Funeral Service:  Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Grace Baptist Church in Ochre River, Manitoba.

Donations:  Palliative Care at the Ste. Rose Hospital, or to the Ste. Rose Splash Park.

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Anne Voelpel of Dauphin, MB on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the age of 94 years.

She was born in Langenburg, Saskatchewan on February 4, 1919.

Left to cherish very fond memories are her children John (Joyce) Voelpel, Lillian (Bill) Wilson, Elmer Voelpel (Marge Aitkenhead); 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.  Also surviving is one sister, Della Miller of Roblin, MB.

Anne was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Matt Voelpel; her father, Philip Adam who passed away before her birth; and her mother Nettie (nee Dressler).

Funeral service was held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Trinity Lutheran Church in Dauphin, with Pastor Howard Burnie officiating.  Joanne Mansoff served as organist.  Interment followed in the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery.  Laying Anne to rest were Pallbearers Ken Wilson, Brad Wilson, Don Wilson, Rick Voelpel, Scott Watson and Matthew Mullen.  All of Anne’s friends were considered as Honorary Pallbearers.

The church was a very important part of Anne’s life.  Those wishing to remember Anne may honour her memory by making donations to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

Regina Bibianne Bretecher passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba at the age of 92 years.

She was born in Toutes Aides, Manitoba on May 28, 1920.

Prayer Vigil was held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. from the Ste. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Church in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, with Funeral Mass following at 2:00 p.m.  Celebrating the Mass were Fr. Leo Fernandes and Fr. Eric Zadji.  Evelyn Taylor served as organist, accompanying Adele Murray as soloist as well as the Ste. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Church Choir.  The eulogy was delivered by grandsons Ronald Bretecher and Tim Friesen.  The Journey of Remembrance video tribute was offered by granddaughter Lisa Friesen.  The Scriptures were read by nieces Denise Shewchuk and Lorraine Berard.  Interment followed in the Notre Dame des Toutes Aides Parish Cemetery.  Laying Regina to rest were Pallbearers Maurice Bretecher, Denis Bretecher, Paul Friesen, Severi Koski, Troy Koski and Nicole Bretecher.  All of Regina’s great-grandchildren and godchildren were considered as Honorary Pallbearers.

Flowers are gratefully declined.  Donations may be made to the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

It is with great sadness that the family of Georgie Poulton wish to announce her passing at the Dauphin Regional Health Center on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Predeceased by her parents George and May McClure, Georgie leaves behind to celebrate her life, her husband of 66 years, Norm, her children Barbara and husband Merlin, Gordon and wife Darcey, Andrew and wife Mindy, grandchildren, Allison and husband Colin, Amy and husband Devon, Chelsea and friend Lucas, Tess, Dana and great grandchildren, Hudson and Piper. Also her brother and sisters, Elizabeth, Charlie and wife Elenor and Catherine and husband Lloyd and numerous nieces and nephews.

Georgie was born in Winnipeg and after her marriage to Norm in 1947 they built their first home in West Kildonan, where they started their family. She was very involved in the community, especially Kildonan United Church, where she was superintendent of Sunday School for many years. During their time in West Kildonan Georgie made many close friends, whom she always kept in contact with. In 1966, Dad’s career took them for a short time to Brandon and a year later to Dauphin, where they put down deep roots. Mom was very involved in Eastern Star, the Dauphin First United Church and with the Seventh Avenue Neighbors.  She looked forward to weekly coffee with her good friends and attending the Shrine functions, especially the parades, with the Shrine ladies.  Georgie enjoyed travelling with Norm, especially to hot destinations where she loved the heat, always making new friends along the way.  Family celebrations were important to Georgie and she especially looked forward to the annual family picnic, where the family would gather to celebrate in one day, all the occasions (Birthdays, Valentine, Easter, Halloween, Anniversaries and Christmas) that had take place over the year.

The family expresses its sincere gratitude to the nursing and support staff at the Dauphin Regional Health Center for their care and compassion given to Mom during her hospital stay.

A funeral service was held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Dauphin First United Church.

In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire, donations in memory of Georgie can be made to the Dauphin United Church or a charity of their choice.

GOODBYE MY FAMILY

 Goodbye my family,

My life has past.

I loved you all to the very last.

Weep not for me, but courage take,

Love each other, for my sake.

For those you love

Don’t go away.

They walk beside you

Everyday.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Nestor Shewchuk, at the age of 78, on May 16, 2013 at Dauphin Regional Health Centre.

Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Nettie and children Terry & Vida Shewchuk, Diane & Bill Morgan, Debbie Rac & friend Brian Longmuir, Kenneth & Rhonda Shewchuk, Donald & Angie Shewchuk and 19 grandchildren.

