Dad was born on December 8, 1930 at the family farm, in the same room that his own dad was born. He passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 with family by his side. October 8 was also his parent’s anniversary.
Dad was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Lone) and his parents Gordon and Christina Dodds. Brother and sister in laws, aunts and uncles, 7 nephews and 4 nieces, and cousins.
He is survived by his daughter Tannis (Clint) and his son Cam (Maralee), grandchildren; Tara (Corey), Melissa
Linda, 76 years, mother of Rick and Kim, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on Monday, July 7, 2025. A Graveside memorial service for family and friends was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery on Monday, July 14, 2025. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Tineke, 69 years, beloved wife of Gerlof de Jong, mother of Neeltje, Auke (France) and Liz (Kyle), grandmother of Olivia, Paige, Matthew and Abigail. Tineke passed away at the Souris Health Centre on March 5, 2025. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. In memory of Tineke, donations may be made to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 or to the Deleau Park c/o Deleau Community
Ken, 73 years, beloved husband of the late Sheryl Denbow, father of Curtis, Carrie and Tina. Ken passed away suddenly at his residence in Reston, Manitoba on July 1, 2024. Funeral service was held at the Centennial Centre, Hartney, on Monday July 15, 2024. Interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney. In memory of Ken, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Alzheimer Society.
Bernice passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 4, 2024 in Souris Health Centre at the age of 90 years.
Bernice will be lovingly remembered by her brother Don and his wife Alva Doherty, as well as her nieces and nephews Deborah Chambers, David Kohut (Wendy), Rob Brown (Corrine), Diane Deleau (Rob), Larry Doherty, Ramona Doherty (Ron) and her 10 great nieces and nephews and their families. She will also be missed by her many friends. Bernice was predeceased by her parents
We the family, sadly announce the passing of David Denbow on December 3, 2023 at the age of 76 years. David was born November 30, 1947 to Wilfred Earl, better known as Scotty, and Rita Denbow. He was predeceased by his parents, sister in law Cheryl Denbow and friend Janice Pornie. He was the oldest of 8 siblings. Kenny, Cam, Karen, Wilma, Nina, Tracy and Rhonda, as well as his close friends Eddie and Issac Mayo. He is loving remembered by his siblings and their families.
David grew up on the family farm at NE 24-7-23. He helped out on the farm but from an early age his real passion became a love of wildlife. Living near the Souris River, he was drawn to the recreation it had to offer, hunting, trapping and fishing were things he loved for all his life. He attended Deleau school until he felt formal education was not needed. Sometime after that he went to work on oil drilling rigs. It was hard work but better pay than farming at the time. He took to it and enjoyed the work, the pay and comadarie of the men he worked with. Long lasting friendships were formed and he loved to talk in later years of the men he worked with and the places the rigs had taken him. Early years were out west, sometimed even living in camps in Northern Alberta. When his parents left the farm to reside in Souris, David resided at the farm and worked rigs closer to home while farming. He kept a cow herd and grew various crops, but anyone who knew David, knew his favourite crop was flax. He was known to go on at length about it’s virtues. After his stroke, he rented out his farm but continued to live on the farm where he grew up.In the fall of 2023, with declining health and winter looming, he made the decision to move into Crescent Manor in Souris. He celebrated his 76th birthday on Nov 30th in his new home. We will miss David. He was a one of a kind individual who loved to visit, tell stories, jokes or listen to a good story. He would visit with anyone and as such, was known by many. An outdoor service was held on December 11, 2023 at the Souris Glenwood Cemetery with a lunch at the United Church Hall, attended by family and friends.
The family appreciates the many home care workers, hospital staff and Doctors for the care David received in these later years.
In memory of David, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
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, Manitoba R0K 2C0 or to the Souris –Glenwood Foundation Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Gone but certainly not forgotten.
Rest in peace Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma.
