OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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....

Jul 16, 2025

Funeral arrangements are pending with a full obituary to follow

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...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...