Edward, 89 years, beloved husband of the late Cecile Vinck, father of Larry (Shelley), Murray (Keri), Allan (Sandra) and Nicole, loving grandpa and great-grandpa. Ed passed away at the Willowview Personal Care Home, Reston on January 7, 2026. A service will be held at a later date. Notifications will be posted prior to the service. In memory of Ed, donations may be made to the Grande Clairiere Cemetery Fund Box 149 Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0.
Category: Obituaries
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
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,
Tanguay, Dennis Edward
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
Klein, Philip
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.
Dornian, Rob
October 31, 1954 ~ December 12, 2025. It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Rob Dornian. Rob was known for his contagious smile and willingness to lend a hand. He was a master at causing both smiles and groans simultaneously, which endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A small celebration of Rob’s life will be held for close family and friends at a later date.
Jones, Gordon John
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.
Smutko, Donald Allen
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
Chabluk, Brielle Brighton Marie
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
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.