Margaret Shirley (Chalmers) McBurney April 10, 1934 – May 25, 2024
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Margaret Shirley (Chalmers) McBurney. Margaret was born in Brandon General Hospital 90 years ago. She had just celebrated her 90th Birthday party at the Bayside Room in Killarney. She passed from this life, May 25, 2024, with her family by her side.
She was the oldest child of Herbert and Daisy Chalmers and older sister to Bill. She received
It is with deep sadness and much love we announce the passing of Valerie Lynn Matheson-Hall on May 5, 2024 at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She leaves to cherish her memory her two children Breanna Hall (Tomas Kulczycki) of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Brayden Hall of Ste. Rita, Manitoba, sisters Bev (Jay) Hitchen and Cindy Matheson of Medicine Hat, Alberta, as well as nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends. She was predeceased
Edward, 80 years, passed away at the Westman Nursing Home on April 3, 2024. Funeral service was held at the Griswold United Church on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in the Griswold Cemetery. In memory of Edward, donations may be made to the Griswold United Church.
Norval was born at NW 10-05-22 W1 on March 17, 1923. He died on February 12, 2024, in Souris Personal Care Home. Norval was predeceased by his wife Joyce (Porter), his parents, Artie and Fanny More, his brothers and wives Alex (Dorothy), Ossie (Verona) and Claire, his brother-in-laws Geordie (Irene) and Bruce, his second wife Joyce-Joyce Betker and his daughter-in-law Jo- Ann.
He is survived by his children Colleen (Frank), Leslie (Dave) and Greg, 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren
Evelyn Gail Miller (Baird), aged 67, passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 5, 2023, at Souris Hospital after a short battle with Cancer.
Born in Souris, MB on January 14, 1956, to James (Jim) and May Baird, Evelyn lived in Elgin, MB with her older brother Donald (Don). They both attended school in Elgin before moving onto Hartney Collegiate for high school.
On April 13, 1974, Evelyn married Robert (Bob) Miller. They resided on a farm near Fairfax, MB and had their daughters, Gail on January 4, 1976, and Katherine on October 1, 1978. That fall in 78’, they moved from the farm into the town of Elgin.
Evelyn worked all her life caring for and helping patients as a Health Care Aide. She worked in health care industry in Souris and Hartney until the age of 52. She was also a proud member of the Elgin Legion 216 and a part of the RICE committee in Elgin. She also looked after the town of Elgin’s Water Treatment Plant for years. Evelyn was considered the “neighbourhood mom” especially when she was baking.
Evelyn enjoyed travelling! She was famous for saying “We are going on a grand adventure!” Herself and Bob enjoyed trips to Florida and Mexico several times, but her “grandest” trip was to New Zealand to see her “Sister by Choice” Carol and her husband Alan. What started out as pen pals, and then Facebook friends, turned into a relationship and bond between Evelyn and Carol that would rival any sister relationship. Carol had made the trip to Canada a few times, but none more special than her surprise visit this past October to see her sister after her diagnosis. This meant the world to Mom and to her family as well.
Friends and family visits were always cherished by Mom. Whether it was going for lunch or just coffee, she always looked forward to seeing everyone. Her grandchildren were at the top of the list though. She loved seeing them and always interested in what the grandkids were doing in school or work. She had a special relationship with her brother Don and his families as well. Anytime she saw him, it put a big smile on her face. Mom always enjoyed a good hug from her family and friends.
Evelyn spent her last 4 years in Hartney. She stated that she loved her place there and enjoyed watching the wildlife from the window. Mom would do lots of crafts and you could probably hear her cheering on her beloved Winnipeg Jets.
Evelyn was predeceased by her parents Jim and May Baird.
She is survived by her daughter Gail (Ryan) grandchildren Dawson and Kaia, Daughter Katherine (Sheldon) grandchildren Madison and Jordis. She is also survived by her brother Don (Rose) and families and Robert Miller along with many close relatives and friends.
A private family ceremony was held at the Elgin Cemetery on November 10, 2023.
