All Obituaries

William Kostryba of Swan River, MB passed away at the Swan River Personal Care Home on September 11, 2018 at the age of 97 years. William was born in White Beech, Saskatchewan on September 18th, 1920 to Jacob and Annie Kostryba. He received his education at the Porcupine School. William helped his father on the farm, working with the horses, which he absolutely loved. William was a veteran of World War II, having spent four years in the   Canadian Army serving in Canada and over...

Angela left us to be with her mother Lena and brother Wayne in heaven on September 5, 2018.   Angela liked to live life hard because that’s how it is for some. Angela loved taking part in her culture, she spoke in saulteaux with her parents all the time. She loved spending time in her mom’s kitchen making all kinds of recipe’s and her favourite lemon meringue pie. She enjoyed reading chapter series and watching mystery shows. Spending time with her grandchildren...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jenson (Stanley) Genaille. Grandpa-dad (father), brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend Jenson passed away on    Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at St Paul’s Care Home in Dauphin, Manitoba. Jenson was born and raised in Duck Bay with his loving parents Louie and Nora Genaille and his twelve siblings. He later lived with his long-time common law wife Rose chief, together they raised their   ...

Edna Florence Brisebois (nee Moosetail) of Pine Creek First Nation passed away at the Dauphin Regional Hospital on Monday, August 27th, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Edna was born in Swan River on January 4th, 1939 to Paul and Catherine (Ducharme) Moosetail. Edna was predeceased by her husband Maxime Brisebois on April 25, 2018;  father Paul on July 21, 1992; mother Catherine on December 9, 1985; brother Gordon on December 2, 1998 and Ernest on December 23, 1973 and by her sister...

Gordon Lawrence Sadler passed away on August 26, 2018 at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old. Gordon will be deeply missed by his loving wife Dorothy, his children Kim (Kim), Dan (Wendy), and John (Lynne), seven grandchildren Katherine, Lauren, Maverick, Coleman, Morgan, Griffin, and Oliver, sister Neta and brother Bob. Gordon is predeceased by his Father John Ross Sadler, Mother Mildred Blanche and Sister Eva Hyde. Gordon was born on a farm...

Joshua Clarence Cook left tragically and untimely on August 21, 2018.  With heavy hearts, our family is saddened by Josh leaving our fold, our hearts will mend through time under God’s love, His shield and His understanding.  Our son was born in Swan River, Manitoba on January 30th, 1993.  Our son Josh, a happy, bubbly and energetic baby, Josh, a toddler who shone with loving eyes and a sweet smile with an inquisitive and imaginative look at his surroundings. ...

Our precious son, Hoss, was raised in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation where he attended his elementary school years with the Neil Dennis Kematch Memorial School until he left for high school, graduating from the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School in June 2016.  He continued his education at Parkland College in Dauphin completing Level I Carpentry. He signed on his apprentice with Aspen Builders, working his 900 hours with Aspen Builders to qualify for Level II Carpentry. He then completed...

Gabriel Edward Danielson “better known as Ed” of the Rainbow Lodge, Swan River, MB passed away at the Swan Valley Health Centre on August 15th, 2018 at the age of 80 years, after a short fight with lung cancer. Ed was born in The Pas, MB on October 4th, 1937 to Charles and Mary Ann Danielson. He did his schooling at Mafeking and Cranberry Portage. At the age of 13 he hops on a train and headed west to live with his sister Suzie. He worked at various jobs while there. At the age...

Judson (Jud) Douglas Scales February 5th, 1941 – July 23rd, 2018   It is with profound heartbreak and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and good friend on Monday, July 23rd, 2018 at the Swan Valley Hospital at the age of 77 years.   Jud will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 33 years Connie and his family of Howie (Lisa), Brent (Loriann), Neil (Sharalyn), Kris, Mark and his two grandchildren Abbigayle and Jackson,...

Winonah (Nona Girl) Leask, left tragically between July 11th and July 13rd, 2018 at Sapotaweyak Cree   Nation.  Winonah left many happy memories for her mother, her father, her siblings and her friends.  Nona loved her children, Raedee and Akeelah, whom she missed daily. And in her heart, she loved both so very much.   Winonah Summersun Leask was born in Swan River, Manitoba on March 25th, 1994 to her parents, Hughie and Delores Leask.  Nona girl...