Henry George Braun went to be with Jesus on January 13, 2025. He was born to Dietrich and Elizabeth Braun in Winkler, MB and spent his entire life in the area. He married his wife Anne on May 3, 1970 who was faithfully at his side until his passing. He was baptized January 1967 and joyfully served the Lord as Head Usher at Winkler Sommerfeld Church.

Henry’s passion in life was to be a positive help to those he encountered. He could be called upon to fix mowers, blowers and chainsaws, always willing to find a solution. The rumble of the red GMC could be heard on those snowy days, snowblower running, ready to help get you out of your driveway.
On Feb 16, 2008, Henry suffered a major stroke which left him physically impaired. Through Anne’s diligent assistance, he was able to spend the next 14 years traveling with her to Niagara Falls, Missouri, Banff, Nevada, Texas, etc. July 2021, he fell which left him unable to walk. He entered Tabor Home in 2022 where he was well cared for to the end.

Henry leaves to mourn his passing his family: Anne, Nancy, Sharlene, Sherwin, Jessel, Ty, and Alex. We are grateful that his heart was at peace and he is now resting and free. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Public Viewing will be held at Wiebe’s Funeral Home Morden Thursday 1 – 6 pm.

Funeral will be held at Morden Sommerfeld Church Friday, January 17th at 2pm.
Special thanks to the staff at the Tabor Home for all the quality care Henry received. The family is grateful for the care and prayers received during this journey.

Marlene R. StremickAugust 11, 1937 — January 13, 2025Walhalla Marlene R. Stremick, 87, of Walhalla, ND passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation at the church one hour before the time of services. 
Marlene Rae Backes was born August 11, 1937 at Langdon, ND to Louis and Elsie (Ring) Backes. She grew up on the family farm near Osnabrock, ND. 
On November 26, 1955, she married Edward Stremick at St Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND. After their marriage they lived in Lakota and later moved to Walhalla. She worked at the Walhalla Public Library and the Pembilier Nursing Center. Marlene enjoyed singing, gardening, growing flowers, and taking care of her cats. 
She is survived by her husband, Edward, children: Bob Stremick (Sue Laudert), Centennial, CO, Sandra Brandvold, Grand Forks, ND, Wayne (Nancy) Stremick, Annandale, MN, David Stremick, Grand Forks, ND, grandchildren: Brian Stremick, Stephanie Stremick (Elliot Zettas), Jennifer (Mike) Lipetzky, and Kirsten Yeado, great grandchildren: Caitlin Yeado-Soiseth (Jordan), Kylie Mitchell Lipetzky, McKenna Lipetzky, Ethan Lipetzky. siblings: Jolene (Marvin) Eudy, Marilyn (Dennis) Smith, Wayne (Sally) Backes, Bill (Karen) Backes, JoMary (Andy) Fischer, Kurt Backes. 
Preceding her in death were her parents, siblings: Jeanette Wedwick, Dennis Backes, Lenore Newland, children: Barb Van Horn, Charles Stremick.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Pembilier Nursing Center for their new van. 

Pauline C. Salwei
September 17, 1960 — January 12, 2025
Baudette, MN

​Pauline C. Salwei, 64, of Baudette, MN, formerly of Cavalier, ND, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Lakewood Healthcare in Baudette, MN. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Cavalier, ND.
Pauline Carol Winkler was born on September 17, 1960, to Carl and RoseAnn (McMillan) Winkler in Cavalier, North Dakota. She grew up in Cavalier and graduated from Cavalier High School in 1980.
On August 23, 1980, she was united in marriage to Jeff Salwei in Cavalier. After their marriage they lived in Cavalier where she worked at Wedgewood Manor as a CNA. In 1995, they moved to Warroad, MN where she worked at Marvin Windows until 1997, when they settled in Baudette, MN. While there she worked at Solvay Pharmaceuticals for many years. Her hobbies included gardening, music and dancing, fishing, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff; daughters, Sara Salwei, Baudette, MN, Jennifer Salwei, Duluth, MN, and Katie Reimer, Neche, ND; grandchildren, Max, Vinnie, Isla; Tierra, Donovan, Morgan; and Caylee, mother, RoseAnn Winkler, Cavalier, ND; brothers, Bob Winkler, Cavalier, ND and Scott Winkler, Manvel, ND.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Winkler, sister, Charlotte Winkler and nephew, Tom Winkler.

