January 3, 1920 – January 23, 2020 With great sadness the family announces the passing of Robert McGregor beloved husband of Joanne, on January 23, 2020, at the age of 100 years. Dad was surrounded by his family in his final days and hours. He is survived by his wife Joanne; children, Duncan (Tanya), Laurie (Doug), Stacie (Greg), Colleen (Mike), as … Read More
Makarewicz, Wladyslaw
August 31, 1946 – September 25, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Wladyslaw Makarewicz at the Grace Hospital on September 25, 2019. Our lives will never be the same without his presence, energy and love. Prayer Virgil will be held on Monday, September 30 at … Read More
Buenafe, Emilia Rivas
January 5, 1942 – November 3, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emilia Rivas Buenafe (77) of Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 3, 2019. Emilia was born to parents Atty. Inocencio Rivas and Jacoba Aquino on January 5, 1942 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Emilia worked as a teacher in Luba (Upper Barit), Abra, … Read More
Catellier, Jeannette
Jeannette Agnes Catellier passed away on September 24, 2019, at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Rose Catellier; her twin John and his wife Mae Bell; Roger and her sister Rita Vermette (Marcel); and her soul mate Murray Olson. She leaves to cherish her memory her brothers, Donald (Anita), Robert (Charlotte), and Gerry (Rose). She … Read More
Colina, Penticostes
July 9, 1935 – June 22, 2019 On Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 our beloved father and grandfather, known to us as Papa and Lolo, passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba surrounded by his 5 children. Penticostes was born in Misibis, Tiwi, Albay in the Philippines on July 9th, 1935 to Cristina and Santiago Colina. As Penticostes … Read More
Thabrew, Florence Therese
August 7, 1922 – May 28, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Thabrew on May 28, 2019 at the age of 96, just three months short of her 97th birthday. She passed away sitting peacefully in her favourite chair, looking out onto the garden. Born in Sri Lanka, Florence migrated to Canada in … Read More
Rano, Victoria I.
September 21, 1943 – May 14, 2019 Peacefully, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Victoria I. Rano passed away at the age of 75 years. Victoria is survived by her only child, Dulce Villanueva; her grandchildren, Dominique Rafael (Meagan Vella), Danielle Rafael (Jerell Villamor) and Desiree Rafael (Duncan Black); her great-grandchildren, Logan Vella and … Read More
Probetts, Jim
November 11, 1946 – September 21, 2009
Van Walleghem, Frances
June 9, 1939 – March 17, 2019 FRANCES VAN WALLEGHEM (nee SENDEN) June 9, 1939 – March 17, 2019 After a brave battle, Frances passed away peacefully in the arms of George, her husband of 60 years. Predeceased by her grandson Nathaniel; she is survived by her husband George, eight children, Michael (Marisa), Karen (Dave) Priestley, Brenda, Greg (Wendy), David … Read More
Caponetto, Paula Elizabeth
August 10, 1927 – February 20, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our dear mother: Paula E. Valentie de Caponetto. Mom died peacefully on February 20th at 91 years of age. She was born in Tucumán, Argentina, on August 10, 1927, child of Palmira Jerez and Emilio Valentie. Mom will be lovingly remembered by … Read More