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
Irene Josephine Catherine Charles (nee Dooley)
It is with great sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Irene Charles, on May 14, 2025.
Irene was born December 12, 1930, the first of eleven children born to Frank and Henrietta (Martine) Dooley. She had six brothers and four sisters. She lived in Hartney since 1958. She married John Charles on May 16, 1949. John died on November 30, 2007.
Besides her husband John, she was pre-deceased by four brothers, two sisters, one sister-in-law
After a hard-fought battle with ALS, we have lost our beloved Randy at the age of 65 years.
He is greatly missed by his wife and best friend Shannon, his daughter Crystal (Jacob), his family and countless friends.
Randy was always the first person to offer help and to make sure that any job he did was done RIGHT. He never asked for anything in return, but wouldn’t say no to a rum and coke or a beer.
For 16 years, Randy proudly served his community with the Souris Volunteer Fire Department,
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert Lloyd Cooper announce his passing, on Monday February 24, 2025 at the Reston Health Centre.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife Linda Cooper (Ashcroft), children Melanie (Nelson), Shawna (Ben), Kyle (Lindsay). His grandchildren Breanna (Brett), Shaylynn (Dominic), Danielle (Chad), Brandi (Gavin), Katie (Scott), Nairn, Mason, Natalie. His great grandchildren Kylie, Novalee, Jake, Isobel, Olivia, Johnny, Roe. Robert is also survived by his
Bruce, 90 years, beloved husband of the late Janet Clevett, father of Denise and the late Darcy. Bruce passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on November 17, 2024. A celebration of Bruce’s and Janet’s lives was held at the Souris Legion Club Room, Souris, Manitoba on Friday, November 22, 2024. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Bruce, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Darcy, 64 years, beloved husband of Jennifer Zilkey. Darcy passed away at St. Boniface Hospital on September 3, 2024. A memorial reception for family and friends was held at the Souris Legion on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Private interment in the Oak Lake Cemetery. In memory of Darcy, donations may be made to the United Way or to a charity of your choice.
Donald Lee Cochrane passed away in Portage la Prairie hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the age of 69. Donald was predeceased by his father Eldon Cochrane, mother Louella & sister Ruth. He will be remembered by his uncle Ossie Cochrane & his aunt Donalda Neufeld. There are many cousins to remember Donald as well as remaining members of the Rowe family from Nanaimo B.C.
Donald had a very strong interest in John Deere equipment & spent many hours looking at their pamphlets.
Allan, 96 years, beloved husband of the late Gwen Cowieson, father of Reid, Trevor and Dean, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on March 31, 2024. A graveside funeral service for family and friends will be held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. A time of fellowship and refreshments will be held at the Souris Legion following the service. In memory of Allan, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box
The family of James Donald Collinson sadly announce his passing on March 12, 2024 in Nanaimo B.C. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, children, Greg, and Kathryn, sister Jeanne, and will be dearly missed by Hugh, Kara, Lyle, John, Islay and Nick.
Born in Souris MB on September 21, 1939, Jim was raised on the family dairy and grain farm. He graduated from the University of Manitoba (BSc Agriculture 1963), and the University of Michigan (MSc Resource Economics, 1966).
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Phyllis passed away peacefully after a short illness in the Souris Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the age 98 years old.
Phyllis was born in Myrtle Cottage in Bunclody, Manitoba on March 23, 1925. She is survived by her daughter Ellen (Bill), and her two sons Hugh (Jocelyn) and Harry (Nikki), Grandchildren – Deanna (Matt), Rob (Shelly), Joanna, Jennifer (Arthur), Julia, Jim (Jordhan), Kristin, Kyle, Noah, Wayne, Josh Great Grandchildren- Calder, Bailey, Ayelin, Grace, Collin,