Della Marie Butler (Burnett), 60 years, loving wife of Jim Butler, mother of Kristin (Greg) and Dustin, grandma of Westyn and Halle. Della passed away peacefully at her residence in Souris, Manitoba surrounded by her family and her three sisters on November 6, 2025. Della joins her mother Jean, father Howard, brother Doug and many others in heaven. A celebration of Della’s life was held at the Souris & Glenwood Community Hall on Friday, November 14, 2025 with a private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. The family asks in lieu of gifts and flowers donations may be made in Della’s memory to the Souris School to give students more opportunities to participate in sports (checks may be made to the Souris School or etransfer to officesouris@shmb.ca).
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To Jim and family, we are so sorry for your loss. No words can express the greiving we are all feeling just know you are surrounded by family and friends at this most difficult time. We hold you in our thought and prayers.
Sincerely, Traci & Clive Ealing-Lobb
Jim and family along with Della’s sisters and their family my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Cherish the memories and conversations that you have had with Della.
To all Della’s family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences. I will be thinking of all of you.
Sincerely Ramona Taylor
Jim, Kristin, Dustin and family – what a fight she fought – and how lucky she was to have you to help her thru this journey – and I know you will all be missing her so very much. She will be missed by family, friends and also the communities of Souris and Rivers. Know that you are all in our thoughts and remember all the great times you had together. She’ll be watching over you all. Take care.
Pat & Rick Smith
and the Turner boys
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time! Our deepest sympathies!
Our sincere condolences Jim to you and your family we are so sorry to hear . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time ️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Della was a beautiful person. Hugs and strength to your entire family!
To Jim, Dusty and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Della was an absolute gem and will be so missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. We are thinking of you all ♥️
So sorry for your loss Jim.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I am thinking and praying for strength and a feeling of love and support surrounding you all .
Deepest sympathy to Della’s Family.
Our thoughts are with you. May your memories of all the good times bring you comfort.
Larry and Eileen Dnistranski
Jim, Kristin, Dustin, and all the family,
We share in your loss and sorrow and are holding close to our treasured memories of fun times with Della.
Sending you our heartfelt condolences and comfort from SoCal.
Cindy, Nancy, and Heather
A beautiful soul has left us here and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Sincere condolences to Dustin, Kristin, Jim and her entire extended family’s.
Jim, Dustin and family,
Our sincere condolences to you. Della was always a delight to deal with at the store and socially – a huge loss to you and our community.
Take care.
Mark and Dianne Kolesar
I’m so sorry to hear of Della’s passing. I have such fond memories of fun times with Della and her sisters at Oak Lake beach. She was a wonderful person who I’m sure will be deeply missed. My condolences.
We are so very sorry to hear about Della’s passing. She was such a welcoming and kind person, and we feel fortunate to have known her even for a short time. Please know Jim that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathies,
The Kyle Family,
(Trish, Brad, Sabrina, Scott & Shantel)
So sorry for your loss. Ethel cochran
Jim,Dustin, Kristin & family
So very sorry to hear about Della’s passing. Sending Our Deepest Condolences, and thinking of you all in this sad time.
Glenn Susan Crepeele & fam
Our thoughts are with you Jim, Dustin, Kirsten and special thoughts to Della’s sisters. Hard time for all. Della was a great lady
Norma …We’re so sorry to hear this news of Della’s passing. Thinking of you and your entire family with a very sad heart.
Sincerely
Dale and Sandy
Jim, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Della well but I know she was a gem that you found & cherished
Our deepest condolences Jim and to all your family on Della’s passing she was truly a remarkable person and I am sure she will be missed. She is at peace now .and in another journey. Harvey and Wendy Wood
Deepest condolences Norma and all of Della’s family. So sorry for your loss.
My condolences Jim and family she fought a hard battle and will be missed. Karen Minshull
Deepest condolences to you Jim and all of your families.
Our sincere condolences to Jim and family. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dolly, Scott, Susan and Greg
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to Jim and family
Our sincere condolences Jim and family thinking of you all during this heavy time
Della was such a kind caring person that touched many of us and will be greatly missed
Grant & Carol Murray
My sincere sympathy to the whole family.
So sorry to hear of Della’s passing. Sending our sincere sympathy to you Jim and Dustin and your whole family at this sad time. She will be missed. Cherish all your memories.
Bill & Ellen (Bell) Legge
Across the miles I wish to send my condolences for the loss of Della to the Burnett’s and Butler’s. Knowing her long ago was a pleasure for sure. Know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you all at this sad time…….hugs…
Our sincere condolences Jim and family. Della was a beautiful soul and will be missed by many.
Ryan and Cherri Whelpton
So sorry to hear of Della’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Jim and family. I worked with Delia for many years. She was such a kind and loving person. It was a gift to know her.
Sorry to hear the sad news. Thinking of you, Jim and your family during this difficult time.
Jim, Kristin, Dustin and family, Our sincerest condolences to all of you on the passing of Della! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your wonderful memories provide you peace and comfort. Hugs! Lawrence & Marianne Kristalovich
Our deepest condolences to Jim and family and the Burnett Family. Such a beautiful lady, friend to everyone. She will be missed by all.
Extending deepest sympathy at this very sad time. I have such fond memories of Della from our time working at RBC and socializing together. A rare gem! Thinking of you!
To Jim and family, our condolences to you and family on the passing of Della.
The Agland family
Brian,Susan,& Brendon
Our sympathy to you Jim and family. Della always had a wonderful warm smile and loved to have a chat whenever we met up with her. She will be missed by many!
Jim, my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Our sincere sympathy to Jim and family on the passing of Della. Please know our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Jim,Dustin, Kristin & family and all Della’s sister’s & families.
So very sorry to hear about Della’s passing. Sending Our Deepest Condolences, and thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Colin & Fernanda
Deepest condolences to the Butler family. So sorry for your loss
Deepest condolences to the Butler Family. Worked for years with Della at IGA and Sobeys. Her kindness and great work ethic made it a joy to work with her. She will be deeply missed!
So sorry for your loss of a great woman. She was always a bright spot at store and She has been and will continue to be missed in our daily lives.
Della was a tremendous person and an exceptional business owner who demonstrated and lived by strong values each and every day. Those in her Home Hardware family who had the pleasure of knowing and working alongside Della are much better because of it. We will always appreciate her passion and commitment to everything she did, and she will certainly be missed by all! We send our deepest condolences to Jim, Dustin and family as well as Della’s Rivers Home Hardware family at this time.
Condolences to Jim, Dustin and all Della’s family, a great woman gone way too soon. Hold your memories close.