Arnold, Norma: July 8, 1943 – April 14, 2025
Peacefully, on April 14, 2025, at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Norma Arnold passed away.
Loving wife of the late Don Arnold, Norma was a devoted mother to Gail (Brian), Kim (Lisa), and Jeff (Izabel). She was a cherished Nana and Great-Nana whose warmth and spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
Kenneth Harvey Austin ~ January 17, 1955 – July 28, 2024
“Turk” spent most of his childhood in Hartney hanging out with the boys. He was always on the sidelines cheering on the Hartney Imperials ball team and the Hartney Blues hockey team.
Ken started working “on the gang” with C.P. Rail which led to a life-long career in the C. P. Rail yard in Calgary, Alberta.
He decided to once again call Manitoba home and lived here until his passing.
Turk will be remembered
It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Joyce Atchison announces her passing on July 20, 2024. Lil was born December 15, 1932 to the late Roland and Sarah Kruger. She married the love of her life Ted Atchison on June 20, 1951. Lil farmed with her husband Ted on their farm located in Findley, Manitoba. Later Ted and Lil bought the Belleview store which they ran together until their retirement in 1998.
Lil is lovingly remembered by her sons Tim (Shelia), Larry (Caroline), daughter
Pastor Les Alder
On July 18, 2024, at the age of 94, John Leslie Alder went home to be with his best friend, Jesus.
Les was born September 2, 1929 in Crystal City Manitoba to Carmen and Laura (Mack) Alder.
He was the 3rd oldest of 9 children and grew up on the family farm near Mather Manitoba.
Along with his siblings Les attended the Graham school through grade 8 and then to Crystal City for high school.
Les drove a cream truck to earn money for Bible School. He attended Winnipeg Bible Institute
Robert (Bob) Harold Arbuckle
Dad passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on September 19, 2023 after complications from a stroke he suffered on April 7, 2023. He enjoyed 94 ½ years of excellent health. For the last 5 months, he was bedridden and paralyzed on his right side. It was tough for him and the family as we’ve been so lucky to have him in great health for so long!
Dad was predeceased by our Mother, Bernice in March 2009 and Son-in-law, Mike Gasher in September 2022. He is
Affleck: Dennis, 75 years, beloved husband of Christine Affleck, father of Jeff and Tom, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
Dennis was born and raised in Charlottetown, PEI, to Walter and Georgina Affleck. Dennis loved growing up on the island with his two brothers (Les and Brian) and sister (Anne), while keeping busy fishing, playing baseball, football and especially hockey. Dennis excelled at the game of hockey and received an athletic scholarship to Saint
DOLORES ANNA ATKINSON
June 24, 1937 – June 14, 2022
Peacefully at the Grace Hospital on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Dolores passed away at age 84.
Dolores is lovingly remembered by her children: son Andrew (Terri) their daughter Jennifer, son Arthur (Elianne), their children: Andrea, Aiyana, Thomas and Kaylan, daughter-in-law Sheila and her children Daniel and Kailey; great grandchild
Hazel Bernice Andrews (nee McClintock)
Remaining to cherish Hazel’s memories are her daughter Patsy and son-in-law Ron Vert. Hazel was predeceased by her husband Watson Donald Andrews in 1990, parents, Robert and Muriel McClintock, brothers Elgin, Gordon, William, and Randall, sisters Eva Finnen, Wilma Cameron, Marlene Enns, Pearl Laing, Violet Dobson, Jessie McClintock, and Brenda Dyck.
Hazel was born in Purvis, MB in 1934. She grew up in the Pembina Valley, went to the Pembina Crossing
Thomas (Tom) Mills Aitken was born August 5, 1940 to parents Andrew and Annie Aitken. Tom passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home on December 24, 2021 at the age of 81 years. Tom was predeaced by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Agnes and Jack Stillwell. After the passing of Tom’s father, Tom and his mother immigrated to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland and settled in the Elgin area. Tom graduated from the Elgin School and lived in various places
DONALD WILLARD ATKINSON
October 10, 1926 – November 26, 2020
Peacefully at his residence on Thursday, November 26, 2020 Don passed away at age 94.
Don is lovingly remembered by his wife Dolores, son Andrew (Terri) their daughter Jennifer, son
Arthur (Elianne), their children: Andrea, Aiyana, Thomas and Kaylan, daughter-in-law Sheila
and her children Daniel and Kailey; great grandchild Zander, daughter Paula Zurbyk (Lyle) and their son Justin, son Ashley