Obituaries

In loving memory of Heather Jean Compardo (Ernewein) who passed away suddenly in the Dryden Regional Health Centre on Sunday, July 16th. Heather was born in Dryden to Dr. Clair and Esther Ernewein and spent most of her life residing there. As a child her family home was at Wabigoon…...

In loving memory of Grace Hamilton, age 99 years, who passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre with family by her side. Grace will be forever loved and missed by sons Neil and John (Vivian), grandchildren Michael Hamilton (Lynda), Nick Hamilton (Karen), Susan Launder…...

Mark Harry Cederwall August 19, 1959 – July 17, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Mark H. Cederwall on July 17th, 2023 after living a long life with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 63. He is survived by his three children:…...

In a state of shock and deep sorrow, the family of Steven Rodney Turpin announce his sudden passing. Steven attended Sprucedale, Oxdrift and Dryden High School. Right out of high school, he started working for his dad at Turpins Service and Storage. He went on to complete his apprenticeship and…...

(Dorothy) Marie Wiebe March 19, 1936 – July 1, 2023 Marie (née Cook) Wiebe was born in Virden, Manitoba but resided in Elkhorn, Manitoba until 1947, when she and her family moved to Waldhof. From there, she moved to Vermilion Bay in 1957. Marie married her husband George in 1959…...

To Those I Love And To Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears; I gave to you my love, You can only guess how much You gave…...

Lois Jean Lick (nee Brillinger) June 12, 1933 – July 7, 2023 Wife of the late Elmer Harold Lick and mother to David, Daniel and Steven passed away at Princess Court on Friday, July 7 with David at her side. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Born in Stouffville,…...

On the wings of death and sorrow God sends us new hope for tomorrow And in His mercy and His grace He gives us strength to bravely face The lonely days that stretch ahead And know our loved one is not dead But only sleeping and out of sight And…...

Dedicated wife, loving grandmother/mother of two, caring sister, and friend to many – passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 22, 2023 at the age of 62. Janalee (Jan), who loved to be called Memaw by her grandchildren (and tolerated being called Janie by her brothers), was born in…...

June Desserre (nee King) June 6, 1942 – June 23, 2023 With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our mother, sister and grandmother, June Beatrice Desserre (nee King), on June 23, 2023. After leaving down home, she and Dad moved to Dryden, built their family home and raised…...