Hunter Reece Lemky


With heavy hearts, we announce the untimely passing of a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, who died in a tragic accident on April 8, 2026, at the tender age of 17. Hunter Reece Lemky; aka Chiwawa, was born November 5, 2008, in Brandon Manitoba.


Hunter is survived by his parents; Steve, Erin Dunn (Russ), his bestest little brother Cole, extended family members, and many friends whose lives were changed by knowing him. Though his time with us was far too short, the love he gave and the memories he created will live on forever.


Hunter brought light and laughter wherever he went, with a flicker of his blue eyes and long lashes. Known for his kind heart, warm smirky smile, and easygoing nature, he had a way of making others feel welcome and valued. Hunter was deeply loved by his family and surrounded by friends who will forever cherish the memories they shared with him.


At just 17 years old, Hunter was full of promise, dreams, and plans for the future. While Hunter was living life full throttle every day, he had completed his courses and would be graduating this coming June. That last exam mark, and final English grade, coming out with 52%. Hunter was proud to report that he had “marks to spare”. Hunter was working at Sperling Industries on a welding apprentice program and on track to attend college in the fall to begin his journey to become a Red Seal Welder. Hunter often referred to himself as the “Best, Best Welder”. He was curious, hard working, rarely complained, and enjoyed working in all the areas of the process. It was obvious he was better with his hands than checking his emails.


Hunter enjoyed spending time with those he loved, whether that was driving around wasting gas and singing Taylor Swift; working on trucks and dirt bikes, quite possibly never finishing a job; gaming, snowboarding, playing pool, or simply hanging out and joking with friends. On summer weekends he could be found at the dirt bike tracks, racing, riding pit bikes and hanging out. He had just bought a “new to him” dirt bike 4 days before his passing and was amped to take on the 2026 Moto Cross season. He was especially looking forward to seeing his race buds and living the track life.


His spirit, generosity, and silly sense of humor left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him, and even those that didn’t.


A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Carman Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish to respectfully honor his memory do so through acts of kindness, love, and compassion—just as he did every day.


He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. 17 forever; 23 on the track; #1 in our hearts. LLHL


Memorial donations may be made to the Carman Dufferin Fire Department Payable to Town of Carman, Box 160, Carman, MB. R0G 0J0.

Julie D. Kalgard, age 66 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in her home.
Julie D. Kalgard was born August 2, 1959 in Park River, ND the daughter of the late Myron and Barbara (Cole) Kalgard. She grew up and attended school in Park River, ND. Following her high school graduation she attended Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks. She worked at various businesses in Grand Forks with the most recent being Northeast Human Services. She retired last year due to her failing health.
Julie is survived by her siblings: Kim (Anna) Kalgard, Park River, ND; Chad (Alicia) Kalgard, Grafton, ND and Sheila Kalgard, Fargo, ND. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Wade.
Per Julie’s wishes, private family services will be held at a later date.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River is in charge of the arrangements. 

Donald D. Machovsky, age 77 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Unity Medical Center of Grafton with his loved ones by his side.
Donald “Donny” Machovsky was born September 7, 1948 in Eden Township, Walsh County, North Dakota to the late Adolph and Agnes (Pohanka) Machovsky Johnson. Donny was raised and attended school in Park River and the Walsh County Agriculture School. After his education, he ventured out to Washington and worked for a number of years before returning to Park River in 1970.
Donny united in marriage to Lynda Brandt on September 9, 1977 in Polk County, MN. They made their home in Grand Forks, before locating to Aurora, SD. Donny worked for Royal Plastics in Brookings, SD for 30 years. In 2016, Donny and Lynda moved to Knoxville, IA to be closer to family. Lynda passed way in 2017 and Donny returned to Grafton.
Donny enjoyed attending dirt track races every weekend for many, many years, mostly at Mainly Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD. He also loved watching World of Outlaws sprint cars. Donny made many memories fishing with his boys, going to bingo, and playing cards with family and taking Diane’s quarters!
Donny is survived by his children: Brian (Tracie) Machovsky, Jeff (Michele) Machovsky, and David (Emina) Machovsky; grandchildren: Jordan (Genni) and their children Katie, James, and Mary; Sydney, and Madison; significant other, Diane Brandt; siblings: Janet Riske, Bennie Machovsky, Allen Machovsky, and Darlene Leonard. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lynda, and siblings: Norman, Richard, Ruth, Henrietta, and Dennis.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at that time at Zion Lutheran Cemetery of rural Hoople, ND.

