All Obituaries

Halldora Thordise Smith (nee Palson) July 30, 1934 – May 24, 2023   Peacefully, surrounded by the LOVE of her family, we regretfully announce the passing of our Mom, Grandma and Granny ‘D’, Dora.  She is gone, but will never be forgotten.   Left to cherish her memory is her son Lorne (Susan), daughter Janice, grandson Raymond (Jenny), granddaughter Tabby (Brian), and great grandchildren Mackenzie, Raymond, Myla, Tori and Will; along with her brother John...

Diane Lynn Walker Unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her residence, Diane Walker, aged 66 years, of Selkirk, Manitoba, beloved wife of Chris, passed away. In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place and a private family service will be held.at a later date. Full obituary to follow.  

Larry Thomas Lattanzi It is with heavy hearts we announce that on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Selkirk Regional Health Centre, Larry Thomas Lattanzi, age 75, of Libau, Manitoba passed away, with his loving family by his side. Larry was born on January 13, 1948, to Shirley and Leo Lattanzi in Virginia, Minnesota, and spent his growing up years in Hibbing, Minnesota, where he graduated from high school in 1966. He then pursued a university degree and later a diploma in Registered...

Richard Joseph Masters December 1, 1950 - May 20, 2023 Richard passed away peacefully at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre. He leaves to mourn his passing, Leslie, his wife of 40 years, his daughter Tyra (Curtis) and 2 grandsons, Nicholas and A.J; his sister Jane (David) and numerous nieces and nephews; his sisters-in-law, Janice and Gail (Taras) and many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father and mother, John and Pat Masters, his brother Michael, his son Troy, and...

MELVIN WINSTON OTTO We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our Dad at his home in Selkirk, Manitoba, at the age of 84 years.  Mel passed peacefully with his family by his side.  Left to mourn are his children, Debra (Dave), Keith (Karen), Jo-Anne (Raymond), Robert (Carol), Brenda (Richard), Heather (Jim) and Colleen (Gerald); 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Donna (Sandy) in 2015 and his grandson Shane in...

Isobel (Belle) Cherry Knight Peacefully, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Selkirk Reginal Health Centre, Bell Knight, aged 79 years, of Dugald, Manitoba, beloved wife of the late Mary McLeary passed away. A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel in Selkirk, Manitoba. Cremation will follow. Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.  

Phyllis Margret Sigridur Thorkelson Peacefully, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Gimli Community Health Centre, Phyllis Thorkelson, aged 84 years of Arnes, Manitoba, beloved wife of Harold passed away. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Arnes, Manitoba. Full obituary to follow.  

Evelyn Joan Geard (nee Humes) November 17, 1931-May 17, 2023 Evelyn passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre at the age of 91. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Edward (Ted), her son Warren, brother Bob (Jan) and brother-in-law Andy. Her stepchildren Brian (Sheri), Gail (Neil) and Susan.  Her grandchildren Nola (Devon), Grant (Katrina) and their mother Elaine, and Shaylene. Her niece Connie, and nephews Russell, Wesley, Dale, Dion and...

Kyle Edwin Wass  May 14,1974 – May 17, 2023  It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our son, brother, father, uncle,  great-uncle and grandson., Kyle Wass. Kyle was a fun loving, spontaneous father to his four children Eric (Shyanne) Braedan (Nienke), Ava and Isaac. He was so proud of all of them.  He loved Ava’s beautiful smile, Isaac’s contagious laugh, Eric & Braedan’s...

Helen Ference April 18, 1926- May 16, 2023 Peacefully on May 16, 2023, Mom passed away at the age of 97 years. Mom was born in St Boniface on April 18,1926 & after marrying Joseph in 1946, she moved to Selkirk where she lived in her own home for 74 years. Mom moved to Red River Extendicare in 2022 where she resided for 10 months. Mom was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1983, as well as parents William (1965) & Katherine (1982). Mom will be sadly missed by her daughter...