Ivy Edith Watkin – Born July 7,1921 in a sleepy little town of Seabright, Nova Scotia to Barrington and Elizabeth (Boutilier) Sparrow. Moved to Brandon, Manitoba wher she lived and prospered with her family and her 5 siblings, Olive, Hazelet, Doug, Laura and Eric (who is the only living Sparrow to date and who currentley resides in Camrose, Alberta). On July 1, 1942, she married a longtime friend John Watkin, who had just enlisted in the RCAF and was posted to Fort MacLeod. She probably
Elizabeth (Betty) Evan Saunderson (nee McBurney)
Betty passed away peacefully at Souris Personal Care Home on Dec.10, 2016 at the age of 93. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Harvey, her brothers, Don and Jim, and her sister-in-law, Shirley.
What Betty valued most was time with her family. She leaves to cherish those memories her daughter Carol (Bill) Potter and son Brian (Kathie); grandchildren Tara (Harley) Waddell, Ryan (Allison) Potter, Colin (Melanie) Potter and Kelly Saunderson;
John Frederick Willan –
Lee Anne and her family are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from family, friends, co-workers, and the people of the Town of Souris.
This sudden loss has created a huge void in their lives. We all took it for granted that John would be here for many years to see his children grow, and to retire with Lee Anne in their chosen home of Souris.
John was born in North Bay, Ontario, and lived in various towns in Ontario. John was very
Randal George Vandermeulen – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Vandermeulen on 23 November 2016 at his home in Nanaimo, BC. Randy’s life was cut short after a valiant battle with cancer.
Randy was born on 19 February 1957 in Souris, Manitoba. He worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway as a locomotive engineer. Most of his 35-year career was worked out of the Brandon terminal — relocating to Saskatchewan for his final 5 years and retiring to Vancouver
Mark Killam – Age 64 years, beloved husband of Tracey (Fitzsimmons) Killam, father of John, Helena, Kathrine, Dawn, Timothy and Kenyth, died in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Graveside funeral service for family and friends was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery, Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. In memory of Mark, donations may be made to the Westman Dream for Kids Foundation.
Enrique Espitia Correa — Age 48 years, beloved husband of Lucy, father of Eduardo and Amelia, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Souris, Manitoba on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. In memory of Enrique, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation.
Marlene Snyder Age 85 years,
beloved wife of the late Ron Snyder, mother of Cam and Kirby, passed away in the Vista Park Lodge, Winnipeg, Manitoba on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Funeral service was held at the Souris Gospel Chapel on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Marlene, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Earl Mathew Atkinson – Earl was born December 21, 1928 at the home farm at Lauder, Manitoba.
Earl attended school at Grand Bend, Lauder and Brandon College. October 1, 1949 he married Dorothy Swerdfeger and started a farming career.
In 1952 their first son Ken was born and in 1954 a second son Rod blessed their family also.
Earl was a member of Manitoba Pool Elevators Canada, order of Forresters and the Lauder United Church. Earl enjoyed music and played his violin or saxophone in his
Agnes H. Down – Age 90 years, beloved wife of the late Harry Down, mother of Judith, Harry Brian, Lana, Bradley and Jacquelyn, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Rounthwaite Cemetery. In memory of Agnes, donations may be made to Souris Hospital Palliative Care c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba,
Jack Huston Tufts –
The family of Jack Tufts were saddened when he passed away in the Palliative Care Ward of the Souris Hospital on October 17, 2016. Jack had been living in the Personal Care Home in the Souris Hospital since March 2016. November 17, 2016 would have been our 65th wedding anniversary.
Jack was born April 17, 1924, the seventh of ten children born to James and Violet (Moore) Tufts of Fairfax, MB.
He was predeceased by his parents Jim and Violet Tufts, and by three brothers