It is with the deepest sadness the family of Audrey Mae Laye (nee Frost), announce her sudden passing on June 25, 2026, at the age of 78.
Beloved mother of Cherri (Lennie), Garrett (Kim), Kevin and her fur baby Hello Kitty. She will also be missed dearly by all her grandchildren and precious great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life for Audrey and her mother Dairdrie will take place at the St. Clements Anglican Church, 1178 River Road, at 2:00 p.m. July 10, 2026. A reception will follow at the Selkirk Friendship Centre.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Audrey’s memorial page using the comment field below.
It is with deep sadness we share that Deanna “Dee” Rosemarie Catchpole (née Tomasson) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, with her beloved husband Ted and dear friends by her side.
Deanna was born on August 17, 1945, to Dorothy (née Clifford) and Helgi K. Tomasson. She was proud of her Icelandic roots and held dear the strong community ties that shaped her early years living on Hecla Island, Manitoba. In 1957, her family moved to Winnipeg, where she spent the rest of her childhood. In 1963, she graduated from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute. That is where she and Ted first met. Their love story would come much later, when Ted was visiting a friend in hospital. He heard Deanna’s familiar voice and instantly recognized his old high school friend. That chance meeting brought them back into each other’s lives. They were married on May 9, 1993, and shared more than 33 years together.
Deanna’s other love was nursing. She trained at the Salvation Army Grace Hospital School of Nursing from 1963 to 1966 and was recognized as class valedictorian in her graduating year. Nursing was never simply a career for Dee; it was a calling, and one she answered with skill, strength, and deep compassion. Her first nursing position took her to Kapuskasing, Ontario. She later worked in Vernon, British Columbia, before returning to Kapuskasing. Eventually, she returned to Winnipeg, where she served as Head Nurse at Misericordia Hospital, and then worked at St. Boniface Hospital until her retirement in 2003.
Even after retirement, Dee continued to care for others in places where experienced nurses were greatly needed. She worked winters at Valley Baptist Hospital in Texas and summers in Nunavut, bringing her steady hands, calm judgment, and generous spirit to communities far from home. She also worked as a community nurse in Selkirk.
Across every hospital and community, Dee left a lasting impression. She was respected for her knowledge, admired for her strength and leadership, and remembered by many nurses as a mentor who took them under her wing. Following her long career in health care, she stayed closely connected to her profession and her dearest friends through “The Beavers,” a retired nurses’ social circle.
When not nursing, Dee and Ted enjoyed a full and active life. They golfed, travelled, spent winters in Harlingen, Texas, and made treasured trips to North Dakota for pheasant hunting. Dee loved to see the world, with travels that included Greece, the Caribbean, and Hong Kong. She loved good meals, good stories, and time spent with friends and family.
Deanna had a remarkable gift for making people feel remembered. She never forgot birthdays or anniversaries, always remembering the important moments in the lives of the people she loved. She was kind, courageous, funny, generous, and strong. She had wit and warmth, and she cared for people in ways both practical and deeply personal.
In recent years, Deanna lived with courage through the loss of her health. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at Selkirk Regional Health Centre, particularly those in the dialysis unit, for their compassion and support. We also thank Dee’s many friends and extended family for their concern and kindness during her illness.
Deanna was predeceased by her parents, Dorothy and Helgi; her stepfather, Joe; and her brothers, Christian “Chris” (Ardith) and Clifford (Marleen). She is survived by her sister, Darlene (Ron). She also leaves behind her beloved husband, Ted; stepson Trevor Catchpole (Erika); stepdaughter Laurie Lyle (Frank); and Laurie’s sons, William and Henry, her two grandchildren who knew and loved her by the Icelandic term Amma. She was also a much-loved aunt to many nieces and nephews, and part of a large extended family that includes numerous cousins, all of whom held a special place in her heart.
Family and friends are invited to attend a come-and-go Celebration of Life in honour of Deanna on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street in Winnipeg. This reception will be an opportunity to offer condolences, visit with family, share memories, and remember a life marked by compassion, friendship, service, and love. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada in Deanna’s name.
