JOE (JOOST) SAMSOM

1928 ~ 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe (Joost) Samsom on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Dad was born in Vinkeveen, Holland on November 21, 1928. The oldest of ten children born to Nickolas and Aagje Samsom, he immigrated to Canada in 1946 at age 18. Dad had attended agricultural school in Holland prior to coming to Canada. He worked on a farm in the Little Britain area for some time and saved enough to invest in land in the Anola ... Continue Reading

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Florence Wilcott

1916 ~ 2012 Peacefully, at 96 years of age, Mom passed away at the Sunnywood Manor Personal Care Home on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Mom was born October 3, 1916 at home in St. George, MB. She attended school at École Allard and grew up along the Winnipeg River with her six siblings. She met and married William Wilcott on August 17, 1937. Together they had seven children, two sons and five daughters, which rapidly grew into 24 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 3 great-great ... Continue Reading

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Martin Sayer

1932 ~ 2012 With sadness, the family of Martin William Sayer announces his passing on November 21, 2012 at 80 years. Martin is survived by his wife Pat, children Deborah Glen (John), Tracy Lynn (Jamie), Graham Tinley (Alice); grandchildren Meghan (Mike), Ian (Lindsay), Audrey (Rob), Taylor, Tanner, Curtis and great-granddaughter Alannah. He was predeceased by his mother Beatrice Mary (nee Masters) and siblings Audrey Jocelyn Hewitt and John Ernest Sayer. Martin was born in Coventry, UK, ... Continue Reading

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Norman Alexander Pachkowsky

1930 ~ 2012 It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Norman Alexander Pachkowsky on November 19, 2012 in Pine Falls at the age of 82. Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, dad made his final journey home. He is survived by Helen, his loving wife of 62 years, his children Sheila, Ken, Ron (Corrine), JoAnne (Mike), Amy (Calvin), Roberta (Randy), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Sandy (Richard), brother Julius (Joyce) and numerous nieces and nephews. ... Continue Reading

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Cindy Louise Trueman (nee Richardson)

1959 ~ 2012 Cindy Trueman, aged 53 years, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Cindy grew up in Pine Falls, MB and moved on to start her life in Fort Frances, ON. She then moved to Winnipeg, MB and then to Calgary, AB. After 35 years she came home. She is predeceased by her parents Jake and Margaret and leaves behind sister Judy, brother Bill, brother in-law Raymond, sister in-law Debbie and nephews Dayle, Miles and Garrett. A gentle wind blew cross the land reaching out to take ... Continue Reading

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Steve Kowalchuk (Shorty)

1915 ~ 2012 Caring, thoughtful and respectful, Steve passed away peacefully at Park Manor Personal Care Home in Winnipeg. Steve was the youngest of ten children of Brokenhead pioneers, Alexander and Malenka Kowalchuk. He is survived by his children, Rita (Allan) Spence, Connie Greechan, Jack (Christine) Kowalchuk; grandchildren Stephanie, Sharlene (Greg), Cassandra (Joel), Cherise (Shaun), Tiffany (Andrew), Zachary (Erin); step grandchildren Melody (Darryl), Teresa (Kerr) and ten great ... Continue Reading

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Lesley Darle Cesmystruk (nee Cann)

1940 ~ 2012 Passed away at the Pine Falls Hospital at the age of 72, November 16, 2012. Beloved partner to Walter Johnson of Beausejour. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held in spring 2013. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Annie Stengel (nee Schwark)

1930 ~ 2012 Annie Stengel, aged 82 years, passed away peacefully at the Beausejour Hospital on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. She is predeceased by her husband Julius and her sons Casey and Ross. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Jules, Lyle and Deborah (Robert) as well as brothers, sisters and other relatives. Many thanks to the staff at the Beausejour Hospital for the care shown to mom. Funeral Service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21 at St. John Lutheran ... Continue Reading

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Tony Proceviat

1936 ~ 2012 On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Dad left us to be with Mom. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Kathy (Willy), Colleen (Tim), Darlene (Jason), grandchildren Randy, Jeff, Matthew & Devon, brothers Paul (Rose), Harry (Marlene), Barry (Evelyn) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Grace, parents John and Mary, and sister Nellie. Dad was born in Elma, MB on August 9, 1936. He married Mom on ... Continue Reading

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Mathew Lealden Pulscher

1942 ~ 2012 Mr. Mathew L. Pulscher, aged 69 of Pinawa, MB, dearly beloved husband of Frances Pulscher, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Pinawa Hospital. He is survived by his wife Frances, daughters Destani (Mark) Paakanen and Denette Wengrow, son John Pulscher and stepsons Martin (Jody) Pépin, Bernard (Ela) Pépin, Teddy (Michelle) Pépin and Glen (Sabrina) Pépin, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters Charlotte (William) Laycock, Luette (Dale) Ver Straeten and ... Continue Reading