Whitebread — Raymond Gerald, 76 years old, beloved father of Germain Coutu, died at his residence in Elgin, Manitoba on Thursday, March 26, 2015. By Ray’s request, cremation has taken place and no funeral service will be held. In memory of Ray, donations may be made to the Teen Challenge of Central Canada.
Obituaries
Weston, Harold (Bunk) Edward Green
Weston: With extreme sadness, we announce the passing of Harold (Bunk) Weston, 86, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on the evening of March 22, 2015. Bunk was a long serving member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, and was a carpenter by trade for over 50 years in Hartney and area. He had a reputation for being the “best” at his work and was frequently called upon to build homes for family and friends. Bunk married Margery Davreux and despite not having children of their own, were like
Isabey, John Narcisse Edmond
Isabey, John Narcisse Edmond, passed away peacefully at the Souris Health Centre on Friday, March 20, 2015, at the age of 84 years. Dad was the oldest of four children. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Donalda, parents Narcisse and Germaine Isabey, in-laws Mae and Sawrey Watson, and brother-in-law Roland Hennessey (Marguerite).
Dad took his early schooling at St. Jean’s convent at Grande Clairière, Wauchope, SK. and finished at St. Boniface and St. Paul’s colleges in
Phillips, John Thomas
Phillips: It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of John Thomas Phillips know to many as “Jack”.
John was born September 5, 1934 at the family farm in the R.M. of Cameron, Manitoba and he was the youngest of seven children born to George Trineer and Lela Maude (Graham) Phillips. John passed away on March 9, 2015 at the Hartney Community Health Centre Hartney, Manitoba at the age of 80 years.
John leaves to mourn his loving wife of 33 years Patricia “Pat”, son Patrick
Hunchak, Edward
Edward Hunchak Jan 13, 1931 — Mar 8, 2015
Peacefully Dad passed away at the age of 84 years at the Souris Personal Care Home. He was survived by daughter Deborah Cann, son-in-law Dwight, brother Walter (Audrey), sister Joy (Gene) and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by wife Mary.
Dad was born in Pine Falls and had a natural musical talent. From entertaining the barnyard chickens with two sticks for a fiddle at the age of four to having his own band and entertaining many people throughout
Brown, Ruth Marion
Brown, Ruth Marion passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on February 19, 2015 in her 98th year. She was born on April 4, 1916 in Morden Manitoba to Ernest and Mary (Bayliss) McElroy. She and her siblings Phyllis, Robert and Ross moved to Souris at a very young age where she started school and graduated in 1937.
In 1939 she enrolled in the nursing program at the Souris Memorial Hospital and graduated as a registered nurse in 1942. Classmates and colleagues would remain friends for life.
Wilson, Margaret Verne
Wilson: Margaret Verne Wilson (Lewis) of Souris (formerly of Nesbitt) Manitoba, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Sunday February 8, 2015 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her husband Ross and their children; Bob (Susan) of Boissevain MB and their children – Steven, Brodie, (Bonni and son Blake) and Tari; Tom (Rita) and son TJ of Boissevain, and Kathy (Lyall) Keele and sons Reilly and Carter of Brandon.
Margaret was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on September 13, 1931 and
Murray, Annabelle Joan
MURRAY – Annabelle Joan (nee Maitland), beloved wife of Del, passed away peacefully at the Souris Hospital on January 27, 2015 after a brief illness, with family by her side. Joan was born in Souris, MB on August 6, 1928 to Tom and Belle Maitland, the youngest of 4 children. She graduated from Souris School in 1945, earning the Governor General’s medal. Joan especially loved studying languages and was often seen with a dictionary or an encyclopedia in her hand. Joan completed
Monteith, Alice Louise
Monteith — A. Louise (Lovatt), 92 years old, beloved wife of the late Wesley Lovatt and the late George Monteith, mother of Lex, ClaraLea, Dale, Laverne, and Alvean, died in the Hartney Community Health Centre on Friday, January 23, 2015. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Louise, donations may be
Powers, Melville Hilton
Powers — Melville, It is with heavy hearts the family of Melville Hilton Powers announces his sudden passing on January 15, 2015 at the age of 81 years. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 25, 1933. He was predeceased by his parents, Augie and Ruby Pedersen, also his wife Harriet. He has left to mourn his companion Loretta, sister; Eileen, and two brothers; Lloyd and Harvey. His children; Kim, Grant (Jackie), Linda (Allen), Phillis (Pat) and Kendal (Lori), 11 grandchildren