All Obituaries

Annie Zinchuk 1932 - 2019 A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. from the Chapel of Swan Valley Funeral Services, Swan River, Manitoba. Interment will follow in the Birchwood Cemetery, Swan River, Manitoba. If friends so desire, donations in Annie's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Thelma Wyatt 1926 – 2019   Thelma Wyatt, affectionately known as Grandma Sam to her ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, was born in Mafeking, Manitoba on March 16, 1926 to Henry and Helene Clarkson, the fourth of nine children. She later moved to Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan when her dad was transferred by the CNR. Thelma began school in Hudson Bay and continued her education in Mafeking after Henry retired there. She later met and married Robert Wyatt on October 24,...

Gloria Barkovics 1942 – 2019   On August 18, 2019, Gloria Martha Barkovics of Swan River, Manitoba passed away at the age of 77 years, at the Swan Valley Health Centre.   Gloria started school at Avonlee School. After finishing her education at Duncan School, she worked at the local post office, and at the Swan Valley Co-op grocery store in the meat department.   Gloria met the love of her life, Frank. They married on November 2, 1963 and were together for...

George Moreau 1945 - 2019 Beloved husband of Florestine Moosetail of Camperville, Manitoba Passed Away: August 17, 2019 At the Age of: 74 years An evening visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Roman Catholic Church Camperville, Manitoba The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 1:00 p.m. Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Roman Catholic Church Camperville, Manitoba Interment Our...

Mabel Eichler 1931 - 2019   Mom passed away peacefully at home on August 16th, having us three daughters by her side. She will lovingly be remembered as a kind, caring soul with an easy sense of humour, breaking into fits of laughter in the company of those who knew her well.   Mom worked hard all her life, even scrubbing clothes by hand, hauling water from the well to the house and heating it on the wood stove in Rocky Mountain House...never once complaining.   Her...

Ellen (Nellie) Herd 1928 – 2019   Ellen Rabey (Nellie) Herd, nee Lyons, passed away on February 21, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Ellen was born in Thunderhill on August 23, 1928.  She was the youngest child of John William and Agnes Jean Lyons. Upon her birth they could not agree on her name.  Her mother wanted, Ellen Rabey, and her father, Nellie. After some discussion Ellen was agreed on but, her father said, “she will still always be my little Nellie”,...

Morris Humeniuk 1948 - 2019   With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Morris Humeniuk on August 11, 2019 at the age of 71.  He is survived by his beloved partner, Juanita, his three children, Heather (Kevin), Jeff (Cathy), and Dustin (Amber); his two step-sons, Riley (Jenna) and Tynan; his five grandchildren, Mike, Porter, Lincoln, Dehlia, and Dali; brothers, Bill (Karen) and Dave (Lorna); and sister, Rose (Barry); and six nieces and nephews.  He was...

Helen Paull 1928 –2019   Our mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. She is survived by her two children — Dwayne Caverly (Judy) and Dianna Domareski (Marjan); as well as six grandchildren — Sandra (nee Philipp) and Ian Barnes, Tracy (nee Philipp) and John Cargo, Trina Philipp, Quinn Caverly (Tara), Shawna Domareski, Michael and Kristen Domareski; and seven great grandchildren, Matthew Wiewel, Donavin Grouette, Joel Kipling,...

Walter Bartel 1935 – 2019   On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, Walter Robert Bartel of Minitonas, Manitoba passed away at the Swan Valley Health Centre at the age of 83 years.   Walter was born on December 5, 1935 in the Rural Municipality of Minitonas. He received his early education in the one room West Favel country schoolhouse. As a teenager the family relocated to a farm west of Swan River, where he continued to work on the family farm. As he got slightly older he attended...

Elsie Lylyk 1925 – 2019   On July 30, 2019 another angel was added to Heaven as we said goodbye to our dearly beloved Elsie Lylyk at the age of 94. Elsie was born to Karl and Annie Stychyshyn in the Kobzar area of Saskatchewan.  She was born on February 28, 1925.  She was the oldest out of seven children.  Elsie met William Lylyk while watering horses. It was love at first sight. They were soon married on October 25, 1942 and raised nine children on the family...