Bill Kirkup: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of W.R. (Bill) Kirkup. Bill was born on April 14, 1934, and passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on March 17, 2025 just days shy of his 91st birthday.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Sheila Kirkup (Saunderson), and their five sons and their families: Grant (Sandra), Dwight (Nancy), Dwayne (Maureen), Greig, and David. He also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
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Alexander John Hardy was born May 8, 1935. He was the second oldest of Gus and Bertha Hardy’s 7 children. He grew up on the farm and went to school at Deleau. He met Mary Lou Skrine when her country school shut down and she transferred to Deleau to finish her school. They were married May 4, 1957 and had 4 children, Jim, Ken, Karen and Susan. They lived and farmed together near Deleau until 2015 when Mary Lou passed away. In 2016 Alex moved to Victoria Park Lodge and in November
After a hard-fought battle with ALS, we have lost our beloved Randy at the age of 65 years.
He is greatly missed by his wife and best friend Shannon, his daughter Crystal (Jacob), his family and countless friends.
Randy was always the first person to offer help and to make sure that any job he did was done RIGHT. He never asked for anything in return, but wouldn’t say no to a rum and coke or a beer.
For 16 years, Randy proudly served his community with the Souris Volunteer Fire Department,
Peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 Ronald Leslie Ramsey passed away at the Souris Health Centre with his family by his side.
Ron was born on November 2, 1928 in Lauder, Manitoba and attended Lauder school. In 1948 while working as an apprentice electrician for Atkinson Electric, he caught the eye of a young lady who worked at the MTS building in Hartney. Lucy Blanchard and Ron Ramsey were married June 28, 1950.
This was the beginning of a 72 year romance, filled with love, laughter, hardships
Muriel, 86 years, beloved wife of the late John Gray, mother of Jackie and Marion. Muriel passed away at the Souris Health Centre on March 10, 2025. A private funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, with interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Muriel, donations may be made to the Souris Glenwood Foundation Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
Tineke, 69 years, beloved wife of Gerlof de Jong, mother of Neeltje, Auke (France) and Liz (Kyle), grandmother of Olivia, Paige, Matthew and Abigail. Tineke passed away at the Souris Health Centre on March 5, 2025. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. In memory of Tineke, donations may be made to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 or to the Deleau Park c/o Deleau Community
Geraldine (Gerry) Elizabeth Budd (née McMunn), passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at the Souris Personal Care Home. Gerry was born November 22, 1925, in the RM of St. Andrews, MB, to Pemberton Deacon and Elizabeth McMunn (nee Carter). She was the beloved wife of the late Ken Budd and a devoted mother to Kirk, Frank (Gail), and the late Diane. A cherished grandmother, Kimberlee (Michael) and Alyson will dearly miss her. She is survived by her sister Ida Davis of Wpg
Liza (Nee: Hardy), 90 years, beloved wife of the late Bill Scharff, mother of Diane (Don), Maureen (Curtis) and the late Darlene, Gary and Tony. Liza passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on February 26, 2025. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Friday, March 7, 2025. Private interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney at a later date. In memory of Liza, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Stan, 80 years, beloved husband of Margie Kozak, father of Jennifer, Dean and Matt. Stan passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on February 24, 2025. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Monday, March 3, 2025. Private interment in the Carroll Cemetery. In memory of Stan, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert Lloyd Cooper announce his passing, on Monday February 24, 2025 at the Reston Health Centre.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife Linda Cooper (Ashcroft), children Melanie (Nelson), Shawna (Ben), Kyle (Lindsay). His grandchildren Breanna (Brett), Shaylynn (Dominic), Danielle (Chad), Brandi (Gavin), Katie (Scott), Nairn, Mason, Natalie. His great grandchildren Kylie, Novalee, Jake, Isobel, Olivia, Johnny, Roe. Robert is also survived by his