All Obituaries

Helen Pylypchuk of Dauphin, Manitoba passed away peacefully in her residence on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the age of 65 years. A Funeral Service will be held for Helen on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 10:00 am at St George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Dauphin, MB with Rev. Father Brent Kuzyk officiating.   Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Helen may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba .

On August 28, 2018, our lives changed forever.  Henry "Hank" Ryz passed away at the age of 65, with his family by his side. Henry was born on February 1, 1953, in Dauphin, MB to John and Jean Ryz.  He attended his school years in Dauphin and graduated from the Dauphin Collegiate in 1971.  Growing up in Dauphin, Hank spent most of his time at the outdoor rinks playing the game he loved, "hockey."  He started working at the age of 13 at Skyliner...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Myrtle Florence Racette.  Myrtle passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg at the age of 65 years.   Myrtle leaves to mourn her passing and cherish many fond memories; her husband Don, her son Franklin (Jade), her daughter Nancy (Keith), her grandchildren Frankie, Shaunda, Lauren, Serena, Darrell, Danielle, Tyson, Demi, Jay, and...

Wilma (Granny) passed away on September 14, 2018 at the age of 82 years at the Gilbert Plains Health Centre.  Granny was born on January 23, 1936 at the homestead south of Gilbert Plains, MB.  Granny was one of 6 children born to George and Thelma Jubenvill.  Granny worked hard all her life.  In her younger years she was outside with her Dad helping with daily chores and enjoyed every minute of it.  She had a chore horse named Tiny who she trained to stay when she...

Donald Abrey of Dauphin, Manitoba passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the age of 92 years. A Celebration of Life Tea was hosted by Donald's family on Thursday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 309 Main Street N in Dauphin.  

Mildred "Millie" Olson of Roblin , MB passed away on September 7, 2018 at the age of 75 years.   In accordance with Millie's wishes, a private graveside service was held for family and friends at the Roblin District Cemetery.    

Mr. John Boyechko, age 82 years, passed away from natural causes at his residence located at Amber Meadow Complex in Winnipeg, MB on September 9, 2018. Born in Weiden, MB on August 16, 1936 to parents Peter and Effie (nee Maksymchuk).  He attended the one room country school in Weiden and helped his parents on the family farm until he decided to move away to find work in Winnipeg.  John found employment at the Winnipeg Health Science Centre as an assistant pharmacist and lived in...

Stella (Brezden) Ganchar of Dauphin, MB passed away at St. Paul’s Personal Care Home on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Stella was born on June 8, 1930 to Michael and Lena Brezden (nee Derhak).  She was the only daughter with five brothers, Metro (Florence), Peter (Shirley), Melvin (Margaret), Henry (Elsie), and Archie (Leona). Stella married Walter Ganchar in 1948.  Together they farmed by Mink Creek and raised their two sons, Lawrence and Stephen. ...

Jean Mary Scribner passed away peacefully at Dauphin General Hospital on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 90 years of age.  Jean was born in Swan River and grew up in the Bowsman Valley.  She was the youngest and last surviving member of her family.  She and Pat moved to Dauphin in the early fifties, where they remained until the present. She will be sadly missed by her 4 remaining children, Pat (Ian) Watt, Wendy (Darrell) Novakovski, Laurie (Jamie) Scribner and Joey (Kurt)...

Jeffrey David Freiheit passed away suddenly while hiking in Germany at the age of 32 years. Jeff will be lovingly remembered by his wife Selena, parents Kathy and Garnet, brother Joel and wife Aerin and their children Reece and Karis, sister Amanda, brother-in-law Nick, niece Charlotte as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Augustine’s Church, 327 – 4th Street, Brandon, MB on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr....