Marie, 92 years, beloved wife of the late Laurent (Larry) Bertholet, mother of Ron, Mona and the late Paulette and Don, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on November 28, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Jean’s Catholic Church, Grande Clairiere, Manitoba on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Grande Clairiere Cemetery. In memory of Marie, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Legare, Albert Joseph Emil
Albert (Bert), 63 years, beloved husband of Cheri Legare, stepfather of Marsha, Kayla and Michael, passed away in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on November 15, 2023. Private funeral service will be held at a later date. In memory of Albert, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Dubyna, Lorraine
Lorraine Ballantyne/Sutton/Dubyna
A Norwood “classic” has been laid to rest. Lorraine has returned to her Creator November 15, 2023 in her 93rd year of life. Lorraine was the mother of Laurie Sutton and the late Heather York. Grandmother to Chanlie Kozak, Brandon Sutton, Todd, Nicole and Kea York.
As per Lorraine’s wishes, cremation without a service has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Souris Beautification Fund c/o Municipality of Souris-Glenwood Box 518 Souris,
Lovatt, Patricia Gayle
It is with broken hearts, we share the passing of our Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma, Patricia Gayle Lovatt (Hinks), who left this world on November 6th at the age of 90.
Mom was born on March 17, 1933, the 3rd of 4 children to Roy and Stena Hinks in Schuler Alberta.
After completing her high school education in Medicine Hat, Mom followed in her sister’s footsteps to Brandon, to pursue her nursing training. Her career took her to Regina Hospital before she soared as an airline stewardess
Miller, Evelyn Gail
Evelyn Gail Miller (Baird), aged 67, passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 5, 2023, at Souris Hospital after a short battle with Cancer.
Born in Souris, MB on January 14, 1956, to James (Jim) and May Baird, Evelyn lived in Elgin, MB with her older brother Donald (Don). They both attended school in Elgin before moving onto Hartney Collegiate for high school.
On April 13, 1974, Evelyn married Robert (Bob) Miller. They resided on a farm near Fairfax, MB and had their daughters,
Klier, June Marie
June, 79 years, wife of the late Ron Klier, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home, Souris, Manitoba, on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Funeral Service will take place at a later date. Donations in June’s memory can be made to Souris Health Centre Palliative Care Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10, Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Parham, Anne
Anne Parham (nee Kohut), age 104, passed away on October 21, 2023 in the Souris Personal Care Home, from complications arising from a fall. Anne was born in 1919 on the family farm in Rosa, Manitoba, the fourth child of six and the only daughter born to Ukrainian immigrants Samuel and Tatiana Kohut.
In 1929, the family resettled to a farm south of Souris. Ukrainian was Anne’s first language, but she quickly learned English attending Souris School and later, Lily School south of
Neuman, Joseph George
Neuman, Joseph (Joe) George, 78 years, of Elgin, Manitoba, passed away in the Boissevain Health Centre, Boissevain, Manitoba, on Friday, October 20, 2023. Funeral Service was on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Souris, Manitoba. Interment in the Elgin Cemetery. Donations in memory of Joe can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or the Boissevain Health Centre.
Service-Peters, Marylyn Mabel
After fighting a courageous battle with cancer, Marylyn Service-Peters passed peacefully on the 13th October in the early hours under the beautiful skies of a new morning sunrise. She has gone to join those she loved who left before her; her mother, Margaret Service, father, Jack Service, sister, Valerie Ethier, and husband, Robert Peters.
Marylyn was a kind soul and could often be found helping others. She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt and a friend, and will be missed by many. She loved living and fought her battle with strength till her last breath
She leaves behind her daughters Chantal (Mike) and Rachelle (Randal), her Granchildren, Riley, Emily, Chloe & Nicholas. As well has her 3 remaining siblings Rob (Kathy), Jane (Cochrane) and Mike (Pat). She was also a Step-Mother to Corey (Sue) & Kyle (Erin) and a Step-Grandmother to Emma, Hailey and Gracie.
Marilyn has lived Coast to coast in Canada and had many friends throughout the Provinces. Her most favourite spot was the East Coast of Canada where she spent 3 years in the Armed Forces, an endeavour she held with great pride.
She passed away in the community of Souris/Elgin Manitoba which she called home for over 2 decades, with her loving sister by her side.
She is home with her Lord. Good night, sleep tight, you’re loved. Till next till. May you find love, peaceful rest and eternal calm.
A Celebration of Life was held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Souris, on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Lawson, Agatha Louise
Louise Lawson 1948 ~ 2023.
Agatha Louise Lawson, age 75, died peacefully October 12, 2023 with her family by her side in the Souris Hospital, after a long 21 year on and off fight with cancer. She was born February 16, 1948, in Boissevain, MB the second child of 5 born to Abe and Hilda Neufeld. According to Grandpa’s memories, if they had not had the incubator Louise might not have made it through the night. Louise and her family moved Souris in 1956 and she started grade 2 in Souris school and they attended St. Paul’s United Church. Her faith was one thing that never wavered and part of that faith was singing in St. Paul’s choir, which she did for over 55 years. In 1968 while singing in the choir she met dad, Bill Lawson. Louise and Bill were married in August of 1971. In August 1974 Ryan was born and in August 1977, Jana arrived and the million dollar family was complete.
Louise received her hair dressing license in 1968 and continued cutting hair for the majority of her life. Later she incorporated her hair dressing into working at the Corner Closet and Country Cuts. Mom loved her time at Corner Closet, meeting people and helping them find the perfect outfits.
Louise loved watching many different sports. It was very rare that she would miss a curling game on TV, the Blue Jays ball games or a Jets hockey game. She rarely missed the local Cardinals ball games or Elks & Cougars hockey games and enjoyed welcoming the teams over to the house after games for some “socializing”.
Mom also loved shopping. It was her number one hobby. She was thoughtful when she was buying gifts for someone and if you ever received a gift from her, it was beautifully wrapped.
Other than her family, nothing meant more to Louise then the community of Souris. She was a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, St. Paul’s UCW, and enjoyed volunteering at the Avalon Theatre in Souris. She also loved her walking group and coffee crew. She was always baking to welcome new families to the neighbourhood.
Louise was predeceased by her parents Abe and Hilda Neufeld, and brother in law Mac Draper.
Louise is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Bill Lawson, Son Ryan (Allison) grandchildren Gillian, Barrett, Jasper, and Willa and daughter Jana. She is also survived by her siblings, Betty Draper, Bob (Alexis) Neufeld, Jeanne (Don) Lewis, and Ed (Janice) Neufeld and their families, step mother Sadie Neufeld, along with many close relatives and friends.
A funeral celebrating Louise’s life was held at St. Paul’s United Church on Wednesday, October 18th with inurnment held in the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to the Souris-Glenwood Foundation Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 or to the St. Paul’s United Church Memorial Fund Box 899 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 or to a charity of your choice.
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