All Obituaries

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of William J. Kalyniak at the age of 94. Bill passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at the Russell and District Personal Care Home with   family by his side. William J. was born on March 17, 1932 in the R.M. of Boulton, Manitoba to Alex E. and Cornelia Kalyniak (Zegalski). Bill attended Tuckersmith School in the early years and then completed           High School in Angusville, Manitoba. ...

Yvonne Shingoose, of Waywayseecappo, MB, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 68. She was predeceased by her parents, siblings, and many others, as she came from a large and loving family. Yvonne was a fun-loving "Koko" to all the kids. She was truly a child at heart and cherished every moment spent with her many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Throughout her life, she worked various roles, including serving as part of the stadium ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cecile Joan Boryskiewich, April 8th, 2026, at the Russell Hospital.  Cec was born on August 25, 1936, in Pembroke, Ontario, to Hubert Hamilton and Mary Prince. Cecile spent her formative years in the Kenora and Sault Ste. Marie areas of Ontario, growing up alongside her siblings Margaret, Hubert, Lillian, Annie May, Hilda and Gordon. Throughout much of her life, Cec worked in the hospitality industry as a waitress and cook. At the age of 25, ...

Joseph Desrosiers passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 4, 2026, at Brandon Regional Health Centre, Palliative Care at the age of 88 years.  Joseph (Joe) Desrosiers was born on December 23, 1937, in Ste-Anne, Manitoba. At the age of 19, he moved to Flin Flon, Manitoba, where he worked at Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting for 35 years. In December 1980, he married Cécile Blouin (née Simard), becoming not only a husband but a stepfather to five sons and one ...

 ***DUE TO WEATHER AND ROAD CLOSURES, THE SERVICE FOR THE LATE MARGARET BURLA WILL BE POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.***     It is with heavy hearts that the family of Margaret Burla announce her passing at the Roblin District Health Centre on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the age of 87. Margaret was the first of four children born to Jessie and George Lungal in the Boulton Municipality on August 6, 1938. Margaret attended school in the Blue Wing district ...

Funeral Service will be held at a later date from the Christ Lutheran Church in Langenburg. Interment to follow at the parish cemetery.

    Barbara Anne Marie Bohémier, a deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 31st, 2026 at the age of 67. Barb was born on December 20th, 1958 and spent her life devoted to the people and things she loved most. Barb was known for her kind heart, strength, humor, generosity and she touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Barb was a devoted and loving wife to Rick, mother to Joey (Coralee), Jason (Jamie) and Raelyn ...

The family of the late Judith Hertlein, beloved wife of Wayne Hertlein of Langenburg, Saskatchewan, announce her passing on March 17, 2026, at the age of 77 years. Judith “Judy” Margaret Marie Propp was born on October 20, 1948, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to Victor and Elsie Propp (née Weinbender). Due to her father’s illness at the time of her birth, Judy was baptized later, on January 23, 1949, by Pastor Kraeger. Her baptismal sponsors were Jack and Mollie ...

The Voice of the Blue Thunderbird Norbert Tanner, a beloved elder, knowledge keeper, drummer, singer, and proud traditional member of the Waywayseecappo First Nation, began his journey to the spirit world on March 16th, 2026. Norbert was predeceased by his parents Francis and Louisa Tanner; his siblings Milton, Henry, Edwin, Robert, Francis Jr. (Pat) and a baby sister. His sisters Viola, Margrie, Dorothy and Eleanor. He is survived by his wife Joyce and sons, Joe (Marsha), Tennessee ...