In Loving Memory of Leonard Waldner
October 31, 1956 – October 13, 2025
Leonard Waldner, 68, of Souris, Manitoba, passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 13, 2025.
Leonard was born on October 31, 1956, in Portage la Prairie, and was raised in a Hutterite colony. The second youngest of ten children, he was spirited and adventurous, eventually leaving the colony to explore the outside world.
In 1978, Leonard married Margaret (née Stahl), and they built a life together, raising
Ken, 80 years, beloved husband of Arva Wiess, father of Tara and Kim (Brad) Adamko, grandpa of Ryan and Scott. Ken passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on August 23, 2025. A memorial reception for family and friend will be held at St. Paul’s United Church Auditorium, Souris on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Ken, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Souris Glenwood Foundation
Arnold, 70 years, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on Monday, July 7, 2025. A funeral service was held from Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Friday July 11, 2025. Interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Arnold, donations may be made to the Hartney Personal Care Home.
The Life of Joseph Harry Keith Woods
Keith Woods, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, September 29, 2024 at Evergreen Place Personal Care Home surrounded by his family. Keith was in his 88th year of life.
Left to mourn his loss and celebrate his memories are his children Kelly (Reid) Cowieson and Michael (Marcie) Woods along with his grandchildren, Daris (Erin), Ryan (Allie), Amy (Gabreille), Ben (Jill ) and Kate (Oryn) and his Great
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.
August 13, 1940 – June 13, 2024
Andrew Watamaniuk lived a good long life. He spent the majority of his life living on the land farming and growing a large garden that fed himself and whoever else between Souris and Gladstone needed potatoes. Andy would often say life was simple. Take care of the land and it will take care of you. Andy loved adventures. He often would drive several miles to see neighbours and friends despite never actually owning a driver’s license. One day that became
Gloria, 75 years, beloved wife of Richard Willman, mother of Victor, Tammy, Fred and Bobbie, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on January 29, 2024. Funeral service was held at the Griswold United Church on Friday, February 9, 2024. Private interment in the Griswold Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Gloria, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Edwina Ola Amanda White
July 29, 1929 — December 26, 2023
Winnie passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, at the Hartney Health Center in Hartney, MB.
Winnie was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec on July 29, 1929. She was the only child of Ed and Ola Dorman. She leaves to mourn Dale, her loving husband of 73 years: Children: Val and Brad (Patty), Grandchildren: Lindsay (Kevin) Rowan and Landon (Kirby) White, and Great Grandchildren: Riley and Stella Rowan and Monroe, Fallon and Ledger White along
Alys (Sammy), 93 years, beloved wife of the late Charles (Chick) Will, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on September 20, 2023. A private graveside funeral service was held at the Carroll Cemetery. In memory of Sammy, donations may be made to the Souris Legion.
Beverley Jean Wilson (nee Stamp) passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, with her loved ones by her side after a short but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 71.
Bev was born on December 13, 1951 in Brandon to Nellie and Jimmie Stamp, the youngest of the three Stamp girls. She would grow up on the family farm in Carroll which Bev would talk about with her children and grandchildren for many years to come. Bev attended school in Carroll until Grade 9 before moving on to Souris