April 16, 1936 - May 24, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Alice Kruszynski (Iwanuck) on May 24th, 2020. ​Alice was surrounded in love with her husband and eldest daughter at her side. Her other children, grandson and many family friends were with her in spirit. ​Alice’s joy and love of life, many friendships, infectious smile and laughter, will be cherished by her family: Frank,...

Anne (Balak) Boguski January 1, 1921 – May 15, 2020 Peacefully on May 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, our mother, Anne Boguski passed away at Holy Family Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip(2003), infant son Michael Terry(1952), her parents, Peter and Mary (Robak) Balak, sisters, Florence, Mary, Olga, Teenie, brothers Walter, baby Orest and son in law Peter Kondrat.  She is survived by sons, Leonard (Mary Kay), Ted (Jackie), Jim (Sandy) and...

Katherine (Kay) Swack It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother at home with her three children by her side on May 18, 2020. Left to mourn her passing are; daughters Yvonne (Tom) Mitchell, Irene (Bob) Wilson, son Terry (Linda) Swack; her greatest pride and joy, her five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Katherine was predeceased by her husband Michael Swack of 52 years. Katherine was born January 26, 1924. She was...

While saddened by his peaceful passing on May 19, 2020 in Winnipeg, we are grateful for the wonderful experiences shared with our husband, father, grandfather and friend. John was born on April 1, 1939 in Vita, Manitoba and predeceased by his mother Anna Kolodrubsky and his sister Maruska.   John is fondly remembered by wife Patricia, son Darren (Dayna), daughter Kerri (Paul) and grandsons Carson and Peyton. John was an entrepreneur at heart and always loved the challenge to start a...

HELEN (nee Budzan) KORBAN September 18, 1929 – May 17, 2020 With heavy hearts the family of Helen Korban announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Helen (or Halia) was the eldest of 2 children born to Stephan and Tekla Budzan. She grew up in Point Douglas and attended Norquay School and later, St. Nicholas School. Throughout her life she was very involved in Ukrainian cultural events and activities.  Whether it was through church, summer...

Herbert Bruce Smallwood May 12, 1942 – May 12, 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, Gigi and uncle.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Eleanor, sons Ken (Nicole), Chris (Kim), Craig (Brandeis), grandsons Evan, Braiden (Hannah), Zak, Trey, Kruz & Russell, sister Betty Churko and many nieces & nephews.  Bruce was predeceased by his parents Herbert & Edna, and brothers Al, Doug, Ray &...

Saverio Andrea Fransisco Masi, loving and devoted husband, and father of four children, passed away at age 80 on May 10, 2020. He was born on January 18th, 1940, in Amato Italy. He, along with his parents and siblings, Vincenza and Angela, moved from Italy to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1952. In Argentina he met his wife Dora, they married in 1966 and welcomed their first child, Andrea, in 1967. After the birth of their second son, Lucio, they moved to Winnipeg, Canada in 1978. Shortly after...

Peacefully and pain free, with her daughters by her side, our mother, Lena, passed on to the next life on the evening of Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 98.  There is sadness in losing her but gratitude that her life came to such a gentle close Lena was born on July 10, 1921 in Sundown, Manitoba.  She was the youngest of 12 children born to parents who had recently immigrated to Canada from Ukraine.  When Lena was eight years old, the family moved to Selkirk,...

Marianne Slusarenko​ June 23, 1954 - May 2, 2020​​ ​ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.​ Mom went peacefully in her home in the evening of Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 65 years of age. ​​ Marianne was born on June 23, 1954 in St. Pierre, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents: John and Teenie Kwasnicki, her sister Patricia, daughter Melanie, grand-daughter Calista and great grand-daughter Leta....

It is with profound sorrow the family of Robert (Bob) Harasym announces his passing at Riverview Health Centre.  Robert was born and raised in the North End and attended Faraday and Isaac Newton schools.  He was most proud of earning his B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Manitoba in 1962. As a boy, teen and adult, he helped his parents in their butcher shop on Selkirk Avenue.  During university summers, he worked on the dining cars (CN). After...