CHAMPAGNE: Andrew (Andy). It is with great sadness that the family of Andy Champagne announce the passing of our Dad. Andy passed away suddenly at his home September 28, 2019 in Brandon, MB at the age of 93. Andy was born in Giroux, MB August 30, 1926. He was predeceased by their first son Robert 1947, his loving wife Carmel (Kay) 1982, two brothers Les and Gus, four sisters, Adelaide, Leontine, Rita, and Doris, two brothers-in-law Arthur and Leo, and sister-in-law Annette. He leaves behind...

Alex Derkach passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2019 at the Erickson Nursing Home.  He was born January 6, 1925 in Seech, Manitoba to Harry and Mary Derkach.  He grew up and farmed in the Seech area.  In 1953 he met and married Margaret Chobotiuk and resided in Oakburn, Manitoba, later moving to the Seech District and then resided in Onanole where they raised their children until her untimely passing in 1969.  In 1979 Alex married Dorothy Safroniuk and...

It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Jean Cassells, age 88, on October 14th, 2019 in Brandon, Manitoba. She was born September 4th, 1931 in Greene County, Mississippi to Charles and Christine Wade. After early schooling in Sandhill, Mississippi, Jean graduated from Richton School in Richton, Mississippi, while working as a clerk at "Casey's".  She then went on to study at Clarke Memorial College in Newton, Mississippi and Wheaton College in Wheaton,...

Barbara Frances Davie August 5, 1927 - October 15, 2019 Barb was born August 5, 1927 in Shoal Lake, MB to parents Ella and George Children, who immigrated from England. Barbara grew up with her family in many communities in MB, and she loved spending time swimming with her family at their cottage at Beaver Lake. As a teenager, the family moved from Flin Flon to Ottawa to help with the war effort. She often spoke about her high school days in Ottawa spent watching football games and helping...

Lena Grasky (Kazmerik) Lena passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, on October 9th at the age of 95.  Lena was born in R.M. of Rosedale, MB, the daughter of Peter and Annie Kazmerik.  She was the 6th sibling in a line of 10 children.  Lena’s family farmed near Mountain Road, MB until the age of 9 when they moved to Neepawa.  As a young woman Lena was employed at the T. Eaton Company in Winnipeg.  She married Stanley Grasky on June 8,...

Dorothy O'Donnell passed away October 7, 2019 in Neepawa, Manitoba at the age of 99 years.

Viola Bowley, beloved wife of the late Ed Bowley passed away October 13, 2019 at Carberry, Manitoba at the age of 100 years.

Fred Oberg, beloved husband of the late Jean Oberg and father to Sandy (Jim) Borley and Norman Oberg passed away October 4, 2019 in the Minnedosa Personal Care Home, Minnedosa, MB at the age of 103 years.

Ernest Millan of Neepawa, Manitoba passed away October 16, 2019 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home at the age of 82 years

Viktor Schuldeis, beloved husband of Natalia Schuldeis passed away October 14, 2019 in Minnedosa, Manitoba at the age of 53 years