Verhaeghe — Arthur, beloved husband of Mettie Verhaeghe, father of Allen and Doug, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Wednesday, November 25, 2014 at the age of 73 years. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Arthur, donations may be made to Cancer care Manitoba.
Obituaries
Wooley, Evelyn May
Wooley — Evelyn May, (nee Wood), passed away peacefully on November 23, 2014 at the Souris Personal Care Home at the age of 92. Evelyn was born and raised near Minto, Manitoba. In 1945 Evelyn married Francis Wooley of Treherne, Manitoba. They lived and worked in Winnipeg for over 30 years. Mom worked at Co-operative Credit Union and as a bookkeeper at Holt Renfrew till they retired in 1982 to Minto, Manitoba. Mom loved planting flowers all over the yard. She used the apples
Reid, Muriel Eileen
Reid — Muriel Eileen The family of Eileen Reid is sad to announce her passing on November 20, 2014, in the Souris Health Centre just three weeks after celebrating her 90th birthday with family and friends.
Eileen was born in the Huntingdon District on October 26, 1924, to Fred and Annie (Mote) Carlisle and moved to the Whitefield District at the age of five where she lived until she married Rilance Reid. They farmed the Reid family homestead west of Souris until retiring to town in 1984.
Eileen
Murphy, Cecil (Ted) Edmonde
Murphy — Cecil (Ted) Edmunde, Ted Murphy was born on January 20, 1929 to Vida Jackson and Joseph Murphy. He was raised by his Grandma and Grandad Jackson on the same farm where he was born, west of Souris. At the age of 10, he moved to Winnipeg with his Dad and step-mother Mary. There he attended St. Paul’s and later West Kildonan Collegiate. At the age of 16 he left Winnipeg and headed west to Vancouver. He worked at various jobs until he found a regular position
Morton, Dorothy (Dot) Anne
Morton: Dorothy (Dot) Anne (nee Jennings) passed away peacefully at the Souris Health Centre on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the age of 76, after a brief illness with cancer. Dot was predeceased by her parents Fred and Ila Jennings, her brother Billy Jennings and sister Ruth White. She is survived by her beloved partner Carol Mauthe, her son Brad (Debbie), grandchildren Candace (Kevin), Craig (Dawn), great grandchildren Damien, Zachery and Grace, and nieces and nephews. She was proudly
Matheson, Elsie Christina
Matheson — Elsie Christina Matheson (nee Henderson) of Rideau Park Personal Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the age of 80 years, beloved wife of Dave Matheson of Souris, Manitoba. She also leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Bev (Jay) Hitchen of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Val Matheson of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Cindy Matheson of Belleville, Ontario along with four grandchildren Steve (Amy) Hitchen and Koby Hitchen
Bodin, Pierre (Pete) Joseph
Peacefully, Pierre (Pete) Bodin went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2014, at the Souris Hospital at the age of 86.
Pierre was the oldest child of 12. Born August 2, 1928, to Clement and Cecile (nee Cancade) in Grande Clairiere, MB. Pierre was predeceased by his parents, his brother Jacques, and his sister, Marie Marcq.
Pierre leaves to mourn his brothers; Paul, George, Jean, Roger, and his sisters; Louise, Jeannine, Therese, Agnes, and Lucie. He also leaves behind many nephews
Betle, Kenneth Garry
Betle — Kenneth Garry, beloved husband of Helen Betle, father of Kirby (Bev) Betle daughter Bailee; Jamie Betle, his children Catherine, Brandy, Jaydea, Travis; Kim (Richard) Driedger and their children Brayden, Dustin, Blaine, Breanne, died in the Souris Health Centre on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the age of 76 years. A come and go reception was held at Kim and Richard’s residence (88 – 1st Street North Souris, Manitoba) on Saturday October 18, 2014 from 2-
Parsons, William Samuel
Parsons — William Samuel (Bill), beloved husband of Helen Parsons, father of George and Deborah, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Funeral service was held at The Old English Church, Hartney, Manitoba on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Hartney Centennial Centre. Private interment in the Napinka Cemetery at. In memory of Bill, donations may be made
McEvoy, Albert Grant
McEvoy, Albert Grant; It is with sad but grateful hearts that the family of Albert McEvoy announce his passing on September 16, 2014. Albert Grant was born August 15, 1925 on the farm at NE 20-10-21 Whitehead Municipality and passed away there as well. He was the only child of Acey and Sidney (Magee) McEvoy. Albert’s entire life was spent living and working on the family farm at Alexander. He also drove school bus for 13 years for the Brandon School Division. Albert was a faithful community