Robert Eric Benedictson  July 18th, 1939 to March 16th, 2023      It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father. He died peacefully with his family by his side.      Bob is survived by his wife Rose, daughters; Tanis (Cam) Scott and Trina (Jarett) Reid, grandchildren; Tanner MacDonald and Jenna Reid, siblings; Ernie (Eva) Benedictson, Judy Monkman, Elwyn (Sharon) Benedictson, and many brothers and...

Janice Kathleen Thomas      Janice Kathleen Thomas entered into rest on March 9, 2023.  Jan was born in Russell, Manitoba to Hartley and Lilian McDonald, on March 4, 1940.  As a military family, they moved  often before finally settling in the Portage la Prairie area.       On April 22, 1961 Jan married Lynal Thomas in Portage la Prairie.  Jan became a Registered Nurse in 1961 through the training program at the...

Rowland "Rolly" Brooks      Peacefully on March 6, 2023, Rowland “Rolly” Alfred Brooks, passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 87 years.       Rolly is survived by his wife Bunny (nee Tully) of 64 years, sons; Dan (Shelley), Ron (Sandy), Jeff (Dawn) and Greg (Shawna), as well as his grandchildren; Jason, Bryant (Larissa), Dustin (Mason), Cheyenne, Sierra (Steve), Jordan (Rhiana), Ryan (Destiny), Brendan (Martine),...

Phylis Hilda Crain      Beloved mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother      Passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of her family at home in Elie MB, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the age of 91, following a lengthy illness.     Born in Monquart, Carleton Co., N.B. on March 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Vincent Crain, and Alice Lena (Wright) Crain.    She is survived by her sons; Stephen of...

Dellanne Marie McFarlane      With saddened hearts, surrounded with the love of her family and friends, Dellanne Marie McFarlane, age 67 years, peacefully passed away at the Portage & District General Hospital.       Dellanne is predeceased by her parents Bill and Loreen McFarlane, brother Murnie McFarlane, and brother-in-law Jerry Lavallee.      Dellanne leaves to mourn her passing her sisters; Charlene Lavallée, Cyndi (Stan)...

Arthur "Art" Raymond Domes      Art Domes was born in 1923 in Verwood, Saskatchewan, to Olga and Archie Domes. One of five children, he grew up on the family farm loving horses, cattle, and the farm life.      After high school, Art attended the School of Agriculture in Saskatoon for a Diploma in Agriculture while farming with his dad in the summers. One fall when his father was away Art herded his cattle to the railway in Verwood and rode with them...

Gladys Elizabeth Lavallee      Peacefully, on February 6th, 2023, Gladys Elizabeth Olson, beloved wife of the late Jack Lavallee, passed away at the age of 89 years.      Gladys was born October 6, 1933, daughter of the late Charlotte and Olaf Olson.      Gladys is predeceased by her husband Jack Lavallee, infant daughter Mary, brothers; Otto, Norbert and Obert, sister Eva and great-grandchild Hannah Rose Reimer.     ...

Elizabeth Rose Owsiak      Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, Elizabeth Owsiak, beloved wife of the late Andrew Owsiak, passed away at the age of 101 years at the Lions Prairie Manor.      Elizabeth was born on September 8, 1921, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Panka in Pecs, Hungary, where she was raised and received her education.  After she completed her education, she taught kindergarten.  In 1946 she married Andrew Owsiak and in 1951 they...

Sandra Jane Pashe "Wicakpe hihanni wi" Morning Star Woman      Peacefully on January 4, 2023, with family at her side, Sandra started her journey home at the age of 57 years old.      Sandra was born to Michael & Elsie Pashe in Portage la Prairie, MB on April 1, 1965.  She grew up in Dakota Tipi First Nation, moved to Vancouver, BC in 2002 where she has since resided.      Sandra lived her life and made Vancouver her home...

STEVEN GERALD KLIPPENSTEIN      It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Klippenstein on December 23, 2022 in Snow Lake, Manitoba. Steven is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Ricki, and adorable son, Emmett. Left to mourn his passing are parents, Tammy and Gerald Klippenstein, brother Jason (Jiyeon) Klippenstein and children Roy and Melvin, sister Serena (Mac) Ross, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Helen and Bob Henderson, brother-in-law Bryce...