A special thank you to Dr. Cram and the nurses and staff at Souris Hospital.
Donations can be made in honour of Mom to Cancer Care Manitoba or to any local animal rescue.
Sylvia Elizabeth Ann Mills (Farmer)
Sylvia passed away suddenly at home in her husband’s arms on August 11, 2023.
Born July 12, 1949 in Minnedosa, Manitoba.
Lived in Fairfax and attended school at Fairfax, Elgin and Hartney.
Sylvia attended Business College in Brandon, and then worked for Dunwoody & Company.
Married Larry Mills on December 7, 1968.
Sylvia and Larry lived in Virden, Manitou, Hartney and Roblin before retiring to Brandon in 2006. Sylvia worked at the Bank of Montreal, the Royal
It is with broken hearts, our family announces the passing of Bernadette (Bernie) Martin at the Souris Personal Care Home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the age of 98.
Bernie was born on the Lobreau Farm in the RM of Cameron on August 20, 1924. Bernie attended Bede School and told many stories of riding horse and buggy with her 7 sibling to school. On November 12, 1952, Bernie married John and had a productive farming life together for 59 years, thus celebrating their 100 years farm designation in 1998. Bernie found great pleasure in preparing home cooked meals while farming was being done. Rural farm life for Bernie was special, which meant hard work and countless happy memories, raising children, milking cows, raising chickens, having an impressive garden, canning, sewing, picking cactus in the Lauder sandhills and special overnight visits from family. Bernie’s pastimes included the odd bingo game, word searches, lottery tickets, casino trips, her love of game shows, hummingbirds and bird watching, and card games with friends and neighbors. She was an avid sports enthusiast and regularly watched her children’s sports, and most recently fell head over heels for Bo Bichette. Go Jays Go! She was an avid member of the Catholic Women’s Auxiliary and a pillar in the surrounding community. More importantly she was a great mother and grandmother.
In 2011, Bernie and John made their home in Souris, where they made many new friends. Bernie spent the last 9 years in the Souris Personal Care Home, continually following her French traditions of giving out “Beks”.
Bernie was predeceased by her beloved husband John in 2015. Remaining to forever cherish her memory are her children: Claude (Diane) Martin, Lionel (Bernie) Martin, Val (Darcy) Dunbar and Gail (Travis) Martin. Grandchildren: Bryce (Megan) Martin, Andrea (Derek) Rothnie, Dillon (Erin) Dunbar, Mylen Dunbar, Riley (Bailey) Feser, Kalli (Tyler) Campbell and Shea Martin; Great-Grandchildren: Asher and Aria Rothnie, Jaxon and Jett Dunbar. Sisters: Leona Usunier and Rita (Louie) Robert.
The family would like to extend many thanks for the care and compassion given to Bernie by the doctors, staff, and palliative care staff at the Souris Personal Care Home.
Bernie was laid to rest next to her husband in a private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider the Grande Clairiere Cemetery Fund, Box 149, Hartney, MB, R0M 0X0, or to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund, c/o Prairie Mountain Health, Box 10, Souris MB, R0K 2C0.
George Wilson Morrison passed peacefully on November 26, 2022 at the PCH in Souris Manitoba.
George was the son of Sarah and Bill Morrison, having only one brother Jim who passed recently on October 20, 2022 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
George was born on October 31, 1935 and grew up on the farm. Before his marriage to Jean (Bertholet) in 1957 he worked in Brandon at Pioneer Electric for 3 years. The 2 of them then moved back to the farm where they had their family – Bev, Lynn, Doug and Lisa. During their time on the farm George was a grain farmer but was not afraid to try different things. George was a fur buyer who also skinned furs. He raised chinchilla’s and also raised sheep…….selling lambs for meat and also did some custom shearing. In later years he had chickens with a quota to sell eggs. Upon moving into Hartney he started custom welding constructing bale feeders and corral panels, eventually becoming a scrap metal buyer and seller. George enjoyed travelling to auction sales where he spent some time purchasing items but enjoyed the people he would meet and visit with even more!!!!
