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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Obit ] [ Read Next Obit ] Manitoba, Canada Obituaries and Death Notices Collection CanadianObits.com - MANITOBA - Various - Miscellaneous Obituaries - 114 Posted By: CanadianObits Date: Thursday, 15 April 2021, at 7:14 p.m. - Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current - - Shop now for incredible insights into your wellbeing - Beverley Jean Jones (nee Hillman) Bev passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 comfortably and peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB. Bev was born December 23, 1959 in Winnipeg, MB and left us at the young age of 48 years. For the last several months before her passing she had been residing with her husband Allan in MacGregor, MB. Bev is predeceased by both her parents Victor & Joan Hillman. She is survived by her loving and adoring husband and best friend of 30 years Allan John Jones; two children Devan and Colby Jones; three grandchildren Tyler, Conner and Hunter Jones. She also leaves behind a large family of in-laws, a great number of aunts, uncles and cousins all who loved her dearly. She will be sadly missed, greatly loved and lovingly remembered for everything and all that she was and did. Funeral service was held Friday, July 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone United Church with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 0K8. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. Marie Brown Marie Brown passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba at the age of 91 years. Friends called for visitation on Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Clarke's Funeral Chapel, MacGregor. Funeral service was held Friday, July 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the EM Church, MacGregor with Pastor Glenn Loewen officiating. Interment followed in the Austin Cemetery. Clarke's Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements. Donald Barry Hodge On Monday, July 21, 2008 Donald Barry Hodge, beloved husband of Merle Jean Taylorson (nee Goodwin) passed away peacefully in the Lions Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie. Don was 68 years old. He was born January 8, 1940 at Beaver, Manitoba and was the second of eleven children born to Gladys and Beech Hodge. Don received his education at the MacGregor School. He quit school at an early age to help on the family farm. He worked on the farm with his dad until his Dad’s passing in 1978. He continued to farm and he worked for Don MacDonald digging basements or sewer lines whenever needed. He bought a D4 Cat and cleaned off the Municipal Dump every month. He’d haul his own cattle to Winnipeg in his ¾ ton truck until he bought a cattle trailer and he hauled cattle for other people also and it got to be a regular job. Don loved his cattle and all the work and hours he put in with them. He married Merle Jean Taylorson (nee Goodwin) on May 3, 1980. They lived in the town of MacGregor until 1993 when they bought a house and moved it north and west of MacGregor to the Taylorson farm. Predeceased by his parents and one sister Florence Perun (Nick) and two brothers Dennis and Gerald. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Merle; sisters Linda (Stan), Edith (Gerald), Sandra (Merv), Diane (Wayne), Laurel (Bob); brothers Keith (Linda), Bruce (Darlene); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church with Rev. Quentin Robinson officiating. Interment followed in the Beaver Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ken Wright, Anton Wiebe, Peter Doerksen, Darren Blyth, Sheldon Falconer, and Dan Hiebert. Honourary pallbearers were Jim MacDonald, Carl Berquist, Don & Isobelle Wright, Don MacDonald, and Roy Hodge. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the MacGregor United Church, Box 56, MacGregor, MB, R0H 0R0. Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements. Jacob D. Doerksen On Monday July 21, 2008 at his residence, Jake Doerksen of Austin, MB passed away at the age of 76 years. Dad was born June 15, 1932 to David and Margaret Doerksen at Carrot River, Saskatchewan. He moved with his family to Helston, MB in 1951. He went back to Carrot River where he was baptized upon confession of faith. Back at Helston he worked for local farmers until he married his sweetheart, Katherina (Tena) Rempel July 25, 1954. They moved to Burns Lake, BC where Dad was a lumberjack. In 1958, they moved back to Helston, MB where they cleared 2 quarters of land to start their farm. They farmed for 20 years before retiring and moving to Austin at the age of 45. They enjoyed some travelling, fishing and coffee with friends and always enjoyed making firewood. