Finlay — Milton Roy Finlay passed away peacefully at the Souris Personal Care Home on March 7, 2014. He was born April 2, 1919 on his parents’ farm near Goodlands, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor (Schmok) in 2008 and his birthday twin grandson Jason Hargreaves in 2009. Roy was survived by five children, Ted (Joyce), Susan, Walter (Debra), Nancy (Jim Hargreaves) and Valerie (Harold Renn), four grandchildren, Aaron (Nicole) Hargreaves, Danielle (Paul Klick),
Obituaries
Swaenepoel, Andrew (Andy)
Andy passed away peacefully at the Souris Hospital March 4, 2014 in his 89th year. Andy was raised and educated in Carroll, Manitoba where he was one of fifteen children working on the family farm.
Andy married Barbara Yeo of Winnipeg in 1950 and they resided on the family farm until 1954 when they moved to Souris. Dad worked for the Souris Creamery for over twenty years. He then went to work for the Souris School as custodian and bus driver until his retirement in 1990. Dad was an avid outdoors
Crampsey, Melvin James
Crampsey — Melvin James, who died in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the age of 76 years. Funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Mel, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Bernaski, Alva Ilene
| 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. |
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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
Kruk, William Sr.
Kruk — William Sr., beloved husband of the late Wilma Kruk, father of Shirley, Bill, Jean and John, died in the Souris Personal Care Home, Souris, Manitoba on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Souris, Manitoba on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Prayer service was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In
Thomas, Edna Viola
Thomas-Edna Viola, beloved wife of Joseph Thomas, mother of Terry, Sharon, Brent and Murray, died in the Souris Health Centre on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Funeral service was held at the Lauder United Church, Lauder, Manitoba on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney, Manitoba. In memory of Edna, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Kohut, Audrey May
Kohut — Audrey May (Doherty), born on November 9, 1924 in Griswold, passed away January 14, 2014 at the age of 89 in Souris with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Tony and her children Deborah, David (Wendy) and Tracy; five grandchildren Greg, Courtney, Richard (Alondra), Reid and Katherine (Tony); and two great-grandchildren Angela and Danika. Her sister Bernice Doherty, brother Don (Alva) Doherty, her sister-in-law Anne Parham and numerous nieces
Hammond, John Alexander
Hammond: It is with great sadness we announce that on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at his home in Brandon, John (Jack) Alexander Hammond slipped away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88 years. Jack was born October 12, 1925 on the family farm in the community of Westhall, Manitoba, midway between Deloraine and Hartney. He was the third child of Harry and Annie (Reid) Hammond, brother of Fern (Merle Maguire), Mel (Edna Jones) and Marie (Jack Huxley). On November 20, 1954 Jack married
Jenkins, Francis Edward
Francis Edward (Ted) Jenkins passed away suddenly on January 8, 2014 at the age of 68.
Ted was born at Shoal Lake, MB on December 23, 1945, second eldest to Jack and Irene Jenkins. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in McConnell, MB. In 1964 the family moved to Oak Lake, MB. Ted first worked at diamond drilling for a short time and then started road construction. In 1972 he married Joan Robertson, and they lived in Winnipeg where he was employed with CP Transport and then CP
Hunt, William John
Hunt — William John, beloved husband of Irene Hunt, died in the Hartney Community Health Centre on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 80 years. A come and Go Celebration of Bill’s life was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre, Hartney, Manitoba on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. Casual attire requested. Interment at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. In memory of Bill, donations may be made to a local charity of your choice.