Blair passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side, at the Redvers Health Centre, on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 54 years. Blair was born, March 7, 1968, in Virden, Manitoba to parents, Gustaf and Evelyn Kabbeke (nee Smith).
Blair’s early years were spent on the farm in Sinclair, Manitoba where he enjoyed helping his dad on the farm, spending hours with his horses and playing baseball. Blair attended elementary and junior high school in Sinclair and Reston, MB
Keeler: Bryan left us unexpectedly on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 35 years. Bryan is survived by his wife Yasemin, daughters Mya and Jane, parents Wayne and Audrey Keeler. A private family graveside service was held at the Lauder Cemetery on Friday, April 22, 2022. In memory of Bryan, if you so wish, a donation may be made to the Bryan Keeler Family Trust Fund at the Hartney Sunrise Credit Union, the Hartney Golf Course Box 271 Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0, or
Elizabeth-Jean Margaret Kohut, lovingly known as Bette-Jean sadly passed away on November 17, 2021, her 78th birthday at Brandon Regional Health Center. Bette-Jean was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 17, 1943. She settled in Souris after graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1964 when she married, farmer Jim Kohut in 1966.
Bette-Jean’s record of achievements is too long to list. Her family is proud of each and every one of these accomplishments as she set very high standards
KUNKA: JAMES WILLIAM “Jimmy”
It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our dear Brother, Uncle and friend Jimmy Kunka, who passed away at the Souris Hospital on Aug.15, 2021.
Jimmy is survived by his siblings Lil Slifka, Mary Moore, Elsie Kurtenbach, Mike Kunka and Jean Carlson. He was predeceased by his parents John and Nellie Kunka, brother Tony Kunka, sister Florence Pomeroy, brothers-in-law Cliff Pomeroy and George Slifka, and sisters-in-law Amy Kunka and June Kunka. Jimmy
KLIER: Ronald Wayne James passed away peacefully at Bren-Del-Win Lodge in Deloraine, Manitoba on June 7, 2021 at the age of 77 years. Ron was born in Souris, Manitoba on May 15, 1944.
Ron lived in Souris until he moved to Brandon where he and his beautiful wife June had two wonderful children. Ron got a job working in Brandon at BMHC and had worked there for 39 years as a Power Engineer.
Ron and family had a cabin at Oak Lake where they enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends
Kruk: Daniel Henry, 95 years, passed away in Souris Personal Care Home on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. Prayer service was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. In memory of Dan, donations may be made to the Souris & Glenwood Foundation Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Kohut-Janz: Tracy Lee, 60 years, passed away in Calgary, Alberta on May, 27, 2019. A memorial reception for family and friends was held at the residences of David Kohut and Wendy Bilton, 165-4th Street South, Souris, Manitoba on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Tracy, donations may be made to Brandon Humane Society or to the MS Society.
Jim King
Just three months short of his 104th birthday, our Dad and Grandpa passed away peacefully on May 29, 2018 at Valleyview Care Centre, Brandon, Manitoba. Wilfred James (Jim) King was born on September 1, 1914, the second child of a family of seven and first son born to Alfred and Mary King. At the time, Alfred was working for Sandy Taylor in the Underhill area and Jim was born on this farm, in a granary, the only place that was available for the young family to live.
KOHUT: ANTON (TONY as he was known by his family and friends)
Tony was born in Rosa Manitoba August 9, 1925 and passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 30, 2018 in the Souris Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey (Doherty) Kohut, whom he married in 1948, and brothers John, Bill, Harry, and Mike.
Tony is survived by his three children; daughter Debbie Chambers and her children Reid and Courtney; son David, (Wendy Bilton), and children Greg, Richard (Alondra) their two
Kelesnik –Peacefully, Cecilia Rose Kelesnik, formerly of Souris, Manitoba, passed away October 21, 2017 at Red River Valley Lodge, Morris, Manitoba at the age of 95.
Cecilia (Cec) was predeceased by her husband, Daniel, parents John and Sophie Urban, eleven siblings and several nieces and nephews.
Cec is survived by her son Fred(Sharon) and daughter Donna(Dean) Couvier.
Grandchildren; Lori and Jean Louis Desautels, Leah and Shane Lamotte, Jana Kelesnik-Winning and Steve Winning, Shelby Couvier