All Obituaries

Ronald Stanley Boyko ​June 24, 1950 – June 12, 2026 ​It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Stanley Boyko, a beloved husband, father, Geda, and friend, who passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2026. ​Ron was born on June 24, 1950, in Canora, Saskatchewan, to Alice and Jack Boyko. As a young child, his family lived in Flin Flon before relocating to Winnipeg when he was just three years old. From a young age, Ron demonstrated the strong work ethic ...

The Logger's Prayer Lord as I go to work today I ask protection please. For I go into the woods To work among the trees. As the trees come down around me And I load them for the haul. Give me strength and wisdom As I use my saw. I always here how dangerous This job is that I do. But this is what you gave to me And I put my trust in you. Garth Richard William Riehl was born on November 7, 1935 to Clayton and Bessie Riehl in Durban, Manitoba. He was the oldest of four children. He left this ...

Dennis Earl Doan of Mafeking, Manitoba, passed away on May 25, 2026, just two days before his 78th birthday. Dennis was born in Swan River, Manitoba, on May 27, 1948. Dennis was an entrepreneur throughout his life, involved in many different jobs and businesses over the years. He worked in logging before purchasing the Pool Hall and Barbershop in Mafeking, which prompted him to attend barber college in Winnipeg. Over the years, Dennis also owned a store and farmed, as well as working for ...

Wake: Friday, May 29, 2026 beginning at 6:00PM at the Bowsman Legion Hall. Funeral: Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00AM at the Bowsman Legion hall. Earl will be laid to rest in the Bowsman Cemetery following the service.  

Brent Earl Munro 69 years old, son of Henry and Annie Munro passed away on May 7th, 2026. Brent was born in Swan River on August 20, 1956. Brent is survived by his son Brian; two grandsons and one granddaughter. Brothers Brunson (Betty), Raymond (Geraldine), Brian (Anna), and his sister Diane (Victor), along with many nieces and nephews. Brent was predeceased by his parents Henderson and Annie, his brother Robert along with his daughter Misty. Honourary pallbearers: Terry Bulycz, Myles ...

March 1, 1946 – May 11, 2026 On May 11, 2026, Marv Copeland went to be with His Heavenly Father, peacefully in his sleep. He became a Christian at a young age and rededicated his life to Christ after meeting his soulmate Vivian (Goertzen, Sagert). Two highlights in his life were the births of his Daughters, Shelagh in 1973, and Linsday in 1976. He loved them both so very much. He was proud of them. In 2001, he fell madly in love with Vivian and never ever stopped telling her how much ...

With hearts full of love and gratitude, the family of Freda Alma Leslie of Birch River, Manitoba, announce her passing in Swan River on May 9, 2026, at the age of 81 years. Freda was born in Swan River on November 28, 1944, to James and Marguerite Gosselin. She grew up rooted in the values that would guide the rest of her life — hard work, care for others, and quiet resilience. In her younger years, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Clearwater Lake Sanitorium in The Pas from 1960 ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Dagmar Dennis of Swan River, MB on May 09, 2026, at the age of 91 years.  She passed away peacefully at the Swan Valley Health Centre with her daughter Deborah at her side.  Margaret was born in The Pas, MB on April 09, 1935, a daughter of Gifford and Kathleen Crabb. She was raised in several railroad towns, where her father was employed with the Canadian National Railway.  In her teen years, she lived with her ...

Sharon Lynn McKinnon passed away peacefully May 9, 2026 with family by her side. Sharon was the first born of parents Alice and Jack Thompson. She would later become the big sister to five brothers and five sisters. Sharon was a gifted student and graduated high school at the age of 16. Her dream was to become a registered nurse, but she couldn’t do this until she was 18. So, Sharon took on two years of teaching on permit at Camper, Manitoba, in a one-room school with grades one to ...

In keeping with Marvin's wishes, cremation will take place. Marvin's family will honour his memory privately.