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Bill, 75 years, beloved father of Michael and Angela. Bill passed away at Treherne Hospital on May 26, 2025. A memorial reception for family and friends was held at the Souris Legion on Saturday, June 21, 2025 starting at noon. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Souris Legion.

Adrian, 61 years, beloved husband of Laurie Bertholet, father of Tyler and Casey. Adrian passed away suddenly at the St. Boniface Hospital Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 3, 2025. A service to celebrate Adrian’s life was held at the Centennial Centre, Hartney, Manitoba on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Private interment in the Grande Clairiere Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Adrian, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to Cancer Care Manitoba.

Geraldine (Gerry) Elizabeth Budd (née McMunn), passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at the Souris Personal Care Home. Gerry was born November 22, 1925, in the RM of St. Andrews, MB, to Pemberton Deacon and Elizabeth McMunn (nee Carter). She was the beloved wife of the late Ken Budd and a devoted mother to Kirk, Frank (Gail), and the late Diane. A cherished grandmother, Kimberlee (Michael) and Alyson will dearly miss her. She is survived by her sister Ida Davis of Wpg

It is with heavy hearts the family of Doug (Karl Douglas) Black announce his passing on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the age of 69 years. Doug will be forever loved and missed by his wife Sherri, his devoted daughter Tenille (Gregor) Black–Greaves of Winnipeg, Manitoba, his loving step-daughter Brady (Brandon) von Niessen of Salt Spring Island, B.C. He adored his 4 grandchildren Lincoln and Madyx (Winnipeg), always offering positive encouragement in all aspects of their life including

George “Claire” passed away peacefully at his residence at Davidson Memorial Health Centre in Cartwight, Manitoba on January 8, 2025.  Claire was born on February 16, 1945 in Brandon, Manitoba and was the youngest of three boys born to Roy and Beryl Bartley.  He was raised and attended school in the Carroll and Souris areas.  Claire met Barbara (Ryckman) while working as a beverage waiter at the old Souris Hotel where she worked as a waitress.  They married on September 16,

Paul passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on December 22, 2024 at the age of 92 years. A graveside service for family and friends was held at the Grande Clairiere Cemetery on Friday, May 23, 2025. In memory of Paul, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

 Albert, 90 years, beloved husband of Vonda Bodin, father of Kerry (Mark), Lionel (Hélène) and Tracy (Tim), grandpa of Rachel and Sydney. Albert passed away suddenly at his residence in Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Funeral service will be held at St. Jean’s Catholic Church, Grande Clairiere, Manitoba on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. In memory of Albert, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Bartley, Harvey Warren passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Rideau Park Personal Care Home.  Harvey was predeceased by his parents Roy and Beryl Bartley of Souris, Manitoba. Harvey was the eldest child of 3 sons.

Leaving to mourn his passing are his 2 daughters: Carla (Wally), Grand daughters Bryanna and Rylee McRuer

Marla (Chris) Grand daughters Sierra and Trinity.

Janet, 88 years, beloved wife of the late Walter Belbas, mother of David and Leslie, grandmother of Delaney and Morgan. Janet passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on August 11, 2024. In keeping with Janet’s wishes a private graveside service will be held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Janet, donations may be made to the Souris Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Mervin Lloyd Brown was born in Carroll Manitoba on January 23, 1936, the seventh of eight children to Norman and Ida Brown. He attended school at Neelin and Treesbank for the first few years of his life before seeking employment, where he worked for local farmers, and spent some time working on the railroad. On June 28, 1960, he married Sheila Thornitt and moved to Alberta for a short time before moving back to Brandon. Their son Philip was born in 1962 and another move took them to the junction