Sheldon, 69 years, beloved husband of Carla Betker, father of Amy and Lena, passed away at his family farm near Souris, Manitoba on December 18, 2023. A funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Sheldon, donations may be made to the Souris Glenwood Foundation Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 or to the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre 1028 Arnould Road Ile
Obituaries
Fergusson, Lesley Annie
Lesley Annie Fergusson age 54, passed away on December 12, 2023, at Brandon General Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with MS. Born in Dumfries, Scotland on August 8, 1969, Lesley moved to Alexander, Manitoba in August of 1994. Lesley is the eldest child of Andy and Judy Fergusson, sister to Callan (Wendy) Fergusson, Nancy (Alastair) Hall, Anne (Robbie) Dick and beloved Auntie to Kate, Zoe and Louise Fergusson; Aaron, Anna and Ewan Hall; Blair, Cameron and Gavin Dick.
Lesley
Parsons, Helen Alice
Helen, 84 years, beloved wife of the late W.S. (Bill) Parsons, mother of George and Deborah, passed away in Hartney, Manitoba on December 11, 2023. A funeral service was held at the Old English Church, Hartney Manitoba on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Private interment in the Napinka Cemetery. In memory of Helen, donations may be made to the Old English Church Hartney, Manitoba.
Hardy, Mary Palmire
With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Palmire Hardy (Nee Mahy) on December 9, 2023 at Souris Health Centre. Mary was born May 9, 1933 in Grand Clairiere. She is survived by her six children Bob (Thelma) Hardy, Susan (John) Janz, Betty Wainwright, Willy (Lynn) Hardy, Helen (Doug) Longmuir, and Carolyn O’Toole, 17 grandchildren 42 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Sister Yvonne Bertholet and brother Harvey (Brenda) Mahy and many nieces and nephew.
Mary
Cowieson, Gwen
Gwen, 86 years, beloved wife of Allan Cowieson, mother of Reid, Trevor and Dean, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on December 8, 2023. A private funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel followed by interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Gwen, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Ewen, Cathryn Jane
Cathy, 70 years, beloved wife of the late Grant Ewen, mother of Rick and Dave, passed away in Souris, Manitoba on December 6, 2023. A funeral service will be held in the spring of 2024. Notifications will be posted prior to the service. In memory of Cathy, donations may be made to the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Denbow, David
We the family, sadly announce the passing of David Denbow on December 3, 2023 at the age of 76 years. David was born November 30, 1947 to Wilfred Earl, better known as Scotty, and Rita Denbow. He was predeceased by his parents, sister in law Cheryl Denbow and friend Janice Pornie. He was the oldest of 8 siblings. Kenny, Cam, Karen, Wilma, Nina, Tracy and Rhonda, as well as his close friends Eddie and Issac Mayo. He is loving remembered by his siblings and their families.
David grew up on
Bertholet, Marie Alice
Marie, 92 years, beloved wife of the late Laurent (Larry) Bertholet, mother of Ron, Mona and the late Paulette and Don, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on November 28, 2023. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Jean’s Catholic Church, Grande Clairiere, Manitoba on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Grande Clairiere Cemetery. In memory of Marie, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Legare, Albert Joseph Emil
Albert (Bert), 63 years, beloved husband of Cheri Legare, stepfather of Marsha, Kayla and Michael, passed away in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on November 15, 2023. Private funeral service will be held at a later date. In memory of Albert, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Dubyna, Lorraine
Lorraine Ballantyne/Sutton/Dubyna
A Norwood “classic” has been laid to rest. Lorraine has returned to her Creator November 15, 2023 in her 93rd year of life. Lorraine was the mother of Laurie Sutton and the late Heather York. Grandmother to Chanlie Kozak, Brandon Sutton, Todd, Nicole and Kea York.
As per Lorraine’s wishes, cremation without a service has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Souris Beautification Fund c/o Municipality of Souris-Glenwood Box 518 Souris,