All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gordon Douglas Little, fondly known as Gordie, on March 2nd, 2023, at the age of 81, in Swan River, Manitoba. He passed quietly with dignity with his wife Ellen at his side. Gordon was born on May 17, 1941, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Norman and Alma Little and grew up in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas. He met his wife Ellen (Ames) during his time in Churchill, Manitoba and they married in July 1973.  He was known for his...

Vicki died peacefully on May 20, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Dauphin after a brief period of failing health. She was born in Winnipeg on July 26, 1923 to Alexandria and Nicholas Kischook, the seventh of nine children. She received her education at Carrick School #1639, near Makinak, Manitoba where she also had her first job opening the building and lighting the stove to warm it up for her fellow students. She was assisted by her younger sister, Ollie, for which they split the tidy...

In keeping with Linda’s wishes cremation will take place. A service to honour her beautiful life will be held on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at 11:00AM at St. Columba Roman Catholic Church, Swan River, Manitoba with Father Benjamin Nwaeje officiating. Linda Doreen Galloway Wife, mother, Grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie, and a devoted friend to many passed away peacefully on April 26th at the Swan Valley Health Centre. Left to mourn are her loving husband Bill, one son,...

In keeping with Dwaine's wishes cremation has taken place and a gathering to celebrate his life will be held on May 20th, 2023 at 11:00AM at the Bear Head Cemetery.   Dwaine Makasoff was born on October 14th, 1951 in Benito, Manitoba to the late Walter and Leona Makasoff. He was the first born son and following Dwaine was the arrival of three brothers, Randy, Kevin and Kelly. Dwaine grew up in Benito and recieved his education there along with attending Thunderbird and Border...

  Andrew James Captain Sr. was born in Gods Lake Narrows on July 7th, 1947. He attended the residential school in Cross Lake, MB at an early age. He also attended school in Winnipeg. Andy had a great sense of humor and was very respectful of his elders. He loved the great outdoors. His passion was fishing, guiding, hunting, travelling, and helping his partner make birch bark basket. He was employed as a youth worker, W.A.D.A.P., brighter futures coordinator until he retired at the...

Chester Brian Dawson of Minitonas, Manitoba passed away suddenly in the Porcupine Provincial Forest on Friday April 7, 2023 at the age of 80 years.  Brian was born the youngest of three children to Hilda and Chester Dawson in Swan River on March 10, 1943 and he lived, worked and played in the Swan River Valley his whole life.  Brian met Ollie when she brought her VW bug into the garage where he worked as a mechanic.  Once her car was fixed they started dating, eventually...

Amanda dedicated her life to one of strength, fervency, vitality, and acts of service... She enjoyed her youth spending much time with family and friends to numerous to mention; there, she developed deep connections and the ability to relate to people, many being branches of the family tree. In her time of being available to babysit, she grew a deep love for the little people which made sense because she absolutely adored kids. She built memories and invested back, often devoting time to...

Troy is survived by: His three children:  Sa-Ryah (Prosper), Echo Cook (Campeau), Legion Cook (Campeau) His Parents: Wilfred Quill (Anita), Lori-Ann Cook Paternal Grandparent: Nancy Quill His brothers: Wayne Cook, Giles Cook, Mitchell Quill, Kevin Hather, Marlon Cook and Rodney Hather His sisters: Lisa Quill, Vanessa Cook, Brittany Quill and Benita Brass His uncles: Arnold Cook, Andrew Cook, Allan Cook, Jimmy Hather, Lawrence Quill, Herman Cook, William Hather His aunts: Karen...

Cory absolutely loved and cherished his family, especially his grandkids. Cory loved to sit back and sing for his beautiful wife, Cynthia Klyne and his children. Cynthia would sit and record him singing gospel songs. He loved to make music with his son Rocky and friends and family. Cory loved his guitar and had the voice of an angel. He was the hardest working man we all knew. Cory was a very tough and hard working man. He will forever be missed bu his children and family. He had a big...

Marlene Orosz, aged 70 years, of Swan River, Manitoba, passed away suddenly on Thursday March 30, 2023 at her residence near Keville, MB. Marlene was born on August 8, 1952 to Finnbogi and Emma Kardal of Gimli, Manitoba. She is survived by her loving, dear friend, Buffy Desmarais; her beloved children, Connie Dueck (Nathan), Cory Schroeder (Kirsty), Colin Schroeder, Carla Peters (Clint), Robert Wiebe & Rachel Wiebe. She will also be remembered by her siblings, Valerie, George, and...