mourn the passing of our sweet lady, Phyllis. After a valiant battle with cancer and with her family by her side, Phyllis has gone to join the love of her life, Walter, on October 26, 2013. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her brothers Ted (Donna) and Don and her one and only (she’s a brat) sister Jo-Anne (Marcel) along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Phyllis was born in Riverton, MB in 1939 to Mary and Andrew Solinsky, then ... Continue Reading

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Jake Koster

1929 ~ 2013 Jake Koster, husband of Erna Stobert, passed away October 25, 2013 at the Beausejour Hospital, at the age of 83 years. At Jake’s request, a private service and burial will be held. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Rollande Gertrude Marie Murray (Bruneau)

1938 ~ 2013 On October 17, 2013, Rollande Gertrude Marie Murray (Bruneau) (nee Labrosse) died gently after a short devastating battle with cancer. She was 74 years old. Born in Papineauville, Quebec on December 24, 1938, she was the seventh of eleven children of Norbert and Pamela Labrosse. Rollande is predeceased by her devoted first husband, and father of her 4 children, Romeo Bruneau, her kind second husband-Gordon Murray, and her son Rodger Bruneau, three brothers and three sisters. She ... Continue Reading