Lyall, 79 years, beloved brother of Leona (Brian) Perkin, uncle of Darryl (Tanya) Perkin and Scott (Meagan) Perkin. Lyall passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on March 10, 2026. A memorial reception for family and friends was held at St. Paul’s Auditorium on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. In memory of Lyall, donations may be made to the Souris Royal Canadian Legion #60 Box 302 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Category: Obituaries
Whitfield, Ralph Lee
Ralph Whitfield, beloved husband, brother, Dad and Papa, passed away on March 4, 2026 at the Souris Personal Care Home with loved ones by his side. Ralph leaves behind his family who love him dearly, and a legacy of community service. Ralph’s life was defined by an unwavering commitment to the progress of Souris and Glenwood, and the well-being of those around him.
Ralph was born in Boissevain to parents Mabel Florence (Wyman) and Joseph Benjamin (Ben) Whitfield on October
Winters, Larry David
Larry, 65 years, beloved brother of Brent, Delbert and Ron. Larry passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on March 1, 2026. In keeping with Larry’s wishes a private family service will be held at a later date. In memory of Larry, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Minary, Cindy Lynn
It is with heavy hearts that we announce on March 1, 2026, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend, Cindy Minary (Harkness), passed away unexpectedly in her home at the age of 58. Cindy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 39 years, Darwyn Minary, who was her first and only love, and her 4 children Jared (Amanda), Adam (Kayla), Cody (Stacey) and Kendra (Devin), and will be forever loved and missed by her 6 grandchildren, Riley, Sawyer, Quinn, Daxton,
Dobson, Thomas Boyd
Tom, 87 years, beloved husband of Lenore Dobson, father of Tracy and Kelly. Tom passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on February 19, 2026. A memorial reception for family and friends was held at St. Paul’s United Church Auditorium, Souris, on Monday, February 23, 2026. Private interment in the Elgin Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Tom, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home Activities Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Pearce, Robert Percy
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Percy Pearce at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Feb. 9, 2026 at the age of 81.
Robert was born on June 3, 1944, in Souris Hospital and grew up in Hartney, Manitoba. He delivered milk for his parents’ dairy farm, ran the films in the Hartney theatre, broke horses, played hockey, and had adventures with his many friends. Robert met his future wife, Marilyn Pratt, when he saw her at a dance and asked a friend to set them
Powell, Isabel (Dolly) Linda
Isabel Linda “Dolly” Powell age 90, of Souris Manitoba passed away peacefully at the Souris Health Centre on January 22, 2026, with her son by her side.
Dolly is survived by her daughter Susan (Greg) Smith of Calgary; her son Scott Powell (Cathy) of Souris; her grandchildren Cailin (Jordan) Gillis of Calgary and Steven (Brittany) Smith of High River; and her great-granddaughters Sawyer and Leighton Gillis of Calgary. She is also lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Palmer, Dorothy Anne (Dot)
Dot (Dorothy Anne Critchlow) Palmer passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of January 16th, 2026 at the age of 85.
Dot was born in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan and raised on a farm in the Lyleton area. When she was 15, the family moved to Melita where she continued her schooling and later went to work at the Telephone Office.
Vandusen, W. Eleanor
Winnifred Eleanor (Bell) Vandusen 1937-2025
Winnifred Eleanor Vandusen, 88, passed away on December 31,2025 at the Hartney Community Health Centre.
Eleanor was born in a house in Hartney, Manitoba on May 11,1937. She was the only child of Nick and Annie (Dodd) Bell.
Eleanor was raised on a farm near Hartney. She received her education at the Hartney School. She worked hard from an early age, one of her first jobs was working at the Woodhull Drugstore in Hartney.
She married Jim Gloor of Pipestone in 1957. They had two children, Nicholas and Lee Ann. In 1968, Eleanor returned to Hartney from British Columbia to live and raise her two children. She went back to school to upgrade herself in order to enter the workforce. Upon completion of her course in Brandon, she found employment with the Bank of Montreal in Hartney, where she worked as a teller for many years. Looking for a new challenge, she left the Bank and worked as Hartney’s Town Secretary for several years until her early retirement.
On July 1, 1988 she married Jack Vandusen of Hartney. She loved him dearly. They were blessed to have been married for over 37 years!
Throughout her life she enjoyed a variety of interests, some of which include gardening, birds (nature in general), sewing, golfing, reading, and painting classes. She was an accomplished knitter. Later on in life, she enrolled in quilting classes. She enjoyed these classes quite a bit and sewed beautiful quilts for her family members.
Eleanor was a member of the Rebekah Excelsior Lodge for over 50 years, a fact of which she was quite proud. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion #26 Hartney and a lifetime member of the Hartney Museum.
Eleanor was predeceased by her parents Nick and Annie Bell, mother-in-law Winnie Vandusen.
She is survived by her loving husband Jack, son Nicholas (Kimberly) Gloor, granddaughter Sylvie (Collin) McKenzie, daughter Lee Ann Gloor, sister-in-law Norma Vandusen, friends who are family, Maggie, Henry and Barbara.
After a life of where a lot of the time each breath was a struggle, she is now at rest. Eleanor, Mom, Grammie, Friend, you will be missed.
As per Eleanor’s request, there will be no funeral. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. If you wish, donations may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association Box 2040 Station Main Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 9Z9.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Cram for his exceptional care over the years. We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the Staff of the Hartney Community Health Centre.
Winslow, Alice Rose
Alice Rose Winslow (née Shantz), age 97, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, surrounded by friends and family.
She is survived by her son Scott (Amber) and two grandsons Ben and Tommy (Judith), who were her pride and joy, along with their mother Sylvie. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Alice was predeceased by her parents, Floyd and Violet Shantz, her husband Charles Winslow, and siblings Loretta, Verna, Vernon, and Darlene.
Alice was born in Plunkett, SK on August 26, 1928. In her teens, while attending school in Portage, Alice met and became close friends with Rose Winslow, and through her met her future husband Charlie. They corresponded during his service near the end of WWII. Alice was working in Saskatoon when Charlie returned from the war and travelled to see her. Alice and Charles married in 1947 and moved around different locations in Manitoba before finally settling on the Winslow farm south of Souris in 1954, where their son Scott was born in 1963.
Alice was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed reading, birds, gardening and flowers. She adored her Grandsons, and loved having them come to stay at the farm during the summer holidays. She valued her service to the Women’s Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion #60 (Souris). She served for over 40 years in several roles including president.
A celebration of life service for Alice will be held at Kowalchuk’s funeral home, Souris, Manitoba, on January 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Alice, donations may be made to the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities 401-825 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 9Z9 or to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Souris Personal Care Home and the Palliative care volunteers for their compassionate care. Their love and tenderness for Alice in her final days will never be forgotten.