Ross – Cecil, 98 years, beloved husband of the late Mary Ross, father of Bruce and the late Carol, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. In memory of Cecil, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home c/0 Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
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Robson, Florence Irene
Robson, Florence Irene — Born September 8, 1928 at Boissevain, first child of Robert John and Sarah Catherine (nee Brownlee) McCallum. Florence died following a very brief time at Souris Health Centre on June 22, 2017. She lived her life fully; she was always interested in people, she continued to learn, and she resided at her own home on the farm near Deleau, Manitoba.
Florence was predeceased by her parents, by her brothers-in-law Robert Galbraith, Dick Mason, and Bob Dahlby;
Atkins, Colin George
June 24, 1931-June 20, 2017 Colin George Atkins was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England to Harry and Helena Atkins.
At age 11, Colin began attending Leeds Grammar School, a boarding school for boys. During WW11, the students were moved out to the countryside to keep them safe from bombing.
Between the ages of 18 and 20, he served with the British army.
At the age of 20 he immigrated to Canada. He would spend his first year in Toronto and later move on to Vancouver.
In Vancouver, Colin became a
Christianson, Ruth Lorraine
Our precious mother, Lorraine Christianson passed away peacefully Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Hartney Community Health Centre in Hartney, MB. She was 89 years old, and lived a full, rich life. Lorraine, the beloved wife of the late Archie Christianson will be dearly missed by her five children and their families; her daughters, Diane (Enn) Ots of Tallahassee, FL, Linda (Doug) Christianson-Thompson of Richmond, ON, Susanne (Barry) Paulenko of Roblin, MB; her sons David (Linda) Christianson
Robbins, Thomas Harold
Thomas Harold Robbins
Born October 5, 1931- Died May 15, 2017
With his wife by his side and family close by Tom Robbins passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 15, 2017 in Souris Health Center.
Tom will be lovingly and forever cherished by his wife of 62 years Margie (Dodds) and his children, Pam (Kris King), Kathy (Cyril Druwe), Gord, Rick (Colleen), Gary (Pam), 12 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, his big brother Ken his wife May, numerous nieces and nephews, brother in-law Doug
Denbow, Garth Norman
Denbow – Garth Norman, 62 years, father of Jill, April and Trissten, brother of Audrey and Colleen, son of the late Ross & Vivian Denbow, passed away accidentally at his residence in the Municipality of Sifton, Manitoba on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Graveside funeral service for family and friends was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery, Souris, Manitoba on Friday, May 12, 2017.
McCulloch, William James
McCulloch: William James. Jim was born April 26, 1934,in Souris, Manitoba. The only son of William Bruce and Amelia Elisabeth (Medlicott) McCulloch. Jim was raised in the Lily District where he received his first eight grades of education at the Lily School. Following this he went to Elgin Consolidated high school and to the University of Manitoba, receiving his diploma in Agriculture in 1954. He then worked on the farm with his parents until 1969 when his parents retired to Hartney. He married
Davies, Olive Gwendoline
Davies: Olive Gwendoline. Beloved mother and grandmother, Olive Davies, passed away on April 20, 2017 at the age of 93. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Marilyn Willoughby (Don), Jennifer Biefer (Stephen) as well as her grandchildren, Jocelyn and Ryan Willoughby and Kristen, David and Michelle Biefer. Olive was predeceased by her husband, Ernest in 1988 and her son, Robert, in 1994.
Olive was born on October 17, 1923 in Bristol, England. She was a gifted musician and she
Janz, Margaret (Margie) Jean
MARGARET JEAN JANZ (nee Witt) – passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017. Margie was born December 26, 1920 to William and Martha Witt of Hartney. Margie took all her schooling in Hartney. From 1939 to 1940 she attended Brandon Normal School and taught for six years. She joined the Bank of Montreal at Hartney July 26, 1946 – October 31, 1947.
Margie married Mark Englert Janz (Mannie) of Souris on November 25, 1947 at St. Augustine’s Church in Brandon. On September 27, 1949 they welcomed
Leskiw, Ernest Peter
Leskiw – Ernest Peter, 82 years, beloved husband of Annette Leskiw, father of Robert, and the late Dan in 1997 and the late John in 2015, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on Monday, April 10, 2017. By Ernie’s request there will be no funeral service. In memory of Ernie, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society.