All Obituaries

Passed away at her residence in Gladstone on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Irene (Jaskiewicz) Michalski was born in Stanislawow, Poland on May 13, 1930. She was raised in Poland until World War II broke out. As changes were evident for a fearful future living in the country, the family moved into the city. There was much hardship in those years. Irene and her dear friend Krysia became resourceful and found ways to barter for any food they could get. It was a great relief...

Passed away at the Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the age of 44 years. It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Jason Pierre Tuesday, born in Rainy River, Ontario on August 15, 1974. He was a Father, Shoomis, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew and Friend. He was predeceased by his father, Percy "The Reverend" Tuesday; uncles Brian Tuesday and Freddy Tuesday; aunts Delores Kelly and Janice Tuesday. He leaves to mourn his mother, Jane...

It is with a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of past Mayor Rick Mousseau on September 26, 2018. Administration, Staff and previous members of Council had the pleasure of serving with Rick during his two terms as Councillor and his one term as Mayor of the Town of Didsbury. Rick will always be remembered for his friendly, caring demeanor and his love for our community. Rick was a man of service, giving his time to so many organizations and clubs within Didsbury. Most notably, he...

Passed away at the Seven Regions Health Centre on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the age of 82 years, 5 months. Lorraine was born on April 12, 1936 in Winnipegosis, MB. She worked in a restaurant with her mother for many years. She loved feeding the deer and hummingbirds, raising wild turkeys, going to Legion meat draws and playing crib. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Fred Mayor; parents Florence & Lorne Kennedy, in laws George & Olive Mayor; brothers Harold, Jack,...

Born sleeping on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Portage District General Hospital. Survived by parents Kerri-Lynn Beaulieu and Samuel Sutherland; grandmother Kimberly Dawn Beaulieu; grandfather Robert Lacquette; great grandparents Lisa Beaulieu, Flourette Sutherland and Maurice Whitford; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by great grandfather Ronald Ainsley Spence.

It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Mary Helen Ann (Sladek) Carvell on September 18th, 2018 after a heroic battle with Parkinson’s disease.   Mary was born in Pine Creek, Manitoba where she attended school until moving to Gladstone in the summer of 1941. She graduated from Gladstone Collegiate in 1948. Following high school, Mary attended Manitoba Normal School and taught at the Pembroke rural school for a one year term. From 1949-1952 she attended the...

P.Eng., BSc Mechanical Engineer, Master of Commerce It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished brother and uncle, Gazel “Gaye” Sladek, in San Francisco, California on September 17, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Gaye was born on July 5, 1927 as the first Canadian-born child of immigrant parents, Gaspar and Ilona Sladek. Because of the strong religious beliefs of the family, Gaye was a believer. He attended Norfolk School in Pine Creek, MB and when the...

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Reg passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018, with his family by his side.   His family is comforted knowing that he has now joined his wife Norma on their next adventure. Reg is predeceased by his parents Connie & Gordon Meneer and his sister Marie (Bob).  Reg will be remembered by his daughters Jean Katchmar and her children, Tim (Carrie) and their children Gracie, Thea and Quincy; and Jeff (Kaysi); Mary Anne (Garry) Miller...

Marjorie Jeanetta Manns (Sylvester), 82, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the MacGregor Health Centre. She was born May 26, 1936 to Edward & Lavinia Sylvester at Gregg, Manitoba; she was one of 11 children. She was raised in Sidney, Manitoba where she later received her education. Marj later worked as an MTS telephone operator in Sidney and then on July 29, 1954 married Garth Manns. Marj and Garth lived on the family farm at Firdale, Manitoba where they raised three...

Entered the Spirit World on Saturday September 8, 2018 at the age of 60 years.  The essence of Donna as a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Co-worker and Friend was her strength and wisdom as a Natural Helper. Donna’s ability to take charge lent strength to others, especially her students! Her spontaneous humour was part of her affection to all who came into her life. Her dedication to her field of education proved in the countless hours she spent...