Diana Kowalke (nee Chikowski)

1944-2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom, baba, sister, auntie and friend, Diana Kowalke on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Pine Falls Hospital. She was 75. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Jean and her sister Vivian Schmidtke. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Arthur of 53 years, her children Kim (Jim), Colleen (Cats), and Terry (Paola), her grandchildren Ashley (Rob), Rowan, Adalia, and Tamaya, and great grandson ... Continue Reading

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John McKoluff

Peacefully, on March 7, 2020 with family by his side, John passed away at East Gate Lodge, after having suffered a fall. John is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine of 66 years; daughter Miranda (Walter); son Sanford (Gloria) and his two precious grandsons, Cody and Kyle; brother Roy Mikoluff (Bernice); sisters-in-law Bertha Mikoluff and Betty Kondratiuk; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Carrie; brothers, Walter, Bernest and Norman Mikoluff; and ... Continue Reading

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Bill Godfrey

1950 ~ 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Papa, Brother and friend, Bill Godfrey, who passed away at his home in Seven Sisters Falls on March 5, 2020 at the age of 69. He is predeceased by his wife, Joan and his parents Peggy and Don. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Shanna and Jay; his grandchildren Rylee, Braeden, Delaynee, Brody, Dylynn and Keira. He is survived by his siblings: Margaret (Larry) Milian, Don (Judy), Bob (Elaine), ... Continue Reading

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Hildegarde Adelaide Merke

August 12, 1926 ~ February 28, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Hildegarde Merke on Friday, February 28, 2020 at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour, MB, at the age of 93. Hildegarde is survived by her children Gerald (Elaine), Garry (Roberta), Ryan (Chris), Cindy (Frank Behnke), Marilyn (Gord Walls), Audrey Merke Dunlop (Cam Teague), and Kelly (Kallie); grandchildren Penelope Merke (Don Baker), Jennifer (Eddy) Volmering, Tanya Merke Epp, ... Continue Reading

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Casmir Walter Szajewski

With sadness we announce the passing of our father, papa, brother, and uncle, Casmir Walter Szajewski, on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Beausejour Hospital, Beausejour, MB. Cas was born on April 9, 1939 at the family homestead in Cromwell, MB. He is survived by his children Tim (Kelly) and Michelle (Anita); grandchildren Jenna and Brady; sisters Rose, Cecilia, Helen, as well as his nieces and nephews. Cas was predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Lou, brother Joseph, and parents ... Continue Reading

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Roy Edward Barnsdale

~ June 23, 1932 - February 28, 2020 ~ Roy Barnsdale passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the age of 87. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elizabeth, children Roy, Tom, Mike, Paul, Walter, Peter, Maureen and Mark, and many loving grandchildren. Roy was predeceased by his sons Daniel, Edward and Glen. The family would like to thank the staff at Pinawa Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. As per Roy’s wishes, ... Continue Reading

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Winnie Baker

1932-2020 Peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, Winnie Baker (nee Letwin) passed away at East Gate Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband Larry in January, 2009. As per Winnie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life is being planned for the summer. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Alice Krebs (nee Pichor)

February 8, 1939 – February 23, 2020 Peacefully, with her family by her side, our dear wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother Alice Krebs passed away at the Beausejour Hospital, at the age of 81. She will be forever missed by her husband Gordon of 62 years, 11 children: Loretta (Ken), Rhonda (Otto), Natalie, Brenda (Ken), Wendy (David), Susan (Jacques), Beatrice (Derrick), Audrey (Les), Todd (Shannon), Bernice (Robert), Leanne (Roger), 18 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and her ... Continue Reading

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Warren Giesbrecht

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Warren Giesbrecht at the St. Boniface Hospital, on February 21, 2020. Warren is survived by his son Reagen Giesbrecht, brothers Harley (Elenore) and Rudy (Cheryl), and nieces and nephews. As per Warren’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private family Memorial Service will take place at a later date. www.soberingfuneralchapel.com ... Continue Reading

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Susan Wazny (nee Pichnicki)

July 10, 1921 ~ February 21, 2020 Peacefully in her sleep, our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Susan Wazny, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home. Susan will be greatly missed by her children Louis Wazny and Christine Lazarko, granchildren Candice (Brent), Angeline (Wayne), Edward (Cory), David (Jacqueline), and Laura, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Edward in 2007, her daughter in-law Violet, son in-law ... Continue Reading