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers in infancy, 2 sisters, Tena and Sarah, sister-in-law Carol, 2 brother-in-laws Lawrence and Ingram and a few nieces and nephews. He is survived by his beloved wife, Tena of 4 days short of 54 years of marriage, 3 sons and 2 daughters and their families; Son Ivan (Verna), granddaughter Sonya Toews (Devin) with great grandson Dillon, grandson Wayne (Christine) great-granddaughter Hanna; and grandson Bryan with great-grandson Karsen; Son Paul (Brenda), granddaughter Heather Smith (Corey), grandson Kyle (Tiffany), and grandson Troy; Son Wendell; Daughter Esther Heppner (Ed), granddaughter Michelle Penner (Jeremy), great-grandson Jayden; granddaughter Lori and granddaughter Amy; Daughter Doris Harder (Harry), granddaughter Jackie Maga (Lou), grandson Chad, granddaughter Terri Clark (Dana) and granddaughter Cathrine. He is also survived by brothers Abe, Frank, David (Joyce), Peter, and sisters Margaret (Abe Buhler), Liz Ferguson, Mary (Alex Venne), Ann (Dave Reimer) and Gay McFarlane; as well as brother-in-law Gary Kirschman. He will be greatly missed by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and their families. Funeral service was held Monday, July 28, 2008 in the Austin Evangelical Fellowship Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Colin Bell officiating. Interment followed in the Edrans Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to World Vision, P.O. Box 1000 STN Streetsville, Mississauga, ON, L5M 9Z9 or to a charity of one’s choice. Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements. Janet Margaret Otto (nee Woolman) Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Seven Regions Health Centre, Gladstone, MB on July 25, 2008 – 20 days before her 90th birthday. Marg was born in Montreal, Quebec on August 14, 1918, the only child of John Woolman and Rebecca Harrington. Her childhood was spent moving around the country to places like St. John, NB, Walkerville, ON and Winnipeg, MB where her father was transferred while being employed with Ford Motor Company. In Winnipeg, Marg finished High School and went on to take a secretarial course. She worked many years for the Blue Ribbon Company in Winnipeg. Marg moved to Gladstone in 1949 to be close to her parents, after the death of her first husband Harold Tooke. She found employment in the law office of J.G. Crawford and started to get used to life in a small town. She met Arthur Otto through mutual friends and they were married in 1954. They had their only son, Donald John in 1956 and Marg became a devoted mother and homemaker at that point. Marg looked after her boys well and even though Don eventually made his home in BC, he was still the main interest in her life and she looked forward to his yearly visits. Marg loved the game of curling, and even after she had to give up curling herself, she still loved to watch it on TV. She was a Life Member of the Gladstone Curling Club, a Life Member of the IODE, a Life Member of the United Church Women of Canada, a Director of the Gladstone Agricultural Society and a faithful member of the Gladstone United Church. She also belonged to 3 bridge clubs and volunteered at the Museum. Marg was very accomplished at needle work and many of her nieces have examples of her work in their homes. Knitting was another great love and she was always on the lookout for a bargain in the wool department. She belonged to the Wooly Wizards knitting group for years. A lot of her knitting was donated to charitable organizations. Art and Marg were able to do some traveling – Art never really did retire from farming but continued to help nephews Ken and Tom Otto during the busy farming seasons. They spent a part of 3 winters in Texas and attended many World Curling events. They also traveled to visit friends and family in Canada and the United States. Marg is survived by her son Don and Audrey of Prince George, BC, grand-daughters Tamara and Robbyn, and great grandson Aiden. Also survived by sisters-in-law Mabel Otto of Gladstone, MB; Helen Otto of Drumheller, AB; brother-in-law Bob Otto (Fran) of Winnipeg, MB and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents John and Rebecca Woolman and her beloved husband Art in 1995. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Poettcker for his care of Marg over the years. They would also like to acknowledge the care and support of the doctors and nursing staff of Portage General Hospital and Seven Regions Health Centre, Gladstone. Funeral service was held Friday, August 1, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone United Church with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Seven Regions Health Centre Palliative Care or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. Rita Irene Organ (Butler) Much before we were ready for her to leave us, Mom lost her second battle with cancer on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at the Portage General Hospital. Rita was born on June 4, 1924 to William and Emily Butler and grew up in the Fortier/ Oakville district. One of eight children, she always had a close relationship with her siblings, especially her sister, Rose. She married Charles Organ in 1945 and together they raised their family in Langruth, where she still made her home. Rita was an accomplished