All Obituaries

Wannetta Marguerite Wilkins   Peacefully, on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Wannetta Wilkins, aged 59 years of Selkirk, Mb, passed away. Longer obituary with funeral details to follow.  

Ben Petersen May 25, 1933 - June 10, 2019 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ben Petersen on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Pine Falls Hospital after a lengthy and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Ben was born in Winnipeg in 1933 to Alfred and Kirstine Petersen. The family returned to their native Denmark for a short period in the mid-1940s, before returning to Canada to farm near Clandeboye. Ben attended Manitoba Institute of Technology in 1951. He graduated and...

Robert C. Hurley (Bob), PEng, MSc Feb 2, 1930 - June 7, 2019 Passed peacefully with his beloved family by his side after a few years of illness. Bob had a long and successful career but his family was always his priority, and he took special delight in his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Blanche, of 66 years of marriage; loving daughters Karen (Dennis) and Susan (Paul), sister Grace (Dave) and  daughter-in-law Brenda; cherished...

Dorothy Eyolfson (nee Page) October 20, 1929-June 6, 2019 With sorrow, the family of Dorothy May Eyolfson of Riverton, announces her peaceful passing at Arborg Personal Care Home in the early morning hours of June 6. She was predeceased by her husband Wally on March 7, 2018. A Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 1:00 at Riverton-Hnausa Lutheran Church. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Stefan Lovenjak announce his passing on June 4, 2019 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre after a brief illness at the age of 87.  Stefan was born in Poznanovce, Slovenia on July 19, 1931.  He was predeceased by his parents Janes and Trezeka, brother Alujz, sister Marija and leaves to mourn his loving wife of 62 years Ida, their children Steven, Erika and husband Gerry, Milan and wife Nancy, Johnny and wife Teri-Lynn and his grandchildren,...

John Mitchell Hrenchuk May 5, 1949 – June 4, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our hubby, father and grandfather at the Selkirk Regional Health Center. He left us peacefully after his brave battle with different cancers. He leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years, Marlene; sons John (Marcy) and Bill; daughter Jennifer (Terry) Laval and four granddaughters, Marlee, Ashley, Britney and Jenna. Also his very much loved dog Cookie. Mitch also leaves many other...

Beverley Joan Sarna (Chornenki) December 26, 1942 – June 2, 2019 It is with heavy hearts, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother (mama) and friend Bev Sarna on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at the age of 76. Bev is lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara Jo (Andy) and Michael (Kathy); grandchildren Jaclyn, Lauryn, McKenna, Karissa, and Lukas. She is lovingly remembered by her sister, Bonnie (Glenn) and niece,...

Stephen Curtis McLeod May 30, 1956 – June 1, 2019   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Curtis McLeod on June 1, 2019 at the age of 63 as a result of cancer.   He is survived by his wife Donna; daughter Rachael (Matthew); sister Jill (Carlos); sister-in-law Sharon (Stewart); nephews Paul, Ryan, Lewis and niece Kate (Ben); mother-in-law Dorothy (Brian). Curtis was predeceased by his parents Hughie and Donna.   The family would like to...

Dennie (Dennis) Manson After a long courageous battle with Lung Cancer and COPD, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, on Friday May 31, 2019, at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre at the age of 72. Born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan on August 13, 1946, Dennis was predeceased by his parents Ardice and Norval Manson, his wife Linda Werenich, and brother Rick Manson. Left to treasure Dennis' memory is his girlfriend...

Percy William Stevenson July 15, 1938 – May 21, 2019 Our heads are happy he is no longer suffering, but our hearts are sad to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, Godfather, friend. Percy was predeceased by much-loved grandparents who raised him, Percy and Clara Williams; mother Victoria, Mom-in-Law Annie Lefteruk (who insisted he was the best driver in the whole world), a baby brother, as well as brothers Hughie, Jack...