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December 17, 1938 – September 13, 2026
Peacefully, Joann passed away at the age of 87 years.
Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.
Longer obituary to follow.
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May 27, 1949 – September 10, 2026
In the early hours of Thursday, September 10, 2026, Darlene passed away peacefully with her sister Dolores by her side at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Darlene was the fifth child in a family of seven, born on May 27, 1947 in Ste. Rose, Manitoba. She was always so thin. Getting taller but never gaining weight. She attached to me (Dolores, oldest child). I became her second mother. She would cry when I left for any reason and would get me in trouble with our mother, if I left her behind. This carried on into my early teens.
When she was sixteen, Darlene was in Stoney Mountain, Manitoba where our parents had moved because our dad had a job. She attended one day of school and told my mom she didn’t like it and was not going back. Our dad told her that if she did not want to go to school, she had to go to work. She went to Winnipeg and got a job at a dry cleaner. She stayed with our sister Margie until she found her own apartment. She worked at that cleaner for 20 years, until it closed.
Darlene had a variety of jobs that were in different parts of the city. She always rode the bus and on one of her trips she was on a bus when it was in an accident. She was injured on her back. She went on disability and was unable to continue working. She moved into a 55 plus building where she remained until her passing.
Darlene was generous and over the years she shared her home with many family members who came to the city for doctor’s appointments, work or to visit. She had the “home away from home”, for family who were down and out or looking for temporary help.
She was very close to our baby brother Wayne. He spent many visits with her and would practically force her to get in the car and come home to Crane River. Darlene was very nervous as a passenger and would have to be really ill or absolutely need to shop to go out in traffic. Prior to her accident she traveled to places that were on gravel roads. She came to visit me in Cranberry Portage and Hollow Water to see the twins.”
Darlene loved her visits to McDonalds and looked forward to her niece Wenona taking her for hamburger, fries and gravy and coffee with a dash of cold water.
Darlene loved jewelry, nail polish and shopping when she could move without pain. Her greatest love was enjoying her cigarettes and coffee.
She was my bridesmaid and our connection remained over all these years. It was my privilege to have been with her when she left this world and began her journey. I love you sis; I will miss our daily phone calls.
Please remember what the priest asked you when he gave you your last sacrament, “remember me to our father when you reach your final destination”. So, my dearest sister, please visit me when you get your angel wings and keep me close to you.
Darlene was predeceased by her parents Maggie and Roy Dumas, her brothers Clifford, Irvin and Wayne and her sisters Jane and Margie.
Darlene is survived by her sisters Dolores (Don) and Rosie and her brother Dennis (Pearl) and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and aids that helped make her as comfortable as possible to the end.
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January 21, 2008 – September 6, 2026
Chloé’s life was a radiant celebration of love, friendship, and every little joy this world had to offer. At just 18, she embraced each day with a passion that flowed into everything she loved: her family, friends, music, and, of course, her beloved cats, dogs, and horses.
She had that perfect mix of a spicy attitude and a bright, glowing spirit that could lift anyone’s mood. She truly lit up every room she walked into.
Watching her graduate high school in June filled me with pride. She found real joy in her mechanics course and was excited to explore what her next chapter of life would encompass. Chloé lived by the belief that “Life is too short — embrace what you have”, and she carried that truth in everything she did. To me and so many others, she was and always will be my sunshine, my only sunshine.
Love,
Mom
Grieving her loss is her mother Véronique Vermette and partner Justin and family, her grandparents Lionel and Patricia (Beaudry) Vermette, and her aunts and uncles Jean‑Paul (Danielle), Stéphane, Myriam (Kent and cousins Elena, Connor), cousin Greg (Mikayla and cousins Henry, Elizabeth) and cousin Avery, André (Caridad and cousin Ozana), and Evelyn (Brandon).
Welcoming her with open arms are her great‑grandparents Denis and Thérèse Beaudry, Jean‑Baptiste and Ange‑Emma Vermette, along with numerous beloved family members who have gone before her.
My beautiful daughter, Chloé,
You were a precious gift who brought so much love, laughter, and light into our lives. Your beautiful smile, your loving heart, and the memories we shared will forever remain a part of us.
Although our hearts are broken that you had to leave us far too soon, we will carry your love with us every day. You will never be forgotten, and you will always be our beautiful girl.
I still remember when I took you to your very first race at Victory Lane Speedway, I knew right then and there you were going to fall in love with this sport and now Dax is in love with it also. Our bond we had together was amazing. All the things I did, you wanted to do and help and that meant a lot. To see you grow up to this beautiful young woman following in my footsteps with cars, trucks, quadding to car shows, car meets, cruise nights, to following your dreams and doing what you did that I did at your age.
Dax is going to take very good care of Luna for you as I will guide him with help. He loved being with you and around you when u would spend hours cleaning your car or your room, chasing him around the house, playing tag, piggy back rides to cuddling on the couch with a movie.
All my family and friends who have got the chance to know or meet you Chloé, miss you so much. We all love you baby girl, especially Dax, he misses you more than you know. Rest easy baby girl, till we meet again. Love Papa & Dax Delaine
Until we meet again, Chloé,
Sleep peacefully among the angels.