seamstress and quilter. Her joy was in gifting one of her quilts to a family member or a special friend. Many were auctioned off at fundraisers in the community. She had made a quilt for each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rita enjoyed being with people; walking with her friends, traveling with family, cheering on the boys at chuck wagon races or her grandchildren at sports events and her great-granddaughter at her music recitals. She was a special spirit, very accepting of the challenges life threw at her and just as determined to overcome them. She worked at many different levels for the well-being of her church at Langruth. She valued her family, friends and her faith. Rita was predeceased by her parents, husband Charlie in 1994, brothers Fred and Donnie and sister Peggy. She is survived by her brothers Jim (Elaine), Buster (Roma) and Gordie Butler; sister Rose Nicholls; children Sandra (Dave) Falk, Wayne Organ and Evelynne (Ken) Callander; grandchildren Stephanie (Henry) Verhoeven, Darcy (Lori) Falk, Jeremy (Margaret) Organ, Jason (Kim) Organ, Jennifer Organ (Terry Mouly), Kareena (Jeff) Zanolli and Kurtis Callander; great-grandchildren Shaelyn and Jared Verhoeven, Issac and Charlee Organ, and Gavin Zanolli. She is also survived by many special friends. A memorial service was held Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Langruth United Church. A family graveside service took place at 11:00 a.m. in the Oakville Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Langruth United Church, Langruth, Manitoba, R0H 0N0 or to Sunset Palliative Care, Box 92, Portage la Prairie, MB. R1N 3B2. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. Colin Pennell It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather, husband, uncle and friend Colin Dennis Pennell. Colin passed away peacefully at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB. On July 27, 2008 at the age of 66. Colin was born on May 28, 1942 in Portage La Prairie, MB. Colin took his early school years in MacGregor and started an early working career on the oil rigs in Alberta and then to Texas. Colin married Phyllis Huzyk from Carberry in New Mexico on April 20, 1963. The first of three sons, Tim, was born in Texas on June 27, 1963. Colin and Phyllis then moved back to Manitoba purchasing a farm near Austin. The second of three sons Barry, was born October 14th, 1966. The family then purchased the Hay farm south of MacGregor in 1968 where he was farming with his parents Clarence and Margaret Pennell. In January of 1972, Colin suffered a near fatal farming accident that did take his left leg leaving him with a handicap that he would not let overcome him. Colin spent months of rehabilitation in hospitals and gradually regained his strength to continue farming. The youngest son, Darren was born September 20, 1972. Colin continued to farm south of MacGregor until the passing of his wife Phyllis in 1999 and he then retired from farming the following year. On December 9th, 2000, Colin married Katherine Tonn of Plumas and they then resided in MacGregor until present day. Colin was predeceased by his wife of 28 years Phyllis, father Clarence and mother Margaret, sister Jean McRae, father-in-law Alexander Huzyk, mother-in-law Norah Calvert, brothers-in-law Barry McMillan and John McRae and sister-in-law Myrtle McMillan. He leaves to mourn his passing wife Katherine, sons Tim (Barb), David, Michelle, Darren and Lynden, Barry (Sheila), Rianna, Julia and Cameron, Darren (Monique), Alix and Maddie, brother Doug (Betty), sister-in-law Betty (Bob) Strain, brother-in-law Ed (Yvette) Huzyk. He also leaves to mourn his extended family of Ken and Carol Jarvis, Janis and Jarod, great grandchildren Madison and Wyatt, Michelle and Blaine, Patricia (Kelvin) Jarvis, Chad and Jocelyn, and Tanya, Nancy (Jim) White, Rodney and Jamie, Darren (Brenda) Tonn, Hailey and his buddy Troy, 7 step-brothers and 1 step-sister and spouses as well as numerous nephews, nieces and close friends.Colin was a passionate farmer as well as enjoying time hunting, fishing, riding his quad, camping and being with family and friends. He had many years of enjoyable winters spent in Arizona meeting many new people and gaining valuable friendships. He was also able to travel to Alaska and Prince Edward Island in his retirement years. Colin was a member of the local Lions club for many years and was willing to help anywhere in the community. Memorial service was held Thursday, July 31st, 2:00pm at MacGregor United Church with interment following at the MacGregor Cemetery. Rev. Quentin Robinson officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the MacGregor North Norfolk Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Clarke's Funeral Home of MacGregor in care of arrangements. Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Obit ] [ Read Next Obit ] Manitoba, Canada Obituaries and Death Notices Collection is maintained by CanadianObits with WebBBS 5.12.

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