Attila (Matt) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Thursday June 11, 2026, at Selkirk Hospital.
He was predeceased by his parents Mathias and Helene and his stepdaughter Stacey.
He is survived by his partner of 31 years, Venetta, his two daughters Laura (Eric) and Christina (Errol); his 2 stepsons Paul (Kristy) and Billy (Judy); his 4 grandchildren Avery (Jennifer), Joshua, Aliya and Rowen, 11 step grandchildren Tyler, Richard, Renee (Craig), Codie, Dylan, Hunter, Kael, Autumn (Tim), Garnet, Marissa and Ethan, 1 great grandchild Nola and 3 step great grandchildren Lexis, Tucker and Ash. His brother Leslie and sister Maria (Jimmy) and many nieces and nephews.
Matt worked for the Manitoba Lotteries and Liquor Commission for most of his adult life. He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved quadding all year long, snowmobiling in the winter, boating, fishing and camping in the summer. He finally retired out in Winnipeg Beach and couldn’t have been happier. Dad was happiest when he was with family and friends, the more the merrier.
There will be a Celebration of Life at his home, 503 Silverdale Ave, Winnipeg Beach MB, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 2pm.
We would like to extend our thanks to the wonderful palliative care doctors and nurses at Selkirk Hospital that took such good care of Matt.
Any donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Attila’s memorial page using the comment field below.
Norman passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Norman is survived by his daughter Natalie Manning, son Jason Cox (Jacquie), two granddaughters, Chyna Nwozor (Kenechi), and Tyra Johnson and three great grandchildren, Kaydence Johnson-Squires, Isaiah & Naomi Nwozor.
Dad came to Manitoba in 1956 at the age of 16 and worked as a farm hand. It was there that he was introduced to the truth by the farm owner and was baptized in February 10, 1962. After working a few other jobs, he found his place at Versatile in the experimental engineering department. He loved to work with his hands fixing and modifying equipment.
Dad loved the different congregations he attended over the years but settled in Transcona in 1985 till his passing. Dad had a deep faith in the bible’s promise of the paradise and of the resurrection of man kind on earth. 2 Peter 3:13.
We would like to thank the Park Manor second floor nurses and staff who diligently cared for Dad and also express our gratitude for the support we have been given at this sad time.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., 930 Pandora Ave West Winnipeg.
The memorial service will be available via Zoom with unique credentials:
Meeting ID: 851 3343 5605
Passcode: 776676
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Norman’s memorial page using the comment field below.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Edward Krupnik after a valiant fight with cancer for over two years, at the age of 64. He was predeceased by his father Dominik and brother Victor.
Ed will be overwhelming missed by his soulmate, Wanda Gosselin and the young lady whom he loved dearly and was so proud to be part of her life, Nevaeh (Chris).
Ed was born the middle child of five siblings to Dominik & Maria Krupnik. Ed dedicated a lot of time and energy over the years to the family farm but started in the aviation industry early in life, first working for OCA and then starting with Air Canada in March 1985. Ed took early retirement in July 2011 after the maintenance base in Winnipeg shut down. Ed chose to stay closer to home so he could help his dad.
When a friend showed Ed the art of chainsaw carving, he fell in love with it. He could see things in the wood that most of us can’t and he created many lovely pieces – many of which he gave away as gifts because above all, Ed had a kind heart and liked to give joy to those he loved and respected.
Ed also loved to travel and he especially enjoyed the East Coast. (Meticulously devouring the Lobster but never managing to get his moose burger while being there). Ed also had the love for music and took in many events and thoroughly enjoyed listening to Billy “practice”. Most of all, Ed liked to visit with people (and it was even better if a “Kool-Aid” could be had – but never let him pour).
A trip to Princess Auto was never quick. He would grab a coffee and he always ran into someone he knew. Ed also had the love of the outdoors and he loved to hunt which included getting together with his buddies for deer hunting or taking a few days for Moose hunting. If invited, he never turned down a chance to go in the boat fishing.
We will miss him dearly.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Fraserwood Hall on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Precious Blood Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fraserwood, MB.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Ed’s memorial page using the comment field below.
