William (Bill) James Knight

March 21, 1943 to August 30, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill Knight on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Selkirk Hospital with his wife by his side. Bill was predeceased by his parents George and Kathleen, sisters Patricia and Margaret, brothers George and Donald. Bill is survived by his wife Lisa, children Darryl (Diane), Wendy, Kevin, Kerri (Pat), Steele and Ian: grandchildren Travis (Jade), Wade (Michelle), Evan, Amber (Rod), Kambrie, Kyra, Falyn ... Continue Reading

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Joseph Vadasz

September 7, 1931 - August 20, 2020 Peacefully on August 20, 2020, at Pinawa Hospital, Joseph went to be with God in Heaven. He was predeceased by his parents, and by his brother William and his sister Maria. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Nancy, and son Steven. Joseph was born in Hungary, and grew up in the historic town of Pannonhalma. As a child, he enjoyed exploring the area, including buildings dating back as far as the 900’s. Always an avid reader, Dad ... Continue Reading

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Cleada Myra Margaret Vatrt (nee VanAchte)

November 12, 1939 ~ August 26, 2020 It is with broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Cleada Myra Margaret Vatrt, on Wednesday, August 26th at the Selkirk General Hospital. Cleada will be lovingly remembered and leaves behind to mourn, her beloved husband Joe of 62 years, son Brad Vatrt (Corinne), daughter Kim Champagne (Kevin), grandchildren Chris Champagne (Megan), Joey Champagne (Shawna), Shannon Vatrt (Derek), Colin Vatrt (Chantel), Shelby Lamoureux (Adam) and her ... Continue Reading

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John Ronald Hattie

John Hattie, age 87, passed away peacefully at Pinawa Hospital on August 26, 2020. John (Jack) Hattie was born in Flin Flon but spent his early years in Island Falls where his father worked as an electrician at the power plant. Both his father, John, and mother, Hazel, moved west from Nova Scotia and lived a northern pioneer life with their family of 4 children – Florence, Allan, Jack and Sylvia. Jack grew up in Flin Flon where the family moved for higher education. Jack and ... Continue Reading

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Vern Gerald Schultz

January 2, 1962 ~ August 15, 2020 It is with deep regret that the family announces the sudden passing of Vern on August 15, 2020 at the age of 58 years. Vern is survived by his children, Devan (Becky), Tasha (Brendan) and Dylan; grandsons, Reid, Hudson and Leo; brothers Ervin (Kathy), Allan, Randy, and Ken (Heather); sisters Marilyn (Elmer) and Christel (Rocky) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Vern was predeceased by his parents, Otto and Ruth ... Continue Reading

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Marie Rose Wood

1925 ~ 2020 In the early morning hours on August 21, 2020, Marie Rose Wood passed away peacefully at the Pine Falls Hospital. She was 94 years old. As a lifelong resident of Manigotagan, Rose was the eldest elder and was well-loved and greatly respected in her small town and surrounding areas. She loved her community and would attend most events that would happen in Manigotagan. Rose was the mother of nine children. Despite her large family, Rose always made time for family ... Continue Reading

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Allan Urban

1950 ~ 2020 Allan Urban passed away peacefully, at the age of 70, on August 20, 2020 at Pinawa Hospital. Allan was predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Gladys Urban. He was survived by his best friend and wife, Cathy, brother Doug (Roberta), children Sue (Randy), Andrew (Jennie) his grandchildren, Bryston and Samantha, niece Cheryl (daughter Rose) and nephew Michael. Allan was a lifelong resident of the Lac du Bonnet community, serving as a councillor and also a volunteer fire ... Continue Reading

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Teenie Gmiterek (nee Hutniak)

It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Teenie Gmiterek, on Tuesday August 18, 2020, at St. Boniface Hospital. Teenie will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Brian (Judy), her grandsons Christopher (Alex) and Kevin and her great-grandson Isaac. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Mary (Hutniak) and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her loving husband ... Continue Reading

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Albert Kjell Nilsson

March 5, 1935 ~ August 13, 2020 Albert passed away peacefully at the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home with his children by his side. He is now with his beloved Carol, where he longed to be since her passing in January. Albert (“Papa”) will be forever remembered and missed by his children Carl & Karen (Laura, Brenlee, Dael), Dan & Jennifer (Makenna, Lilly), Brenda & Mike (Nathan, Melissa, Lindsay, Jenna), Grant & Lori (Tyler, Taylor, Trista) along with 15 great ... Continue Reading

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Glenn Leslie Morgan

July 16, 1947 ~ August 13, 2020 Glenn Morgan passed away with his loving family close by on Thursday, August 13, at the age of 73, at his home in Lac du Bonnet, MB. Glenn will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years Margaret, daughter Cora (Jason) and their children Alec, Anders, Anthony and Zayna, son Myles (Priscilla) and their son Jakob, sister Linda (Paul), brother Neil (Anne), Clive, mother in-law Evelyn Laforte, brothers in-law Harold (Joanna), Roland (Sandi), Alvin ... Continue Reading