Jerry, 80 years, beloved husband of Elaine Leforte, father of Shad, Laurie, Denise and the late Tim, Darrell and Dwayne. Jerry passed away in the Souris Health Centre on September 18, 2023. In keeping with Jerry’s wishes there will be no funeral service. A private family celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at a later date. In memory of Jerry, donations may be made to the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Obituaries
Bourgeois, Adrien
Adrien, 83 years, beloved husband of Rosemarie Bourgeois, father of Doris, Evelyn, Keith and Lyle. Adrien passed away in the Fairview Personal Care Home, Brandon on September 13, 2023. A celebration of Adrien’s life was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Souris on Friday, September 29, 2023. In memory of Adrien, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Torrance, George
George Torrance, beloved Father of Dean, Jill, and Tim passed away in Calgary, September 7th at the age of 87 years, with his family at his side. Special thanks to the staff on Unit 46 of the Foothills Medical Center for their very compassionate care before his passing.
George was born on the family farmstead near Griswold on January 4th, 1936 to George Sr. and Jessie (Durston). He was the youngest of three, John, Joan, and George Jr.
After completing his education at Hillsdale and Griswold
Heape, Bertha Mary
It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my mom, Bertha Mary Heape, who passed away at the Souris Health Centre on March 10, 2023 at the age of 79 years.
Mom was born to Delbert and Lavinia Russell in Deloraine, Manitoba on July 23, 1943. She lived in Dand until moving to Hartney. Mom spoke fondly of her railroad trips with her parents and her sister Lucy.
Mom was predeceased by her parents, sister. Bertha was also predeceased by her husband Gerald Heape on April 11, 1996. She is
Zilkey, Sharon Leslie
Sharon Leslie Zilkey (Nee: Hatch)
April 15, 1942-September 4, 2023
It is with deep sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Sharon.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Jennifer (Darcy Clevett) and Jon (Jodie): Grandchildren Emerson and Griffin: Sister Linda Hatch: brother-in-law Eric Penner: as well as numerous relatives and friends.
She was preceded by her parents Wynne and Harry Hatch: sister Lee Penner.
Sharon was raised in Oak Lake Manitoba. She attended teachers training
Barclay, Viola Gjordie
On Monday September 4, 2023, Viola Gjordie Barclay passed away peacefully with family by her side.
Vi was born to Melvin and Alma Scansen on March 25,1929 in Crichton Saskatchewan. She went on to live a wonderfully beautiful life. She was so caring and thoughtful; a person’s spirits could not help but be lifted when you were in her presence. She had a passion for music that was contagious and for years played music entertaining residents of various care homes. She was a bright light in everyone’s
Hennessy, George Ritchie Gunter
George Hennessy of Oak Lake, Manitoba was born November 2, 1941 in Kenora, Ontario. George passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the Health Sciences Centre – Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 16, 2023.
George spent his earlier years in Kenora before the family moved to Winnipeg. George moved to Oak Lake in 1981 after purchasing the Oak Land Hotel.
George was predeceased by parents Howard and Rita Hennessy. He is survived by his life partner Joyce Milne, daughter Bonnie Hodgson (Tim), stepchildren;
Doherty, Kenneth Russell
Kenneth Russell Doherty
March 21, 1941 – August 14, 2023
Ken (Kenny) passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre in Marlene’s loving arms after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ken was born March 21, 1941 in Oak Lake, Manitoba to Ken and Eileen Doherty. The eldest of 5 children, Ken attended school at Oak Lake and helped his dad on the family farm overlooking the Assiniboine river. At 18, Ken joined the air force where he worked as radar technician. He met Ann McManus at
Mills, Sylvia Elizabeth Ann
Sylvia Elizabeth Ann Mills (Farmer)
Sylvia passed away suddenly at home in her husband’s arms on August 11, 2023.
Born July 12, 1949 in Minnedosa, Manitoba.
Lived in Fairfax and attended school at Fairfax, Elgin and Hartney.
Sylvia attended Business College in Brandon, and then worked for Dunwoody & Company.
Married Larry Mills on December 7, 1968.
Sylvia and Larry lived in Virden, Manitou, Hartney and Roblin before retiring to Brandon in 2006. Sylvia worked at the Bank of Montreal, the Royal
Hayes, Nadine Margaret
Nadine, 93 years, passed away in the Hartney Community Health Centre, Hartney, Manitoba, on Friday, August 11, 2023. A private funeral service was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Nadine, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.