OBITUARIES


Leopold Simoens

Leopold Simoens

Dec 5, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Leo (Leopold) Simoens on December 5, 2024.

Leo was born and raised in Bruxelles, Manitoba, the eldest of six children. He is survived by his wife Miriam, sister Marie (Steve Philps), brother Maurice, and several nieces and nephews. Leo was predeceased by his mother Gerarda, father George, and sisters Imelda (Gerry...

Dolores Timmerman

Dolores Timmerman

Aug 9, 2025

Peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg, Dolores (née Carrière) Timmerman passed away at the lovely age of 104 years. Mom was born on April 9, 1921 near Elie, MB.

Dolores is lovingly remembered by her children, Edmond, Leo (Jacqueline), Moe (Judy) and Gisèle (Gerry) as well as her grandchildren, Ginette (Mike), Daniel (Rhonda), Andrée (Drew),...

Maurice Thevenot

Maurice Thevenot

Aug 4, 2025

Maurice Thevenot of Somerset, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at the Tiger Hills Health Centre on Monday, August 4, 2025 at the age of 85 years.

Funeral Services will be celebrated in the Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité Church in Somerset, Manitoba on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The service will be Live Streamed at www.afh.ca

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made...

Annette Le Néal (née Bosc)

Annette Le Néal (née Bosc)

Jul 29, 2025

Annette Le Néal (née Bosc) est décédée paisiblement à l’hôpital St-Boniface le 29 juillet 2025 à l’âge de 99 ans.

Laissant dans le deuil ses enfants Carole, Gilbert (Betty Scott) et Jocelyne (Richard Fukasawa), ses petits-fils Philippe et Robert Le Néal, son frère Lucien (Anne Brown) ainsi que de nombreux neveux, nièces, cousins et cousines, elle a été précédée dans la...

Vina Swain

Vina Swain

Jul 17, 2025

The family of Vina Eva Swain (Makoonse), the oldest member of Swan Lake First Nation, is saddened to announce her passing on July 17, 2025. Vina passed away peacefully in Notre Dame de Lourdes with family at her side. She was 100 years old.

Vina leaves to mourn her children: Lorraine (Gordon) Williamson, Donna M’lot, and Mary Jane Swain. She is...

Cécile Grenier (née Thévenot)

Cécile Grenier (née Thévenot)

Jul 16, 2025

Cécile Grenier passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the Notre-Dame Health Centre at the age of 82 years.

She will be forever loved by her children, Denise and Martin (Dolores), her grandchildren Mélanie (Jean), Josée (Bryce), Isabelle (Kevin), Justin (Chloé), Janik and Taya (James), and her great-grandchildren Katharina, Noah, Emmett and Sophie. She also leaves to mourn her...

Huguette Vigier (née Labossière)

Huguette Vigier (née Labossière)

Jul 11, 2025

C’est avec profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès d’Huguette Vigier, survenu le 11 juillet 2025 à l’âge de 91 ans au Foyer Notre Dame.

Elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : , Johanne Ketsman, Marc (Louise) Vigier, Joelle Wytinck, Rheal Vigier (Sandy) , Michel (Jackie) Vigier, Darcelle Vigier (Dave), Donald (Rose) Vigier; ses petits-enfants: Darcy (Sarah), Michel (Lindsay), Patrick...

Clarice Wytinck (née De Smet)

Clarice Wytinck (née De Smet)

Jul 11, 2025

Clarice Wytinck, passed away peacefully at the Foyer Notre-Dame on July 11, 2025 at the age of 101 years.

She will be forever loved by her children, Linda (Richard) Grenier, Bernice (Antoine) Ricard, Judy (Marcel) Berard and Gordon (Cheryl) Wytinck; her grandchildren, Roland (Lana), Aimé (Dawne), Claude (Nicole), Lise (Ron), Yves (Chantal), Julie (Eric), Lionel (Joanie), Gilles (Mary), Dwayne (Deanna), Michelle...

Fernand Gervais

Fernand Gervais

Jul 7, 2025

Fernand Gervais, of Bagot, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at the Tiger Hills Health Centre on July 7, 2025 at the age of 77 years.

He will be forever loved by his wife of 54 years, Donna (née Cox); his sons, Marc (Fawn), Paul (Tabitha) and Philippe (Michelle); his grandchildren, Samuel, Kylie, Maxwell, Haylee, Jessica, Mikkel, Kadyn, Marissa, Owen, Evan and Nyssim;...

