Sylvia Ellen Gilliard was born in the RM of Cameron on November 26, 1946 to Emile & Beulah (Dunn) Charles. She was the 4th youngest of ten children – Beatrice, Melvin, Earl, Leona, Norman, Bob, Sylvia, David, Donald, & Emily.
In her early years, Sylvia attended elementary and middle school in Maple Hill and Lauder and high school in Hartney. After completing her education, she moved to Souris to work at the dental clinic, a job she held until she married.
She married Rene Gilliard
Gary was born on January 5, 1950, in Killarney MB to Franklin and Olive McDowell. Gary’s primary years of education were in Killarney. The family owned a dairy farm but in 1962 sold the farm in Killarney and bought a dairy farm in Deleau. Gary then attended Deleau and Hartney school. Gary moved with his family for a short time to Carenport SK but would move back to Souris and marry his soul mate Karen Denbow May 23, 1970. In 1973 Karen and Gary would welcome a son, Darrell and
Sheila, 82 years, beloved wife of the late Dixon Jasper, mother of Michele (Kevin), Brenda (Graham) and Kevin, grandmother of Abby, Issa and Mary. Sheila passed away at the Souris Health Centre on July 29, 2024. A memorial service for family and friends was held at the Centennial Centre, Hartney on Thursday, August 15,2024. Private interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney, Manitoba. In memory of Sheila, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or to the Souris Palliative Care Fund
Kenneth Harvey Austin ~ January 17, 1955 – July 28, 2024
“Turk” spent most of his childhood in Hartney hanging out with the boys. He was always on the sidelines cheering on the Hartney Imperials ball team and the Hartney Blues hockey team.
Ken started working “on the gang” with C.P. Rail which led to a life-long career in the C. P. Rail yard in Calgary, Alberta.
He decided to once again call Manitoba home and lived here until his passing.
Turk will be remembered
It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Joyce Atchison announces her passing on July 20, 2024. Lil was born December 15, 1932 to the late Roland and Sarah Kruger. She married the love of her life Ted Atchison on June 20, 1951. Lil farmed with her husband Ted on their farm located in Findley, Manitoba. Later Ted and Lil bought the Belleview store which they ran together until their retirement in 1998.
Lil is lovingly remembered by her sons Tim (Shelia), Larry (Caroline), daughter
Bill, 87 years, beloved husband of Sandra Wismer, father of Shawnna, Jeff, Stacey and the late Lance, step-father of Ron Timmins and Stewart Timmins, Bill passed away in the Hartney Community Health Centre on July 18, 2024. A private graveside service was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Bill, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Pastor Les Alder
On July 18, 2024, at the age of 94, John Leslie Alder went home to be with his best friend, Jesus.
Les was born September 2, 1929 in Crystal City Manitoba to Carmen and Laura (Mack) Alder.
He was the 3rd oldest of 9 children and grew up on the family farm near Mather Manitoba.
Along with his siblings Les attended the Graham school through grade 8 and then to Crystal City for high school.
Les drove a cream truck to earn money for Bible School. He attended Winnipeg Bible Institute
Jerry, 76 years, beloved husband of Ginny Hardy, father of Pam and Steven, passed away suddenly at his residence on his family farm near Deleau on July 13, 2024. A memorial reception for family and friends was held at the Deleau Park, Deleau. Manitoba on Sunday, July 28, 2024. A private interment service was held at the Deleau Cemetery. In memory of Jerry, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Mervin Lloyd Brown was born in Carroll Manitoba on January 23, 1936, the seventh of eight children to Norman and Ida Brown. He attended school at Neelin and Treesbank for the first few years of his life before seeking employment, where he worked for local farmers, and spent some time working on the railroad. On June 28, 1960, he married Sheila Thornitt and moved to Alberta for a short time before moving back to Brandon. Their son Philip was born in 1962 and another move took them to the junction
Gerry, 89 years, beloved wife of the late Stan Hansen, mother of Alvin, Kelly and Cara (Alex) Butler, grandmother of Michael and Amanda (Scott), great grandma of Lillian. Gerry passed away at the Souris Health Centre on July 1, 2024. In keeping with Gerry’s wishes there will be no service. In memory of Gerry, donations may be made to the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.