George represented Manitoba at the Elk’s curling championships twice with Keith Forbes, Geordie Gibson and Ian McPherson. George also played many years of baseball with the team from Grande – Clairiere. George was also an assistant coach for the Souris Blues Ladies softball team for a number of years which participated in Provincials, Western Canadian championships and also National Championships, on which his wife and daughters were members of the team.
Later George joined the Coyotes Slo pitch team which participated in the Senior World Series in Tucson, Arizona.
George was a loyal fan to not only the Hartney Blues Sr. Hockey team, Westman Wildcats AAA girls hockey team, Hartney Hoppers baseball team but also a fan at all of his grandchildren’s teams and sports travelling to all parts of the province, country and U.S.A.
George will be greatly missed by his family, friends, teammates and all who knew him. A private graveside service was held at the Hartney Cemetery on Tuesday November 29, 2022.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ashley Neufeld softball Complex in memory of George.
More: Doreen, 98 years, beloved wife of the late Gordon More, mother of Rod, Kathy and Laurie, passed away in the Hartney Community Health Centre on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Doreen, donations may be made the Hartney Community Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 280 Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0 or to a charity of your choice.
MORDEN: It is with great sadness that the family of Amelia-Anne Morden (nee Janz) announce her passing on Sept 7, 2022, at the age of 80, at the Souris Personal Care Home. Amelia was born on December 11, 1941. She was raised as the oldest child of 11 to Turney and Myrtle Janz. After her parents passed away, they found out that their Uncle Clyde was their older brother that had been adopted by their maternal grandparents. Amelia married Les Morden on November 24, 1959. They raised their 6 children together on their farm in the Botany District, south of Souris. Throughout her life, many claimed Amelia as their second mom, her home was open to anyone. Amelia and Les loved farming, which they did for many years while the kids were growing up, however life had other plans. Amelia had a love for learning but never got the chance to graduate, so in 1982 she decided to ger her GED. She did not stop there; she would later go on to complete her chef course to get her Red Seal and worked in various kitchens in Souris and Brandon. In 1991 they moved to Alberta for a few years to work with various farmers. Upon her return to Manitoba, Amelia started to work for the hog barns in the area and again returned to school to get her swine technician certificate. Amelia worked in this industry until her retirement. A few years after the passing of her beloved husband, Amelia moved into Souris, to the Crescent Manor. Amelia became very involved at this time with the Souris Legion and began volunteering to help with their events and of course playing crib regularly at their crib nights and tournaments. In March of 2020 Amelia moved into the Souris PCH, where she continued to make life better for those around her by encouraging the residents and staff alike. Amelia found great pleasure throughout her life in farming, reading, gardening, curling, volunteering, watching Jeopardy, playing card games, but most of all in visiting with friends and family. Amelia is known for her grit, determination, and great laugh.
Amelia will be lovingly remembered by her children Allen (Kim), Garry (Sharon), Darcy (Marcie), Roger (Karen), Leslie Anne, and Mina (Darrell) McDowell. Grandchildren Jason (Jessica) Harper & Blake Farough, Ryan (Taylor) Peyton & Lucas Farough, Rebecca (Stew) Chalmers, Korie (Teresa) Kaden Morden, Katherine (Josh) Wynder, Matthew (Alexandria) Theodora Morden, Maria McDowell (Laine) Adler Lockhart, Melissa (Justin) Kylynn Adams, Halie Morden, Laura (Jeremy) Siemens, Gina Lone (Colby) Hazleigh Cowan, Kelly Lone, Mark McDowell, Jessica Lone (Brendon), Jacob Morden, Daniel Briggs, and Christopher Briggs. Along with her many siblings, in laws and their families.
Amelia was predeceased by her husband Les and granddaughter Angela Morden, brothers Clyde Williamson, Fred Janz, Sisters Hettie Middleton, Linda Alston, In-Laws Eileen Partaker, Harry & Hazel Hickson and Allan Brumm.
A graveside funeral service was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery, Souris, Manitoba. In memory of Amelia, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or “paying it forward by volunteering”.
