It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dennis Tanguay, at the age of 80, on December 22, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family.
Dennis was born on May 19, 1945 in Souris, Manitoba, the 2nd oldest of 4 children born to Olive and Roy Tanguay. In 1953, Dennis contracted polio and spent approximately 8 months in the King Edward Hospital in Winnipeg while he recovered.
Dennis started working at his family’s store, Macleod’s Hardware, at the age of 11 in 1956. He worked there
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.
Gordon, 73 years passed away in the Rideau Park Personal Care Home, Brandon, Manitoba on December 6, 2025. A graveside service will be held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery in the spring of 2026.
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) and Ryan (Trisha). He leaves behind his much loved grandchildren Grace, Makayla, Owen, Genevieve, Kaitlin
Brielle, 12 years of age, beloved daughter of Chris Chabluk and Tesa Steinke, loving sister of Kinton, Taven and Kyden, granddaughter of Rose Chabluk and Linda Steinke. Brielle passed away unexpectedly in the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre on December 3, 2025. A funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following the church service the celebration of Brielle’s life will continue with a reception at the Souris-Glenwood Community
Perera, Kahandawela Shantha, 68 years old, passed away in the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, Manitoba on Friday, November 21, 2025. Viewing was on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba.
Cecile (Nee Dooley), 86 years, beloved wife of Ed Vinck, mother of Larry (Shelley), Murray (Keri), Allan (Sandra) and Nicole, beloved grandma and great-grandma. Cecile passed away in the Willowview Personal Care Home Reston, Manitoba on November 13, 2025. A service will be held at a later date. Notifications will be posted prior to the service. In memory of Cecile, donations may be made to the Grande Clairiere Cemetery Fund Box 149 Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0.
Clare, 79 years, beloved husband of Agnes Moir, father of Erin (Jack) and Charlene (Kevin), grandpa of Alice, Aiden, Mary and Alex. Clare passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on November 10, 2025. Funeral Service was held at the Griswold United Church on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Interment in the Griswold Cemetery. In memory of Clare, donation may be made to the Griswold United Church Box 41 Griswold, Manitoba R0M 0S0 or to the Griswold Cemetery Box 5 Griswold, Manitoba R0M 0S0.
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, Saskatchewan.
Carol married Joe Thimsen in 1971. They welcome daughter Bridget in 1973 and daughter Donna in 1974. Tragically losing Joe in 1974, Carol spent the next several years raising her 2 young daughters.
Don and Carol’s adventure began in January 1992 and married October 26, 1996 in Souris, Manitoba. Carol loved life on the farm with Don. Summers they enjoyed camping and tending to their garden. Fresh produce was shared and enjoyed by family and friends. For 15 years they provided a safe and loving home to Foster Children.
One of Carol’s greatest loves was her beloved pets. Most recent addition her Chihuahua, Daisy who misses her dearly.
Carol was predeceased by her husband Joe, Parents Beatrice and George, sister Bernice, son Steven, Grandson Carlos.
On behalf of the family we would like to give a special thank you to all the wonderful staff at the Souris Health Centre who cared for Carol.
A funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on November 21, 2025 with interment in the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Carol, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or to a charity of your choice.
Della Marie Butler (Burnett), 60 years, loving wife of Jim Butler, mother of Kristin (Greg) and Dustin, grandma of Westyn and Halle. Della passed away peacefully at her residence in Souris, Manitoba surrounded by her family and her three sisters on November 6, 2025. Della joins her mother Jean, father Howard, brother Doug and many others in heaven. A celebration of Della’s life was held at the Souris & Glenwood Community Hall on Friday, November 14, 2025 with a private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. The family asks in lieu of gifts and flowers donations may be made in Della’s memory to the Souris School to give students more opportunities to participate in sports (checks may be made to the Souris School or etransfer to officesouris@shmb.ca).