Brother Martin & Carol Shewchuk, Sisters, Iris & Peter Rohatensky, Gladys & Gordon Sheppard, Vicky & Doug Martin and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

In-laws Adolf & Rose Filipchuk, Olga & Victor Syrnyk, Bill Filipchuk, Allie Shewchuk, Deloris Riley, Virginia & Dennis Boileau

He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Emily Shewchuk; his in-laws Mary and Jack Filipchuk; brothers-in-laws Martin, Eugene, Roy Filipchuk, Art Riley, David Shewchuk and; sister-in-laws Anne Doell, Alice Filipchuk, and Irene Filipchuk niece Sophie Boileau; nephews Jack Riley and Terry Filipchuk.

Nestor was born on February 13, 1935 in the Zalicia district of Garland, Manitoba.

He attended Zalicia Elementary School.  At an early age he quit school to follow his passion of farming.  When he was sixteen he purchased his first farm. Nestor married Nettie Filipchuk on January 11, 1957.  In 1969 Nestor & Nettie took over his parents farm were they raised their five children until they retired to Dauphin in the fall of 1996.  During his retirement he continued to help his son Ken with the family farm.

Nestor learned with the help of his father, how to play the accordion.  He played in many bands, performed at the Dauphin Ukrainian Festival, the Yorkton TV station and in his later years he volunteered to perform at the senior centers.

Nestor’s enjoyed fishing and catching the “big one that got away”.  He never missed his annual fishing trip to the north with friends and family.

In the 90’s Nestor with the help of his wife found and restored his first tractor, a 1955 Minneapolis Moline U.  The tractor and the original threshing machine are now on display at the Grandview Agricultural Museum.

Memorial service was held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Riverside Evergreen Chapel in Dauphin, Manitoba with Ilene Dowd officiating.  Alice Allen served as organist.  The eulogy celebrating Nestor’s life was delivered by Terry Shewchuk.  A private family interment took place at the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined.  Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all your support, food, phone calls, cards, prayers, flowers and special gifts at this difficult time.  Your gestures have touched our hearts.   We would like to thank Dr. Penrose and all the medical staff at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre for helping our father throughout his illness.

We also wish to thank Ilene Dowd for her support, guidance and officiating the service.  As well we wish to thank Mr. Fabien Carriere of Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services for his assistance.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

Catherine Chickoski passed away on February 18, 2013 in Grandview, Manitoba at the age of 100 years.

She was born on May 29, 1912 in Kansas City, Kansas, USA.

Left to cherish fond memories is her family:  her children, Ed and Sandy Chickoski, Virginia Chickoski, Richard and Hope Chickoski, Charlotte and Stan Hrehirchuk; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  There are numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Memorial service was held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church in Grandview, Manitoba, officiated by Fr. Paul Bisson.  The eulogy celebrating Catherine’s life was delivered by Hope Chickoski and Karma Boates.  The readers were Geri Smith and Pam Lefebvre.  Scott Hrehirchuk served as Crossbearer and Alan Hrehirchuk served as Urnbearer.  Interment followed in the Grandview District Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

Donald Henry Davey passed away in Roblin, Manitoba on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the age of 83 years.

He was born June 20, 1929 in the RM of Shell River of Unorganized Territory.

He was the fifth in a family of seven – two older brothers John (Jack) and William (Willie), two older sisters Gloria and Monica, and two younger sisters, Grace and Gladys.

During his childhood, Donald spent a great deal of time with his grandparents in Boggy Creek, Manitoba.  He went to school in Grand Prairie, Manitoba and at one point his mom sent him to school in St. Eustace.

He married Irene Rose LaFournaise in 1953 at San Clara, Manitoba.  He fathered 10 children – Gregory (Sharon), Randolph, Donna (Jim), Ronald, Richard (deceased), Gilbert (Velma), Marlene (Mari – deceased), Dianne (Wayne), Raymond (Lana), and Peter.  He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.  Donald has one surviving sibling, Grace Funk as well as sisters-in-law Jean Davey of Prince George, BC, Bertha Henry of Winnipeg, MB, and Fern (Ephrem) Paul of San Clara, MB and brothers-in-law Walter Kostiuk and Keith Murdoch of Winnipeg, MB, Lawrence Lafournaise of Roblin, and Bill Wilson.

He was predeceased by Irene in 1995.

He started work as a farmhand in Russell, Manitoba, later became a logger and for a time worked up north. He retired in Roblin in 1994 where enjoyed gardening, working in his shop, and having coffee with his friends.

Viewing was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. from the Sneath-Strilchuk Roblin Chapel in Roblin, Manitoba.  Funeral service followed at 7:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Heath Butler.  Becca Butler served as organist.  The eulogy was delivered by Angela Poyser.  All of Don’s coffee buddies were considered as Honorary Pallbearers.  The service concluded at the chapel, with a private family interment to be held at San Clara, Manitoba at a later date.

Those wishing to remember Don may honour his memory by making donations to the  Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

Suddenly on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Mary Helen Yakielashek of Dauphin passed away.

