All Obituaries

Edward ‘Ed’ Adam Yurkiw passed away at the Roblin Health centre on October 20, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Our father, Ed or “steady Eddie” as he was known to some, was born Feb 1, 1926 in Mikado, Sk to Daniel and Mary (Stefaniuk) Yurkiw. Dad was raised on the farm and enjoyed the company of 5 sisters: Anne, Alexandra (Sandra), Martha, Sylvia and Jeanne along with 5 brothers, Lawrence, Nestor, Victor, Murray and Modest.  Their house was...

BETTY ANNE BAUEREISS August 26, 1947 October 16, 2022 Betty Anne Bauereiss of Dropmore, MB passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 75, at the Russell Hospital with her children by her side. Betty was born August 26, 1947 to Herman and Alvina Halwas, baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended school in Inglis. She was raised on the farm and the farm continued to be part of who she was. In 1964 she married Tom Bauereiss, from that their family started, Darlene in...

Robert Alan Lawson passed on October 13, 2022, at HSC in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 62. He is predeceased by his father Fredrick Earl Lawson and mother Katherine Mavis Lawson (Jeffers) as well as his brother Raymond Earl. He is survived by siblings Donald Gordon, Lo-Anne Grace (Wagner) Vera-Lynne (Kunz), and Vernon Scott as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He will be missed by family and dear friends in Grandview as well as the many friends he made while...

In keeping with Bill's wishes a private family service will be held.  Donations in memory of Bill can be made to Manitoba Diabetes Association. Complete obituary will be posted when available. 

Anne Stronciski November 22, 1932 – October 12, 2022 (89 years) Of Grandview, formerly of Rossburn and Sandy Lake It is with saddened hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Anne Stronciski (nee Derkach) at the Grandview Personal Care home on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 (89 years). Anne was born on a farmstead in the rural municipality of Rossburn, on November 22, 1932, to her parent’s Michael and Nellie (nee Kostiew) Derkach.  She grew up along side her...

Martha Slobozian passes away peacefully at the age of 78 years in her home city of Calgary, Alberta after a battle with cancer on October 7th, 2022. Martha was born on September 20th, 1944 in Hamiota, Manitoba to John and Teenie Sloboazian. She was the eldest of three children and their only daughter. Together with their parents and brothers Mike and Joe, they grew up on the family farm where she would learn her strong family values. She loved to cook, go to dances, and help out...

LUDWIG, Calvin James born August 6, 1934 - October 7, 2022 aged 88 years Calvin Ludwig was born August 6, 1934 in the Zorra district, Saskatchewan, fifth child of Pete and Florence Ludwig. There were 12 children in total – six boys, six girls.   Calvin attended Gartmore School to Grade 8.  He did bush work and worked in the oil fields of Alberta for several years then farmed with his sister Elizabeth and Ralph Cockerill in the Merridale...

Graveside service will be held Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm Roblin District Cemetery.

Live Streaming of Evelyn's Service will begin at 1:50 from our facebook page.  Please find the link below the obituary.  BAPTISTE, Evelyn Ethel   November 3, 1933 – September 13, 2022 Age 88 Years.      Evelyn Ethel Baptiste was born November 3, 1933 in Chelsea, England, a daughter to Alexander and Sarah (Pugh) Waller. She grew up in Coventry, England.      Evelyn met Frank Baptiste at a local tennis club in Coventry...

     Hugh Kines passed away with family at his side, on Sunday February 9, 2020 at Crocus Court Personal Care Home.      Hugh was born in his family home on Third Avenue in Roblin on April 12, 1929 to Alvin and Ethel (McNeill) Kines, the third of their four sons. He grew up in Roblin and took all his schooling there. A busy and active child and young man, he had many stories to tell of life growing up in his small town. As a boy, he delivered papers,...