All Obituaries

Emma Gillespie, nee Shakotko, passed away very peacefully at her home at Hillcrest Place in Brandon, MB. on December 12, 2020. She was born on a hot sunny day, July 14, 1924 at Cando, SK. She was the sixth child in a family that eventually grew to eight - four boys and four girls. When Emma was in her early teens, her father, Reverend Eli Shakotko moved the family to the Durban area in 1938. Growing up in a family of eight, Emma learned to cook, and this led her to Saskatoon and...

Andrew “Andy” Kozak of Benito, Manitoba, passed away in the Benito Personal Care Home on December 1st, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Andy was born in Ukraine on January 1st, 1930 to Andrew Sr. and Ksenia Kozak. His family traveled to Canada in 1939 and lived out West in Lloydminster until 1944 when they moved to Durban, Manitoba. Andy married Iona on August 19, 1972 in the Benito United Church, Benito, Manitoba. Left to mourn Andy’s passing: his daughter Kathy Kozak-Hill...

  Gabriel will be laid to rest at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery, Pelican Rapids, Manitoba.   At this time, with provincial restrictions on public group sizes, we ask that relatives and friends contact the family for specific times and locations.   On November 18th, 2020 Gabriel Harvey Sinclair passed away at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba at approximately 6:15 AM due to his burn injuries at the age of 36 years old. Gabe was born on...

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, auntie, godmother, and grandmother, Maryann Richard on November 5, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Maryann was born on July 13, 1962 in Duck Bay, Manitoba and was raised there by her parents Abraham (Abe) Joseph and Evelyn Ledoux. Maryann came from a large family of 10 siblings (7 sisters and 3 brothers). She grew up spending most of her summers at Kettle Hills with...

Winston Alfred Thomas Metcalfe of Bowsman, Manitoba passed away in the Swan River Personal Care Home on November 1st, 2020. He was 78 years old. Winston was born in Bowsman, on April 14th 1942 to Orville and Nellie Metcalfe. He grew up on the farm and received his education at Bowsman School. During his life, Winston farmed grain, hogs, and cattle on his farm southwest of Bowsman. On his retirement, he moved in with his Son Richard, near Cowan, where he resided until 2019 when he moved into...

In Remembrance   My son Joey has just lost the battle with diabetes on October 31st, 2020 in Regina General Hospital. Joey is predeceased by his late wife Samantha. They met in Winnipeg, got married and were married for 12 years.  Together they had 3 children, Joe was a working man and consistently moved to where they worked to provide for his family until illness took over their lives. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Tanis and Tiana and his son Dwight Leask;...

In keeping with Robert's wishes, cremation has taken place and Robert will be laid to rest in the Minitonas Cemetery, Minitonas, Manitoba at a later date.

JOSEPH MARTIN BERNARD BROCKER April 16th, 1961 - October 22nd, 2020 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, brother, uncle and friend, after a battle with cancer. Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jean Brocker, his brother Russell and Marilyn, their son Dean, Marty's children, Travis, Tyson, and Teleaha. Marty is survived by his daughter Ashley, his brother Danny (Sharron) sisters Ann (Erine), Janet (Leroy), Noel,...

In keeping with Iona's wishes, cremation will take place and a service, will be held at a later date.   Iona Mae Kozak of Benito, Manitoba, passed away in the Benito Personal Care Home on October 13th, 2020 at the age of 86 years. Iona was born in Grandview, Manitoba to John and Olive Belton. This is where she grew up and received her education as well. Iona married Andrew Kozak on August 19, 1972 in the Benito United Church, Benito, Manitoba. Left to mourn Iona’s...

In keeping with traditions, a wake and funeral service will be held and  James will be laid to rest at Bowsman Cemetery, Bowsman, Manitoba. At this time we ask that you contact the family for specific service details.