All Obituaries

Doreen Maude Lumax 1927-2026   On November 26th, 2025, Doreen Maude passed peacefully in the night, in her own home, at the age of 98 years. August 14th, 1927, Doreen was born to George Ambrose Hunt and Maude Rose (Allen) in Swan River, MB. She was the eldest of 4 siblings. She was raised in the Little Woody district, west of Swan River. On October 31st, 1944, Doreen married William “Darrell” Garfield Lumax and took up residence on the Lumax family farm. They had 8 ...

Eugene Orest Kobelka September 3, 1943 – April 4, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Eugene Kobelka, on April 4, 2026. Eugene was born on September 3, 1943, to Fred and Mary Kobelka. He attended Lens School and later Birch River Collegiate, but it did not take long for him to realize that farming was where his heart truly belonged. He farmed his Baba’s land in Mikado, Saskatchewan, for ...

Victor William How February 27, 1928 – March 28, 2026   On Saturday March 28, 2026, Victor William How of Swan River, MB passed away at the age of 98 years.   Victor was born on February 27, 1928, at Balcarres, SK to Grace and Herbert Tom How Jr. He was affectionately called Bud by his father. His extended family all refer to him as Bud, or Uncle Bud.   During the spring of 1951 when working on a farm in the Lipton, SK area, Victor met Lorraine Behl. On December ...

John Klatt 1936 - 2026 John Klatt, of Minitonas, MB, passed away March 23, 2026, at the Swan Valley Health Centre at 89 years of age. John was born November 3, 1936 in the Sinclair River District north of Minitonas. He was born just months after his parents immigrated to Canada from Eastern Europe. He was the 2nd oldest of 5 siblings. As the oldest brother, he had many responsibilities and took pride in doing his job and overseeing the crew. He remembers being tasked with safely getting ...

Barry Donald Waito 1956 - 2026   On March 23, 2026, Barry passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69 years.   Survived by his loving wife: Connie, as well as three children: Josh (Rhonda), Justin (Sagan), Jess (Bruce), two grandchildren: Rebecca and Calem, three siblings: Jim (Peggy), Brenda (Greg), and Lyle, and sister-in-law: Sheree (Tom); predeceased by his parents: Loretta and Donald.   An avid woodworker and craftsman, Barry had a deep passion for nature and forest ...

Lynda Ann Marie Popoff October 25, 1950 – March 13, 2026 It is with broken hearts we share Lynda Popoff of Swan River, and formally of Arran, SK passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 75. A wife, mother, grandmother, grammy, and great-grandmother whose life was rooted in family, hard work, and community. She spent her life caring for others, through her many jobs, her volunteering, and the countless meals, rides, and helping hands she offered without hesitation. She loved ...

Ida Muller was born March 3, 1941, in Poland to Richard and Olga Bach. She immigrated to Canada in 1949 and settled in the Lampard area of Saskatchewan. Ida was the fourth of six surviving siblings. Ida accepted Christ as her personal saviour as a young girl and lived her life in service of Christ. Although she only had a Grade 8 education, she was wise in life, having built a family and farm, always helping others and putting their needs over her own. She met her husband, Helmuth Muller, ...

Clifford Barker February 17, 1949 – March 5, 2026   Clifford Barker, of Baden Manitoba, Born in Duck Bay Manitoba lived a life defined by his deep and unwavering love for his family and the great outdoors.   Clifford was happiest when he was out on the water fishing, exploring trails on his quad or enjoying a lively game of bingo. These simple joys were always made better when shared with those he loved. Clifford’s adventurous spirit and the warmth he brought to ...