Jon A. Kippen
August 29, 1972 — April 7, 2026
Cavalier

​Jon A. Kippen, 53, of Cavalier, ND passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Unity Hospital in Grafton, ND. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cavalier Presbyterian Church in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of services.
Jon Alexander Kippen was born August 29, 1972, in Cavalier, ND to Robert D. and Marlys A. (Kapp) Kippen. He grew up in Cavalier and graduated from Cavalier High School in 1991. While in school, Jon was active in football, being selected to play in the ND Shrine Game, basketball where he was a member of the team that participated in the 1990 state tournament and played baseball. He then attended NDSU and the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He returned home to farm with his dad and brother and did over the road trucking.
His true vocation was in the drain tile business. Jon was more than an exceptional salesman. He was a trusted colleague, a dedicated professional, and a person who brought integrity, warmth and genuine care to every relationship he built. His passion for drainage, water management, and improving farmland throughout the Red River Valley was truly unmatched, and it showed in the way he served both his customers and community.
Things he enjoyed were snowmobiling and ATV rides. Video games and other activities with his nephews and niece were an important part of his life.
Survivors include his brother, Robert (Stacy) Kippen, Horace, ND and family, Duncan Kippen, Austin (Harley) Skari and family, and Caitlyn (Zack) Dixon, sister, Mary (Todd) Morgan, Grafton, ND and family Boden, Eliza, Kipp, and Henry, half-sister, Kari (Steve) Files and son, Landon, Minot, ND.
Preceding him in death were his parents.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, George Malcolmson on April 7, 2026 at the age of 82.


He will be lovingly remembered by Jane, daughter Kelly and son Andrew (Nicole), grandchildren; Cam Penner (Lindsay), Julia, Zach, Pierce, Estelle, Clark and Marveille Malcolmson, sisters Susan, Janet and Penny, his favorite cousins Karen, Judy and Linda, the Owen family, close friend Bonnie and many friends and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Harry & Phyllis and sister Barbara.


He was born and raised in Carman and moved to PEI after high school for a 3-year stint in the RCAF. After returning to Manitoba, George married Jane and started working at MTS in 1966.


Bright and hard-working, he loved technology, new challenges and moving to new places.


He moved his young family throughout Manitoba but especially enjoyed the north and its friendly people. He left Thompson in 1985 and spent the remainder of his career working in Morden, Portage and Winnipeg before retiring in 1997. While working at MTS he rarely missed a day of work and was well-respected for his work ethic and kindness.


Post leaving MTS he continued to support the community for several more years doing a wide range of driving jobs; school bus, trucking and transport for Manitoba Blood Services.


He was the family cook at a time when men rarely were. His holiday dinners were legendary; planning and cooking for our large extended family was one of his great pleasures, particularly in commercial kitchens like the Carman golf course.


George was also a lifelong golfer, an involved member of the community and a painter, honing his craft in his later years and creating the most beautiful pictures. He spent several winters in Qualicum Beach, B.C and enjoyed the green winters and extended golf season.


He loved watching his grandson Cam play football and was a regular at the St Vital Mustangs field, as well as tracking the camping, dancing and traveling escapades of his grandchildren in the U.S.


He continued to love moving well into his 70’s. He moved back and forth from Carman to Winnipeg before returning to Carman in January. Unfortunately, his health took a rapid downturn and he was not able to spend his last years in Carman as he planned.


Thank you to the compassionate staff at Carman Hospital who cared for our Dad in his final weeks with kindness and good humour.


A Celebration of his Life will be held May 7 at 2:00 at the Carman Legion 28 - 1st St NW, Carman.


If friends so desire, they may make a memorial donation to War Amps Canada or a charity of their choice.

Helen Hildebrand
(nee Martens)
November 21, 1936 - April 7, 2026


It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Helen Hildebrand (née Martens) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Boundary Trails Health Centre.


Helen was predeceased by her parents Henry H. and Katherine (née Hildebrand) Martens, her husband Peter, her son Darrel, her brother Henry, and her sisters, Mary, Elizabeth, and Kay.


She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter Joyce, her grandson Josh and Amanda and their children Gabrielle, Gavin, and Quinn, her grandson Jered and Alesha and their daughters Taylor and Hailey, as well as her brothers Abe and George, her sister Ruth, and their families.


Helen was born on November 21, 1936, in Friedensruh, MB. She was baptized in 1954, and in 1956, she married Peter P. Hildebrand.


Helen was a longtime member of the Morden Alliance Church. She showed her faith through the way she lived, through her care, her kindness, and the way she treated others. She had a way of making anyone fortunate enough to meet her feel deeply valued.


