Peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 Ronald Leslie Ramsey passed away at the Souris Health Centre with his family by his side.
Ron was born on November 2, 1928 in Lauder, Manitoba and attended Lauder school. In 1948 while working as an apprentice electrician for Atkinson Electric, he caught the eye of a young lady who worked at the MTS building in Hartney. Lucy Blanchard and Ron Ramsey were married June 28, 1950.
This was the beginning of a 72 year romance, filled with love, laughter, hardships
Agnes, 83 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred Revet, mother of Aurel, Gisele, Yvette, Antoine and Gerard. Agnes passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on December 19, 2024. A prayer service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Funeral mass was held at St. Jean’s Catholic Church, Grande Clairiere, Manitoba on Monday, December 30, 2024. Interment in the Grande Clairiere Cemetery. In memory of Agnes, donations may be made to the Souris Personal
Candace Robbins (nee McBrien)
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Candy. Candy passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the age of 67 years old. Candy was surrounded by loved ones in her final days.
She is survived by her son Rob (Carla) and daughter Sam. She was an incredibly proud Nana to her grand-children, Oren and Payton, and their mother Annie. Candy will also leave behind her brother Brent and sisters Tracy (Clarence) and Jeanie; nieces and nephews Meghan,
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, Bill passed away on May 15, 2024, with family by side at the age of 92. Born on September 24, 1931, in the town of Virden, Manitoba, Bill Rolston entered the world. Born to Ralph and Ella Rolston.
Bill leaves to mourn his son Ralph, (Tanya Rolston) and their three children, Ella, Thomas, and Jack, his daughter Maralee (Cam Dodds) and their two children, Rhett and Madison, his sister Devona Slater, and his two nieces Sandy Olafson, (Kenny Andreychuk)
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.
With great sadness we announce the passing of Annette, Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Annette was the 8th of 11 children (6 boys and 5 girls) born to Frank and Henriette Dooley of Grande Clairiere. She was born at Mrs. Forbes nursing home in Hartney on December 31st, 1940. She and her Mother rode home in Vital Bertholet’s Snow Plane, and she grew up with her 10 siblings on the Dooley Farm just east of Grande Clairiere and attended school at Grande Clairiere.
Annette was pre deceased by four brothers; John, Joe, Henry and Maurice, and four brothers in law; John Charles, Maurice Mahy, Leo Peloquin and Ray Bradshaw, and one sister in law, Joan Dooley. Also her parents; Frank and Henriette, and her father and mother in law Jack and Beatrice Robson. She is survived by two brothers; Ted and David, and four sisters; Irene, Marie, Cecile and Yvonne and sister in law Coreen Dooley, Dianna Dooley, Georgina Dooley, Darlene Dooley and Leona Bradshaw. Annette is also survived by her husband, Jack, of 63 years and 10 months, their children Michael married to Denise Bauche and their children Johnathon, Heather and Wayne Nakonechny and their children Kenzie and Ava. And our Daughter Sharon (Murray Kirkup) and her children, Kimberlee Jones and her daughter Esme, and Chris Bickerton and his children Wyatt and Cheyenne.
Annette and I met on a Saturday night in April, 1957 in Hartney, and we went to a movie at Mr. Arnason’s Theatre. We dated until June of 1959 and were married on June 20th at Bethel United Church, followed by a reception and supper at Annette’s cousins farm, Lucy and Ron Ramsey. We travelled to Clear Lake for our honeymoon, in the 1957 Chevy. We took up residence in a small house in my parent’s farmyard. Our son, Michael, joined our happy family on January 18th, 1960. And our daughter, Sharon, arrived on August 22nd, 1961. Our children spent many, happy hours, at Grandma’s house nearby. We farmed alongside my parents until June, 1970, when Mom and Dad retired to Souris and Annette and I bought the farm. When Michael and Denise married in July 1986, they moved into the farm house and Annette and I built a new house in Deleau, where we lived happily until Annette was hospitalized on April 14th and passed on April 25th in my arms and supported by the wonderful nurses in the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Annette and I have both enjoyed travelling over the years, and have travelled coast to coast in Canada and the United States, spending several winters in Arizona. We visited Hawaii three times, spent a month in Alaska, travelled to Churchill, and to Europe. In 2020, just as the Covid was starting, we took a wonderful Caribbean Cruise on a brand new ship. Annette’s funeral service was held from St Paul’s United Church, Souris on May 2nd with Tanis Podobni officiating. She was laid to rest in the Souris – Glenwood Cemetery on a beautiful, sunny and warm afternoon. Lunch and visitation followed, in the United Church Hall then supper at our house.
If friends so desire, donations in Annette’s memory, may be made to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Unit c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, STARS Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ryan Alfred James Revet on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ryan passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.
Ryan was born on July 31, 2003 in Brandon, Manitoba. He resided in Brandon his entire life with his parents and brother. Ryan attended Waverly Park School and Neelin High School, graduating in June, 2021. He was employed at Heritage Co-op in Brandon until he could no longer work due to illness.
An avid dog-lover from the start, Ryan desired a career working with dogs and dreamed of one day owning his own dog daycare. Ryan loved gaming, camping and living in the moment. He cherished time spent with family and friends. He will be forever remembered for his bravery, selflessness and unshakeable faith in his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Gerard and Angela Revet, brother Adam Revet, grandparents Marvin and Mildred Gebauer, grandmother Agnes Revet along with many cousins, aunts and uncles. He is reunited with his grandpa, Alfred Revet and great-grandmother, Emily Dodds.
The family extends sincere appreciation to Dr Ishani Samarasena, Dr Jeffrey Graham, Dr David Kristjanson and the incredible nursing staff at the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre. Their excellent care was a blessing to Ryan and his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Baptist Church – 3881 Park Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens.
In memory of Ryan, donations can be made to Funds for Furry Friends, the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre – 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2B3 or to a local charity of your choice.
Roussin: Omere, 58 years, passed away in the Hartney Community Health Centre on Saturday, October 29, 2022. A come and go celebration in memory of Omere was held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Souris Motor Inn. A private interment will be held in the Ste. Amelie Cemetery, Ste. Amelie, Manitoba at a later date. In memory of Omere, donations may be made to the Hartney Community Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 280 Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0 or to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Ryckman: Linda, 70 years, beloved wife of Ken Ryckman, mother of Mark and Michelle, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. A celebration of Linda’s life was held at the Souris & Glenwood Community Hall, Souris, on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Linda, donations may be made to the Souris Minor Hockey Associations.
Rice: John, 14 years, beloved son of Mike and Cora-Lee Rice, passed away at his home near Carroll, Manitoba on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. A celebration of John’s life for family and friends was held at the Carroll Cemetery, on Friday, August 19, 2022 followed by at time of food and refreshments at the Carroll Hall. In memory of John, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.