Category: W

Wagner: Kay was born on Sept 15, 1925, to William George Akehurst & Eileen (nee Shilito) Akehurst, at Paygate Cottage, Ringmer, Sussex England.  In 1928 a brother, Arthur George joined the family. They were a happy family, until the anxiety of War came and much changed. Her Father (Grandad to us children) enlisted in the Army, and later, her brother (Uncle Arthur) enlisted in the Navy.  Kay at 14 yrs, trained as a Children’s Nurse, and cared for orphans and evacuated

Winters: Eunice Mabel, 90 years, beloved wife of the late Walter Winters, mother of Larry, Brent, Delbert and Ronald, passed away in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Eunice, donations may be made to World Vision Canada.

Bette Lynne Williams Brewer (72) passed away with family by her side at the Souris Hospital on June 11, 2018.   Bette was born September 22, 1945 in Brandon and was the chosen daughter of the late Charles and Mae Williams.   She was predeceased by her brother Dale Williams and her husband Russ McLeod.

Bette grew up on the family farm and later moved to Brandon where she worked for Binkley Motors before travelling to Winnipeg where she furthered her education and became a Licensed Practical

Watson, Cecil Arthur “Art” of Souris Manitoba, husband of the late Doreen Watson passed away on September 18, 2017 at the Personal Care Home Souris, Manitoba. Art was born at Elgin, Manitoba to Bill & Eliza Watson December 29, 1933. In 1942, Art moved to Souris with his family, he and his mother stayed at a boarding house while his Dad served in the Air Force. While attending school Art worked at Pollock’s Groceries stocking shelves and making deliveries. Art recalled a story while

White: Frederick Edgerton White was born on June 22,1932 in Souris, Manitoba, to Gordon and Luella White of Hartney, Manitoba.  Fred passed away on March 17, 2017 in his 85^th year. He grew up primarily on the family farm east of Hartney and also spent some time in Dauphin.  He has one sister, Janice McBrien (Bill) of Hartney.

Fred married Marion (Rae) of Napinka, Manitoba, on December 28, 1953. Of this union came four children, 8 granddaughters, 4 step grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 

Grace Theresa Walmsley – Passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the age of 86 years. She was born in Deloraine, Manitoba on December 29, 1930. Grace is survived by her children; Linda (Erik) Laursen, Jim (Judy) Walmsley, Darlene Walmsley, Ken (Wendy) Walmsley and Don Walmsley, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother Bob (Rhoda) Hunter. Grace was predeceased by her husband Russell in

Ivy Edith Watkin – Born July 7,1921 in a sleepy little town of Seabright, Nova Scotia to Barrington and Elizabeth (Boutilier) Sparrow. Moved to Brandon, Manitoba wher she lived and prospered with her family and her 5 siblings, Olive, Hazelet, Doug, Laura and Eric (who is the only living Sparrow to date and who currentley resides in Camrose, Alberta). On July 1, 1942, she married a longtime friend John Watkin, who had just enlisted in the RCAF and was posted to Fort MacLeod. She probably

John Frederick Willan –
Lee Anne and her family are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from family, friends, co-workers, and the people of the Town of Souris.
This sudden loss has created a huge void in their lives. We all took it for granted that John would be here for many years to see his children grow, and to retire with Lee Anne in their chosen home of Souris.
John was born in North Bay, Ontario, and lived in various towns in Ontario. John was very

Walberg: Isobel Mary, 87 years, beloved mother of Robert, Sylvia and Jamie, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Place with her family by her side on Saturday, February 20, 2016. A private family service will be held at a later date. In memory of Isobel, donations may be to the Fund for Fury Friends #208 – 740 Rosser Avenue Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K9.

Winters: With his family by his side, Lowell Raymond Winters passed away on October 29, 2015 at his home on the family farm in the R.M. of Sifton. Lowell was born on December 14, 1932 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB to John and Helena Winters of Sanford, MB.

Lowell grew up on the family farm in Sanford, MB where he attended school until the age of 15 when he left to take over the farm following the death of his father in 1948. He took over the responsibilities of being the head of