All Obituaries

Maria Danko December 6,1926 – March 11,2019 Peacefully on March 11, 2019 Maria Danko passed away at Holy Family Home. Maria was born in Mlyny, Poland in 1926 to parents Ivan and Maria Ewanek. In 1946, under government pressure, the whole family was forced to move to Selo Nadrichne Ternopil Region, Ukraine where they took up residence. On July 14, 1947 Maria married Petro Svitoschak and in 1948 a daughter was born that sadly died within 6 months. In 1951 her mother passed away shortly...

Michael Petrides March 24, 1937 – March 11, 2019 With saddened hearts, and in the loving company of his wife, the family announces the passing of Michael Petrides on March 11, 2019. Michael, the youngest of four children, was born in Amman, Jordan.  Always with great joy he recalled memories of his family back home.  As a young man, he worked at his brother’s record shop and acquired a love for music.  He came to Canada to see the snow and stayed because he...

Percy "Ronald" Frick "The Traveling Salesman" Ron sadly passed away at his home on March 1, 2019.  Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Lisa, and their sons; Ryan and Adam, his daughter Gina, his grandson Thomas, his brother Ralph (Charlene), nephew Daniel, niece Sabrina. Sister-in-law Lee-Ann Case, nephews Tristan, Taylor and Jaden. Brother-in- law Hal Jensen (Crystal); nephews Andrew, Anthony and Ian.  Cousin Erik...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Thomas George Bodie on February 27, 2019 at 92 years of age. He was predeceased by his parents Joanne and Nicholas and siblings, Olga, Bill (Nadia) and Alec (Mary). Thomas is survived by his wife Oksana of 65 years, daughters Patricia and Janice and his grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brother Metro (Frances), brother-in-law Atanazie and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews,...

Lynne Kilpatrick (née Lagacé)   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lynne Kilpatrick. She passed away at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 58 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Lynne was predeceased by her parents René and Irène Lagacé, her father and mother-in-law Robert and Sheila Kilpatrick and her brother-in-law Terry Kilpatrick. Lynne will be lovingly remembered by her husband Keith; her sons Aaron...

On February 21, 2019, Irene suddenly left this earth to join her beloved husband, Eddie, whom she loved and missed dearly.  Surrounded by her family at Seven Oaks Hospital, she peacefully passed away. Irene was predeceased by her loving husband Eddie in 2015; her two daughters, Sharon and Gale; and parents Fred and Bernice Nahirney.  Remaining to cherish her memory and her love, her son Donald, wife Wendy and her precious “Kaylee Girl’, the light of her...

Gisela Margarete Gerull   With family by her side it is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearly loved mother (mama) and grandma on February 15, 2019 at the Vita Personal Care Home where she had resided for the last 6 ½ years. Gisela is survived by her 2 daughters Sandra Maxymowich (David) and Rita Sousa (Leo); grandchildren, Jordan, Isaac and Olivia. She is also survived by numerous cousins, and friends. Gisela was predeceased by her mother Lotte Balz; son...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Genaro (Cheno) Navarrete on February 9, 2019 at 72 years of age.   Genaro is survived by his wife of 45 years, sons David & Tony (Marcy) his grandchildren Sophia and Lucas, as well as his brother Aldo, and his sister Pamela and their families.   Genaro was predeceased by his brother Alex, and his parents Genaro and Mori.   A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 10:30...

Katherine (Kay) Helen Skotnicki (Chocha) Peacefully on February 13, 2019 Kay passed away at Holy Family Home at the age of 87. She leaves to mourn her passing, sister Gerrie (Bill) Markusa; nieces Helen (Fil) MacNeil and Marcy (Jean-Paul) Fradette; great-nephews Nick and Matthew and great-niece Katherine.  She was predeceased by her husband John, and parents Joe and Eva Semkiw. Kay was born in Winnipeg, grew up in the North End, married John in 1950 and then lived in Transcona in...

Richard Davis It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard Davis on February 18, 2019 at the Altona Hospital. Richard was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on June 3, 1949.  He was a resident of Woodmore, Manitoba. He leaves to mourn his wife, children and grandchildren.  A private family service will be held.   Korban Funeral Chapel – Vita (204) 425-3114 www.korbanchapel.com