All Obituaries

Martin Arnold Abstreiter passed away on June 22, 2018 at the Neepawa Health Centre at the age of 84 years.  

Ella Gertrude Kirrie passed away at Seton Communities in Calgary, Alberta.  Funeral arrangements are pending.

Alvina was born on July 3rd, 1923 in the Maitland District north of Plumas to John and Caroline Walker. She was the oldest of ten children, four having passed away as young babies. She grew up on her parents’ farm and attended the Maitland school.  After leaving her childhood home, and during the Second World War, she worked in Gladstone at the Paris Café. In her last few years of living on the farm, she worked as a Home Care Worker in Gladstone and after retiring from...

William B. Reimer (Dad) passed away peacefully on June 14, 2018 during the afternoon at approximately 1:45.  Dad was born to Jacob and Anna Reimer (nee Buhler) November 2, 1940 at Stuartburn, Manitoba.  He was the sixth child in a family of 12.  He was baptized for his faith in 1961 in the Rhineland Mennonite Church. He was raised on a dairy farm west of Roseau River, Manitoba.  He prided himself on being a farmer; however, he enjoyed putting his family...

Eleanor enjoyed singing, dancing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed talking on the phone, going to yard sales and thrift shopping. Eleanor fought a long battle with breast cancer, and diabetes along with other health issues. Mom was very strong, and independent. She showed us her desire to live and taught us to never give up. Mom showed love to everyone and did the best she could to show support to her son’s friends. Eleanor will be...

Cyril Richard Desjarlais -  "Coolieman" passed away at the Portage General Hospital on June 3, 2018 at the age of 66 years.   Cyril was predeceased by parents Edwin and Edith, Brothers Edward, Wilfred, Harold, Sister Mae, Marlene and Grandchildren Natasha and Lydia.  Surviving is sister Denise Roulette; Brothers Wendall Desjarlais and Russell Prince; Daughters Cecilia, Cathy, Miranda, and Fleurette; godchildren Lorraine Richard, Susan...

Albert Jacob Rink was born in the Plumas district to John and Flora Rink on June 8, 1927 and passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018 at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, Mb, 12 days shy of his 91st birthday.   On September 19, 1953 Albert married Iris Farmer in Gladstone, Mb and have two sons, Gary and Edward. Albert was a licensed auto mechanic for most of his life. He enjoyed going to auction sales, working on different projects,...

Passed away at the Brandon Hospital on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the age of 76 years.

Edith Neuman (nee Sprague) was born in the Neepawa Hospital on November 3, 1921. She passed away peacefully on May 21, 2018. She was predeceased by her brothers Henry Sprague and Bob Sprague, and sister Edna Turner, also by her brother-in-law Arne Turner and sister-in-law Dorothy Sprague. She is survived by her husband Bill; her son Terry and his wife Diana, and her grandchildren Kathryn and Adam Neuman; her brother David Sprague; nephews Wayne Sprague, Brian Turner, and Trevor...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather.  Norman Keith Mayor passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on January 3, 2018 at Kelowna General Hospital.    He was predeceased by his mother and father, Edna and Dossitor Mayor; brother Murray; his first wife Shirley of 32 years and grandson Bradley; daughter-in-law Lori; son-in-law Don. He will be missed by Lori(Don) Vandal, children Keith(Megan) Vandal...