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Harvey was born on the family farm in Torquay, Saskatchewan on December 21, 1939. Harvey passed away March 23, 2026 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He attended Teacher’s College in Winnipeg where he met his wife, Ethel, then taught in Northern Manitoba for a number of years. During the summers he would return to Winnipeg to attend University of Winnipeg where he attained a BA in History.
With two young daughters in tow, Harvey and Ethel returned to southern Manitoba where Harvey spent
Hazel Webster, beloved wife, sister, mom, grandma and great grandma passed away on March 5, 2026 at the Souris Personal Care Home with her daughter Lorraine by her side. She was just 26 days shy of her 100th birthday.
Hazel was born in 1926 and was the youngest of 7 children born to James and Mary Barlow. She was born, raised and lived in Souris her whole life which was something she was very proud of. She was always a strong supporter and cheerleader for her town.
She worked in the Royal Bank in Souris until she married the love of her life, Elmer Webster in 1949 and together they raised 2 daughters and established an electrical business that was well known in the Souris area for over 30 years.
As well as being an integral part of their business and raising 2 daughters, Hazel became a very active member of St Paul’s United Church after her and Dad married. She was a member of the church choir for many years and her musical talents also included playing the church organ and piano at many weddings, funerals and church services whenever she was needed.
Hazel was predeceased by her parents, James and Mary Barlow and her devoted husband Elmer, her siblings Percy, Colin (Marion), Nelson (Lila), Ernie (Bernice), Olive Clubley (Morris), and Isabel Brindle (Harry) and her in-laws, Arthur and Alice Webster and brothers-in-law Howard Webster (Melita) and Wilbert Webster (Mary).
Hazel is survived by and her memory cherished by her daughters Lorraine (Forbes) and Kathy (Marcel), her grandchildren: Brett (Jessica), Jesse (Jacy), Erin (Marinus), Kyle (Stephanie) and Troy (Carly) and her great grandchildren: Aubree, Graham, Ella, Finley, Corbin, Taggart, Sigrid, Benjamin, Josephine and Lilah. She is also survived by one sister-in-law Bernice Barlow (Ernie) and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to extend our appreciation to the staff of Souris Personal Care Home for their wonderful care and compassion given to Mom since she joined you. Thank you also to Dexter and Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home for your knowledgeable and caring service.
A private interment will be held at the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery. A public reception will be held at the King Edward room of the Souris Hotel for anyone wishing to attend on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Rest Easy Mom
In memory of Hazel may be made to the St. Paul’s United Church Box 899 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 or a charity of your choice.
Phil passed away peacefully at his home in Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday December 17, 2025 at the age of 86.
He was born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan on June 16, 1939. He grew up on a farm in Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan area. He started School at Orangedale School in 1945. He could only speak German when he started. He never talked about those early days other than his one brother and three sisters looked after him at school. He went on to Glen Ewen school for elementary and one year of High School. He left school in 1955 to help his mom farm. He talked about his farming days throughout his life; it truly was where his heart was.
In 1959 he did what most young men did in Southeast Saskatchewan he went to work with Regent Drilling on a drilling rig. He did that for three years. He always remembered what leases he worked on, the people he worked with and the people he lived with, many became lifelong friends.
In 1962 he married the love of his life Barbra Hall of Carievale Saskatchewan. Through this marriage they had two sons Dennis (64) Bryan (67).
In 1962 Phil moved to Melita, Manitoba where Barb worked. He quickly moved away from the oilfield and got a job with Ken Cobb at his GM garage working in Parts. Shortly thereafter Ken asked him to sell cars. This started his career selling Automobiles for 41 years from 1963 to 2004.
For most of his selling days he sold GM vehicles with some small stops selling Dodge and Ford. He worked at Cobb Motors in Melita, Foley Motors in Estevan, Lang Motors in Souris, Fowlers in Brandon, Bradleys in Moosomin, Tweeds in Killarney, Cubbons in Souris, and Murray’s in Brandon. Phil loved his time selling cars. He was always happy when he was helping someone find the right vehicle. You could find him working seven days a week if there was a customer. In his early days he spent time on the road going from community to community talking to people and selling vehicles along the way. He liked people and the long time friendship and return customers he had through his sales made it special for him. Even after retirement he still liked to talk about the car business.
In his younger days he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys, and went on several vacations in the summer. He followed both boys during Hockey and Baseball season.
He travelled and saw most of Canada, England, Scotland, Europe,Mexico and several USA states.
You could always find him on coffee row, he enjoyed visiting and teasing the odd person.
In his later years his focus was on grandchildren and great grandchildren. He always wanted to know what they were up to. He was genuinely interested in what they were accomplishing. He was very proud of all of their accomplishments.
He is predeceased by his parents; Johann and Magdalena (Schied) Klein; Inlaws John and Margaret Hall; Brothers John, Andrew, Fred, Martin and Joe Klein; Sisters Elizabeth Klein; Helen Bennett; brothers-in-laws Elwood Bennett. Gordon Greig; Sister-in-laws Mary, Flora, Annie, and Lena Klein.
Phil is survived by his wife, Barb, of 63 years; Sons Dennis (Judy) Klein of Climax, Sk , Bryan (Lori) Klein of Souris, Mb.; Grandchildren, Terren (Dayton) Halderman Frontier SK., Travis (Taylor) Klein Medicine Hat Ab., Kyle Klein Brandon Mb., Brooklyn Klein Brandon, Mb, Hunter Klein Brandon,Mb: Great Grand Children Tenley, Tylan and Kian; Brother Jacob Klein Brandon,Mb.; Sister Katherine Greig Regina,Sk.; Brother in law, Garry (Vicki) Hall, Red Deer Ab.; Sister in Law, Bonnie (Darryl) Folk Regina, Sk.; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
The family would like to Thank Dr. Cram and the staff at Souris Hospital for their continued care.
Private interment will be at Rosewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brandon, Manitoba. Celebration of life will be held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel in Souris, Manitoba on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. followed by lunch at the King Edward room located at the Souris Hotel.
In Memory of Phil donations can be made to the Souris-Glenwood Christmas cheer or to the Souris and Area Harvest Foodbank. Both donations c/o Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. Box 518 Souris Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Donald Allen Smutko
January 19, 1955- December 3, 2025
With deepest sorrow the family announces the passing of Don Smutko on December 3, 2025 in Souris, Manitoba at the age of 70. After a courageous long, hard battle with cancer, he is finally at peace and pain free.
Don is survived by his loving and devoted wife Judy Smutko of 14 years and his children, Sarah, Kelsey (Justin), Alicia (Reid), Austin, Paige and Ryan (Trisha). He leaves behind his much loved grandchildren Grace, Makayla, Owen, Genevieve, Kaitlin and Jack. Don is also survived by his brother Randy Smutko (Crystal), his sister-in-law Terry and his nieces and nephews.
Don was predeceased by his parents Nick Smutko (Josie) and Kay Miller (Fred) and also by his brother Gary.
Don was a master builder all his life, from framing and custom homes to furniture, you name it , he could build it. His craftsmanship was perfection and nothing less was acceptable for Don. He also had a love for restoring vehicles and he rebuilt and customized his lifted GMC K15 truck to perfection. Don was always looking for “the next project”, whether it be around the house or on his truck, right up to the day of his passing. He was always willing to lend a hand to help anyone and everyone, and will be remembered for exaggerated story telling with his unique one of a kind sense of humour.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. In memory of Don, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
His life, a blessing, his memory, a treasure, loved beyond word, missed by everyone, beyond measure.
Don will forever be missed by all that had the privilege to know him.
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 St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. 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.