Shirley Anne Friesen (nee Morgan)
May 25, 1937 - January 11, 2025
Shirley Anne Friesen, beloved wife and mother, passed away suddenly January 11, 2025 at Boundary Trails Health Centre. She was born May 25, 1937 in Carman, Manitoba to George and Helen Morgan (nee McMaster).
Shirley and Menno were married on May 19, 1962 and for 59 years enjoyed farm life and travel together. Shirley lived her early life in Carman. After her two older sisters, Vivian and Georgina had married, Shirley lived with her Mother in Winnipeg. She worked at many jobs in her younger years, and was working at Canada Packers when she met Menno. She worked until she had her daughter Lori Anne in 1965. They lived and worked in Winnipeg and farmed on the weekends for 3 years until they moved to the farm at Dallas, Manitoba in 1968.
Shirley struggled with extreme hearing loss much of her adult life, but that didn’t stop her from enjoying travel, family, nature, and special pets - her house cats Pinky and Snow, and Fergus, the Golden Retriever. As a young adult she began her travels by taking the Queen Mary to Scotland with her Mom and Aunt Bella to visit family. Menno and Shirley travelled on the truck all over Canada and the States, with many stops - one notable one at Graceland. They went on many vacations, such as Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska, Panama Canal, Iceland and the United Kingdom. Menno and Shirley thought nothing of jumping in the car to visit family and friends far and wide.
One of the biggest adventures was moving to the farm at Dallas. Looking back, she said it was one of the best times of her life. She had wonderful memories and great stories of when we lived “in the bush” from 1968-1975. We moved to the farm at Elm Creek in 1975, and Shirley was able to age in place there, watering her flowers by the house and enjoying the deck that Menno built for them.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband Menno (2021), her parents, George and Helen, her sister Vivian and brother in law Victor, parents in law, Nick & Helena Friesen, sisters/brothers in law: Susan Melvin, Frances Friesen, Abe Friesen, David & Doris Friesen, Alvin Janzen, and Frank Swark. Shirley is survived by her daughter Lori, son-in-law Chris, Skylar and Andre, Brady, sister Georgina Swark, sisters and brothers in law: Marie Friesen Pauls (John), John and Mari Friesen, Margaret Janzen, Don Melvin, Leonard Friesen, and many nieces and nephews.
Thanks to Joyce, Hailey, Georgina, Donald and Bruce for visiting at the hospital and to all friends and family whose support was truly felt. A huge thank you to all the health care staff from Southern Health paramedics, and the Emergency, Surgery and SCU staff at the Boundary Trails Hospital. Your care and compassion for my Mom was exceptional and is profoundly appreciated. Thank you to Dr. Braun for her care over the years. Much love and appreciation to Chris, without whom she would not have been able to remain on the farm and whose suppers she loved the best.
Donations may be made to:
● Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation (Winkler), https://www.bthcfoundation.com/
● Central Speech and Hearing or the Central Speech and Hearing Centre (Winnipeg): https://www.centralspeech.ca/contact-us

Donna Devine
November 11, 1929 — January 11, 2025
Langdon, ND

​Donna Devine, 95, of Langdon, ND, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.
Donna Delaine Devine was born November 11, 1929, in Cavalier County to Ray and Marie (Zabel) Greening. She graduated from Langdon High School in 1948. She received her teaching degree from Valley City University and taught in various Cavalier County country schools. Donna married Danny Devine on January 10, 1951. They farmed, raised cattle, and were blessed with two children while living on a farm in Harvey Township. They had a busy calendar with square dancing, attending social events and enjoying school activities for their grandchildren. Her faith was very strong as a member of Big Pembina Lutheran Church in rural Langdon.
Surviving Donna are her son, Tim (Myrna) Devine, of Langdon; grandchildren: Mike (Raquel) Berg, Derek (Stephanie) Devine, and Justin (Tina Ross) Devine; two great-granddaughters and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Danny, daughter Twyla, and brothers, Loren (Gloria) Greening and Orlin Greening.
Funeral services will be held at a later date. 

Francis (aka Frank) Giesbrecht
August 23, 1942 - January 10, 2025

Francis Giesbrecht, 82 years, passed Away peacefully, at his home in Winkler, on January 10th, 2025, with family by his side. He was diagnosed and had a short battle with MDS (a rare blood cancer) as well as MAC (a lung disease), and his wish was to stay comfortable at home surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by and leaves to mourn his wife Dorothy, five children and their spouses:
Rick (Sara), Jeff (Bonnie), Peg (John), Melissa (Greg), & Anthony.

As well as 6 grandchildren:

Terry (Jo), Brittney (Max), Jayver, Megan (Jeremy), Colton (Marilynn), Misty (Damien).

And 3 great grandchildren:

Aiden, Lexi & Amelia

As well as one sister and her husband Tina (Ben), and one sister-in-law and her husband Margaret (George).

He was predeceased by his parents, one granddaughter (Brooklyn Giesbrecht), and two of his sisters.

Frank was born to Peter and Anna Giesbrecht of Rosengart, on August 23rd, 1942. He was the youngest of 4 children. Dad grew up in Rosengart alongside his sisters Anna, Tina & Mary.
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Frank married Dorothy Hiebert on November 16, 1962, and they shared a devoted 62 years together.

Together on their farm near Rosetown they raised their 5 children, crops and pigs. He was a small time farmer, but loved what he did. The main crops he grew were wheat, barley, flax & canola.

Frank was a good man, well liked by many. He was a good dad and devoted husband. He loved seeing his kids and grandkids, and spending time with them. Sharing jokes and laughs, games, good times and great meals with his family was what he cherished. He taught his family the importance of church, hard work, growing your own food, taking care of pets & what you own, having fun, and most importantly family.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Miller, Dr. Woelk & the palliative program. As well as to all those who prayed, brought food, paid a visit and gave words of encouragement.

