All Obituaries

NOTE-NEW DATE FOR SERVICE   Rudy Anthony Dauk January 19, 1945, to May 31, 2026 (age 81) Rudy Anthony Dauk was born on January 19, 1945, in Humboldt, Saskatchewan at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. He passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, with his family by his side at the Swan River Personal Care Home. Rudy was the eighth child of Anna and Anthony Dauk. In 1953, the family moved from Annaheim, Saskatchewan to the family farm near Benito, Manitoba. Growing up among his brothers ...

Alexander Kenneth Ross 1955 - 2025   With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alexander Kenneth Ross on December 28, 2025 at the age of 70. Born in Birch River on March 1, 1955, Ken (as he was commonly known) was raised on the family farm and attended Steele School.  As a young man, Ken began farming alongside his father and then eventually by himself until retirement.  Along the way, he also worked for the Town of Birch River and at the pig barn outside of Bowsman. ...

Geraldene May Quon 1949 - 2026   Born Geraldene (Denie) May Turton on January 8, 1949 in Swan River, she was raised on the family farm and remained deeply connected to the Swan Valley throughout her life.  After completing her schooling in Swan River, she pursued her passion for caring for others by attaining her Registered Nursing designation.  She went on to dedicate over 30 years of service to both Swan Valley Hospital and Public Health in Swan River, where she was ...

Olga Wowchuk 1942 – 2026   With profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Olga Wowchuk on Friday July 3rd at the Swan Valley Health Centre.   Olga was born in Cowan on November 8, 1942, to John and Sophie (nee Boyechko) Blazenko. She came from a family of four siblings, sisters Mary, Stella, Ann, and brother Tony.   She grew up on the family farm, and in her youth attended Cowan Ridge school.    On October 15, 1960, she married Walter ...

Julian Reginald Arnold Boucher, 63 years old of Duck Bay, MB, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at Duck Bay.  Julain was born on August 2, 1962, in Duck Bay. He was the son of Helen (nee Campbell) Boucher and Rodrick Boucher. He leaves his special friends Corrine Chartrand, April Parenteau, Charlene Chartrand and Judy Ducharme. Julian attended Duck Bay School and went on to high school at Frontier Collegiate in Cranberry Portage. For his career, Julian was well known for his ...

Shirley Joann Woodward (nee Hay) 1936 - 2026   The family of Shirley Woodward are saddened to announce the loss of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother Shirley Joann Woodward on Saturday June 20th, 2026, following a brief illness.   Shirley was born on May 8th. 1936 in the district of North Creek in the RM of Minitonas to Robert and Olive Hay.  Shirley was predeceased by her husband Fred in 2020, her parents as well as her brothers LLoyd, ...

Jerry James Stinson 1946 - 2026   Jerry James Stinson of Birch River, Manitoba, formerly of Bowsman and Roblin, Manitoba, passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 80. A man of deep faith, he was quiet and reflective, and he treasured time alone with God and reading his Bible. He is survived by his loving wife, Myrna Ellen Stinson; their four children, Jered (Elaine) Stinson of Bowsman, MB, Mark (Melanie) Stinson of Bowsman, MB, Darren (Cindy) Stinson of Grand Forks, ND, and Julie ...

ELAINE JOSEPHSON (née MUIR) 1946 - 2026     Elaine Josephson, born in 1946 in the Swan River Valley, MB, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Nora and Maurice Muir, her sister Teresa Muir, and her brother Allan Muir. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Robert Josephson; her children Kris (Deanna) and their children Maya, Erik, and Ethan; Kaare (Patience) and their daughter Isabel; and Kara (Shawn) and their daughter Eleanor. ...