Lives remembered: A list of the 16 seniors killed in Manitoba bus crash

DAUPHIN, Man. – RCMP have released the names of 16 seniors who died following a fiery bus crash in western Manitoba on June 15. The bus had been taking a group from Dauphin and the surrounding area on a day trip to a casino, when it crashed with a transport truck near the town of Carberry. As of Thursday, nine others on the bus were still in hospital.

Here’s a list of those who died:

Louis Bretecher, 81 — A family statement says Bretecher was a beloved husband, father and “pepere,” or grandfather.

Margaret Furkalo, 82 — A statement says she will be forever in people’s hearts.

Vangie Gilchrist, 83

Ann Hill, 81 — A statement from family says she was a mother, grandma, great-grandmother and sister.

Helen Kufley, 88 — A family statement says Kufley was a vibrant mom, baba and great-baba. She was a cornerstone of the family and will be missed terribly.

Arlene Lindquist, 68 — A statement says she was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.

Dianne Medwid, 70

Nettie Nakonechny, 87 — A statement says she was a longtime resident of Dauphin, a former school teacher and baba to grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very proud of her Ukrainian culture and will be missed.

Shirley Novalkowski, 76 — She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

Frank Perzylo, 82

Rose Perzylo, 80

Jean Rosenkranz, 82

Donna Showdra, 79 — A statement says she will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lillian Stobbe, 73 — A statement says she was a loving mother, nana and friend.

Patsy Zamrykut, 88

Claudia Zurba, 87 — A statement says Zurba’s life was a blessing. She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. She was a mom, nana, great-nana and great-great nana.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2023.

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