Mrs. Florence Brigden of Melita and formerly of Napinka, passed away at the Melita PCH on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the age of 86. A public graveside service will be held at the Napinka Cemetery on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 2:00pm. Please bring your lawn chair. A time of fellowship will be held at the Napinka Community Hall following the service. Donations may be given to the Napinka Cemetery Fund, Box 96, Napinka, MB. R0M 1N0

Mr. Douglas William Belfry was born on September 16, 1940 and completed his life journey on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Doug is survived by his wife, Rose Marie (of 56 years, 9 months, and 24 days); son, Warren; grandchildren, Brandon and Brittney; great-grandchildren, Lilianna and Brooklyn. He was predeceased by his son, Lloyd in 2020, his sister, Marie in 2005 and his parents, Russell (1978) and Mabel (1996). A formal funeral service will not be held. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire,...

Mrs. Melodie Hrechka passed away peacefully at her residence north of Virden on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 63. Melodie is survived by her husband, Mike Hrechka; children: Alison (Dallas) McDougall, Michelle (Pat) Pinette, Jamie (Rose) Hrechka, Natasha (Jamie) Krieser, Curtis Hrechka (Amy Backstrom) and Cameron and Zach Miller; siblings: Larry Gould (Laurie Gray), Trudy (Jim) Corbett, Sherry (Keith) Line and Dennean (Shelley) Gould; sister-in-law, Darlene Gould; numerous...

Mrs. Ida "Mae" Swayze of Carnduff passed away peacefully at the Galloway Health Centre, Oxbow, SK. on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the age of 90. Mae is survived by her daughter, Orvella (Fraser) Small; son, Jerry (Cynthia); daughter, Verdeen (Grant) Matthewson; eleven grandchildren: Blake (wife, Kari) and children Jenna, Tycen, Joshua, and Taylor, Wade (wife, Crystal) and children Abby, Ryker, Jaxton and Lilou, Matthew (Lara) and Sheena; Ryan (wife, Melissa) and children Amy, Katie...

Mr. Grahame Bell of Melita, formerly of the Coulter district, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the age of 81. Grahame is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary-Ann (Wiebe); son, Kevin (Maureen) Bell; grandchildren: Greg Caudron, Marisa Caudron (great-grandchild, Deagan Kehoe), Tanya Bell, Ashley Bell and Matthew Bell; daughter, Angela (Mark) Wagler; grandchildren: Taylor (Callum) Karn, Cassie Wagler and Hannah Wagler. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill...

Mr. Hughie "Hugh" Ronald Wilmot of Carnduff passed away peacefully at the Sunset Haven Nursing Home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the age of 99. Hugh was born and raised in Carnduff. As a young man Hugh joined the RCMP and was a constable for five years. Early in his career he was stationed in the Western Arctic. This became one of the most memorable and loved experiences of his life. There were many stories shared about driving dog teams, hunting and friendships with the First...

Mr. Gordon Avery of Oxbow passed away peacefully at the Galloway Health Centre, Oxbow, SK. on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 73. Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Donna (Reid); four children: Scott, Krista (Darcy Barath), Patty, and Michelle; four grandchildren: Tiffany and Cody Barath, Alexa and Austin Leask; three grandpups, Mocha, Jasper and Mazey; siblings: Les (Betty) Avery, Grace Kuntz, Cecil Avery (Joyce Travis), Doreen Cunningham and Barry (Vanda) Avery;...

Mr. David Southam of Pierson, MB. passed away peacefully at the Deloraine Health Centre, Deloraine, MB. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 93. David is survived by his wife, Doris (Erixon); daughter, Charlene Southam; daughter, Christine (Garry) MacDonald; son, James Southam; grandchildren: Neil, Brady (Hollie) and Alyssa (Tyler), Kayla (Ranga), Melissa (Dan) and Brett, Angela and Rodney (Bradee); several great-grandchildren; brothers, Douglas (Isabelle) and Stewart; sister, Ruth (Bill)...

EDWARD CHARLES JASPER (May 27, 1929 to April 26, 2023)                                                                       Ed passed away peacefully on...

Raymond Earle Duthie It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Raymond Earle Duthie on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Deloraine Regional Health Centre in Deloraine, MB. Raymond is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children: Randy Duthie (Laurie Renwick) of Lauder/Melita (children, Megan, Taylar, Makayla, and Alexander Duthie); Karen Duthie (Wayne Suski) of Brandon (Karen’s daughter, Emily Morrison); Glenn...