All Obituaries

Pauline Bridges passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 at the age of 102.  Pauline was born at home, the third child of nine, to John and Emily Krisko.  As you can imagine, life in those days was very difficult for such a large family, and Pauline shared many stories about happy time’s together but sadder times as well.  In her mid-teens, Pauline left the family home to work as a “hired girl” for different relatives and families.  It was at one...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Donald Black on Feb.23, 2021 at the age of 86 years.  He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Donna Black, Sharon Neufeld (Dennis), Gwen Stewart (David) and Cheryl Black; cherished grandchildren and their families Roxanne (Nick), Kayla (John), Samantha (Pierre), Kristen (Chris), Morianna; step grandchildren Kristin (Dave) and Rory (Lauren); 6 adorable great grandsons; brother-in-law Don (Donna); sisters-in-law...

Mary Helen Schaab (Nee Buchberger) passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10th, 2021 at Langenburg Centennial Special Care Home, Langenburg Sk. with her family at her side. Mary was born in the Langenburg area on February 22, 1930, eldest daughter of Mike and Farilda Buchberger (Van Hee).  She attended grade school in Landshutt and high school at St. Gabriel’s Convent in Lebret where her mother had previously also attended. Mary was an excellent student and taught school at...

Theresa was born on July 2, 1935 on the family farm in the Landshutt district. She was the second oldest of ten children born to Adolph and Anna Soyka. After attending school at Landshutt she worked at the corner lunch until she met and married Harold on November 14, 1960. She then became a stay at home mom, raising her five boys of whom she was very proud. Once the boys were all in school she babysat the neighboring Fieseler children. After Harold’s passing in 2012 she enjoyed her...

     Langenburg lost a devoted champion of the community with the passing of Irene Adams on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Langenburg Centennial Special Care Home at the age of 86 years.    The only child of Philip and Phyllis (Schweitzer) Adams, Mary Irene Elizabeth was born August 3, 1935 and raised on a farm near Churchbridge, SK surrounded by the beautiful world of God’s creation. At an early age she developed a love of language becoming an avid reader and...

Margaret Ida Barteaux was a beautiful person, kind, generous, and full of grace. A loving wife and mother, she and George farmed and raised two children. Ida was born on the A. Cottingham farm, daughter of Walter and May Hamilton of Solsgirth. Ida took her schooling in Birtle and clerked in Maduik’s Bakery and Barker’s Drug Store until her marriage to George Barteaux in 1952.  They farmed with George’s brothers until 1979, when they retired to town. George and Ida...

The family of Sheila McLachlan is saddened to announce her passing on September 9, 2020, at the age of 96 years. Sheila was born May 22, 1924, in Plymouth, England.  She moved to Canada in 1946 as a war bride, residing in Yorkton, SK until the fall of 1947 when they moved to the farm at Beausejour.  Mom moved from the farm in 2014 to Russell, MB. She was predeceased by her son Kenneth in 1984 and her husband Bert in 2005. She leaves to mourn her passing, daughter Debbie Cronkite...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our daughter/sister Jennifer Eckloff. Jennifer was born in Walsrode, Germany to parents Carsten & Emily (Mecas). She was 1 year old when she moved home to Canada. Jennifer had the most beautiful smile that would light up a room. Her personality was infectious and fun-loving. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family (and toiling at her interests and hobbies). Jenn was a fitness fanatic who really enjoyed getting...