All Obituaries

In keeping with Twyla's wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date.

Beloved husband of Shirley Woodward of Swan River, Manitoba Passed Away: July 8, 2020 At the Age of: 85 years In keeping with Fred’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held If friends so desire, donations in Fred’s memory may be made to Community Foundation of Swan Valley Box 1509, Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0 or to Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation 675 McDermot Avenue Room ON1160, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9  

Mavis Yingst April 2, 1952 – July 4, 2020   It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Mavis Yingst, of Regina, Saskatchewan.  Mavis passed away peacefully at the age of 68 years with her husband Gerald by her side.  Predeceased by her mother and father, Freda and Steve Semchyshyn; and brothers-in-law Maurice and Larry; Mavis is survived by her loving husband, Gerald; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon (Norman), Kay, Rosemarie, Bev (Allen) and...

John Chorneyko   Age 93 Years  Of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, formerly of Swan River, Manitoba Born on June 1, 1927 in the RM of Mountain, Manitoba Passed away on July 3, 2020 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba     In keeping with John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. and no services will be held.     If friends so desire, donations in John’s memory may be made to  Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Cataract Box 1450, Swan...

Diane Sakal   Age 73 Years  Beloved wife of Terry Sakal of Swan River, Manitoba Born on April 21, 1947 in Swan River, Manitoba Passed away on July 1, 2020 in Swan River, Manitoba     A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Lumax Family Farm, Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman with Father Warren Dungen officiating. Interment to follow in the family cemetery.   If friends so desire, donations in Diane’s memory may be...

David Ross   Age 66 Years Beloved husband of the late  Grace Houle of Swan River, Manitoba Born on September 25, 1953 in Swan River, Manitoba Passed away on December 12, 2019 in Swan River,  Manitoba   A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Riverside-Harlington Cemetery.   Should friends so desire, donations in David’s memory may be made to the:  Hero Club, Box 2761, Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0 or to...

Vivian Pearl Barrow February 12, 1932 – June 28, 2020   In loving memory of Vivian Pearl Barrow (Holmes) of Swan River, Manitoba.   Vivian was born in the Thunder Hill area on February 12, 1932 and resided in Swan River after her marriage to Thomas Barrow in 1951. She passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020 in the Swan Valley Health Centre, Swan River, leaving her daughter Lori (Bruce) Wiebe to cherish her memory.  She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas...

Adeline McQuay   Age 77 Years  Beloved wife of Wilson McQuay of Swan River, Manitoba Born on September 23, 1942 in Grandview, Manitoba Passed away on June 26, 2020 in Swan River, Manitoba     In keeping with Adeline’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A family service will be held.     If friends so desire, donations in Adeline’s memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba 675 McDermot Avenue Room ON1160, Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3E...

Beloved wife of the late James Butterfield of Swan River, Manitoba Passed Away: June 24, 2020 At the Age of: 93 years In keeping with Jessie's wishes a private family service will be held. If friends so desire, donations in Jessie’s memory may be made to Community Foundation of Swan Valley, or to Wawanesa Personal Care Facility

  Douglas Wayne Larocque 1943 – 2020   Peacefully on June 17, 2020 Doug passed away.   Doug was born November 4, 1943 in Swan River, Manitoba. He was the second oldest of Ernie and Vida Larocque’s family. He grew up on the family farm in Lenswood, Manitoba. Doug’s early years he attended different schools; Swan Woody, Brierly, and Bowsman in the winter.   After leaving home Doug worked a few years in construction. He got the call to the ministry...