Donald Allen Smutko
January 19, 1955- December 3, 2025
With deepest sorrow the family announces the passing of Don Smutko on December 3, 2025 in Souris, Manitoba at the age of 70. After a courageous long, hard battle with cancer, he is finally at peace and pain free.
Don is survived by his loving and devoted wife Judy Smutko of 14 years and his children, Sarah, Kelsey (Justin), Alicia (Reid) and Ryan (Trisha). He leaves behind his much loved grandchildren Grace, Makayla, Owen, Genevieve, Kaitlin
Irene Sylvie Splett was born in Grande Clairiere, Manitoba to Leon and Jeanne Charles on November 19, 1935. Mom grew up with 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Mom attended school in Grande Clairiere, and her religious training was taken in the Catholic Church.
Liza (Nee: Hardy), 90 years, beloved wife of the late Bill Scharff, mother of Diane (Don), Maureen (Curtis) and the late Darlene, Gary and Tony. Liza passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on February 26, 2025. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Friday, March 7, 2025. Private interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney at a later date. In memory of Liza, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Evelyn, 63 years, beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Eleanor Saban, sister of Catherine, Gina and Ken. Evelyn passed away at the Souris Health Centre on November 15, 2024. A funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Evelyn, donations may be made to the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Rose, 90 years, beloved wife of the late Bob Swaenepoel, mother of Duane, Maureen, Lori and the late Val. Rose passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on October 3, 2024. In keeping with Rose’s wishes a private graveside service was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Rose, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
After fighting a courageous battle with cancer, Marylyn Service-Peters passed peacefully on the 13th October in the early hours under the beautiful skies of a new morning sunrise. She has gone to join those she loved who left before her; her mother, Margaret Service, father, Jack Service, sister, Valerie Ethier, and husband, Robert Peters.
Ken, 85 years, beloved husband of the late Pat Sparrow, father of Curtis, Cathy and Cory. Ken passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Funeral service was at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Private interment in the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery Columbarium. In memory of Ken, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Bill, 62 years, beloved husband of Carol Solotwinski, son of Olga Solotwinski, father of Garret Solotwinski and Nathan Johnson, stepfather of Ty Gauthier and Trevor Gauthier. Bill passed away suddenly at his residence in Souris, Manitoba on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery Columbarium. In memory of Bill, donations may be made to The