
Wayne was born November 19, 1948 at Forbes Nursing Home in Hartney, Manitoba. He had a happy childhood on the Family Farm east of Lauder, Manitoba with his mom and dad, brother, Wendell and across the road the “third musketeer” his cousin Jeff Keeler(Debbie). Being fortunate enough to be raised in a close rural community, he was surrounded by loving family, friends and relatives. Wayne attended grades 1-8 in the small country Lauder School resulting in many lifelong friendships.


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
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.
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.