All Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Orest John Nowosad, who passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on July 6, 1945, Orest lived a life marked by hard work, resilience, kindness, and dedication to his family. He touched the lives of many through his generosity, and unwavering    willingness to help others whenever they were in need. Orest passed away at the Health Sciences Centre Intensive Care Unit in Winnipeg, Manitoba, following ...

Elsie Lederhaus  November 23, 1932 – June 7, 2026  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Elsie (Rystephanuk) Lederhaus,  aged 93 on June 7, 2026 at the Sandy Lake Personal Care Home. Mom was born in her parents home near Horrod, Manitoba to Joseph and Effie Marcischuk. Her family moved to Sandy Lake in 1944 where she continued her education. As an ...

Dennis Dinko of Elphinstone,  Manitoba passed away June 13, 2026 at Minnedosa Hospital at the age of 77 years. Dennis was the only child of John and Anne Dinko. He went to school at Morse, Elphinstone and Oakburn. Dennis was part of the Ukrainian catholic youth group and played hockey in his younger years. He moved to Calgary with Martha and worked as a welder for atco. In 1976 they moved back to the farm to raise children their children. Dennis loved farming, being in the bush, ...

Peter passed peacefully with family by his side at the Minnedosa Health Centre on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the age of 93.  Peter is lovingly remembered by his wife Muriel of 65 years, daughter Sylvia (Blake) and Michelle (Jeff), sister Kay Luba, many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Peter was predeceased by his infant daughter Sandra, his parents Nick and Mary Solonyczny (nee Hryciw), sister Patricia and ...

Valerie Ferne Soltys of Erickson, MB passed away April 25th, 2026, at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 71. Valerie was born on June 17th, 1954, in Erickson, MB. She was the only daughter of Roger and Leona Larson. Her baby brother Maurice Verne was born in 1959. He was, in her mind, her first baby. Valerie was raised on the family farm in Hilltop and lived there until she married Alan Soltys on October 14, 1972. Alan and Valerie started their family in 1978 with the birth ...

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Strathclair Community Hall. Peacefully, with loved ones by her side, our Mum Verna Brown, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at the age of 82 years. Verna was born January 24, 1944 the middle daughter of five girls (Margaret, Mavis, Verna, Edith, Donna), to Bill & Ruth Yorke of Moline, MB. She grew up on the farm at Moline receiving her early education at the school in the town, later travelling to Rivers ...

William Stanley Nairn of Birtle, MB passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at Morley House Personal Care Home in Shoal Lake.  Bill is lovingly remembered by older sisters Pat and Joan,  younger sister Nettie, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He is predeceased by eldest sister Peg, older brother Dick, and younger brothers Norman and Bob. .

    Raymond John Mychasiw was born on July 19, 1947, to John and Rose (nee Ewanyshyn). He was a premature baby and as we were told weighed in at just over 1 pound. His twin sister passed away at birth. He spent time in an incubator as there was no clothing for a baby that small. But that tiny boy grew into a 5 ft 10in wonderful tall man.  As we all know, children growing up on a farm work hard and not much ...

After a brief illness, John Williamson passed away in Brandon, having spent the previous few days visited by family. John was born in Rossburn, Manitoba to Wesley and Beryl Williamson, the eldest of four children raised on the family farm. He finished high school and farmed with his father before starting a 36 year career with Manitoba Pool Elevators. In 1959, he married Mavis Yerex, a school teacher and his dance partner for life, and they enjoyed 47 years together, raising three sons, ...