1936 ~ 2024 It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Selby Skiba, on January 8, 2024, at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home, in Beausejour, MB. He is survived by his wife Irene Bulejsza; and daughters Donna and Barbara. No formal service will be held. *photo to follow* ... Continue Reading
Lorraine passed away at Kin Place Personal Care Home in Oakbank, on January 4, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Hadashville. She was predeceased by her husband, William Pankewich in 2000 and her sister, Melvina Smerchynski and nephew, Terrance Smerchynski. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Veronica. As well she leaves numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Service will take place in the summer of ... Continue Reading
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our sister, Allana, on January 1, 2024. Allana was born on June 17, 1957 in Bissett, Manitoba and raised in Manigotagan. She attended Bad Throat School and later attained her Bachelor of Social Work from the Indian Federated College in Saskatoon. She spent many years in the education field and enjoyed working with youth in different settings throughout her life. January 4, 2024 would have marked Allana’s 40th year ... Continue Reading
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our sister and friend, Sylvia (age 68) on December 30, 2023 at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Sylvia was born on September 30, 1955 in Dauphin, Manitoba. Sylvia was pre-deceased by her parents, Fredrick and Anna Wasyliuk, sister, Betty Heykoop and brother, Tony Wasyliuk. She is survived by her siblings Mary Urbanowski of Kelowna, BC, Celia (Mike) Goyek of Dauphin, Nellie (Larry) Anderson of Portland, ... Continue Reading
January 24, 1932 – January 2, 2024 At the age of 91, Joe peacefully joined his Chicken who he missed, dearly. Joe was born in Landerville, Manitoba to Pete and Mary Kulbaba. Being a blended family there were many siblings when Joe arrived in ‘32: Walter, Mike, Wanda, Pauline, Katie and Joyce. Most of them were gone from the Farm by the time Joe arrived and after that, two more little ones joined him, Frank and Bernice. Dad liked to reminisce and always had a sparkle in his ... Continue Reading
November 13, 1997-December 31, 2023 Rustin Doyle’s story began on November 13, 1997. He was born to Kris and Randee Penner in Selkirk, MB. His work here on earth was finished in the late evening hours of December 31, 2023. Rustin was a cheerful, energetic lad with varied interests and many dreams. He attended the Willow Grove School in Beausejour for 9 years. Although this completed his formal education, he never stopped learning, thinking, and absorbing the world around him. At the ... Continue Reading
1925 - 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Shmon on December 29, 2023 at the tender age of 98. She will be lovingly remembered and survived by daughter Betty; grandsons, Chris (Sherry) and Marc (Maryann); and great grandchildren, Brandon, Ashlynn (Bailey), Olivia and Alexa. Helen was predeceased by her husband William and first husband Peter. The family would like to extend sincerest gratitude ... Continue Reading
Born: August 10, 1935 – Dryden, Ontario Passed Away: December 30, 2023 – Pinawa, Manitoba Predeceased by parents, Jerry and Lena Holmes and siblings, sisters, Lena Lips (Seven Sisters), Helen Wade (Winnipeg), Mary Helleker (Pinellas Park, FL), Geraldine Matheson (Dryden, ON), Vera Pero (Kenora, ON), Hazel Hillis (Winnipeg) and Orchid Chartrand (Dryden, ON); brothers, Jerry Holmes (Winnipeg) and John Holmes (Dryden, ON). Also predeceased by partner Kathleen Merke (Beausejour) and ... Continue Reading
October 4th, 1961 - December 27, 2023 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Valerie (age 62) on the morning of December 27th, 2023. Valerie was born on October 4th, 1961 in Pine Falls, MB and grew up on the farm with her mother, father, brother Melvin and sister Eva. Valerie put in over 30 years of service at our local post-office, where she greeted everyone with the ... Continue Reading
1926 ~ 2023 Doreen peacefully passed away at the age of 97 on December 22, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family. We know that she was welcomed into the loving arms of her dear Arvid whom she missed so much. Her memory will be forever cherished by her children Carol Kabaluk (Dennis), Norm Dancyt and Karen David (Laurent). To quote Mom: “Life has been good!! I had a loving husband, three beautiful kids and have lived long enough to see my grandchildren raise their ... Continue Reading