Carol A. Ault
December 9, 1949 — January 10, 2025
Cavalier

​Carol A. Ault, 75, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home. Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bathgate Presbyterian Church, Bathgate, ND. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home, Cavalier, ND.
Carol was born December 9, 1949, in Walhalla, ND, to Hilliard and Cecelia (Compeau) Storey. She grew up in the Walhalla area. After school she worked at the Hoople Café where she met her future husband, Ken Ault. They got engaged on April Fools Day 1966, and got married on May 20, 1967, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla. Together Ken and Carol were blessed with four children: Julie, Jamie, Kevin, and Ryan.
Carol enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, baking, crocheting and especially loved spoiling her grandchildren.
Carol is survived by her children: Julie (Kirk) Morrison, Neche, ND; Jamie Ault and Kevin (Laura) Ault, all of Cavalier, ND; Ryan (Erin) Ault, Wallace, ID; grandchildren: Olivia, Veronica, Zachary Ault; Kenrik Morrison; Abby, Johnny, Aiden, and Mila; sister: Marilyn (Kevin) Shephard; sisters-in-law: Sherry (Russell) Hannesson, Mary Moore and Linda Storey; brother-in-law, Jack Carignan; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ken; parents; sister, Theresa Carignan and brother, Garnet Storey.

Anna Heinrichs
(nee Voth)
October 16, 1918 - January 9, 2025

Anna Heinrichs nee Voth passed away peacefully at Tabor Personal Care Home on Thursday, January 9th, 2025.

Mother was born in Neuhoffnung, Manitoba to Cornelius and Justina Voth nee Rempel, on October 16, 1918.

She, the youngest, grew up in a large family with five brothers and three sisters.

Her mother (Mrs. Justina Voth) passed away in 1932 just before mothers fourteenth birthday.

She married our father (Benjamin J. Heinrichs) on September 10, 1939, just before her 21st birthday.

Sometime in 1941 our parents moved to a farm near Lowe Farm. Here they farmed for some thirty years.

When the farm was sold in 1974 our parents moved to Morden, Manitoba.

She became a widow August 18, 1990, and lived 35 years as widow in Morden.

She leaves to morn five children, Joyce, Vernon, Dianna, Carol (Willy), Gerald (Sandy), many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, also nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband (Benjamin J. Heinrichs), two grandsons and one son-in-law and a great granddaughter.

The family thanks Tabor Home Staff for the care our Mother received for the last four years of her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hazel Gwen Vincent (Rothenburger), on January 9, 2025, at Health Sciences Center, after a courageous
battle with dermatomyositis.

She is predeceased by her parents, Herman and Gladys Rothenburger, and sister Mavis (Jack) Hart. She is survived by her husband Vernon Vincent, son Darren (Beryl) Vincent, daughter Denine (Brad) Popik, sister Jeanette (Murray) Hodgins, brother James Rothenburger, and three grandchildren Tristen Vincent, Brady Vincent, and Calista Popik. Hazel also leaves behind a supportive group of loved ones including nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

Hazel was born October 1, 1944 (80 yrs old), in Morden, MB. She grew up in the 1-6 District of Morden, which she remained proud of all her life. Her family would eventually move to town where she attended school until she graduated and moved to Winnipeg, MB. Initially she took a job working for MTS before deciding to attend Teacher’s College. She was hard working, dedicated, extremely organized, and known for her beautiful penmanship. It was after graduation that she took a job teaching in Mather MB. It was here that she met the love of her life, Vernon Vincent. They were married in 1967, and went on to have two children, son Darren, and daughter Denine. Hazel retired from teaching and devoted her time to raising her family.

In 1989, the move was made from Mather, MB, to Cartwright, MB. Here she worked with Vernon running Vincent’s Insurance. When the time came that the business was sold, she continued to work at the Cartwright Health Centre till she retired. After Vernon retired, they made the move to Hazel’s home town of Morden.

Over the years, family and friends brought great joy to Hazel. She spent many hours planning and preparing for events. Everything from birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, card parties, tea parties, dances, and even movie nights. Events such as bonspiels, were one of her favourites. She loved curling whether it was playing or watching.

Dancing was also a favourite past time, especially if there was 50’s music or Elvis Presley playing. Hazel had an impact on all those she encountered. She was known for her warmth, kindness, generosity, and loving spirit. She had strong values, and an appreciation for fun, which showed in all that she did. Her positive energy and vibrant light will be missed by many.

A service to celebrate Hazel’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11am at the St. Paul’s United Church in Morden, MB.

Norma Swenson
August 10, 1943 — January 9, 2025
Langdon, ND

​Norma Swenson, 81, of Langdon, ND, passed away January 9, 2025, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.
Norma was born August 10, 1943, the only child of Ervin and Mavis (Crockett) Swenson. She lived in Devils Lake, Grafton, Grand Forks, and Langdon throughout her life.
Burial of ashes will take place in the spring at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon.