Category: Obituaries

Wilson, Ross Langton

Wilson: Ross Langton Wilson of Souris MB (formerly of Nesbitt), passed away in the Souris Heath Centre on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the age of 89 years.

Ross was predeceased by his wife Margaret on February 8, 2015.

He is survived by his 3 children, Bob (Susan) of Boissevain and their children Steven, Brodie (wife Bonni and son Blake) and Tari; Tom (Rita) and son TJ of Boissevain; and Kathy (Lyall) Keele and sons Reilly and Carter of Brandon.

Dad was born October 28, 1925 in the Morden (Thornhill)

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Thomas, Joseph Arnold

Thomas: Joseph Arnold, beloved husband of the late Edna Viola Thomas, father of Terry, Sharon, Brent and Murray, passed away at the Hartney Community Health Centre on Monday, June 1, 2015 in his 100th year.  Joe was born on October 24, 1915 in the RM of Cameron.  Joe is lovingly remembered by his children Terry (Carol), Sharon, Brent (Karen), Murray (Vickie), 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brother-in-law Adrian Whiteman and sister-in-law Laura Paulsen, as well as numerous

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Forbes, Mildred Florence

Forbes — Mildred Florence, 95 years, beloved wife of the late Lloyd Forbes, mother of Keith, Lorraine and Glen, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Funeral service was held at the Centennial Centre, Hartney, Manitoba on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Private interment in the Riverside Cemetery Hartney, Manitoba. In memory of Mildred, donation may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

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Jackson, Ruth Joanne

Ruth passed away peacefully at the Souris Personal Care Home on May 23. three weeks short of her 101st birthday.

She was born in Agincourt, Ontario June 12, 1914 on the Yeamans family farm, one of five children.

Ruth received her education in the Agincourt area and became interested in youth work, Junior Farmers and Homemaker clubs of Ontario, serving as president for a term.

Married to Hugh Jackson in 1940 she came west to Souris, raised a family, and was involved in the livestock and farming

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Hardy, (Eva) Evelyn Dorothy Isabelle

HARDY, EVELYN (EVA) DOROTHY ISABELLE (nee BERTHOLET)

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eva Hardy on May 15, 2015 at the Fairview Personal Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba. Eva was a beloved daughter, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and kind friend.

Eva was born in Hartney, Manitoba on December 31, 1938 and spent most of her adult life in various towns around the area including Deleau and Souris. Always a hard worker, Eva left home at a young age with barely

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Lucy, Dawn

Lucy — Dawn, 71 years, beloved wife of Cliff Lucy, mother of Brad and Mike, died in the Souris Heath Centre on Wednesday, May 14, 2015. In keeping with Dawn’s wishes, no formal funeral service was be held. A private family graveside service will be held at the Elgin Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Dawn, donation may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

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Harvey, Ena Marjorie

Harvey, Marjorie. 98 years, beloved wife of the late Leonard Harvey and the late Claude Garner, mother of Brenda Garner and Barbara Leslie, passed away in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Marj, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Morris, Ivy Lillian

Morris — Our mom, grandma and great grandma, Ivy Lillian (Duncan) Morris passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on April 18, 2015 in her 91st year. She was predeceased by her husband Don (2004), their son Larry (2011); her parents Andy and Lillian Duncan, brothers Mel, Cecil, Allan and Norris and sisters Winnie MacDonald, Ruby Doyle and Alma McCarvill. Ivy is survived by daughter Lynne (Butch) Locke and granddaughters Diana Cameron, children Abigail

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Weston, Harold (Bunk) Edward Green

Weston: With extreme sadness, we announce the passing of Harold (Bunk) Weston, 86, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on the evening of March 22, 2015. Bunk was a long serving member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, and was a carpenter by trade for over 50 years in Hartney and area. He had a reputation for being the “best” at his work and was frequently called upon to build homes for family and friends. Bunk married Margery Davreux and despite not having children of their own, were like

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