Kenneth Russell Doherty
March 21, 1941 – August 14, 2023
Ken (Kenny) passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre in Marlene’s loving arms after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ken was born March 21, 1941 in Oak Lake, Manitoba to Ken and Eileen Doherty. The eldest of 5 children, Ken attended school at Oak Lake and helped his dad on the family farm overlooking the Assiniboine river. At 18, Ken joined the air force where he worked as radar technician. He met Ann McManus at St Margaret AFB and they were married in 1961. They had a son Kelly in 1962 and moved back to Oak Lake where Ken returned to work on the farm and driving truck for Donny Fuller. The pipeline came though Oak Lake in 1968 and for the next 50 years he worked on and off for the pipeline. His work took him from Quebec to BC and all points in between. The family moved to Souris in 1974 and he started his own construction company, Doherty Enterprises, to keep him busy between pipeline jobs. He hauled hay down to the US with his brother Brent and worked for the railroad. However the pipeline would call and would go back whenever he could. His last pipeline job was in 2018.
Ken and Marlene met in Souris and married in Kona, Hawaii in 2012. Together they built a home on the acreage outside of Souris in1996. They resided there until his illness made it no longer possible.
Ken was predeceased by his grandparents Russell and Arlie Hogg, and Nora and Thomas Doherty, his parents Ken and Eileen Doherty, his brothers Gerry and Brent, Brother in law Wilf Van Loo and his nephew Gerald.
Ken is survived by his sisters Brenda Boon (Eldon), Dale Van Loo and families. His loving wife Marlene, her children and grandchildren; Shauna McBurney (Alex Dmyterko), Preston, Brooklyn; Warren (Kim) McBurney, Shane, Trent
Ken’s son Kelly (Barb) Doherty and their children; Kristian (Kristen) and great grandson Kolby; Braden, Alexandra and Liam Doherty
Ken loved life and lived it to its fullest. He would never blow his own horn but he was always there for people who were down on their luck or having a hard time and did what he could to help them. He has friends across Canada and always made sure they had a place to sleep when they passed through town. Anybody that came to his door was guaranteed a beer and some good company. Sadly, his illness took him away from his home that he loved but Marlene made sure he was never alone. He lived a good life and had a lot of good friends and family that loved him, In the end, that’s all you can ask…
A graveside funeral service was held at the Oak Lake Cemetery on Saturday, August 19, 2023 followed by a memorial reception will be held at the Sours Legion. In memory of Ken, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Mac, 77 years, beloved husband of Betty Draper, father of Chris, Craig and Jon. Mac passed away in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, July 30, 2023. In keeping with Mac’s wishes there will be no funeral service. A private interment will be held at the Elgin Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Mac, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Mom was born in Carievale, Saskatchewan on May 1, 1923, daughter of Herbert and Pearl Jasper. She was the youngest of eight children. She passed away on June 2, 2023 at the age of 100 years. The family moved to Manitoba in the early thirties and farmed in the Deleau district. She attended school in Deleau where she met her later to be husband Ab Deleau. They married in 1944 and raised four children while also farming in that area. Al (Brenda) Deleau, Linda (Gil) Van Daele, Bob (Darlene) Deleau and Val (Dexter) Kowalchuk.
She had 13 grand children and partners, 26 great grand children and their partners, and 7 great great grandchildren.
Mom and dad retired to Souris in 1979, and spent 20 winters in Arizona where she was dads biggest cheerleader at all his ball games.
They loved their card games especially crib. She would have your points counted before you had your cards laid down.
After dad passed in 2015 mom lived on her own until her last two months when hospitalized. She kept very active and could be seen briskly walking around Souris with her close friend Vi Barclay.
Mom curled for many years and so enjoyed watching curling on TV especially Brad Gushue (Gutchie).
A private family graveside service will be held at the Souris –Glenwood Cemetery this summer to celebrate her life. In memory of Claris, donations may be made to the Deleau Community Club (New Picnic Shelter) Box 1075 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
We miss you mom but know you are with dad now.