All Obituaries

  Shirley Ann Stevenson (nee Johnson)   Shirley passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020 at the age of 88. Born in Selkirk, MB, July 13, 1931, only daughter of Thorkell & Marjorie Johnson who predeceased her in 1989 and 1996 respectively. Shirley lived, and was employed in Winnipeg for 39 years. She worked for a lawyer/real estate firm from 1950-1952. In 1952 she was employed by John Deere until Dec 1970. In 1971 she gained employment with MB Bridge & Engineering...

Annie Olinyk June 23, 1944 – January 23, 2020 It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of their dearly beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend on January 23, 2020. Left to mourn and lovingly remembered by Allan (Dawn), Lori (Steve), Candice and her two grandchildren Crimson and Brandy. Mom was born in June 1944 in Weeks, Saskatchewan where she lived until she moved to Winnipeg and married Edward Olinyk in August 1967 in Pine River, Manitoba. Years later they...

Garth Ernest Harvey March 26, 1939 - January 20, 2020 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Garth Harvey, husband, father and grandfather. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 55 years Catherine (nee Matthewson), his daughters Dawn (Allan) Hutchison and Nicole Harvey, and also grandson Shawn Hutchison. He also leaves to mourn his brother Lorne (Ann), and many nieces and nephews. Garth fought a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma for 14 years. His goal when first...

Marion Yvonne Laye (nee Hardwick)   Peacefully, with her family and friends by her side, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Selkirk Regional Health Center, Marion Laye, aged 70 years, of Selkirk, Manitoba, passed away. Marion was born May 29, 1949 in Selkirk, Manitoba to Mulvina (Dolly) and Walter (Bud) Hardwick. She was the eldest of her siblings who she has always remained close with. She would always let you know that she was thinking about you no matter where you were and her...

Lillian Francis Marsden February 9, 1932 – January 13, 2020 Sadly on January 13, 2020, Lillian Francis passed away at Health Science Centre surrounded by family.  She will be sorely missed. Lillian was predeceased by her loving husband Ernest, her son Robert, her parents William and Francis Arvidson and sister Ramona Engrecht.  She is survived by her brothers William, Nels, and Ron Arvidson and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the Winnipeg and Kelwood areas. Lillian...

George Albert (Bert) Olender January 6, 1932 - January 13, 2020 On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. our amazing husband and father, Bert Olender, peacefully took his last breath on earth and left us for his eternal home in heaven. Bert will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Olga; his children and grandchildren Debbie (Darryl); Bruce (Debbie), April (Jimmy) and Tiffany (David); Steven (Vera) and Mitchell; Susan and Amber (Paul, Taylor and Tiahna; Gail (John),...

Gladys Blachar (nee Price) Peacefully, on January 10, 2020, Gladys Blachar at the age of 84,  passed away. Gladys has left this earth to join her husband Harry Blachar (deceased October 4, 2008) on the banks of Jordan, where he has been waiting. Gladys will be missed by many, including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Many thanks to the incredible kind and amazing staff of Red River Care Home-Extendicare, who helped her through the last few years. In lieu of flowers,...

Patricia McCormack Peacefully, on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the Concordia Hospital, Patricia (Pat) McCormack, aged 72 years of Winnipeg, beloved wife of the late Van, passed away. Pat was predeceased by her Mother and Father, Eunice and Martin Milligan. She was survived by her children, Shawn (Tracy), Shannon (Robb), Trina (Craig) and Kerry (Karen), along with her grandchildren Taylor, Aiden, Eric, and Elizabeth. She will also be missed by her special friend and animal companion, her...

Robert (Bob) Corrie It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) Corrie, age 80, of Gimli Manitoba, on Thursday, January 9th, 2020.  Bob is survived by his wife Audrey Corrie (nee Lewis), daughter Shelley Karpa (Nelson), son Brent Corrie (Pamela), and grandchildren Jason Karpa, Jacqui Karpa, Mackenzie Karpa, Callahan Corrie and Cavanaugh Corrie. Bob is also survived by his sister Joan Wright and brother Jim Corrie (Cheryhl) and brother-in-law Larry...

Frank Harold Dixon August 31 1927- January 09 2020   Peacefully in his sleep our beloved Brother and Uncle passed away January 09, 2020. Frank is predeceased by his wife Maxine Dixon in 2014. He is survived by his sisters Joan Challis (Winnipeg), Kaye Merritt (North Bay) and Claire Weir (Calgary). He will be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was born on August 31, 1927 in the Rural Municipality of Wallace (Elkhorn, Mb.) He was born and raised on the family farm and...