OBITUARIES

Nov 15, 2024

James Leo Esquash (Uncle Jim)

“Kimewan Keesick” – Raining Skys

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of James Leo Esquash (Uncle Jim) on November 15, 2024 at his home in Swan Lake First Nation, Carberry, MB at the age of 79 years.

Jim leaves to cherish his memory, his brother...

Nov 4, 2024

Thérèse “Terry” Crampton

(née Olivièro)

Terry passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on November 4, 2024, at the age of 73 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Rodney, her son Patrick (Caddie) Crampton, her daughter Tracy (Kyle) MacNair, her grandchildren, Wrenly, Josephine, Auden, Samuel and her siblings and...

Nov 3, 2024

Simone Déquier

Simone Déquier, née Robitaille, née le 8 octobre 1946, est décédée après une lutte courageuse contre le cancer de l'estomac, le 3 novembre 2024.

Elle était la quatrième enfant de Joseph et Élise (née Deleurme) Robitaille, née sur la ferme familiale à Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes.

Elle a commencé ses études dans la petite...

Nov 2, 2024

Lucille Bridgewater

(née Leblanc)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lucille Bridgewater (née Leblanc) on November 2, 2024 at the Foyer Notre-Dame at the age of 95 years.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved children, Raymond (Elaine), Norbert (Donna), Solange (George), Gilberte, Robert (Laurie), Lucie (Robert), Marcel,...

Oct 29, 2024

Nicole Ducharme

“Pa-ba-tay-sid gineu”  “eque”

Spotted Eagle Woman

Suddenly on October 29, 2024 our dear daughter and sister, Nicole Madeleine Joyce Ducharme left to the spirit world at the age of 46 years.

She is survived by her parents Corbett and Doreen Ducharme; her brothers Corbett Jr and Louie Ducharme. Her...

Oct 29, 2024

Wesley Wold

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Wesley Wold on October 29, 2024, at the age of 67 years, after a short battle with cancer.

He will be deeply missed by his daughter Jessica and her husband Brett Dobel, his daughter Freya and her fiancé Jacqueline and his...

Oct 29, 2024

Deanna Durand

(née Gates)

Deanna passed away at Foyer Notre-Dame on October 29, 2024 at the age of 83 years with family at her side.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Daniel Durand, Cheryl (Murray) Harrison, Ryan Durand, Dwayne (Tina) Durand, Charlotte (Raymond) McPherson and Monica Rodrigue (Jason Manning); her grandchildren,...

Oct 20, 2024

Odette Bazin

(née Carel)

Odette Bazin passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Actionmarguerite St. Vital at the age of 91 years.

She leaves to mourn her four sons, Robert (Brigette), Gérald (Sharon), Richard (Cheryl) and Ronald (Gisèle); her grandchildren, Paul (Jillane), Emily (Justin), Nicole...

Oct 13, 2024

Normand Philippe

Norm Philippe passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his residence in Carman, Manitoba at the age of 70 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 49 years, Pat; his children, Daniel (Liz), Marc (Diana), Collette (Caleb) and Rachelle (Ryan); his grandchildren, Xavier, Phoenix, Juliet, Emily, Ethan,...

Oct 13, 2024

Elta Brischuk

Elta Brischuk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Notre Dame Health Centre at the age of 76 years.

She leaves to mourn her husband Ken, her daughters Jennifer (Brad) Sitarz and Corrine (Denis) Charrière, her grandchildren Landen Sitarz, Aidan Sitarz, Nick Charrière and Lee Charrière.  Also left to mourn...

Oct 11, 2024

Père Jean-Baptiste Benoît

Décédé à Notre-Dame de Lourdes, MB le 11 octobre 2024.

Né le 1er octobre 1938 à Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan (Canada). Il est entré à Notre-Dame des Prairies le 3 octobre 1961. Il a fait profession solennelle en juillet 1967.

Après la détérioration rapide de son état de santé, Père Jean-Baptiste...

Oct 6, 2024

Melvyn Ferris

In loving memory of a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Farmer, who found immense joy in the simplicity of life and the beauty of nature. His love for farming was complemented by his deep affection for his family, relatives and friends, everyone treated with kindness and respect, reflecting the values he held dear.

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Oct 6, 2024

William (Bill) Zettler

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on October 6, 2024.

Grateful to have shared in his life and remembering him always are Florence, his loving wife of 55 years, his 4 daughters, 5 sons and 16 grandchildren:  Mary (Flynn) McGunigal...

Oct 4, 2024

Louise Poiron

(née Lemaux)

Louise passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at Tabor Home in Morden, Manitoba at the age of 89 years.

She leaves to mourn her children: Denise Poiron (Don), Florent (Grace) Poiron, Angèle Poiron, Terry Van Den Bussche, Maurice Poiron, Rose (Robert) Johnson, George Poiron and Lulu (Ray) Fehr;...

Sep 25, 2024

Lucien Lesage

Lucien Lesage, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday September 25, 2024 at the age of 65 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Mireille; his sons, Michel (Chantal), René (Stephanie), Joshua (Bianca), Jérémi (Dominique), Alexandre (Vanesa) and Jocelyn (Sarah); his grandchildren Tanika, Makenzie, Ella, Jordyn, Ashlyn, Naoli, Lucio,...

Sep 24, 2024

Tyler Evan Walker Hobson

Agaashaanoquod - Little Cloud

Tyler was called home by The Creator on September 24, 2024 at the age of 32 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his girlfriend Jacqueline Monkman, his mother Shirley Walker, his brothers and sisters, Cory Hobson Sr, Garry Hobson Jr (Cathy), Dale Garneau (Chrissy),...

Sep 21, 2024

Ronald LeGras

“Rat”

Ronald passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of September 21, 2024 at the age of 71 years.

Left to mourn in his passing are his partner Betty Sinclair, his son Troy, grandsons Aiden, Cole and their mother Michele.  He is also survived by his sisters, Lorraine (Howard Coumont),...

Sep 19, 2024

Emma Cameron (Martin)

Pii-twaa-bin-a-seek

Emma Cameron of Swan Lake First Nation passed away at the Notre Dame Health Centre on September 19, 2024 at the age of 84 years.

She is survived by her children, Doug, Carol, Joey (Floyd), Curtis (Rhonda), Annabelle (Steven), Ivan (Virginia), Nancy, John (Abby) and daughter-in-law Marlene along with...

Sep 17, 2024

Dale Roger Chanel

Dale Chanel passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his residence in Somerset, Manitoba at the age of 52 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children, Tom and Jessica (Tyler); and their mother Rosanne; his sister Connie Chanel (Dave); nephews Ian (Charlotte) and Scott Chalmers; great-nephews Easton and...

Sep 13, 2024

William James Appleby

Bill Appleby of Rathwell, Manitoba passed away peacefully at the Notre Dame Hospital on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

With respect for Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal funeral service.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba...