September 15, 1931 – April 13, 2024
Howard was born September 15, 1931 to Vera (Goforth) and William James Phair. The dirty 30’s was a hard time, but Howard learned at an early age to be self sufficient. As a young boy he delivered newspapers, delivered groceries and worked for local farmers. He often boasted about working all summer long at a very young age to buy his mom a cookstove. At age 15, Howard and his brother Richard left for Winnipeg. There he worked at a drugstore until
Brooks Bailey: 8 months of age, beloved son of Jeff and Alayna, brother of Chloe and Sadie. Also remembered by Grandma Karen, Papa Mark Hansen (Delta), Grandparents Clarence and Maureen Bailey, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 5, 2024. A private funeral service was held at the Johnston Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Brooks, donations may be made to the Oak Lake Care Centre Box 459 Oak Lake, Manitoba R0M 1P0 or you can email an etransfer to olccparents@gmail.com
Our Little Angel
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.
Allan, 96 years, beloved husband of the late Gwen Cowieson, father of Reid, Trevor and Dean, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on March 31, 2024. A graveside funeral service for family and friends will be held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. A time of fellowship and refreshments will be held at the Souris Legion following the service. In memory of Allan, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box
Lionel, 92 years, beloved husband of Lorraine Lachapelle, father of Allan, Jerry, Paul and Dianne, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on March 22, 2024. A private service will be held at a later date. In memory of Lionel, donations may be made to the Souris Legion.
The family of James Donald Collinson sadly announce his passing on March 12, 2024 in Nanaimo B.C. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, children, Greg, and Kathryn, sister Jeanne, and will be dearly missed by Hugh, Kara, Lyle, John, Islay and Nick.
Born in Souris MB on September 21, 1939, Jim was raised on the family dairy and grain farm. He graduated from the University of Manitoba (BSc Agriculture 1963), and the University of Michigan (MSc Resource Economics, 1966).
Learning to fly
John, 91 years, beloved husband of Jean Kuchar, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on February 26, 2024. In keeping with John’s wishes a private service will be held at a later date. In memory of John, donations may be made to the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Angela, 52 years, beloved wife of Gerard; mother of Adam and the late Ryan; daughter of Marvin and Mildred Gebauer; sister of Greg (Elizabeth) Gebauer; passed away in the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Funeral service was held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the First Baptist Church, 3881 Park Ave., Brandon, Manitoba. Interment in the Rosewood Cemetery. Donations can be made to CancerCare MB.
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
Bernice passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 4, 2024 in Souris Health Centre at the age of 90 years.
Bernice will be lovingly remembered by her brother Don and his wife Alva Doherty, as well as her nieces and nephews Deborah Chambers, David Kohut (Wendy), Rob Brown (Corrine), Diane Deleau (Rob), Larry Doherty, Ramona Doherty (Ron) and her 10 great nieces and nephews and their families. She will also be missed by her many friends. Bernice was predeceased by her parents