Janice Louise Palmer (nee Baillie) at the age of 74 passed away peacefully with her Daughter by her side on the morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Janice was born on June 29, 1950. She was predeceased by her Mother Louise Anne Bilton and Father Alexander Allan Baillie, Husband Douglas Palmer and friend Lawrence Kraeker.
Family meant everything to her and her Grandchildren could do no wrong in her eyes. Simple was always the best way and it did not matter as long as we were all together.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Phillips, beloved wife of Bill, mother to Richard (Rick) & Robert (Rob). Janet passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Janet was born April 27, 1947 to Mel & Babs Wilson of Souris, MB. Janet is predeceased by her husband (Merlyn) Bill Phillips.
Janet grew up splitting her time between her grandparents’ farm in Napinka and her parent’s home in Souris. Her and Bill married in 1964 and bought their first farm
Arthur Paulsen passed away January 29, 2025, at Brandon General Hospital at the age of 88. Arthur was born May 9, 1936, on the family farm south of Redvers. He was the sixth of eight children born to Paul & Caroline Paulsen. He went to Edenvale School after which he chose to pursue his passion for farming, working with his dad and brother Norman.
Arthur married Denise Carriere on November 10, 1962, and from this union two children were born- Cindy and Duane. They continued to farm
Buster, 91 years, beloved husband of the late Donna Phillips, father of Ed, Jim and Rick. Buster passed away at the Deloraine Hospital on October 23, 2024. A graveside funeral service for family and friends was held at the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney, Manitoba on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 followed by a fellowship at the Hartney Centennial Centre. In memory of Buster, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Iris Matilda Perrin (nee Clark) September 28, 1922 – September 16, 2024
It is with sadness and much love that the family announces the passing of Iris Matilda Perrin, just 12 days shy of her 102nd birthday. She was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother & friend.
She was predeceased by her parents Millie & Wilfred, husband, Douglas (2007) and son, Larry (2008). She will be remembered by her children, Lorne
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
Helen, 84 years, beloved wife of the late W.S. (Bill) Parsons, mother of George and Deborah, passed away in Hartney, Manitoba on December 11, 2023. A funeral service was held at the Old English Church, Hartney Manitoba on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Private interment in the Napinka Cemetery. In memory of Helen, donations may be made to the Old English Church Hartney, Manitoba.
Anne Parham (nee Kohut), age 104, passed away on October 21, 2023 in the Souris Personal Care Home, from complications arising from a fall. Anne was born in 1919 on the family farm in Rosa, Manitoba, the fourth child of six and the only daughter born to Ukrainian immigrants Samuel and Tatiana Kohut.
In 1929, the family resettled to a farm south of Souris. Ukrainian was Anne’s first language, but she quickly learned English attending Souris School and later, Lily School south of
Gordon Llewelyn Powell
Gordon Powell, beloved husband of the late Noreen (Kitchen) Powell, father of Terry, Brenda, Sandra, Rhonda and Brian, passed away peacefuly in his sleep in Strathmore, Alberta on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the age of 88.
He was born in Souris in 1934 to L.B. “Chappie” Powell and Hattie (Rose) Powell, the second of their two sons. He is predeceased by his wife Noreen, father Chappie, mother Hattie, brother Lyle and grand daughter Kristin Knodel.
Gordon was raised on the family homestead farm 5 miles north west of Souris, attended Wolflea country school and graduated from Souris High School. After high school Gordon worked for the CPR out of Souris. In 1958-59 he took teacher training at Brandon University and then taught school in Souris for 6 years. He worked as assistant secretary treasurer for Souris-Glenwood and then as secretary treasurer for the Souris Consolidated School Division. Through this time he also assisted his father Chappie on the family farm.
In 1973, he began farming full time. He was involved with raising cattle, hay and field crops on the farm originally homesteaded in 1882 by his great grandfather, Thomas Powell. Besides producing some good cattle, his farming exploits provided both entertainment and humour for friends and neighbours.
Gordon demonstrated an exceptional life long commitment to his family, community, province and country. He was keenly involved with numerous boards, committees, and organizations. In school he was president of the student council. He served as town alderman, ambulance attendant, superintendent of St. Luke’s Sunday school, Little league manager, coach and secretary treasurer, secretary of Souris Advisory Planning committee, Charter member of Hillcrest Museum, Souris River Round Table, Board of Victoria Park Lodge, Chamber of Commerce, Souris Drop In Center, member of the District Health Advisor Council, member of Royal Canadian Legion #60, to name just some of his involvements.
Throughout the years, Gordon’s focus was continually on the welfare of the people of his community and good government. He was extremely personable and interacted with many people, …. almost everyone. A trip to the post office, the corner store, Ferg’s, pharmacy, shoppers mall in Brandon usually converted into an extended social event.
He had exceptional recall of local history, local families, people and who and where people were. If someone’s Souris ancestor played for the NHL – Brooklyn Americans, he remembered. If your uncle moved to the Okanagan in 1950 after the war, he remembered what town he moved to. If you told him your farm location, he could probably tell you who homesteaded it. If you went to school in Souris, he could probably tell you the names of some of your classmates.
He followed a range of sports, hockey, curling, and baseball. In his younger years he played and really enjoyed baseball and hockey. He loved conversation; sports and politics and local lore over crib or bridge was always great. Especially with a good cup of tea.
Gordon and Noreen are survived by their five children and their families. Terry & Bev Powell of Brandon, Manitoba Brenda & Keith Knodel of Medicine Hat, Alberta Sandra & George Hamel of Sherwood Park, Alberta Rhonda & Denis Mousseau of Olds, Alberta Brian & Shannon Powell of Olds, Alberta Eleven grandchildren and their families. Loni Powell, Anna (Powell) and Brian Grant, Tom Powell, Nick Powell and Brittany Powell, Meg (Hamel) and Jeff LeGatt, Jeff Hamel, Sharla (Hamel) and Dusan Jakovljevic, Evan Mousseau, Dayle Mousseau, Samantha Powell and Statia Powell. Nine great grandchildren Rowan Powell, Liam and Brody Grant, Leevye and Lily Powell, Emery and Cohen LeGatt, Lela and Alek Jakovljevic.
And two sister in laws and their families Dolly Powell and Ruth Martin.
Dad and his family were very fortunate to be able to spend many days with family gatherings and visits over the years. He was very proud of his family and he will be missed sorely missed by all of us.
The notes that have come in since Dad has passed, paint the picture of who he was. He was personable, caring, and loved to smile. Always enjoyed a joke, a conversation, a card game, always with a cup of tea.
A memorial service and reception for Gordon was held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba.
In memory of Gordon, donations may be made to the Souris Museum.
It is with heavy hearts, the family announces the death of Ernest Henry “Sam” Phillips. With family at his side, Sam passed away January 5, 2022 in the Souris Health Centre at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Florence and his sons; Steven (Sharon) and Scott (Keri). Also mourning his loss are his sisters; Marie, Betty and Janette, and his brother, George, and their families. He will be sorely missed by his sisters-in-law, Leona, Dorothy, Marguerite and Janice, and his brother-in-law, Bob, and their families. A public graveside service was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery; Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday January 12, 2022. In memory of Sam, donations may be made to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund, Souris Health Centre, Souris Minor Sports or a charity of your choice. “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.” Dr. Seuss.Video of Sam Phillips Service available click here