Dawn, 78 years, beloved wife of Keven Bowie, mother of Sean (Mary-Rose) and Erin (Pam), grandmother of Phoenix, Logan and Paul. Dawn passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on October 14, 2025. A celebration of Dawn’s life and legacy will be held at a later date. Notifications will be posted prior to the service. In memory of Dawn, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home ~ Activities Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
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Waldner, Leonard
In Loving Memory of Leonard Waldner
October 31, 1956 – October 13, 2025
Leonard Waldner, 68, of Souris, Manitoba, passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 13, 2025.
Leonard was born on October 31, 1956, in Portage la Prairie, and was raised in a Hutterite colony. The second youngest of ten children, he was spirited and adventurous, eventually leaving the colony to explore the outside world.
In 1978, Leonard married Margaret (née Stahl), and they built a life together, raising
Gittens, William (Billy) Patrick
Billy, 66 years, beloved husband of Melany Gittens, father of Adrianne, grandfather of Dion and Derrell. Billy passed away suddenly at the Souris Health Centre on October 8, 2025. A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. In memory of Billy, donations may be made to the Souris & Area Harvest Food Bank c/o Municipality of Souris-Glenwood Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Dodds, Douglas Gordon
Doug, 94 years, beloved husband of the late Shirley Dodds, father of Tannis and Cam. Doug passed away at the Souris Health Centre on October 8, 2025. A graveside funeral service for family and friends will be held at the Elgin Cemetery on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow at the Elgin Hall. In memory of Doug, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Refvik, James Ingvald
Jim, 87 years, beloved husband of the late Myrt Refvik, father of Coralee, Mitchell and the late Kurt. Jim passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on September 21, 2025. In keeping with Jim’s wishes, a private family interment will be held at the Boissevain Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Jim, donations may be made to the Brandon Humane Society.
Cartlidge, Larry Bruce
Larry Bruce Cartlidge: November 28, 1943 – June 29, 2025
Bruce left us peacefully on June 29, 2025 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his wife Myrna, children Heather (Phil Hines) and James (Crystal), step-children Duncan, Andrew, Douglas and Donna Ferguson and grandchildren: Jordan, Kelsey, & Bryson (Heather), Emma & Jimmy (James), Kara & Bryce (Duncan), Madelyn & Max (Andrew), Danielle