Mary will be lovingly remembered by her son Phil (Nancy) Yakielashek of Swan River, MB; grandsons Todd (Sherry) of Port McNeill, BC and Brett (Terri-Lynn) of Swan River, MB; brother Martin (Nadean) Bobinski of Red Lake, ON; brothers-in-law Syl (Hazel) Yakielashek of Brandon, MB, Michael (Debbie) Yakielashek of Castor, AB; sisters-in-law Nettie Yakielashek of Winnipeg and Phyllis Yakielashek of Dauphin and close extended family.  She will also be greatly missed by her neighbour ladies, her exercise group, the Narcisse ladies and the CWL members.

Mary was born May 3, 1937 in Winnipegosis, MB, the first child of John and Rose Bobinski.  Mary’s love of books lead her to enroll in Teachers College in Winnipeg and upon graduation was hired at Fishing River School where she drove a horse and wagon and picked up her students on the way.  During this time she met the love of her life, Henry Yakielashek. After they were married, they moved to Sifton where Mary taught Grades 1-3, Henry was a rider for the PFRA Community Pasture at Ukraina and their only child Phil was born.

In 1967 Henry got the job as Community Pasture Manager in Narcisse, MB.  Mary was the substitute teacher in Inwood School and bookkeeper for Community Pasture business.   They enjoyed many wonderful years in Narcisse where Mary continued her involvement with the Women’s Institute.

After 25 years of hard work, good times and good friends in the Interlake, Henry and Mary retired to Dauphin where they enjoyed visiting friends and relatives and always lending a helping hand.  Mary was a good listener, a reliable babysitter and a caring friend to many.  Retirement left them more time to spend with their precious grandsons Todd and Brett.

Mary was very devoted to her church and to her community.  She served on the CWL for many years and was a life member of the WI.

Friends and family will miss her laughter, her stories and of course her delicious meals.  No one left Henry & Mary’s hungry or thirsty!

Cremation has taken place and funeral mass was held in her honour Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at St. Viator’s Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m.  Interment followed at Dauphin Riverside Cemetery followed by ‘launch’ at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Viator’s Catholic Women’s League of Dauphin or to a charity of one’s choice.

Mom we’ll miss you.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

Leslie Henry “Big Guy” Houle passed away on May 7, 2013 at Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba at the age of 50 years.

He was born on May 13, 1962 in Gladstone, Manitoba.

Traditional Wake and Prayer Service were held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. from the Ebb & Flow Community Complex in Ebb & Flow, Manitoba.  Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Ebb & Flow Community Complex, celebrated by Fr. Eric Zadji.  Interment followed in the Ebb & Flow Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers were Adam Baptiste, Peter Hardes, Larry Racette, Gilbert Chartrand, Larry Klyne, Darren Mousseau and Ricky Mousseau.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers were Les’ special brothers Brian Spence and Scott Spence, his special nephews Shawn Houle & Joel Hardes, Sheldon Malcolm, Coogie, Myrtle & Don Racette, Darlene & Gilbert, Anne Levasseur, Franklin Mousseau, Conrad & Marilyn Davis, Elmer Maytwayashing, Thelma Davis, Freda Malcolm, and his sister-in-laws Shelley & Peter Hardes, Rhonda Davis, his godchildren Toby Desjarlais and Melanie Malcolm, and his mother-in-law Caroline Davis.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

With her family by her side, Ann Kowalchuk (nee Pshebnicki), loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Golden Door in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 93 years.

Ann was born on November 7, 1919 at Dry River in the RM of Mossey River, Manitoba, daughter of Jack and Natalie (nee Yercha) Pshebnicki.  She married Matt Kowalchuk in the Zelena church in 1937.

She was predeceased by her husband Matt in 1989; sons Mike and Bob; son-in-law Nick Trotz; grandchildren Karen Kraynyk, Mike Trotz and Morris Trotz; sisters Tillie and Nellie; brothers Nick, Metro, Harry, Tony, Bill and Paul.

Left to cherish fond memories is her family:  3 daughters, Mary Trotz of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, Elsie Kraynyk (Maurice) of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Irene Kowalchuk (Ron Becker) of Kelowna, British Columbia; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Prayers were offered on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. from the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel in Dauphin, Manitoba.  Funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. from the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Grandview, Manitoba with Rev. Fr. Brent Kuzyk officiating.  St. George’s Cantors provided choral accompaniment.  The Crossbearer was great-grandson Jaden Bouch.  The eulogy was delivered by daughter Irene Kowalchuk and granddaughter Deena Stephens.  Interment followed in the Grandview Memorial Gardens.  Laying Ann to rest were Pallbearers Maurice Kraynyk, John Trotz, Jack Rigby, Nevil Stephens, Matthew Bouch and Nick Bouch.

The family would like to thank all the staff at the Golden Door for their care and compassion, especially in the final weeks of Mom’s stay.

Those wishing to remember Ann may honour her memory by making donations to the Alzheimer Society, to All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.