All Obituaries

In keeping with Dale's wishes, cremation has taken place. No funeral service will be held.

  Isla May Shepherd 1944-2021   It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of a dedicated, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend on February 16, 2021 at the Swan Valley Health Centre. Isla was born on October 31, 1944 to George and Dorothy Dezeng in Nairne, Scotland. Isla grew up in the Overhill district of Portage la Prairie, where she attended Overhill School. Isla worked on the family farm until moving to Winnipeg and worked at the Grace Hospital and attended...

The story begins January 29, 1939 in Rainy River, Ontario with the birth of a baby boy. Leslie Eugene Nelson was born to Emanuel and Myrtle Nelson. Les’ early years were lived in a humble home near Bergland, Ontario with a large family around him. Life at home was difficult financially. Loving the outdoors, he would often choose to sleep outside with the dogs rather than in the house. One thing Les always carried with him, from these early years, was his mom’s love for the Lord;...

Our beloved wife and mother, Evelina (Friesen) Hrappstead, was born to Cornelius and Helen Friesen on June 12, 1954. On February 3, 2021, after suffering complications following an aneurysm, she peacefully passed away. Mom gave her life to the Lord and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, when she was fourteen years old. She loved Jesus as her personal Saviour and remained devoted and faithful unto the end. She was often found reading her Bible in the evening. Evelina...

  Olive Melba Ferland 1945 – 2021   It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 76 years old, after a short illness.   Olive was born on January 17, 1945 in Duck Bay, Manitoba. She was raised in Camperville, Manitoba, Duck Bay, and Briggs Spur, Manitoba; and later moved to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, with her family and common law...

  Diane Elizabeth Sylvester 1934 - 2021   Mom passed away peacefully, with her family at her side on January 27, 2021 at the age of 86.  Mom was born September 2, 1934 in Carberry, Manitoba, the oldest child of Tom and Mary Waring.  Diane married our dad and the love of her life, Jim, in Carberry on April 20, 1955.  Together they made their homes and many friends, and raised their family in Carberry, San Clara, and Swan River.   Mom was predeceased by her...

  Agnes Grieger 1930 - 2021   On the morning of January 23, 2021, Agnes Sadie Grieger of Swan River, MB, and formerly of Minitonas, MB passed on to her heavenly home. Agnes was born November 3, 1930 in Leduc, AB to Adam and Lydia Holland.  Within a few years, the Holland family moved from Alberta to Manitoba to be closer to family.  The Hollands farmed in the Minitonas and Swan River area.  Mom attended school in Minitonas, and often commented on those 4 mile...

  Edward Norman Pacamaniuk 1957 – 2021   It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Pacamaniuk announce his passing on January 22, 2021 at the age of 63.   Edward was born in the Swan Valley Hospital on July 9, 1957 to Walter and Alice Pacamaniuk.   Edward lived all his life on the family farm in Minitonas. He loved being a rancher; his cattle were his life. Edward had many friends, and they were richer by knowing him. He spent many hours on the...

  Ida Lachance 1935 - 2021   Most of us here today were lucky enough to know Grandma our entire lives. We all had a special and unique relationship with her.   Grandma was born March 23, 1935 on a farm near San Clara, Manitoba. She left the farm at a young age and worked many jobs. Mostly waitressing, its what she loved.   Lori and I spend many summers with her when she worked for Stadnicks Logging. Gramma would always let us help in the kitchen, but we always...

    Ewalt Art Hubscher  April 9, 1932 – January 12, 2021     Peacefully on January 12, 2021 at the age of 88 years Ewalt Hubscher was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour at the Swan Valley Health Centre.   Ewalt was born on April 9, 1932 to Adolph and Elsie Hubscher in a country setting in Minitonas, MB: the youngest of 5 siblings.   Ewalt’s strong work ethic was evident at a very early age. His jobs included: working at the...