All Obituaries

Daniel Benoit November 7, 1951 – July 3, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, Danny Benoit, at the age of 67. Danny was predeceased by his parents: Donat and Florida Benoit; His wife Annette Benoit as well as Donna Benoit, Ron Benoit and Gunnar Sanderson Danny was born and raised in Winnipeg where he married 2 times and had 5 children: Dwayne ( Audra); Dora (Ron) Cindy; Curtis (Holly) and Trevor  He is also survived by his siblings:...

BERNARD EDWARD KOLEY BORN: August 21, 1934 DATE OF PASSING: JULY 4, 2019 It is with much love and sadness that we say good bye to Bernard. Dad passed away peacefully at St. Boniface palliative care with his family at his side after a battle with cancer at the age of 84. Dad married our mother Elizabeth on April 7, 1956. With mom’s passing 5 years ago, dad will be lovingly remembered by his son Mark (Maureen), daughters Kym (Bento Peixoto), Cynthia (Michael Young), precious...

 Olya Stephania  Marko It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of artist and curator Olya Marko on June 27, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. Olya was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Anela Marko and her niece Rieja Leclerc. She leaves heartbroken, her beloved husband Bohdan Zajac, her sister Yaroslava Leclerc, her brother Michael Marko (Indira) and their children Madison and Stefan, and her fur-babies, cats Gracie and Greg. Olya’s...

ROBERT CHRISTIAN DONALDSON (ROBB)  January 14, 1968 - June 7, 2019 Robert passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, due to a horrendous, random act of violence. Robert was born on a Sunday at the Women’s Pavilion Hospital. He grew up in East Kildonan. Robert attended Angus McKay, John Henderson, Miles Macdonell Collegiate, and Kildonan East Collegiate. He was an extremely athletic individual throughout his childhood. Robert’s passion for sports had him being a 5-Pin Bowler at...

Michelle Feist (nee McFall), R.N. November 27, 1960 – May 24, 2019   It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michelle ,after a short battle with cancer. Michelle is survived by: daughters Brittany (Norris) and Bailey;  husband Mike  and the sunshine of her life, grandson, Loxley.  Michelle also leaves to mourn: brothers Cyril and George and sister Dorothy, as well as many nephews and nieces. As per Michelle’s request, there will...

WALTER BORIS KISCHUK December 17, 1949 – June 10, 2019 It is with great sorrow we announce that Walter Boris Kischuk, 69, of Vita MB, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Vita Hospital after his brave battle with cancer. Walter’s Memorial Service will be held on June 22 at the Vita Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m., with a light lunch to follow at the Vita Friendship Centre. Walter is survived by his daughters Crystal Kischuk and Jamie Kischuk, his grandsons William &...

In loving remembrance of Celestin Guiboche. It is with great sadness we share with you the loss of our father (Pops), grandfather, brother, uncle (Unkie), nephew, friend and confidant. Cel was predeceased by his loving parents who he absolutely adored and Lena, the mother of his children. His losses include his son, Kenny, granddaughter Heather as well as his brothers and sisters. He is survived by the loves of his life, Billy, Myrna and Brad. We would like to make mention of his great...

MICHAEL SRIBNYJ On Tuesday June 11, 2019 at Seven Oaks Hospital, Michael Sribnyj passed away at the age of 94 years. Michael was born in the city of Nadvirna in the Ukraine.  He was forced to leave his homeland and move to Germany in 1947 where he met and married his wife Luba in 1950.  He then moved to Canada and resided in Winnipeg.  Michael was employed at Dominion Bridge, but was later employed by the City of Winnipeg for 25 years.  He retired due to illness. ...

Anna Kostecky (Woloszyn)     With her daughter by her side, Anna Kostecky beloved Mother and Babcha, fell into eternal sleep on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Seven Oaks Hospital. Anna was born November 28, 1925 in Petriliw Ukraine.  In 1941 she left for Germany and there met and married her husband Michael.  They immigrated to Canada arriving in Kylemore, SK on October 30, 1949 and then later settling in Winnipeg in 1952. Mom worked full time for over 30 years as a...

Frances Kusner Peacefully, we announce the passing of Frances Kusner.  She was predeceased by her husband, Eric, her parents Helen and Konrad Shandruk and her sister Stella. Frances was born on April 13, 1916 in Transcona.  She volunteered at Revenue Canada for 40 years, doing income tax returns. When Revenue Canada went electronic, Frances, in her eighties at the time, went to Adult Education so she could learn how to do the returns using the computer. At 100 years of age she...