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  • SHARP, SHEILA

    Passed on Feb 9, 2001

    SHEILA M. SHARP Sheila M. Sharp (nee Simmonds), passed away on Friday, February 9, 2001 in Avon, Ohio. Left to cherish her memory is her...

    Obituary, published on: February 20, 2001
  • JANKE, ARTHUR

    Passed on Nov 17, 2001

    ARTHUR JANKE It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Arthur Janke of Akron, Ohio, on November 17, 2001. Art is mourned by his...

    Obituary, published on: December 8, 2001
  • STEVENS, HAROLD

    Passed on Nov 22, 2008

    HAROLD STEVENS Peacefully on November, 22, 2008 at the Betel Home in Gimli, Harold Stevens, aged 87 years, of Gimli, MB, beloved husband of...

    Obituary, published on: November 24, 2008
  • KATHLEEN, MARIE

    Passed on Mar 7, 2005

    MARIE KATHLEEN and JOSEPH RENE GROUETTE On Monday, March 7, 2005 Marie and Joseph passed away peacefully. Memorial service will be held on...

    Obituary, published on: March 9, 2005
  • HURD, ANN

    Passed on Dec 5, 2017

    ANN KELSO HURD Ann Kelso Hurd died peacefully on December 5, 2017 at River Park Gardens Personal Care Home, Winnipeg, at the age of 89...

    Obituary, published on: December 9, 2017
  • WILSON, MINOR

    Jul 24, 1931 - Feb 10, 2004

    DR. MINOR KEITH WILSON BA, MBA, DBA Passed away from pneumonia on February 10, 2004 in Antigua, West Indies. He leaves to mourn his wife...

    Obituary, published on: February 15, 2004
  • SOKOLIUK, PAMELA

    Passed on May 12, 2017

    PAMELA SOKOLIUK Passed with peace and grace on May 12, 2017. Predeceased by her husband Michael in 1998. Survived by son Brian, daughter...

    Obituary, published on: May 20, 2017
  • NETT, EMILY

    Oct 20, 1924 - Oct 28, 2019

    EMILY MARGARET NETT Emily Margaret Nett passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Winnipeg, on October 28, 2019, at the...

    Obituary, published on: November 9, 2019
  • ULRICH, RONALD

    Passed on Nov 27, 2006

    RONALD J. ULRICH It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ron, beloved husband of Helen; Dad to Kirk and Carol; and Chris...

    Obituary, published on: December 2, 2006
  • HUMENNY, RON

    Passed on Apr 13, 2023

    RON HUMENNY After a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s disease, it is with regret that we announce the death of Ron...

    Obituary, published on: June 2, 2023
  • MCKELLAR, ANNE

    Dec 2, 1949 - Oct 12, 2020

    ANNE STROUSS MCKELLAR Loving mom and devoted wife, Anne Strouss McKellar , passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020. Born...

    Obituary, published on: October 17, 2020
  • POUND, RONALD

    Passed on May 26, 2015

    RONALD LESLIE POUND It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Pound announce his passing on May 26, 2015 at the age of 85 years. ...

    Obituary, published on: May 30, 2015
  • STERIN, WILLIAM

    Passed on Mar 30, 2006

    DR. WILLIAM K. STERIN William Kenneth Sterin died peacefully on March 30, 2006 at his home in Cleveland, Ohio with his loving family at his...

    Obituary, published on: April 22, 2006
  • CAUWENBERGH, MARIA

    May 15, 1903 - Feb 4, 2002

    MARIA VAN CAUWENBERGH (nee SOENS) It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Maria Van...

    Obituary, published on: February 6, 2002
  • McBEATH , MARY

    Born on Jan 30, 1901

    MARY ELIZABETH McBEATH (nee COUTTS) Mary Elizabeth McBeath (nee Coutts), died peacefully in her sleep following a stroke, a month short of...

    Obituary, published on: January 10, 2001
  • CAUWENBERGH, MARIA

    May 15, 1903 - Feb 4, 2002

    MARIA VAN CAUWENBERGH (nee SOENS) It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Maria Van...

    Obituary, published on: February 7, 2002
  • TOWN, GEORGE

    Passed on May 11, 2022

    GEORGE SAMUAL TOWN Our Dad, George S. Town passed May 11, 2022. We will miss him. This notice may also be viewed at:...

    Obituary, published on: May 21, 2022
  • SZUNYOGH, CLARA

    Aug 5, 1915 - May 20, 2002

    CLARA SZUNYOGH (nee SZELIGA) August 5, 1915 - May 20, 2002 Peacefully in her sleep on May 20, 2002. Clara is survived by sisters Victoria...

    Obituary, published on: May 24, 2002
  • ELLIOT, SHARON

    Dec 7, 1943 - Apr 23, 2017

    SHARON DIANE ELLIOT (HUMAN) December 7, 1943 - April 23, 2017 Sharon's family are sad to announce the passing of their beloved mother,...

