Dawn, 78 years, beloved wife of Keven Bowie, mother of Sean (Mary-Rose) and Erin (Pam), grandmother of Phoenix, Logan and Paul. Dawn passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on October 14, 2025. A celebration of Dawn’s life and legacy will be held at a later date. Notifications will be posted prior to the service. In memory of Dawn, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home ~ Activities Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
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Waldner, Leonard
In Loving Memory of Leonard Waldner
October 31, 1956 – October 13, 2025
Leonard Waldner, 68, of Souris, Manitoba, passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 13, 2025.
Leonard was born on October 31, 1956, in Portage la Prairie, and was raised in a Hutterite colony. The second youngest of ten children, he was spirited and adventurous, eventually leaving the colony to explore the outside world.
In 1978, Leonard married Margaret (née Stahl), and they built a life together, raising
Gittens, William (Billy) Patrick
Billy, 66 years, beloved husband of Melany Gittens, father of Adrianne, grandfather of Dion and Derrell. Billy passed away suddenly at the Souris Health Centre on October 8, 2025. A celebration of Billy’s life was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel on Monday, October 20, 2025. In memory of Billy, donations may be made to the Souris & Area Harvest Food Bank c/o Municipality of Souris-Glenwood Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Dodds, Douglas Gordon
Dad was born on December 8, 1930 at the family farm, in the same room that his own dad was born. He passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 with family by his side. October 8 was also his parent’s anniversary.
Dad was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Lone) and his parents Gordon and Christina Dodds. Brother and sister in laws, aunts and uncles, 7 nephews and 4 nieces, and cousins.
He is survived by his daughter Tannis (Clint) and his son Cam (Maralee), grandchildren; Tara (Corey), Melissa
Refvik, James Ingvald
Jim, 87 years, beloved husband of the late Myrt Refvik, father of Coralee, Mitchell and the late Kurt. Jim passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on September 21, 2025. In keeping with Jim’s wishes, a private family interment was held at the Boissevain Cemetery. In memory of Jim, donations may be made to the Brandon Humane Society.
Lawson, William George (Bill)
William George (Bill) Lawson was born on January 8, 1946 to Bob and Margaret Lawson in Carman Manitoba. Bill grew up at Maple Grove Farm northeast of Miami, Manitoba with his sister Donna and brothers Ray and Doug.
Bill attended school in Miami, MB for his elementary and high school years. From there, he attended United College to obtain a Bachelor of Science, followed by a Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba. After graduating from University, he taught for six months in
Cowan, Reta Janet
Reta Janet Cowan 1932-2025
Reta passed away at Hartney Community Health Centre on September 14, 2025. Reta was predeceased by her husband Art, her brother Lorne, and her daughter Kay. She was a loving Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great Grandmother. Her family meant the world to her, and she kept up with each and everyone of them.
Reta grew up on the family farm “Sweet 16” near Deleau Manitoba. She was actively involved in the day-to-day happenings of farm life. Reta
Janzen, Ernest
Ernie was the twelfth child (sixth son) out of thirteen children born to Katharina and Heinrich Janzen. He was born on July 1, 1943 in St. Rose, Manitoba.
He accepted the Lord as his saviour at about age six. This love for Jesus continued to grow throughout his entire life. The Janzens were a very musical family, and they were always singing hymns and songs together.
He spent eight years in Bower School, then two more years taking Gr. 9 and 10 by correspondence there. In about 1959,
Wiess, Kenneth Conrad
Ken, 80 years, beloved husband of Arva Wiess, father of Tara and Kim (Brad) Adamko, grandpa of Ryan and Scott. Ken passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on August 23, 2025. A memorial reception for family and friend will be held at St. Paul’s United Church Auditorium, Souris on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Ken, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Souris Glenwood Foundation
Hardy, Maurice Charles Jean
Maurice, 87 years, beloved husband of the late Sherril Hardy, father of Chris, Michelle, Elizabeth and Suzanne. Maurice passed away at the Souris Health Centre on August 19, 2025. In keeping with Maurice’s wishes the family will celebrate his life privately. In memory of Maurice, donations may be made to Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.