All Obituaries

  It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Trevor Hofford, Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Born in Swan River on May 9, 1947 to Max and Vivian Hofford; Trevor grew up on the family farm four and a half miles west of Bowsman. He received his education at Lavender School and Bowsman School. He farmed with his dad until 1972 at which time he purchased his own farm twelve miles west of Bowsman, where he resided until his passing. Trevor had many...

Losing someone you love can affect you significantly at different times of the year. The first Holiday Season can be especially difficult when you are missing someone who made this time of the year so special and enjoyable. Each year during the Holiday Season a memorial service is held to assist the families we have served over the past year. Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic we are unable to host this special event this year. We do feel that we need to honour our loved ones and their...

Of Swan River, Manitoba Passed Away: November 11, 2020 At the Age of: 94 years In keeping with Glynn’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. If friends so desire, donations in Glynn’s memory may be made to Swan Valley Historical Museum Box 2078, Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0

  Jean Matwee 1939 -2020   Jean was the first born to Nick and Mary Kunka (nee Lylyk) on October 25, 1939. As a young child the family moved many times, living in; Mink Creek, Pine River, Minitonas, and finally in Sclater. She married Joseph Matwee at the age of eighteen and they had nine children. She survived many hardships, as six children passed very young.   Joseph predeceased her in 1983 and from there she moved to Minitonas. There she met John Staniland and they...

  Rudolph Ronald Grocholski 1947 – 2020   On November 8, 2020, at approximately 18:00 hours, Rudolph Ronald Grocholski, aged 73 years passed away at the Swan Valley Health Centre with his family by his side.   He is survived by four children; Tammy Grocholski of Thompson, Manitoba, Ronald Grocholski of Birch River, Manitoba, Dwayne Grocholski of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Jerome Grocholski of Castlegar, British Columbia; siblings Liz of Winnipeg, and Jannie of Roblin,...

Velma Loretta Edwards 1943 - 2020   Velma Loretta Edwards was born February 14, 1943 to Samuel and Helen (Paul) Gosselin in Swan River, Manitoba. Sadly, on October 31, 2020 Velma passed away at her home in Swan River, Manitoba.   Velma was raised in Bellsite, Manitoba with her seven brothers Lawrence, Arnold, Jack, Mike, Pete, Melvin, and Terence, and three sisters Doreen, Eileen, and Clarice. At the age of fifteen Velma’s mother Helen suddenly passed away leaving her...

Nick Bobick 1931-2020   On October 31, 2020 Nick Bobick passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 89. Nick was born to Metro & Nellie Bobyk on November 17, 1931.  Nick grew up with his two brothers Roy and Walter. Nick went to school at the Ruby school house and that is where he met his sweetheart Gaye Fullerton. Together they were blessed with a family of four, Don, Debbie, Tami (Tammela) and David.   Nick and Gaye were married 59 years before her passing in...

Of Swan River, Manitoba Passed Away: October 22, 2020 At the Age of: 68 years In keeping with Carolyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in the Spring of 2021. If friends so desire, donations in Carolyn’s memory may be made to Swan Valley Animal Protection League Box 2735 Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0

Dennis “Danny” Bulycz Age 59 Years  Beloved husband of Lori Bulycz of Mafeking, Manitoba Born on May 3, 1961 in Ituna, Saskatchewan Passed away on October 15, 2020 in Mafeking, Manitoba   Bulycz, Dennis Dennis “Danny” Bulycz, age 59 passed suddenly on October 15, 2020. Danny was born in Ituna Saskatchewan, on May 3, 1961 to Mary Bulycz and Norman McLeod. He lived his younger years in Barrows, Manitoba. Danny went on to spend the rest of his life in...

Jason Chalmers 1987 – 2020   It is with great sorrow that we announce your unexpected passing. Jason Joseph Leslie Chalmers, born at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 20, 1987, passed away at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg on March 27, 2020, at the age of thirty-three. Jason was predeceased by his infant daughter, Grace Katie-Jane Chalmers; and his grandparents, Pat and Nona Lee Hall. He is survived by his partner, Avril, and young sons, Marshall and...