If friends so desire, donations may be made in Helen’s memory to Cancer Care Manitoba.

Edward George “Ned” Tennis
September 2, 1927 - April 6, 2026


With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Ned Tennis, age 98 years, on April 6, 2026, at the Boyne Lodge in Carman, surrounded by close friends and family.


Ned was predeceased by his beloved wife Bernice Tennis on October 18, 2024, after nearly 36 years of marriage in Carman MB. He was also predeceased by his parents, Lloyd Austin Tennis and Mary Downing Tennis, sisters Joyce Downey (Clarence) and Nellie Udey (Ernie).


Ned is survived by children, Kevin Tennis (Christina), Cameron Tennis (Marita), his stepsons Ian Black (Laurie) and Greg Black, his grandchildren, Misty Dawn Hassan (Tommy), Kody Tennis, Joshua Tennis, Ashleigh Tennis and Zachary Black, great granddaughters Oaklee, Rio and Storm.


Ned was born September 2, 1927, in the town of Mervin, Saskatchewan. He lived with his parents and two sisters growing up together in Dorintosh, Saskatchewan, learning all aspects of country homestead style living. In his later teen years, he made the trip to Carman, MB where he started to work on various dairy farms over several years. He ended up moving to Spruce Woods, MB where he became a Fire Ranger for the Forestry Department. His Father Lloyd Tennis worked as the curator of the Threshermens’ Museum in Austin MB. Ned went to work with his father, helping out with various activities. He planted many trees in that area where to this day campers enjoy the cooling shade that they provide. Knowing a lot about livestock and horses, he took a job on a ranch in Teulon, MB. This is where he was blessed with his two sons Kevin and Cameron. After time he ended up moving to Omaha, Nebraska and later Barrington, Illinois near Chicago, where he worked for over 15 years as a manager of two different racehorse stables. In 1987 he moved back to Carman, Mb working for Aubin Nurseries and later the Carman golf course. Ned loved people, loved music, suppers and dancing, this is where and how he met the love of his life Bernice. They married and for 36 years lived and thrived in Carman, MB. Ned slowly retired and started his own lawn care business, cutting grass and blowing snow. These customers turned into lifelong friends that he still has today. Ned was a very honest hard-working person that you could count on to be on time and reliable. Ned was a devoted free mason and regularly went with his “brothers” to Lodge meetings in Winnipeg, MB and surrounding areas. He loved horses, camping, gardening, riding his bicycle, taking long walks and of course, meeting his friends for coffee. He absolutely loved his children, his grand and great grandchildren, beaming with pride and joy just by seeing them. Dad will be sorrowfully missed and loved forever in our thoughts and hearts.


The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the medical staff and aids at the Carman Memorial Hospital and the Boyne Lodge, Carman, for all their kind compassionate caregiving, throughout his final journey. We would also like to say thanks to the Handi Van of Carman, MB, and the Masonic Temple of Winnipeg, MB for their aid in keeping Dad comfortable in his time of need.


In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Austin Threshermen’s Museum, Box 10, Austin, MB R0H 0C0.

Martha H. Becker
October 15, 1938 — April 5, 2026
Cavalier, ND

​Martha H. Becker, 87, formerly of Cavalier, ND, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, quietly at her home in Devils Lake, ND and is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Martha was born October 15, 1938, in Oberschlesien, Germany to Alois and Emma Rychlick. She was the youngest of two brothers and five sisters, and grew up in Heckendorf, Germany. Martha by the grace of God's hands had an upbringing during WWII. I say this, shared by her son Darrel, because there was a time when her mother could not board a train because it was full and had to board the next train. While they were waiting for the next train, which Martha could not board got down the tracks and was blown up by the Nazis. There were many other trials Martha went through that from the few stories she shared, I know her life story could have been published in a book.
Martha caught Allen G. Becker’s eye while he was driving around stationed in Heckendorf, Germany, while serving in the United States Army. She came to the United States in March of 1961, and was married to Allen on April 2, 1961, in Cavalier. They settled in Cavalier and raised two sons, Dean and Darrel.
She lived a simple life as a housewife, mother, and grandmother. Martha traveled with Allen when he was employed with Mayo Construction, always making sure her husband and boy were fed. While Allen farmed, Martha babysat many school teachers' kids. Her home, car, and garage were always clean and organized. After Allen passed away, she was employed at Wedgewood Manor for 10 plus years.
Survivors include her son, Darrel (Mila) Becker, Devils Lake, ND, grandson, Dustin Cluchie, Cavalier, ND, granddaughters: Skyler Johnson Becker, Newnan, GA and Dakota Becker, Richmond, VA and great granddaughters: Olivia and Camryn, Cavalier, ND.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Allen, son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Gloria, and five sisters and two brothers from Germany.
Upon Martha’s wishes no service will be held, burial will take place in the Cavalier Cemetery. Please direct memorials to the Cavalier Ambulance Service, Po Box 231, Cavalier, ND, 58220.