You are loved more than words could ever say,
and you will forever live in our hearts. ❤️🕊️
Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever my daughter.
Papa
Grieving her loss is her father Stéphane Delaine, her brother Dax Delaine, Matante Roxanne Delaine, grandparents Dale & Carmelle Delaine, great-grandparents Adélard & Héléne Verrier, Hortense Delaine, (Melvin Delaine deceased).
Our dearest Chloé,
We had many nick names for you. Mémère Delaine called you princess and my fille.
Pépère Delaine always called you Monkey and cacawet, which stayed with you for a very long time.
You were a beautiful, strong loving and caring person. You had many friends in your life.
You loved all kinds of animals especially your cats.
We miss your smile, your voice and your laugh and the most important one was you would say to us bye I love you when you left the house.
Love always Mémère & Pépère
Chloé lived life loudly, boldly and unapologetically. She had a heart as big as her personality and loved her family and friends deeply. She could make you laugh when you needed it the most, tell you exactly what she thought and would leave you with a memory you would carry forever.
I love you my Ghostface loving girl.
Love always- Matante Roxanne
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. with viewing two hours prior (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) at the Saint-Boniface Cathedral, 180 De La Cathedrale Ave, Winnipeg. A reception will follow, where all are welcome to share memories.
** Personalized notes are welcome to be placed in the casket with Chloé and will be cremated with her. **
Link for Livestream: http://live.cstboniface.ca/
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chloé’s memory to an animal shelter of your choice.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Chloé’s memorial page using the comment field below.
Neil Van Kommer, 83 years, of Carberry, MB, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026 with his family by his side.
Neil was born on April 24, 1943 in Putten, Netherlands and came to Canada in June 1952 with his parents and siblings.
Neil farmed for his whole life as well as selling Pioneer Corn and Case Farm Equipment. His passions were curling and golf. In keeping with his outgoing and friendly personality, Neil talked with everyone, he never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Esther, sons Rob (Julie) and Randy (Kathryn), grandchildren Alanna (Charles), Max, Colin and Beth, great-grandchildren Charles and William. Siblings Bya Jewsbury, Bert Kommer (Debbie) and Margie Irwin, brother-in-law Vernon (Georgina) Currie, numerous nieces and nephews and many good friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Bert and Corrie Van Kommer, mother-in-law Christine Currie, father-in-law Gordon and Kay Currie, his siblings Hanke, John and Hennie, brothers-in-law Brent Irwin and Roy Jewsbury.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carberry Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at the Carberry Royal Canadian Legion.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Anderson, Kelly Evans, Ferg Whyte, Jim Marnoch, Earl Baron, Orville Cairns, Doss Mayer, and Wayne Delong and Dennis McMillan posthumously.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Carberry Food Kitchen”, c/o Carberry United Church, Box 239, Carberry, MB. R0K 0H0 OR the Manitoba STARS Air Ambulance.
Rest In Peace Neil
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1947 – 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Mizak on August 18, 2026, at the Selkirk Hospital at the age of 79 years with her loving family by her side.
She will be deeply missed by her husband Dave and daughters Shelley (grandson O.J.), Angel (Lance) (grandchildren Robert and Nadine) and son Danny (Marie).
Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Albert and Olive Tencha along with her sister Betty Ann, brother Bill and grandson Robert.
Dorothy was the oldest of all her siblings Betty Ann (Lorne), Sharon (Dave), Shirley (Frenchie), Cindy, Joseph (Vicky), Bill (Collette), Albert (Janet), Patsie, Armand (Jeff), Randal, Cheryl (Bruce). She will always be in their hearts and never forgotten.
She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother and sister-in-law’s Gord (Jill), Peter (Valerie), Bob (Shiela), Linda (Ken), Kathy (Leroy), Rodney (Karen) and predeceased Margaret (Joe).
She was also dearly loved by her mother-in-law Frances and father-in-law Peter Mizak.
Dorothy enjoyed family and friend’s company and had a genuine gentle nature and was a pleasant person to be around. She always wore a smile and enjoyed life to the end. Dorothy loved animals as much as people and had a very caring nature to her.
Dorothy worked most of her life at Safeway in Winnipeg until she retired and moved out to Grand Marais where her and Dave spent most of their retirement years until recently moving to Selkirk.
Everywhere Dorothy went she made new friends and loved to laugh. She loved shopping with her daughter Angel and playing cards or bingo with her friends or just sitting out on her deck enjoying the weather. Dorothy and Dave also loved taking a drive to other towns for supper or lunch and visiting other family.
We will all miss her “I’m ok”, when we asked her how she was doing and we will miss her beautiful smile that would light up the room. She will also be missed by her little fur buddies Darcy and Dusty.
We would like to thank the Selkirk Regional Hospital for everything they did for Dorothy. We really appreciated it and we know Dorothy did too.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Selkirk Friendship Center, 425 Eveline Street, Selkirk, MB.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Dorothy’s memorial page using the comment field below.