OBITUARIES

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,...

Apr 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gustave Beaudin on April 18, 2025, at Westpark Manor in Winnipeg, MB, at the age of 91. Gus passed away peacefully with his children by his side.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Debbie (Doug) Forgie, Karen Beaudin, Rodney (Cheryl) Beaudin, Shelley (Dean) Combot, and daughter-in-law Norma McKay; his grandchildren:...

Apr 16, 2025

Lionel Morissette, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Mavis; his sons Clinton (Jessica) and Raymond (April); and his grandchildren Corben, Cian and Savannah. He also leaves to mourn his siblings Diane (Gary) and Yvon; and his sisters-in-law, Robin, Penny, Georgina,...

Apr 14, 2025

Peacefully at the Selkirk Hospital on Monday, April 14, 2025, Mrs. Evelyne Julien-Reid of Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB passed away at the age of 81 years.

She leaves to mourn her husband David Reid and three children Bob (Chris), Vivianne and Jacqueline (Alan Grabinski), seven grandchildren, Robert, Crystal, Alisha, Brayden, Daxton, Mikkel, Zandréa and three great-grandchildren Sierra, Icelyn, Natalya. She...

Apr 13, 2025

Most Rev. Albert Thévenot, M. Afr.

Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Prince Albert

November 6, 1945 – April 13, 2025

It was a stormy day, at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday November 6, 1945 in Treherne Manitoba when Albert took his first breath and opened his eyes to the world.  Born to Paul...

Apr 12, 2025

Mark Labossiere passed away on April 12 at his residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 65 years old.

He is predeceased by his mother Angele Labossiere (nee Verdonck) and his brother-in-law, Dan Messner. He is survived by his father, Henri Labossiere, and his siblings, Jocelyne (Rick) Benoit, Kathleen (Dan) Messner and Charlene (Peter) Hensley.

From a young age, Mark was...

Apr 11, 2025

Solange Ricard

(née Desrochers)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Solange Ricard, on April 11, 2025 at Misericordia Health Centre- Respite Care at the age of 77 years

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, George, her children Patricia (Robert) Charriere and Daniel (Dominque) Ricard;...

Apr 10, 2025

Pauline Bouchard

(née Houde)

In the early morning of April 10, 2025, our beloved Mom, Pauline Bouchard, passed away at the age of 86 years. She has is now reunited with our Dad and her grandson Dustin.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Raymond (Debbie, Mona (Don), Lucy, Denis (Pauline), Louis...

Apr 9, 2025

Paul Slobodian

1940 – 2025

We sadly announce, on Wednesday April 9, 2025, the passing of Paul at his residence in Haywood after a short illness.

As per his wishes, there will be no funeral service.

Memorial donations can be made to local charity of one’s choice.

Adam’s Funeral...

Apr 9, 2025

Flora Dyer (Ironside)

February 28, 1928 -  April 9, 2025

It is with sad hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Flora McDonald Dyer (Ironside) on April 9, 2025 at Foyer Notre Dame in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Manitoba.

Flora was born to James and Annie Ironside on February 28, 1928 on a...

Apr 6, 2025

Denis Rosset nous a quitté le 6 avril 2025, entouré de sa famille aimante.

Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Louise (née Picton), ses enfants, Jeannine (Don) Guyot, Myriam Rosset, Michel (Dawn) Rosset et Danielle (Doug) Stephenson; ses petits-enfants, Jérôme (Rebecca), Eric (Brittany), Stephan, Jocelyne (Jessie), Marc (Taryn), Aaron (Devyn), Béatrice et Catherine, ainsi que ses arrière-petits-enfants, Heidi, Abby et...

Apr 5, 2025

Hilda Lebeau, passed away peacefully at Actionmarguerite St. Vital in Winnipeg on April 5, 2025 at the age of 101 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Bertrand Lebeau, her parents Hervé and Rachel Rondeau; her siblings Muriel (George) Côté, Étienne (Rita) Rondeau, Damien (Irène) Rondeau, Yvette (Noël) Pilloud; her parents-in-law Albert and Azail Lebeau; and her in-laws Grace (Art) Catteeuw,...

Mar 31, 2025

Agnes Lacroix

(née Thorimbert)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that after a courageous battle with cancer Mom passed away at the Ste. Anne Hospital on March 31, 2025 at the age of 89 years.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children Marilyne (Mark) LeClair and Jacqueline (Lucien) Dubois; her...

Mar 30, 2025

Reynald Gauthier

“Millet King”

Reynald Gauthier, a.k.a Millet King,  passed away on March 30, 2025 at his residence in Holland, Manitoba at the age of 58 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Léo and Hermine Gauthier.

Reynald's life was a blend of hard work, passion and commitment to farming. He...

Mar 29, 2025

Yvette Irene Houde

(nee Gervais)

1933-2025

With family at her side, Yvette Irene Houde (nee Gervais) passed away on March 29, 2025 at the age of 92. Yvette was our dearly loved mother, “mémère”, sister, aunt and friend. She lived a very full life and was always there when we needed her the...

Mar 27, 2025

Mary Eileen Therese Yurchak

(née Verhaeghe)

Eileen Yurchak passed away peacefully at the Boundary Trails Health Centre on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the age of 81 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Syl, her three children, her six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also left to grieve are her siblings...

Mar 23, 2025

In Memory of Yvonne Rose LeRoux

On March 23rd, 2025, Yvonne Rose LeRoux passed at the St. Claude Health Centre, marking the end of a generation.

Born on January 9th, 1935, to parents Julien and Mathurine LeRoux; Yvonne was one of eight siblings, all who predeceased her; François, Marie-Ange, Rene, Yolande, Armand, Clémence, and Denis....

Mar 19, 2025

Matthieu Talbot

Matthieu Talbot passed away March 19, 2025 at home in Winnipeg Manitoba at the age of 37 years. Matt was born December 19, 1987 at the Lorne Memorial Hospital in Swan Lake, Manitoba.

Matt was proud of his career as a journeyman electrician which took him all over Canada.

Matt is...

Mar 17, 2025

Florence Remillard

(née Berard)

Florence Remillard, passed away peacefully at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home on March 17, 2025 at the age of 84 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Ward (Robert), Lynda Eliuk (Robert) and Darlene Remillard, her grandson Jason (Erika) and her great-grandson Mateo. She also leaves to...

Mar 10, 2025

Mary Ann Knockaert

(née Huskins)

Mary Ann Knockaert, passed away peacefully at Tabor Home, in Morden, Manitoba, on March 10, 2025, at the age of 79 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her four children, Donald (Donna), Robert (Pauline), Brenda (Jim) and Kathy (Kevin); her grandchildren, Justin (Jess), Corena (Scott), Joshua, Gregory...