Alice Albertha Wiebe
Alice Albertha Wiebe of Carman, MB passed away peacefully on April 5th, surrounded by family.


She was born on August 16th, 1945 in Stoutenburg, Netherlands and lived there until her family immigrated to Canada when she was 14. Arriving in a new country proved difficult as she was unfamiliar with the language, so she entered the workforce. She spent several years employed at the Carman Hospital and began to build her life. This included much socializing with new friends; one was a young man she met at the Carman Bowling Alley.


On October 20th, 1967 she married Rollin Jamieson Wiebe, and together they shared 58 years of marriage, raising their children and working on the family farm in Homewood. In her retirement years, Alice was blessed to enjoy her grandchildren, many close friendships, a new home in Carman and travelling adventures around the world with her husband. Unfortunately, she also struggled with the unpredictable consequences of arthritis which limited her choices as the years progressed.


Alice was well known in her family and community for her vibrant personality. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.


She is survived by her husband, Rollin J. Wiebe; children, Jason, Marcia, Ryan, and Evan; grandchildren, Rhett, Jackson, Ian, Danielle, Blake and Morgan; her brother, Cornelius and sister-in-law, Shirley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mass and Leintje Ruiter, her brothers, Gus and Pete, sister-in-law Hennie, and granddaughter Ava.


Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 10 at 2:00 pm at Carman Christian Fellowship with Bob Pauls officiating. Interment will follow at Carman Cemetery.

Isaac Derksen
October 9, 1935 - April 5, 2026


On April 5th, our dad walked through the eternal doors to heaven.


Isaac T. Derksen was born on October 9, 1935, in Winkler, Manitoba, to Isaac and Katherina Derksen. He was raised on the family farm in Reinfeld the oldest of twelve
siblings, including one sister who passed away in early childhood. He received his basic education at the Reinfeld School. From a young age, he was shaped by both farm life and a strong foundation of faith.


On May 20, 1956, Isaac was baptized at the Chortitz Old Colony Church, marking an
important milestone in his spiritual life.


On July 17, 1966, he married the love of his life, Mary Elias, on a very hot day at the Reinfeld Old Colony Church. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work.


Isaac and Mary were blessed with three children: Son-Alan (Tina) Melissa, Stephanie, Ashley(Seth), Son-Richard (Eva) Taylor, Dani, Jaxson, and, Daughter-Marilyn (Conway) Michael(Selena-Daughter Shelby), Kristin.


Following the passing of his father in 1963, Dad took over the operation of the family Farm. This included grain farming, milking cows and chicken. We as children have always admired his strong work ethic, patience and integrity no matter what came his way.


When he got married to mom they moved 4 houses down from the family farm. He eventually moved back onto the original family farm, never venturing far from the place he called home.


Church has always been important to Dad and Mom. They were/are devoted members of their church, he was a charter member of the Zion Mennonite Church.


Though he preferred to work quietly in the background, he faithfully served as treasurer for many years early on and remained deeply committed to his church family.
His faith remained central to him throughout his years. He spent much time reading the Scriptures and kept a picture of Jesus carrying a lamb beside his bed—one of the first things he would see each morning. In later years we would walk in the house finding dad with the laptop on his lap watching various church services or listening to gospel music.


He continued farming into his mid-seventies. In his early eighties, Dad and Mom sold the farm and moved to a condo in Winkler, where he spent his final years.


Dad and Mom were married almost 60 years. We learned what it truly meant to love, honor and respect. This was the example that we saw modelled to us daily. They leaned on each other and their faith in God despite any challenges that came their way.
He was a man of few words but carried a quiet strength, unwavering faith and a deep commitment to his family, church and all who knew him.
He will be deeply missed by all.


A big thank-you for all the help, care and compassion to:
- Homecare over the past few years, making it possible for Dad and Mom to spend more time together.
- Boundary Trails Health Centre, while dad was there.
- Pastor Bill Thiessen and their pastoral team, Church Ushers and Zion Church Serving Group.
- Wiebe Funeral Home.