All Obituaries

Alice Stevenson On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the Stonewall Hospital, Alice Stevenson, aged 90 years of Selkirk, Mb passed away. Viewing will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk with a luncheon to follow.  

Sue Lavallee October 15, 1967- January 27, 2023   Sue Lavallee found out her time was limited on this earth due to an illness that has tragically touched too many people and their families. She had the privilege to spend her time to the fullest by celebrating Christmas, enjoying family traditions with her husband Larry, children Cole & Brittany (partners Cassie & Joel), beautiful grandchildren Cara & Trent, brother and sister-in-law Ron & Andrea Lavallee. Endless...

Edward Charles Kowalchuk June 28, 1949 - January 27, 2023 Ed passed away in the early hours of January 27th at Selkirk Regional Health Centre with his wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed was the youngest child of Carl and Anne (nee Mostowy) Kowalchuk. He was predeceased by his parents as well as brothers Bob, Jimmy, Gerald, Harry Martin and dear sister Margaret (Klimchuk). Ed leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years Vera (nee Apt), daughters Susie...

RICHARD (RICK) JOSEPH CHARTRAND   Surrounded by family, on January 23, 2023, Rick passed away peacefully at Health Sciences Centre. Richard was born in Eriksdale, Manitoba on August 31, 1947 to Joseph and Hélène (née De Graeve) Chartrand. As a young boy with his family, they moved to Winnipeg where he attended Tec Voc. He started working for Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) at the end of grade 11. He married the love of his life Adele Sharon...

Judith-Lynne Ferris (nee Christiansen)  February 11, 1959 -January 23, 2023. It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Peacefully with loved ones by her side she went home to be with our Lord in heaven.       She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Donavon, and son John and families. She is survived by her siblings Milton, Caroline(Barry), Billy(Helen), Diane, Anita, Sandra(Brent), and Kim....

Kevin Wayne Fedak November 9, 1971 - January 22, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kevin, a loving husband ,dad, son, and brother.  Kevin was well loved and will be missed dearly by the love of his life Lee-Ann, fur babies Revie and Ghost; mother Nettie, father Metro, sister Debra, brother Mike (Jenn), mom-in-law Lorraine and aunt Adeline as well as his many cousins, aunts and uncles. Kevin was predeceased by his grandparents Thomas and Eva...

Donald Bjornson April 19, 1933 – January 21, 2023 In the early morning hours of January 21, 2023, with his family by his side, Don’s ‘golden heart’ stopped beating. He was born April 19, 1933 on the banks of the Icelandic River in the Vestri District. A severe flood in 1946 caused the family to move to the Framnes District settling on the corner of Highway 68 and Vidir Road.  During his childhood years, Don helped on the family farm. In 1952-53 he attended...

 Mona Elsie Swirski (nee Hladky)        With deep sadness, surrounded by her family, Mona Elsie Swirski passed away on January 21st, 2023 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.      Mom was born on February 18th, 1941 in Rembrandt, MB. Mom worked at the Gimli Hospital, Red Cross, Wpg. Beach Restaurant, Dorothy's Cafe, Wpg. Beach Niakwa Family Restaurant, and Mr. & Mrs. T's Coffee Shop on Hwy #8 all as a cook....

Lorraine Helen Still (nee Grove) May 27, 1935 – January 20, 2023 Peacefully in her sleep, the matriarch of our family, Lorraine Still  went home to be with the Lord. Lorraine is predeceased by her husband Denis and sons, Craig and Eddie. Left to cherish her memory is her son Bob (Lesley) and daughter Karen (Rick), her brothers and sisters, along with numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family meant the world to mom. Being the eldest of 12 children, her caring,...

Marcel Camiel Achiel Cherlet    On January 16, 2023, at home, Marcel was reunited with his beloved wife Zulma in heaven.  Marcel is survived by his children Theresa (Rheal) Collette, Catherine (David) Lyder and Michael (Janice) Cherlet, his grandchildren Rachael (Eric) O’Callaghan, Liana (Michael) Pekrul, Liam and Genevieve Lyder, and Ben, Laura, Rosa and Ella Cherlet, his great-grandchildren Aria and Mia O’Callaghan and Uli Pekrul, his younger brothers Bob...