McBURNEY: Spencer Lloyd was born at the Souris Hospital on September 22, 1961 to William (Bill) and Margaret McBurney and passed from this life, July 1, 2019. He grew up on the family farm south of Elgin and took his schooling at Elgin Elementary and Hartney High Schools, where he graduated in 1979. He was always an excellent student and well liked by his teachers and peers.
Being so adept at his books and numbers, he landed his first job at Manitoba Health in the payroll department in October
Douglas: Jack, 88 years, beloved husband of Donna Douglas, father of Kim, Heather and Bob, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Funeral Service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Please dress casual by the family’s request. Private interment in the Elgin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Jack, donations may be made to Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund or to the Souris Portable
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.
Wagner: Kay was born on Sept 15, 1925, to William George Akehurst & Eileen (nee Shilito) Akehurst, at Paygate Cottage, Ringmer, Sussex England. In 1928 a brother, Arthur George joined the family. They were a happy family, until the anxiety of War came and much changed. Her Father (Grandad to us children) enlisted in the Army, and later, her brother (Uncle Arthur) enlisted in the Navy. Kay at 14 yrs, trained as a Children’s Nurse, and cared for orphans and evacuated
Dingwall: Marion May, 69 years, survived by her children. Marion passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. A private family graveside service will be held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Marion, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society or to a charity of your choice.
Cowan: Leona, 71 years, beloved mother of Richard Cowan, grandmother of Hannah, passed away in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, May 20, 2019. Memorial reception for family and friends was held at the Souris Legion Clubroom on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:30. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Leona, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or a charity of your choice.
Eissner: Erika, 92 years, beloved mother of Ullrich, Detlef, Birgit and Arne, passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on Friday, May 17, 2019. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. In memory of Erika, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Neil: Liz, 73 years, beloved wife of Fred Neil, mother of Gareth and Simon, passed away suddenly at the Souris Health Centre on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. In memory of Liz, donations may be made to the Brandon Humane Society.
Elliott: Marie, 78 years, beloved wife of the late Morris Elliott, mother of Marty and Lori, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on Friday, April 26, 2019. Funeral service was held St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Tuesday April 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Marie, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Austin: Bob, 65 years, beloved partner of Carol, father of Dana, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Saturday May 25, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. In memory of Bob, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.