Obituaries

Harkness, Shirley Kathleen

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our loving mother, Shirley Kathleen Harkness (Fernell) on June 24th, 2014 at the age of 91. Shirley was born in Gainsborough, SK. on February 28th, 1923 to Myrtle and Percy Fernell of Carnduff, SK. She was one of eight children. Surviving Shirley are three siblings, Agnes Harkness, Pilot Mound, MB, Betty Biutenhouse, Thunder Bay, ON, Dave Fernell, High River, AB. Sadly left to mourn, but with many memories, is her husband

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Denbow, Vivian Pearl

Vivian (Stevens) Denbow December 25, 1933 — May 31, 2014

Mrs. Vivian Pearl Denbow, (nee Stevens), passed away on May 31, 2014 at the Hartney Community Health Centre at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her loving family, husband of 62 years, Ross, three children, Audrey (Tony), Garth and Colleen; her grandchildren and great grandchildren and by her siblings, Garnet Stevens, Earle Stevens and Audrey (Bunty) Allen. Special thanks, to Dr. Cram and the staff at the Hartney Community

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Saban, Eleanor Noreen

Saban — Eleanor, beloved wife of the late Gordon Saban, mother of Catherine, Gina, Ken and Evelyn, passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the age of 80 years.  Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Eleanor, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10, Souris, Manitoba

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Weenink, Johanna (Anna) Antonia

Weenink — Johanna (Anna), beloved wife of the late Henry Weenink, mother of Brian, Dwight and Angela, passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the age of 86 years.  Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Anna, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

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Druwe, Charles Joseph

DRUWE: It is with loving thoughts and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Druwe at Dinsdale Personal Care Home in Brandon, MB on May 12, 2014. Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa was the youngest of three children born to Marie Vassart and Victor Druwe on January 24, 1927 in the Findlay area. Sadly, at age six, Dad lost his father and was sent to live with extended family to attend school at Maple Hill. He completed grade six and was called home to help on the family farm

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McDonald, John Alexander

MCDONALD – John Alexander McDonald was born in the RM of Pipestone on December 12, 1943 to Walker and Mary McDonald. John and his one brother Dawson attended Pipestone School. At the young age of 11-years-old, John’s Dad passed away. John and his Mom moved to BC in 1957 only to return to Pipestone 2 years later, one of John’s memories was attending Reston High School the 1st year it was built. John’s employment began at the Reston Creamery first inside then as a cream

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Jasper, Garfield Robson

JASPER – Garfield Robson Jasper was born on a farm north of Hartney on July 26, 1925 to Norman and Gertrude Jasper. He attended school in Deleau and worked for his father on the family farm. The 2nd World War was on and when Garfield turned 18, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was sent to Lethbridge, AB for training. Garfield was trained in navigation, Morse code and radio operation. He was discharged with rank of Sergeant and never saw action as the war ended. After the war,

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Evans, Edward

Evans — Edward, beloved husband of Linda Evans, father of Dean and Val, passed away peacefully in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the age of 76 years.  Funeral service was held at Central United Church, 327 – 8th Street, Brandon, Manitoba on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Brandon Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, in memory of Ed, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or to a charity of your choice.

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Bernaski, Henry (Hank) Michael

ALVA (PEG) BERNASKI
Passed away peacefully
at Souris Personal Care
Home on January 24, 2014
at the age of 96. She was
born May 5, 1917 in
Whitefield & Breezelawn
District.
HENRY (HANK) BERNASKI
Passed away peacefully
at Souris Personal Care
Home on April 18, 2014
at the age of 99. He was
born March 3, 1915 in
Craven, Saskatchewan.

They were married on June 1, 1942 days before Hank went overseas to serve in World War II; when he returned at the end of the War they took up residence in Souris, where Hank was employed at the School as custodian where he worked until retiring at age 65. Alva worked at the Post Office and in the School lunchroom. Alva loved to knit, was a life member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a long time member of Crescent Rebekah Lodge. Hank loved to do wood work, was a Legion member and member

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Smith, Edythe Winnifred

Edythe  Passed away Sunday April 13 2014 at Souris Health Center at the age of 91. Edythe was born October 26 1922 in Treherne  Manitoba  to Ernest  and Edythe Harness.  While still a baby the family moved to Brandon where she grew up and  after graduating high school she spent a few years living and working  in Winnipeg.

Returning to Brandon she met and in 1948 married the Late Ronald Smith of Souris. Together then spent the next 18 years farming and raising their three children in

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