Obituaries

Affleck, Dennis Walter

Affleck: Dennis, 75 years, beloved husband of Christine Affleck, father of Jeff and Tom, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Dennis was born and raised in Charlottetown, PEI, to Walter and Georgina Affleck. Dennis loved growing up on the island with his two brothers (Les and Brian) and sister (Anne), while keeping busy fishing, playing baseball, football and especially hockey. Dennis excelled at the game of hockey and received an athletic scholarship to Saint

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Cochrane, Ruth Ann

Cochrane: Ruth Ann passed away peacefully at Fairview Personal Care Home, Brandon, on Tuesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 61 years. Ruth was born in Souris, Manitoba October 31, 1961 to Eldon & Louella Cochrane and lived in Elgin, Souris and Brandon. She will be remembered by her brother Donald of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Aunt Donalda Neufeld of Brandon, Manitoba, Uncle Ossie Cochrane of Vernon, B.C., extended family the Rowe’s who were very special to her.

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Boyes, Lorraine Sharon

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine Boyes on September 18, 2022, at the Souris Hospital.

Lorraine was born in Souris, Manitoba, and was raised and lived in Winnipeg. Lorraine completed high school at the Glenlawn collegiate in 1963. She loved to dance and was involved in highland dancing. She attended Success College and became a Stenographer in 1964. She then landed a job at Canadian Aviation Electronics in Winnipeg as a Steno. Throughout her years in Winnipeg,

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Morden, Amelia Anne

MORDEN: It is with great sadness that the family of Amelia-Anne Morden (nee Janz) announce her passing on Sept 7, 2022, at the age of 80, at the Souris Personal Care Home. Amelia was born on December 11, 1941. She was raised as the oldest child of 11 to Turney and Myrtle Janz. After her parents passed away, they found out that their Uncle Clyde was their older brother that had been adopted by their maternal grandparents.  Amelia married Les Morden on November

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Maguire, Harold Mervyn

Maguire: Harold, 89 years, beloved husband of Dianne Maguire, father of Mick, Linda, Echo and the late Moya, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Private interment in the Elgin Cemetery. In memory of Harold, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or  a charity of your choice.

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Kabbeke, Gustaf Blair

Blair passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side, at the Redvers Health Centre, on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 54 years.  Blair was born, March 7, 1968, in Virden, Manitoba to parents, Gustaf and Evelyn Kabbeke (nee Smith).

Blair’s early years were spent on the farm in Sinclair, Manitoba where he enjoyed helping his dad on the farm, spending hours with his horses and playing baseball.  Blair attended elementary and junior high school in Sinclair and Reston, MB

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Ryckman, Linda Heather

Ryckman: Linda, 70 years, beloved wife of Ken Ryckman, mother of Mark and Michelle, passed away at the Souris Health Centre on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. A celebration of Linda’s life was held at the Souris & Glenwood Community Hall, Souris, on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Linda, donations may be made to the Souris Minor Hockey Associations.

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Brown, Shirley Joyce

SHIRLEY JOYCE BROWN   1950-2022
At the Souris Health Centre, August 9, 2022, Shirley Joyce Brown, aged 71 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Shirley was born November 27, 1950 in Brandon Manitoba to parents Nick and Helen Dunetz (nee Gumieny). Nick passed in 1962 and Helen married Matt Sidlar in 1965 and became Shirley’s beloved step father.
Shirley attended Rossburn School and then went on to post secondary studies attending Red River

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