June 12, 1962 – January 29, 2023 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and friend who passed away peacefully at the Pinawa hospital on Sunday morning, January 29, 2023, at the age of 60. Ben is predeceased by his parents Mary and George Nickel and his three sisters Margaret, Sarah, and Nettie (in infancy). Ben will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years Susan (nee) Schalla, as well as his children Steven ... Continue Reading
1938 ~ 2023 Peacefully on January 27, 2023, Kenneth passed away in Pinawa Hospital. Ken was born on February 6, 1938 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is survived by Ruth McCoy, his partner of 43 years. Also, by his brother Terry (Brenda) and his nieces Barb and Pam. Cremation has taken place, and there will be no service. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather Alvin Klapprat. On January 17, 2023 he was reunited with his wife Alice who was the song of his soul. He leaves his memories to be cherished by his children, Scott (Jill), Larissa (Doug); grandchildren, Amanda (Kurt), Braden (Sky), Taylor & Ella; great granddaughter, Harley; brother Wilbert (Cecelia) Klapprat; sisters Lorraine (Louis) Germaine, Beverley (Edward) Strick. Nine nieces & ... Continue Reading
July 21, 1934 ~ January 19, 2023 Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Ellie Rapinchuk, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 in the loving arms of her family. She is survived by her husband Paul; children Ken and Loretta, Brian and Sandy, Bruce and Brenda; seven grandchildren Kaitlin, Tyler, Dan, Kyle, Mike, Ellen, and Carly; and two great grandchildren Ellie and Lumi. Paul and Ellie were fortunate, that with with God’s help, they were able to celebrate their ... Continue Reading
After a short battle with cancer Nan passed away on January 17, 2023 at Pinawa Hospital surrounded by family. She was born April 18, 1938 in Timmins, Ontario. At a young age her family moved to Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba where she lived her entire life. Helen was predeceased by her husband Martin, her eldest daughter Sheilagh, her grandson Scott, and her daughter-in-law Tishy. She is survived by her daughter Sherry (Jeff), her son Michael (Chris), grandchildren Aleesha ... Continue Reading
February 10, 1952 ~ January 18, 2023 Our hearts are broken once again. Dad passed away on January 18, 2023 at the age of 70, at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, with mom and us girls by his side. Dad was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 6 years ago at the age of 64 and we have been grieving the loss of our dad ever since. Mom cared for Dad at home during the early months of his diagnosis and he has been in a care home for the last 5 years; Tyndall House in Selkirk, ... Continue Reading
September 30, 1934 ~ January 16, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Roy Briese at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 88. He is survived by his daughters, Cindy (Lance) Wadelius, and Cathy (Byron) Sault; his grandchildren: Michelle (Evan), Nicole (Jeff), Kyle, Riley and Jaclyn (Erik). He also leaves his great granddaughters Leona, Ellie, Hannah and ... Continue Reading
1940 ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, Gigi and Great-Gigi, Hellar Prysiazniuk. Hellar passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023 at Beausejour Hospital at the age of 82. Hellar was born on June 14, 1940 in Pine River, Manitoba, the youngest son in a family of twelve children. He spent his childhood on the family farm in the Rosa District near Pine River, Manitoba and then moved to Winnipeg to attend Teacher’s College. He spent several ... Continue Reading
February 8, 1956 - January 13, 2023 After a long and hard-fought battle with cancer, mom said it was time to rest at the age of 66. Mom passed away peacefully with her husband and two children by her side at the Selkirk Hospital. She was an amazing and loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Melvin Rattai, daughter Jody (Chris) Thiessen, son Cory (Lori) Rattai and grandchildren Kathryn Thiessen, Madeline, Isabella ... Continue Reading
March 31, 1951 ~ December 24, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laurie Horbatiuk, loving father, son, brother, uncle and “papa”. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 71 in Lac du Bonnet, MB, which was his home both in childhood and retirement. Laurie was a comedian at heart, and his dry sense of humor knew few boundaries. He was known for his larger-than-life personality, dwarfed only by his even larger heart. A straight shooter, Laurie told it like he ... Continue Reading