OBITUARIES

Apr 3, 2023

Maria Demare

Maria Zulma Demare (nee Sanders) died peacefully at her home in Swan Lake, MB on April 3, 2023, at the age of 84 years.

Maria leaves to mourn her children Michael (Ethel), Angela (Donald De Koninck) and Gerry (Carolyn), thirteen grandchildren: Jennifer, Steven (Tierney), Alicia (Dan Yager), Sarah (Eric Bearden), Eric (Shayla), Theresa...

Mar 29, 2023

Jules Bouwman

Peacefully, at the Carman Memorial Hospital, Jules Joseph Bouwman passed away on Wednesday March 29, 2023, at the age of 91 years.

He was predeceased by his parents William and Simone Bouwman and his brothers August and Theodore (Ted) Bouwman.

Jules leaves to mourn his wife of almost 68 years, Monique,...

Mar 21, 2023

Lorna Jackson

February 1928 – March 2023

Lorna was born on the family farm near Rathwell, MB 95 years ago.  There were few luxuries on the farm at that time, but the family was strong.  She had fond memories of collecting eggs from the hen house and of going to her Grandma and Grandpa’s for...

Mar 21, 2023

Denis Bruneau

Paisiblement dans son sommeil, entouré de l’amour de sa famille, Denis Bruneau est décédé le 21 mars, 2023 à l’hôpital de Portage la Prairie. Il était âgé de 75 ans.

Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Hélène (née Bazin), ses enfants Normand (Monique), Brigitte, Daniel, Christine (Perry Buydens); ses quatre petites-filles, Mia,...

Mar 19, 2023

Nathanael Stahl

On early Sunday morning, March 19, 2023, our precious husband, dad, and grandpa peacefully passed into eternity to meet his Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ.

His last days were spent with what meant the most to him -his family by his side. Dad loved his family and grandchildren, as well as others near...

Mar 14, 2023

Left to cherish many happy memories are his beloved parents George and Debbie and his siblings, Randon, Gorena, Mariah and Joleah; Grandma Sarah, aunts and uncles, Manuel (Paula), Kathleen (David), Betty (Terry), Gary (Laureen), Jimmy (Susie), Dahlia (Marvin), Terry (Sarah), Cheryl (Dwayne), Randy (Maria), Joe (Lydia), Sarah (Mack), Mike, Melvin (Dorothy), Leonard (Bernice) Catherine, Thelma, Edwin (Becky), Janita, Ryan...

Mar 4, 2023

Charles LeRoux

Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer with his family by his side, on March 4, 2023, Mr. Charlie LeRoux passed away at the age of 83 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Michelle (Ron), Linda (Kelly), Raymond (Patty) and Richard (Tammy), and their mother Jean LeRoux; daughter-in-law Rachelle; his grandchildren,...

Feb 27, 2023

Roland Boulet

Peacefully at the Grace Hospice in Winnipeg, Rolly Boulet passed away on February 27, 2023 at the age of 63 years.

Rolly was predeceased by his parents Mike and Rita Boulet and his brother Denis Boulet. He leaves to mourn his passing his children, Ryan (Allison), Bryan and Jennifer (Brad Michiels) and his...

Feb 27, 2023

Louisa Hobson

"Turtle Woman"

Miskwaadasi-ikwe

Peacefully at the Lorne Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 27, 2023, Louisa Hobson passed away at the age of 68 years.

She leaves to mourn in her passing her siblings; Albert, Grace, Jerry, Norman and Mary Jane; her special friend Doreen Tukundum; as well as her...

Feb 15, 2023

Bruce Hobson

Bruce Leo Hobson passed away in Vancouver, BC on February 15, 2023 at the age of 48 years old. He leaves to mourn his mother, Louisa Hobson and father, James (Jim) Esquash and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bruce was predeceased by his grandparents and numerous relatives.

Bruce was an energetic man that...

Feb 13, 2023

Yvonne Marie Gaultier

(née Gosseye)

1932-2023

Yvonne passed away in her sleep during the early morning hours of February 13, 2023. She was 90 years old.

Left to mourn her passing are her children:  Raymond, Monique Duval (Doug), Céline Weber, Michel (Cheri), Éliette Allec (Roger), Marielle Gaultier Dow (Edward), Guy (Kitty),...

Feb 13, 2023

Germain Labossiere

Peacefully at the Foyer Notre Dame, Mr. Germain Labossiere passed away on February 13, 2023 at the age of 82 years.

Left to mourn Germain's passing are his daughter Alice Devloo (Albert) and son Robert Labossiere; grandchildren Michelle Berard (Luc), Paul Devloo (Shannon), Andrew Devloo (Samantha), Bryan Devloo (Nikita) and Alexander Devloo (fiancée...

Feb 11, 2023

Peter Defer

Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Saturday, February 11, 2023, Pete Defer passed away at the age of 78 years.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 54 years, Noreen Defer (née Lecoq) and their children, Steven (Nancy) Defer, Russell (Shannon) Defer, Marnie (Dan) Brost, Brenda Defer (Alan) and his grandchildren...

Feb 7, 2023

Melissa L. R. Woods

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Melissa Woods. She entered into the spirit world on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Portage la Prairie Hospital at the age of 27 years.

She leaves to mourn her passing her mother Faye McKinney; her step-father Tim Meeches; her sisters,...

Feb 1, 2023

Rodney Burns

1944 - 2023

Peacefully on February 1, 2023 with his family by his side Rodney Burns passed away at the age of 78.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Donna (nee Bossuyt), children Sheri (Bill), Marci and Daniel; his grandchildren, Kendall, Logan, Ella, Everette, Evelyn and Elliott.  He is...

Jan 31, 2023

Albert Bazin

Peacefully at the Centre de Santé Notre-Dame, Mr. Albert Bazin passed away on January 31, 2023 at the age of 88 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 67 years, Rolande (née Chanel); his sons, Rhéal (Joanne), Jean (Paula), Daniel (Kristal), Normand (Ellen) and daughter-in-law Sandra Bazin; his grandchildren...

Jan 24, 2023

Grace Marie Griffith

(née Sanders)

Peacefully at her residence in Waskada, Manitoba with her family by her side, Grace Griffith passed away on January 24, 2023 at the age of 44 years.

She will be forever loved by her husband of 19 years Justin Griffith; their ten children, Jude Francis, Isaac John, Saul...

Jan 18, 2023

André Girard

Peacefully at the Portage District General Hospital on Wednesday January 18, 2023, Mr. André Girard passed away at the age of 79 years.

He leaves to mourn his sons, Gerald (Lindsay) and Paul (Melanie); his grandchildren Ava, Declan, Gabrielle, Alyne and Jackson; his siblings Claudette Foster, Raymond (Bev) Girard, Suzanne White and Murielle...

Jan 14, 2023

Constant Gustave Painchaud

1941 – 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Constant, our husband, father, grandfather, and brother-in-law, on January 14, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of nearly 60 years Irène (nee Daoust); daughters Michelle (Ivan) and Rachelle (Chris); and...

Jan 9, 2023

Mervin Geirnaert

Peacefully at the Rock Lake Health Centre in Crystal City, Manitoba, Mr. Mervin Geirnaert passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years.

He will be forever loved by his wife of 58 years, Yvonne (née Rheault); his children Paul, Joanne (Tim Sutton) and Robert. He also leaves to...