Elliott: Robert Morris, 79 years, beloved husband of Marie Elliott, passed away in Souris, Manitoba on Monday, February 29, 2016. Funeral service took place on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm at St. Paul’s United Church in Souris, Manitoba. In memory of Morris, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, Craig Michael Swiderski, who passed away on February 24, 2016 in Brandon, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his Mother and Father. He leaves behind brothers, Rick (Kathy) and Gary, and sister Myrna. Also left to mourn are his niece Kelly (Terry), nephew Keith and his great-niece Hailey. Craig was born and raised in Souris and eventually moved to Brandon where he was employed by the Brandon School Division. Most recently
Sboto: Pearl, 79 years, beloved wife of the late Silvo Sboto, mother of Richard and Karen, passed away peacefully at her residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. A private family graveside service will be held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Pearl, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Walberg: Isobel Mary, 87 years, beloved mother of Robert, Sylvia and Jamie, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Place with her family by her side on Saturday, February 20, 2016. A private family service will be held at a later date. In memory of Isobel, donations may be to the Fund for Fury Friends #208 – 740 Rosser Avenue Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K9.
STEWART: Jessie Elizabeth Stewart. Jessie Elizabeth Henderson was born on September 27, 1930. Jessie was the second child of Alex and Mabel (Fuller) Henderson of Oak lake Beach, Manitoba. She had one older sister, Margaret, and five younger siblings; Dorothy, Alice, Phyllis, Bill and John. Jessie and her siblings worked hard on the family farm feeding and watering pigs and chickens; stooking sheaves and threshing grain; milking cows; trapping muskrats and cutting down oak trees which
Pearl Austin (nee Ford) 99 years young passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 at the Souris Personal Care Home.
Born in Maryfield Saskatchewan on September 22, 1916 to Frederick and Ruth Ford.
Pearl moved to Souris with her family at a young age. As a child spent many hours skating in the winter and playing tennis in the summer. She loved to read and garden but most of all she loved to look after her family. Pearl was a long time resident of Souris and spent many years as a hairdresser. She
It’s with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Doreen Strath on Thursday February 4th, 2016 at the age of 89.
Doreen was born in Lyleton, Manitoba March 21, 1926 to Robert and Gladys Moore. Doreen grew up on a creek side farm with her younger sister Norma. She began her education in Lyleton Manitoba often boarding in town with her sister during the winter months when travel was not possible. She graduated with full honours from high school and was one of two in
Beatrice Lea Charles was born February 19, 1935 to Emile and Beulah Charles on their family farm in the Maple Hill district. She passed away peacefully February 2, 2016 at the Hartney Community Center at the age of 80. She was the oldest of nine siblings and the matriarch of her family. She attended school at Maple Hill and Lauder. Schooling came easy to her and she joined track and field and playing ball with the Lauder Ladies. After completing her Permit Licences, she taught school at Oak
It is with shock and sadness that we announce the passing of Grant Hudson Maguire in Portage La Prairie Hospital while en route to St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg on January 25, 2016. Grant was born in Souris Hospital on January 1, 1952 to Gib and Eileen (Grant) Maguire. Grant got his schooling in Elgin and Hartney. He first worked in Winnipeg at the Land Titles office as a clerk but decided to come home to Elgin to farm with his father. Before Grant was done high school he acquired his
Thelma Mary Basiuk, nee Banks was born October 10, 1929 in Elva, Manitoba. She grew up in Elva with her two sisters, Gwen and Barbara and her brother Ron. Always active, this was before the days of girls playing softball so she played baseball with her brother Ron. Determined that she would play with them, she did not let on how their throws hurt her hand and vowed that she would throw hard enough to make them respect her arm. This throwing arm would be put to good use in