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Janice Justine Falkevitch

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September 17, 1957 – September 28, 2025

Janice was born in Russell, on September 17, 1957 to Louis and Elsie Falkevitch. She attended Londonderry School for elementary and completed her schooling at Major Pratt School in Russell. Mom passed away in 1979 and Janice moved to Winnipeg to live and work.

Janice worked at various jobs throughout her years in Winnipeg, some of her favourite were Manitoba Hydro and St. Boniface Hospital. Janice was a friendly, outgoing, cheerful person and made many friends throughout her years in Winnipeg but she always longed to move back home to Russell.

Janice’s wish came true in 2014 when she was finally able to call Russell home again and she joined the Parkland Linc family. The years she spent with her friends at Linc were among the best times of her life. She loved bowling, bingo, grocery shopping, going for coffee and visiting with everyone in the community. Janice loved her family and friends and she was so excited to run into them in town or at an event. Janice was a fun loving, easy going person who will be forever remembered.

She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Elsie (Zimmer) Falkevitch and her brothers; Randy Falkevitch and Ron Falkevitch and niece Elysha Chernesky.

She leaves to mourn her sister Joan (John) Chernesky, brother Bruce (Carla) Falkevitch, children Brandy Falkevitch, Kolton Falkevitch, and Tessa Sanheim (Taylor) and children Acre and Tate, nephew Christopher Falkevitch, sons Jude and Brier, niece Christina Olson (Dylan), children Briella and Remi, niece Naokah Roth  (Leonard), children Tatum and Tyson, also her beloved Aunty Annie and many close cousins.

The family would like to express a huge thank you to all the dedicated workers who have provided Janice with kind and gentle care over the years. A sincere thank you to Dr. Pietres and the staff at the Russell Personal Care Home for the comfort care she received during her stay. Janice always looked happy and content with nail polish or a bow in her hair when we went to visit her. Finally, an extra special thanks to Parkland Linc staff and friends at Linc for being such an important part of her life.

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Dana Cory Barron

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August 4, 1965 – October 6, 2025

It’s with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving son, brother and uncle, Dana Cory Barron.

Dana leaves to celebrate his life, his mother, Darlene Barron, his brother, Dwain Barron (Linda Molinski) and niece and nephews Alexis Dube and Evan Dube, Taylor (Nicole and Brynley) Barron and Keven (Leilah Perchaluk) Barron. He also leaves his beloved dogs Buff and Charlie.

He was predeceased by his father Alex Barron, his sister Darcie Dube and his sister-in-law Laurie Barron (Rice).

Dana was born and raised in Winnipeg in the St. James area where he made many lasting friendships over the years. Dana had a big heart and would try to help anyone if he could. He loved to laugh and always had a funny video to share. Dana was a big Winnipeg Jets fan. His dog Buff was named after Dustin Byfuglien.   He later adopted a second dog named Charlie (after Charlie Huddy). He enjoyed watching his “kids” play constantly every day. They were a great joy in his life.

A private family celebration will be held.

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in Dana’s memory to the Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of your choice.

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Audrey Travis Irvine

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October 6, 1931 – September 1, 2025

Audrey Travis Irvine of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital, one month shy of her 94th birthday.

Audrey was predeceased by her parents – William Wiseman Dix and Alice Dix, as well as her two brothers, John and William Dix; her sister Edith (Bina) Dix; her husband James Walter Irvine (2013) and her son-in-law, Mark Jordan (2022).

She is survived by her three children:  Paul John Irvine (Catherine May) of Ft. Worth, Texas; Patricia (Trish) Jordan of Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Bruce William Irvine of Vancouver, BC as well as her grandchildren, Patrick Michael Jordan of Winnipeg; Sara Irvine of Ft. Worth, Texas; and Rhys and Trevyn Irvine of Calgary, Alberta.

Audrey was lucky to enjoy good health after moving to the Canoe Club in Winnipeg following the death of Jim in 2013 and she developed many loving and lasting relationships with all the residents and staff of the Canoe Club, especially her good friend Alice Hill. She also enjoyed all her friends at Faith Lutheran Church in Winnipeg where she was active in bible study and book club.  The last 10 months of her life were more challenging, but she refused to “give up!”  Fortunately, she still lived independently until two days before her passing.

Audrey was born in Toronto, Ontario to William Wiseman Dix and Alice Dix on Oct. 6, 1931.  She grew up in the beaches area of Toronto.  She was an excellent student and graduated with her nursing degree from Toronto East General Hospital (now called Michael Garron Hospital). She worked for several years in Toronto as a nurse, until her young family moved to Edmonton, Alberta and later Calgary, Alberta. She went back to nursing in Calgary once her children were older, working at Foothills Hospital on the psycho-geriatric ward and in the later part of her work career, she took great joy in teaching nursing students and fostering their dreams to enter the nursing profession.

Mom was fortunate to spend many quality years post-retirement with Jim in Florida and later with Jim and Mark at Westbrook Village in Peoria, Arizona.  She was active in many clubs, including the golf club and tap dance and became an active member of Peace Lutheran church in Peoria, Arizona.  She also became a member of Southwood Golf and Country Club after relocating to Winnipeg, MB from Calgary, Alberta and developed cherished friendships at the club.  She was still “playing golf” into her eighties and it was always nice to see her enjoying 9-holes with her golf friends, Vera, Marg, and Carol, as well as the Southwood 9-ers Ladies group.

