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.
Carol passed away peacefully with family by her side in the Souris Health Centre on November 8, 2025 at the age of 72 years. Carol is the beloved wife of Don Kohut, mother of Bridget and Donna, stepmother of Michael (Kelly), Jeff and the late Steven, grandmother of Brandy, Dawn, Brendan, Jadin, Jeremy, Jaxson and Jessie.
Carol was born January 12, 1953 in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan to George and Beatrice Quantrill. Carol along with her siblings Georgina, Bernice and Robert grew up in Carievale,
Bill Kirkup: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of W.R. (Bill) Kirkup. Bill was born on April 14, 1934, and passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on March 17, 2025 just days shy of his 91st birthday.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Sheila Kirkup (Saunderson), and their five sons and their families: Grant (Sandra), Dwight (Nancy), Dwayne (Maureen), Greig, and David. He also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
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Stan, 80 years, beloved husband of Margie Kozak, father of Jennifer, Dean and Matt. Stan passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on February 24, 2025. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Monday, March 3, 2025. Private interment in the Carroll Cemetery. In memory of Stan, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Collin was born October 1, 1980 in Brandon, Manitoba and passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Souris Hospital on November 11, 2024 at the age of 44 years. Collin is survived by his wife Ashley, his children; Norah, Cali, MaKenzie, Zach and Aiden. Parents Joyce Barwick (Darrell Dinko), Darrell Kempthorne (Brenda). Grandmother Geraldine Kempthorne. Father-in-law Don Skinner, mother-in-law Sande Denbow (Doug Denning); Domi. Brothers and sisters; Melissa (Rod) Whitfield;
Eugene Kowalchuk, beloved Father, Dido and Great Dido, passed away peacefully late Saturday afternoon of August 24, 2024, in Souris Health Centre, surrounded by many of his family. Eugene was in his 95th year of life.
Left to mourn his loss and celebrate his life well lived are his children; Debra Bastone, Kelly (Charlene), Dallas Kuhr, Kendall (Marilyn), Kimberlee (Jonathon) Morgan, Derek (Fatimah), Damon, Dexter (Val), Kent (Roxanna), Kelvin (Tracy), Darwin (Bonita), and Krista (Derek)
Wayne was born November 19, 1948 at Forbes Nursing Home in Hartney, Manitoba. He had a happy childhood on the Family Farm east of Lauder, Manitoba with his mom and dad, brother, Wendell and across the road the “third musketeer” his cousin Jeff Keeler(Debbie). Being fortunate enough to be raised in a close rural community, he was surrounded by loving family, friends and relatives. Wayne attended grades 1-8 in the small country Lauder School resulting in many lifelong friendships.
John, 91 years, beloved husband of Jean Kuchar, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on February 26, 2024. In keeping with John’s wishes a private service will be held at a later date. In memory of John, donations may be made to the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
KOHUT, Kenneth “Ken” Robert
December 8, 1951 – Souris, Manitoba
January 16, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta
Kenneth “Ken” Kohut passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Calgary, AB after 72 years of a generous and principled life.
Ken, beloved husband of Mailodys Pérez, was born in Souris, MB on December 8, 1951, the first child of Joan and Harry Kohut. He received his education at Souris Collegiate, graduating in 1969. Ken attended the University of Manitoba, obtaining
It is with much love and sadness that we share the news of the passing of our mother, Helen Kain. Helen passed away peacefully in Souris with her family by her side on December 29, 2023. She is survived by Debra Kain of Souris, Manitoba, and Leah Kain (husband Michael Hansen) from Sarasota Florida, USA.
Helen May Kain was born to Stan and Jessie (Waterman) Brown in Souris on September 14, 1927, one of three children. Helen was pre-deceased by her beloved husband W. John Kain in 2003 and her