All Obituaries

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Metcalfe at Edmonton, AB at the age of 72 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Amanda; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Elsa Metcalfe; his brothers, Carl and Wilfred; his sister, Muriel; and brother-in-law, Arthur Shadbolt.  

Vivian’s Story as told by Vivian I was born Vivian Frances on March 3rd, 1924 at Norquay, Saskatchewan to Martha and Thorvald Rud.  My mother passed away when I was 6 weeks old and I was adopted by Lillian and Sanford (Sam) Abray of Norquay, Saskatchewan at the age of seven months. I had two sisters and 3 brothers that I didn’t get to know until later in life.  As a kid I liked to dress up my kittens, play with the animals and ride my horse. My dog, Collie was always...

Verna Johnson, 94, Thief River Falls, MN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Valley Home, Thief River Falls, MN with her loving family by her side.   Funeral service will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.   Burial will be held at Birchwood Cemetery, Swan River, Manitoba, Canada at 11:00 AM on Sunday, October...

Frank Woiken was born on March 6th, 1946 in the Whitebeech Community Pasture, Saskatchewan. Frank passed away October 11th, 2018 at the Swan River Valley Health Centre with his family by his side after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Frank received his early education at Evadale School. Frank worked for various farmers around Saskatchewan. He was a natural with cattle and horses. He worked at Mancota Community Pasture and then at the Whitebeech Community Pasture with his good friend Ed...

Robert Samuel Hickman of Swan River, Manitoba passed away on September 24th, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Robert was born to Samuel and Erma Hickman on September 5th, 1945 in Swan River. On March 9th, 1968 Robert married Margaret Evelyn MaGill in Minitonas, Manitoba. Sadly Margaret passed away on November 8th, 2002. During Roberts life in the Swan Valley he worked as a mechanic, truck driver, equipment operator, Tow Truck owner and operator, gravel truck owner and operator and as an...

Douglas William Rexford Rawn of Swan River, Manitoba passed away in the Swan River Valley Health Centre on September 20, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Doug was born in Collingwood Ontario on July 23, 1940 to William and Rena Rawn. Doug met Dianne, and they got married in Meaford, Ontario in 1961. In 1970, Doug and Dianne moved to Swan River. Together they raised three boys, Tony, Stewart and Chad. Sadly, Dianne passed away on December 24, 2005. During his life, Doug found his passion...

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   ...