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
June, 79 years, wife of the late Ron Klier, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home, Souris, Manitoba, on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Funeral Service will take place at a later date. Donations in June’s memory can be made to Souris Health Centre Palliative Care Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10, Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Kohut: It is with deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Steven Donald Kohut at the age of 48 years (June 26, 1974). Our beloved son, brother, father and partner passed away on November 27, 2022.
Steven will be missed by his children Dawn and Brendan, father Don (Carol) Kohut and mother Lynn Taylor. Siblings Michael (Kelly) Kohut, Jeffrey Kohut, Ryan Taylor and Danielle Taylor. Step sisters Donna and Bridget, nephew Jadin, Jeramie, Jesse, Jaxon and Issac, niece Rayne and his partner Tasha Swaenepoel and her children Jayda, Ryder and Elyas, her grandson Matthias.
Steven loved the farming life, hunting, fishing and sports. Driving semi trucks was Steve’s choice of employment. Steven was a long time resident of Souris, Manitoba and was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
A private funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel. A public memorial reception will be held at the Souris & Glenwood Community Hall on Friday, December 9, 2022. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Steve, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.