All Obituaries

Isabella Reddaway passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 2, 2022. Isabella was born on the farm S.W. quarter 26-4-29 in the Edward Municipality, Manitoba to William and   Isabella Anderson on March 2, 1930. She is predeceased by her loving husband Edgar, brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters in laws, her parents William and Isabella Anderson, her children David and Glen and grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer. She leaves behind to mourn her...

NETTIE ROZDEBA as remembered by her family Nettie Rozdeba, MOM, was born May 16,1934 to George and Dora Trynchuk by Rossman Lake. She was the youngest sister to Matt, Anne, and Mary. Mom, like any other children who grew up in that era, spoke of the many challenges, walking the miles to and from school irregardless of weather conditions, chores, responsibilities, poverty. Mom also learned to appreciate the gifts of nature, the wild fruits and berries, mushrooms and the many other foods...

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beautiful soul.  Diane Asta Arnfinson (nee Gunderson) was born on October 24th, 1946 and passed away November 23rd, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.   Diane is survived by her son Wesley(Bonnie), granddaughters Tiffany(Eric), Natasha(Cory), Amber(Jared), Skylar(Bailey). Son Gregory(Leslie), grandchildren Jessica(Kris), Brendon(Junae), Alyssa(Ethan), Brenden and Emily. Great grandchildren Reign, Ava, Adley,...

Melvin Neil Rystephanuk passed away on November 16, 2022 at the Sandy Lake Personal Care Home at the age of 86 Mel was born on December 21, 1935 to Steve and Anne Rystephanuk on the family farm several kilometers South of Sandy Lake. He began his education at Mount Calm school and graduated high school in Sandy Lake. Growing up, he helped on the farm and participated in school activities. In 1954, Mel enlisted and was accepted into the Royal Canadian Air Force and served on bases in...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Norma on November 3, 2022 at home, at the age of 68 years. Norma was a loving wife, sister, sister in-law and aunt.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband Clarence, brothers Tony and Stan, sister Evelyn, brother-in-law Vince Kaskiw, sisters-in-law Lynn Parr (Robert), Laurette Sabourin (Emile), numerous nieces and nephews, many friends and Norma’s cat Kiki. Norma was predeceased by her...

Ronald Harry Mizinchuk passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. He is survived by his long-time partner (common-law wife) Kathy Redman , son Danny, brother Eugene and numerous cousins, nephews and one niece. He was predeceased by his wife Marion, sisters Pat and Linda and twin brother Richard. Ron was a meat cutter by trade and was employed by Safeway, Burns Meats and Maple Leaf Pork in Brandon. He was very proud of his meat cutting skills. He was also an excellent perogy-maker, an...

Sadly, Robert (Bob) Wroblewsky passed on Nov. 6, 2022, his 75th birthday.  He was at home in Sandy Lake, with his wife, Cathy.  Complications from surgery on his spinal cord, due to injury, made the end of his life very difficult, yet he commented the day before, “I’m happy”. At 12 years of age Bob bought his first transistor radio with money he’d earned from selling bottles he had collected in ditches.  For the rest of his life he enjoyed the fifties...