All Obituaries

William (Bill) Epps Suddenly, on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Bill Epps, aged 64 years, of Selkirk, MB passed away. Memorial service will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Selkirk, MB. Full obituary in Saturday’s edition.

Henry Alfred Smith June 5, 1938 - February 17, 2020 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Henry (Hank) Smith on February 17, 2020 in Selkirk, Manitoba. Left to mourn his loss are his son Jeff (Sandra and grandchildren Liam and Abigail), son Jaimie, daughter Jennifer (Mike) and the mother of his children and friend, Glennis. Hank will also be missed by his dear friend Maeola, his sister Janet and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Hank was predeceased by his parents...

William James (Jim) Christison Born February 5, 1953, passed away February 15, 2020 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Jim was originally from Carberry, Manitoba. His career was with Manitoba Hydro and he moved various places in Manitoba, finally settling in East Selkirk in 1980. In 1997 he married Elenore (Ellie) Zarichney of Selkirk. Jim was very involved with Manitoba Agricultural Museum, as well as other Antique Tractor clubs in...

Andrew Bosko It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Andrew (Andy) Bosko, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle at Red River Personal Care Home on February 15, 2020. Andy was born August 7, 1929, in East Selkirk, Manitoba to Annie and Anthony Bosko. He is survived by his wife, Julia; his children Peggy (Gary), Terry, Patty (Melvin), Andrea (Pat), Heather (Mike), and Jonathan (Corey), fifteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren....

ADAM JOHN BANERA October 9, 1935-February 13, 2020 At the age of 84 years, at the Gimli Community Health Center, Adam was called to mushroom heaven carrying his plastic gallon pail. He will be picking crocuses and lady slippers to honor his wife of 56 years Josephine. Adam struggled bravely with gastric cancer for the past two years. Adam’s journey began on the homestead in Rembrandt, Manitoba with his parents and seven sisters. Adam worked hard all his life, he was a self-taught...

Amy Elizabeth Ridgway  November 21, 1936 - February 13, 2020  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Ridgway on February 13, 2020. She will be lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren: Delmarie (Svend, Vicky, Leigh-Ann, Erika, Erik), Lynette (Tsara, Jady, Brandessa, Khiya, Dar, Cash, Chance, Rye), Robert (Tyler, Tara), and Ramey (Tobin, Avery, Adynn), her 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great- great-grandchildren, and brother Bill.  Amy was...

Surrounded by her family, Heather Velma Baraniuk (nee Oakes) passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020 at the age of 78 years old. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 56 years, Todd, her children Wendy (Jeff), Cindy, Sandi (Darcy), Randy (Laura) and her beloved grandchildren Jesi, Cody, Brittany, Braydon, Tanner, Connor, Tiegan, Cole and Nate.  Heather is also survived by her brother Bill Oakes (Linda), brother-in-law Nestor (Sylvia), step sisters Judy Baldwin (Barry) and...

Kenneth Wallace Hardy July 6, 1936 - February 7, 2020 Ken died peacefully at his home in Selkirk in the loving arms of his family. Left to cherish Ken’s memory are his wife Ólöf, treasured daughters Janet Helga Gray, husband Donovan Gray, their daughters Ellen, Kristen, Alanna, and Joan Margaret Ásta Hardy, her husband Tim Edginton, and their sons Stefan and Ian. We all grieve feeling the greatest gratitude for the many ways we were blessed by Ken’s love,...

Glenn Peden   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Glenn Peden.  He passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020 at the Health Science Center. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Joyce, children, Ken (Jackie) and Sandy (Shaun) as well as his grandchildren Chad and Josh.   Glenn spent his working years with CN in many different locations including Gimli Manitoba where he retired. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as...

DAGNY ROSAMUND LENCHUK (nee HANSON) July 5, 1946 - February 7, 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mom after a courageous battle with cancer. Mom is survived by life friend Joseph Lenchuk; daughter Shelly Wright (Tim Wright); son Darryl Lenchuk (Anne Morin); grandchildren Blair Colles, Brooke Colles (Troy Byzak ), Morgan Lenchuk and her mother Nita Jackson; great-granddaughters Sequoia Mayo, Zyrah Mayo and their mother Melissa Mayo; numerous friends and family...