All Obituaries

Melba Stilborn 1930 – 2019   Melba Ellen Stilborn (nee Beattie) of Swan River, Manitoba passed away on February 17, 2019 at the Swan Valley Health Centre.   Melba was born on September 26, 1930 in Miniota, Manitoba to John David Beattie and Emily Ellen Craig. She was the second of three children and the only daughter.   As a young child, Melba and her family moved to the Pretty Valley area. Melba attended the Pretty Valley School. When school was done Melba worked...

Kelly Barker 1983 – 2019   One June 3, 1983, you came into our lives; our hearts were filled with happiness. Now thirty-five years later our hearts are shattered, as you left us to pave the way.   Kelly Barker was one of a kind. He would welcome you with a smile and a song. Kelly was kind-hearted. He was had a kind word for all. Kelly had many friends whom he loved dearly, left to cherish his memory.   Kelly always smiled through his pain. He would entertain you...

Douglas Glasscock 1949 – 2019   It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Douglas Glasscock, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 with his loving wife by his side.  His memory will be forever cherished by his wife, Sharon of 44 years; daughters Theresa Grandfield (Cory) of Minitonas and Sue-Anne Natyna (Steve) of Minitonas; five grandchildren – Carnell, Logan, Felicity and Emmett Grandfield and Avrey Natyna.  Doug...

Gary Wayne Hunt 1954 - 2019 Gary Hunt, cherished son of the late George and Beth (Frazer) Hunt, and beloved brother of sisters Georgia Hunt, Donna Atkinson and the late Barbara Hunt, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. He was 64 years of age. Gary was born in Swan River, Manitoba on August 13, 1954 and lived in the valley his entire life. Because he was intellectually challenged (Down’s Syndrome), he never attended school, but his family devoted themselves to seeing that he had...

Emmanuel Gust 1926 – 2019   Emmanuel Gust went peacefully to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Swan Valley Lodge. He was 92.   Emmanuel was born in Rozhysche, Volynia, Poland on December 5, 1926 to Rudolf and Emma Gust. In 1927 Rudolf and Emma immigrated to Canada along with Helen and Emmanuel. They lived in various places in the Swan Valley but soon settled in the Craigsford District. Emmanuel grew up working along with his parents and siblings on the...

Martha Rosner 1927 – 2019 Martha was born July 7, 1927 in Wjasowitz, Ukraine.  She was the youngest of six children born to Assaf and Meta Pletz. In 1929, the family was forced from their homestead.  Life was hard during the Ukraine Famine and World War II.  In 1945, after a treacherous journey out of the Ukraine, the family finally arrived in Germany.  Here they lived and worked for three years, finally acquiring permission to sail to Canada in March 1948. On...

Helen Shadbolt 1933 – 2019   It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Shadbolt announces her passing at the Swan Valley Health Facilities at the age of 85 years.   Helen was born September 12, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Charlie and Elsie Pearson. They moved to Conquest, Saskatchewan when Mom was eleven, and her younger sister, Lynne, was two weeks old. She attended school in Conquest, graduating in 1951. During her high school years, she helped cooking meals...

Dr. Alan Rich  1945 - 2019 Dr. Alan Rich, as most of you surely know, was a plainspoken man, whether it be as a physician or friend. In keeping with that, his motto of hoping to do more good than harm was simple and straight forward. It is a mark of a life well lived, that Alan Rich lived up to that motto every day he spent in Thompson from when he first arrived back in the Hub of the North to practice medicine here in September 1972. I say back, because Alan had spent several summers...

Allan Staniland 1936 –2019   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. After a courageous battle, Allan passed away surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.   Allan was born on the family homestead northeast of Minitonas, Manitoba, to George and Edith Staniland. He was raised on a mixed farm and he began his farming career at the age of thirteen.  He worked the land and raised...

Arthur Gordon Vivian 1944 - 2019   In keeping with Arthur's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.