Bernaski, Alva Ilene

ALVA (PEG) BERNASKI
Passed away peacefully
at Souris Personal Care
Home on January 24, 2014
at the age of 96. She was
born May 5, 1917 in
Whitefield & Breezelawn
District.
HENRY (HANK) BERNASKI
Passed away peacefully
at Souris Personal Care
Home on April 18, 2014
at the age of 99. He was
born March 3, 1915 in
Craven, Saskatchewan.

They were married on June 1, 1942 days before Hank went overseas to serve in World War II; when he returned at the end of the War they took up residence in Souris, where Hank was employed at the School as custodian where he worked until retiring at age 65. Alva worked at the Post Office and in the School lunchroom. Alva loved to knit, was a life member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a long time member of Crescent Rebekah Lodge. Hank loved to do wood work, was a Legion member and member

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Kruk, William Sr.

Kruk — William Sr., beloved husband of the late Wilma Kruk, father of Shirley, Bill, Jean and John, died in the Souris Personal Care Home, Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the age of 90 years.  Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Souris, Manitoba on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.  Prayer service was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In

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Thomas, Edna Viola

Thomas-Edna Viola, beloved wife of Joseph Thomas, mother of Terry, Sharon, Brent and Murray, died in the Souris Health Centre on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Funeral service was held at the Lauder United Church, Lauder, Manitoba on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney, Manitoba. In memory of Edna, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Kohut, Audrey May

Kohut — Audrey May (Doherty), born on November 9, 1924 in Griswold, passed away January 14, 2014 at the age of 89 in Souris with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Tony and her children Deborah, David (Wendy) and Tracy; five grandchildren Greg, Courtney, Richard (Alondra), Reid and Katherine (Tony); and two great-grandchildren Angela and Danika. Her sister Bernice Doherty, brother Don (Alva) Doherty, her sister-in-law Anne Parham and numerous nieces

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Hammond, John Alexander

Hammond: It is with great sadness we announce that on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at his home in Brandon, John (Jack) Alexander Hammond slipped away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88 years. Jack was born October 12, 1925 on the family farm in the community of Westhall, Manitoba, midway between Deloraine and Hartney.  He was the third child of Harry and Annie (Reid) Hammond, brother of Fern (Merle Maguire), Mel (Edna Jones) and Marie (Jack Huxley). On November 20, 1954 Jack married

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Jenkins, Francis Edward

Francis Edward (Ted) Jenkins passed away suddenly on January 8, 2014 at the age of 68.

Ted was born at Shoal Lake, MB on December 23, 1945, second eldest to Jack and Irene Jenkins. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in McConnell, MB. In 1964 the family moved to Oak Lake, MB. Ted first worked at diamond drilling for a short time and then started road construction. In 1972 he married Joan Robertson, and they lived in Winnipeg where he was employed with CP Transport and then CP

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Hunt, William John

Hunt — William John, beloved husband of Irene Hunt, died in the Hartney Community Health Centre on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 80 years.  A come and Go Celebration of Bill’s life was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre, Hartney, Manitoba on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. Casual attire requested.  Interment at a later date.  Flowers gratefully declined.  In memory of Bill, donations may be made to a local charity of your choice.

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Stephenson, Dorothy (Dot) Eileen

Stephenson — Dorothy (Dot), 83 years, beloved wife of the late Dave Stephenson, died in the Souris Health Centre, Souris, MB on Saturday, December 28, 2013.  A private funeral service will be held at a later date.  In memory of Dot, donations may be made to the Souris Railroad Museum Inc. c/o Town of Souris Box 518 Souris, MB R0K 2C0.

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Forrest, Harry

Henry “Harry” Woodhull Forrest

On Dec 28, 2013 Harry Forrest passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home at the age of 97 years. Born in Souris on April 16th, 1916 Harry lived his entire life in Souris except for his service with Royal Canadian Air Force during WW II.  The youngest child of a family of six, Harry had five older sisters: Kate, Mary, Grace, Margaret and Helen all of whom have predeceased him, as have his parents, Samuel Henry “SH” Forrest and Grace Helena Woodhull.

After

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Davis, Irwin

Davis — Irwin, 85 years. It is with deep sadness that the family of Irwin Davis announces the unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Born Arthur Irwin Davis on September 19, 1928 to Arthur and Charlotte Davis in Hamiota, Manitoba and passed away on December 27, 2013 at the Souris Personal Care Home .  Irwin spent his childhood in Hamiota. He married Verna Tyler  September 4,1954. Dad and Mom raised six children , Laurie(David)

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