Everyone who knew Audrey loved her kind spirit, gentle nature and caring for so many she met.  She also had an amazing sense of humour and was a good public speaker.  Audrey was especially close to Elizabeth Snow and her family after making a connection with them through Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria and she loved still connecting with her Mary’s Circle Bible Study Group and Book Club via zoom calls. 

Mom learned technology later in life (computer, email, Zoom and the iPad, including Lumosity).  She would get upset when her Lumosity scores dropped (she was well over the 90th percentile for her age)! Her willingness to learn these new electronic tools, and her constant reading, kept her brain as sharp as a tack, and well-connected with family and friends across Canada, the United States, England and Australia.

As she approached the end of her life, she passed away calmly and without distress, knowing it was time to move on to a better place.

A celebration of life for Audrey will be held at a later date, when family can be in attendance.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Lutheran Church or St. Boniface Hospital Foundation.

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McKae Richard Ashley Ledingham

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(Leddy/Makoons Little Bear)

On the evening of August 7, 2025 our hearts were shattered when we received the news that you had drowned and were no longer with us,

McKae Richard Ashley Ledingham took his first breath on March 2, 1998 and drew his last breath on August 7, 2025 on the Keeseekowenin First Nation Reserve, MB.

McKae is survived by his precious son, Prestynn (5), his mother, Kimberely, his brothers, Sage and Kaeden and his sister Amanda. He is also survived by his Amma Val, who referred to him as her hunny bunny. He is also survived by his father, Craig Houston and his Auntie Irene, his stepfather, Norm Traverse, Jr. and Kookoo Winnie Traverse. McKae will also be missed by his uncles Shawn (Angie), Kameron (Jacyln), and his Auntie Stacey (Warren). He will also be missed by his close cousins Kaitlyn (Troy), Kyle (Naila), Andrew (Lianne), Paetyn and Avery.

McKae was in the process of obtaining his Treaty under the Sagkeeng First Nation. McKae was looking forward to meeting all his relatives from the Sagkeeng area. He was so proud of his heritage. He was even prouder when he received his spirit animal/name Makoons (Little Bear).

McKae grew up in Riverton, Manitoba and made many lifetime friends in school: Dylan F., Tristan H., Brandon R., Braidy W., Grimsi G., Halley E., and Kaitlyn S. He will be missed dearly by his ride or die special friend, Averee Hurdell….and you can’t forget his favourite teacher, Mr. Janz.

While growing up McKae was blessed with so many friends that turned out to be like family. He was fortunate to have many special aunts that loved and adored him: Aunties April Rundle, Chantel Jones, Ami Roberecki, Fawn Collins, Virginia Whiteway and Charlene Scott. He will also be deeply missed by Papa Ernie and Momma Bev.

McKae was predeceased by his brother Grant Houston, which devastated us all. He was also predeceased by his Pa, Bill Lawrence, Grandpa Al Ledingham, Hnausa Granny Ann Bardarson, and his special auntie, Fantine, who loved him like her own, making him an honorary Collins family member.

The last chapter of McKae’s life took place in the Shoal Lake area. He always talked about how beautiful it was there. While there he made some close friends like Rae, Dustin and Vee (who was waiting for him in Heaven). McKae will also be missed by his dear friends, Liam Freeman and Terrin Rundle (his buds).

Cremation has already taken place, and currently no memorial is being planned.

The family would like to thank the Gimli and Shoal Lake RCMP for all their support and assistance during the investigation and afterwards. The family would also like to acknowledge Rick Kotaska and his staff at Interlake Cremation and Memorial Services in Selkirk, Manitoba. You all took care of our McKae, and we will be forever in your debt.

McKae,
I’ll love you forever
I’ll like you for always
As long as I’m living
My baby you’ll be
Love Mom, xo

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Bruce Arnold Potter

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Born: January 4, 1943
Died: September 23, 2025
Age: 82

Bruce Arnold Potter passed suddenly on September 23, 2025, at the home of his daughter, Christine Wattier, in Riverton, Manitoba.  He had spent a significant amount of time there over the last several years due to health-related issues.

Whether it was working on the house, repairing his John Deere tractors, rebuilding a deck or simply caring for his dogs, Bruce was always busy.  He left us doing what he enjoyed doing and on his own terms.

Bruce grew up in the farming community of British Columbia and learned the value of hard work very early on.  He began work on his father’s farm and continued that commitment later while working on his own farm.  He also became a diesel mechanic and operator for Borek Construction in the arctic. 

Bruce had many fond memories of those times in the north.  His future wife, Barbara Gerzanic, became a cook at one of those camps and she would tell us stories about how all the wildlife would just walk up to him in the middle of camp in broad daylight, especially wolves.  That was one of his most memorable qualities, his connection and passion for animals.   

In 1985, Bruce left farming and British Columbia and moved his family to Manitoba to be close to his wife’s family.  There he carried on his career with Buus Construction developing his passion for repairing, maintain and operating heavy diesel equipment.   He worked at Buus Construction all the way until his retirement just a few years ago and made many friends there over the decades.  He loved his work and had a great fondness for the Buus family.  He was well known and respected inside the community.

He is survived by his daughter Christine Wattier, and his son Joey Potter.  He will be missed by his 6 grandchildren, Marissa, Barrett, Emma, Leiella, Alexander, and Mckenzie and his great grandson Wryn.  He is also survived by his brothers, Linton and Terry Potter, as well as many family and friends who will miss him.

The family will be having a small, private ceremony in the coming weeks to honour all the contributions he had made to their lives.

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