    Obituary, published on: April 26, 2017
  • KNAPP, KENNETH

    Feb 3, 1952 - Sep 5, 2020

    KENNETH ALAN KNAPP February 3, 1952 - September 5, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our adored...

    Obituary, published on: September 19, 2020
  • SCHRADE, OTTO

    Passed on Jun 12, 2023

    OTTO SCHRADE It is with deep sadness the family of Otto Schrade announce his passing on June 12, 2023, at the age of 95. ...

    Obituary, published on: June 14, 2023, June 17, 2023
  • RICHMOND, BEVERLEY

    Passed on Oct 18, 2021

    BEVERLEY ANN RICHMOND (nee BELL) Peacefully, following a sudden illness, it is with deep sadness that we announce the death of...

    Obituary, published on: October 23, 2021
  • HARRIS, KEN

    Passed on Jul 20, 2016

    PASTOR KEN HARRIS With bittersweet joy we announce the passing of Pastor Ken Harris on July 20, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Celebration...

    Obituary, published on: July 23, 2016
  • GIBSON, LAURA

    Apr 4, 1941 - May 2, 2022

    LAURA (ELEANOR) GIBSON April 4, 1941 – May 2, 2022 With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Laura Eleanor...

    Obituary, published on: May 7, 2022
  • BROWN, JAMES

    Jul 14, 1953 - Jul 7, 2021

    JAMES EDWARD FREDERICK BROWN July 14, 1953 - July 7, 2021 It is with much sadness that we announce that Jim passed away peacefully...

    Obituary, published on: July 24, 2021
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How much does it cost to place an obituary in the Winnipeg Free Press? ›

We do not charge anything more to receive your obituary, edit it for grammar, punctuation and cost efficiency. Photo - The Free Press currently charges $150 to publish a Black & White photo in an obituary. A colour photo adds an additional $50.

What is the largest obituary website? ›

The Web site hosts obituaries and memorials for more than 70 percent of all U.S. deaths. Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation.

Why are some obituaries not published? ›

Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary.

Why do I read obituaries? ›

For one, obituaries are stories with a closure unlike the daily news items that are generally interim reports. They are often good stories. One reads about remarkable accomplishments, odd achievements, quirky lives, wild adventures, strange vicissitudes, and forgotten personalities.

Why does it cost so much to put an obituary in the newspaper? ›

Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in Canada for free? ›

The Library and Archives of Canada also offers a free database to search for birth, death, and marriage records. Regardless of whether the Canadian you're searching for died in a different country, you're likely to find the obituary since he or she is a Canadian and should have records maintained within the archives.

What is the shortest obituary ever? ›

The late Douglas Legler, from Fargo, North Dakota, may have the funniest and most concise obituary ever. The whole obituary reads "Doug Died." And that's exactly the way he wanted it.

Is it common to read the obituary at a funeral? ›

An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral. It is something you and your family should be patient with when you are writing it.

What does a good obituary look like? ›

Obituary Example: Announcing the Funeral. [Full name], [age], of [where they lived], sadly left us on [date of death] due to [cause of death]. They leave behind [list of surviving family members]. A service will be held in their honor at [time] on [date] at [location].

How do you say no funeral in an obituary? ›

Writing an obituary when there is no funeral isn't much different from writing a standard obituary. Simply omit funeral information from any obituary template and you've got what you need.

Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›

Deciding not to publish an obituary is #perfectlynormal in grief. If publishing an obituary in the paper or online feels (or felt) wrong to you - perhaps drawing unwanted attention or sharing on a level beyond what's comfortable - that's OK. There is no one right way to honor someone you love.

What is the cheapest way to publish an obituary? ›

Funeral Homes: Many funeral homes offer basic obituaries on their websites at no cost. Memorial Websites: Several websites specialize in free online obituaries with customizable templates. Social Media: Sharing the news and a tribute on Facebook or Instagram is another free way to let people know.

Why don t people put cause of death in obituaries? ›

It is preferable, when applicable, to include the age at death and a personal comment such as “surrounded by family” or “comforted by his wife.” NB: Sometimes it is desirable to omit the cause of death – such as when death came as a result of extreme violence, or the carrying out of a court sentence.

Who should read the obituary at a funeral? ›

This reading may be performed by a family member, a close friend, or a designated individual. The purpose of the obituary reading is to share important details about the deceased person's life, allowing everyone present to reflect on their accomplishments, relationships, and contributions.

Why are people so interested in obituaries when they get older? ›

Obituaries, gathered collectively and over time, embody our historical journey as a people, as well as our personal family history. From these “short stories” we can come to appreciate the roles generations have played in our past.

How much does it cost to put an obituary in a local paper? ›

An average obituary can easily be $200.00-500.00.

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Do you pay by the word for obituary? ›

Many newspapers charge by the line or inch for obituaries, not by the word.

How do I submit to the Winnipeg Free Press? ›

fill out the form on this page, or. email letters@freepress.mb.ca, or. fax 204–697-7412, or. mail Letters to the Editor, 1355 Mountain Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X 3B6.

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