Alfred Théroux

Alfred Théroux

Jul 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Fred, devoted husband to Jacqueline (née Fillion), passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach.

Fred married the love of his life, Jacqueline, on September 15th,...

Joseph Jean Sorin

Joseph Jean Sorin

Jul 1, 2025

Joseph Sorin earned his wings on July 1st, 2025 at the St. Claude Transitional Care Home in St. Claude, MB. With his family by his side, he took his last breath and went to join his wife Vivianne (née Plamondon).

Joseph leaves behind his three children Gisèle (Roméo Rey), Daniel (Sandra) and Guy (Lilliane); his nine grandchildren Marc (Kathleen) Rey, Joanne...

Elaine Van Cauwenberghe (née Zeghers)

Elaine Van Cauwenberghe (née Zeghers)

Jun 28, 2025

Elaine Van Cauwenberghe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at the Notre-Dame Foyer on June 28, 2025 at the age of 81 years.

She will be forever loved by her children, Diana DeVloo, Dora (Romeo) DeCosse, Cheryl Payette, and Dale Van Cauwenberghe (Connie); her 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn her siblings, Albert (Joyce) Zeghers, Georgette...

Henriette Labossière (née Leblanc)

Henriette Labossière (née Leblanc)

Jun 9, 2025

C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès d'Henriette Labossière, mère, grand-mère et arrière-grand-mère bien-aimée, survenu le 9 juin 2025, à l'âge de 88 ans.

Henriette a consacré sa vie à sa famille et à la ferme à Saint-Léon, travaillant aux côtés de son mari Rhéal pour bâtir une vie ancrée dans le travail assidu et dans la communauté....

Deborah Waldner (nee Hofer)

Deborah Waldner (nee Hofer)

Jun 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Deborah Waldner, at the Notre Dame Health Centre on June 8, 2025 at the age of 64 years.

She is survived by her husband Paul; her sons, Aaron, Jeremy (Stephanie) and Paulus; her grandchildren, Thea, Aurora, Jaxon, Levi, Amiliya, Jocelynn and Baileigh. She also leaves to mourn her...

Raymond Tinguely

Raymond Tinguely

Jun 5, 2025

We are sad to announce that husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother Raymond Tinguely, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 96 years.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jeannine (née Bégou), his children, Fr. Paul Tinguely, Charlotte (Jim), Charles (Thérèse), Lucille (Marc), Micheline, and Christine (Richard) along with...

Elizabeth Allan (née Levesque)

Elizabeth Allan (née Levesque)

May 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Allan, on May 21, 2025 at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 66 years.

As per her wishes cremation has taken place. No formal service will be held at this time.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone...

Liam Keith

Liam Keith

May 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Liam Keith, on May 8, 2025 at the Grace Hospital at the age of 29 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the St. Lupicin Church on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. There will be a light lunch following the service.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame...

Ralph O'Brien

Ralph O'Brien

May 5, 2025

Ralph O’Brien passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at his residence in Holland, Manitoba at the age of 86 years.

He is survived by his children, Theresa Johnson, Lance (Diane) O’Brien, Regina (Lorne) Farrell, Charmin O’Brien and Tracy O’Brien; his grandchildren, Michelle (Ryan), Tim, Wade, Sheldon (Ryanne), Steven (Rachel), Jennifer (Shawn), Michael, Dustin, Amber, Stephanie, Stacey, Natasha (Jeff), Jessica (Tyler)...

Gerard DeGraeve

Gerard DeGraeve

Apr 26, 2025

Jerry was born September 30, 1931 at Bruxelles, MB and passed away April 26, 2025 surrounded by his family at the Rock Lake Hospital at the age of 93 years.

He will be forever loved by his wife Irene (née Nerynck); his children, Diana Talbot (Gerard), Randy (Diane) DeGraeve, Barry “Smiley” DeGraeve (Susan), Michael DeGraeve and Lee DeGraeve; his grandchildren, Jennifer...

Henri Swennen

Henri Swennen

Apr 23, 2025

Henri Swennen of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba passed away peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 93 years.

Henri leaves to mourn his passing eight children, Jean (Suzanne) Swennen, Diane Herman, Lise Kawtzman (Peter), Gilles Swennen (Janet), Louis Swennen, Dennis Swennen, Denise Swennen and Michel (Belinda) Swennen; 12 grandchildren, Joel (Cor), Jeannine,...

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