All Obituaries

Beloved husband of Mary Ann Delaronde of Barrows, Manitoba Passed Away: February 7, 2020 At the Age of: 70 years A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 1:00 p.m. Barrows Community Hall Barrows, Manitoba Officiating Father Norberto Monton Interment Will be held at a later date in the Whispering Pines Cemetery Barrows, Manitoba If friends so desire, donations in Alex’s memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation or to Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation

Edith Playford 1929 - 2020   On February 7, 2020 the Playford family celebrated the life of their beloved mother Edith B. Playford.  A memorial service was held at the Birch River Legion Hall and officiated by her son-in-law Sylvain Bienvenue, minister in the Jehovah’s Witness faith.   Edith was a long time resident of Birch River and her family well known in the community. She was born in Stockholm Sk in 1929, but was raised in the Dauphin area.  There she met...

Joel Campbell 2003 - 2020   Our family changed forever on January 29, 2020 with the tragic passing of our son, Joel Blair Campbell.  Joel was born June 9, 2003 in Swan River, Manitoba. The family was completed with the arrival of his sister Amara in 2005. Joel was a gentle and thoughtful brother. In the early years he would show affection with hugs and kisses. In later years that was replaced with digital messaging, playing video games together and including his sister in...

On January 27, 2020 Jean Vopni of Swan River, Manitoba, passed away at 92 years of age.  Jean was born in Rainy River, Ontario on July 26, 1927 to John and Delia Conway.   Jean worked as a telephone operator for five years in Swan River before marrying Gerald on November 26, 1948.  They raised their four children in the Harlington District where they farmed for many years.  In the early 70s Jean and Gerald, together with his cousin, opened Green Acres...

Rachel Moosetail 1973 - 2020   On January 25, 2020, a wife, mother, sister, and friend left on her journey home. Rachel “Quanch” Moosetail of Camperville, Manitoba passed away at the age of 47. Survived by her loving husband Lance Moosetail and three children; Cassie Moosetail (Kristopher) of Camperville, Garret Moosetail and Blossom Moosetail, both of Camperville; also survived by Samantha Nepinak (William) and three children who were welcomed and loved as Quanch and...

Olga Genoway 1926 – 2020   Olga was born July 3, 1926 in Mikado, Saskatchewan. She received her education at McKay School in the Lenswood area. On October 26, 1947 Olga married Paul Genoway. Their daughter Virginia born June 6, 1949, first son Lloyd born November 11, 1951, and second son Kevin born on April 5, 1959; completed their family and all moved to a farm near Lenswood in 1950. They farmed for twenty-four years. Paul began working for Kleysen’s Transport, which...

Ruth Schroeder 1941 – 2020   Ruth Elizabeth Schroeder (nee Trofimchuk) passed away peacefully at the Swan Valley Lodge and Personal Care Home on January 22, 2020 from complications related to dementia. She was 78 years old and a long-time resident of Swan River. Beloved wife to Irwin; much loved mom to Marla (Greg) and Lorilee (Daniel); wonderful grandmother to Hailey, Olivia, and Jaden; daughter to the late Andrew and Sylvia Trofimchuk; dear sister to Jean, Vivian, Jerry,...

 Darlene Laliberte 1957 - 2020 Darlene was born January 2, 1957 in Dauphin, Manitoba and lived in Boggy Creek, Manitoba for most of her childhood.   At the age of 15 Darlene met the love of her life, Dienel.  They got married February 21, 1976 and moved into their tiny house in the San Clara area.  She was then blessed with baby girl.  Darlene worked side by side with her husband in the trucking industry.  She would cook for the men and later on she got her...

Inger Haugen 1945 - 2020   On January 7, 2020, Mrs. Inger Haugen of Swan River, Manitoba, formerly of Birch River, Manitoba passed away suddenly at the age of 74 years.  She is survived by her two children:  Theodore Haugen of Edmonton, Alberta and Irene (Charlie) Sasyniuk of Leduc, Alberta; and predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Olaf (Ole) Haugen; as well as her parents, Peter and Evelyn Jensen. Inger was born in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan on December 6, 1945. ...

Gerald Ferland   Age 51 years of Brandon, Manitoba, formerly of Red Deer Lake, Manitoba Born on February 19, 1968 in Swan River, Manitoba Passed away on January 1, 2020 in Brandon, Manitoba   In keeping with Gerald’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a gathering will be held at a later date.   Should friends so desire, donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to the: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba 1379 Kenaston Boulevard Winnipeg, Manitoba...