1948 – 2023      It is with great sadness, we announce Henry’s passing.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Jo-Ann; daughter Shannon and son Jason (Desiree) grandchildren Bryan, Cody, Alex and Lexie. As well he leaves his sister, Rose (Bert); sisters-in-law; Carol, Diane, Gayle, Debbie (Dennis); brothers-in-law; Paul and Wayne (Ghis) as well numerous nieces and nephews.

Henry was born and raised in Inwood where he lived until 2021 when we moved to Selkirk. He enjoyed all outdoor activities. Henry always looked forward to hearing about his children and grandchildren’s activities. He was their biggest fan.

He will be truly missed.

A family graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

August 2, 1931 – October 5, 2023     We sadly announce the peaceful passing of Anita Ann Jones, on October 5, 2023 at Rosewood Lodge Stonewall.

She has left us to join her lifelong love Orville at the age of 92 years. She leaves to remember her sons; David; Larry (Gina), daughter Shelly (Gordon); grandchildren; Crystal (Dustin), Michael (Anna), Aimee, Curtis, Dennis (Lil), Bryce, Jeff (Kim); Great Grandchildren; Isabella, David; Brother; Ted (Helen); sister-in law Pat and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Also her close friends Elinor and Lil.

She was predeceased by her husband Orville in 2020, daughter-in-law Chris, brother Don, several brothers-in-law as well as her parents.

Mom was born in Shaunavon, Sk. and was raised in Paradise Hill, Sk. Here she married Orville Jones in 1952. They celebrated 67 years together. In 1954, Mom & Dad moved to the Stonewall area, to raise their family and begin their life on the farm where Mom worked tirelessly. She was the heart of our home who loved her family and friends’ visits. She was an exceptional homemaker. Visitors or family never went home hungry. Once her children were grown, Mom took her “Nurses Aid” course to be able to work in the brand new Rosewood Lodge. Where she worked until she retired. Mom and Dad moved to Stonewall to enjoy their retirement. They were very active until Dad’s passing, and Mom’s declining health, but she lived independently until she turned 91.

Mom had many hobbies. Many family, friends and pets received one of her crocheted blankets. In her younger years, Mom could be mistaken for Queen Elizabeth, so we called her “The Queen”. She always dressed nice and tried to look her best. We will miss you, Mom.

We wish to thank all those who took such good care of Mom in her final years. Your kindness and support is much appreciated. Also thank you to Ken Loehmer for your guidance and excellent services.

As per Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private service will be held.

July 2, 1952 – October 4, 2023    With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Garry Albert Piercey.

Garry was predeceased by his loving wife Linda in January 2023 and they are now happily reunited.

Garry will be lovingly remembered by his two children, Gary Stacey and Corren (Kevin); his two granddaughters Ella and Eden.

With Linda steadfastly at his side, Garry spent his working years in Thompson Manitoba, soon after they retired to Arborg, however Newfoundland was always considered home where Garry and Linda are from and most of their family remain.

When Garry wasn’t watching or pondering the latest happenings in wrestling, he was thinking about the next quad, boat, truck, or motorcycle to buy.

Garry’s love for animals could only be outdone by his fondness for the outdoors. Amongst the dogs, cats and rabbits, Linda’s chicken experiment provided days of animal entertainment.

Garry will always be remembered for his larger than life persona, infectious laugh, and extensive Newfoundland vocabulary. Everyone who knew Garry was at one time or another greeted with an enthusiastic “How’s she goin’?!”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society. https://winnipeghumanesociety.ca/ways-to-help/donate/

A family interment will take place in Newfoundland at a later date.

We love you Dad.

March 30, 1933 – September 25, 2023      It is with heartfelt sorrow we announce the passing of Betty Irene Sorenson. Mom passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023 at the age of 90. Our loss here on earth is our family angels’ gain.

Mom was born on March 30, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In her earlier years, Mom loved to play baseball. Through baseball, she met Dad. She married Jim Sorenson on August 18th, 1951 and for most of their life resided on the family farm in Marquette, MB. Mom is predeceased by her husband Jim, parents Charlie and Tot Tully, William and Grace Sorenson, son Terry, granddaughter Kimberley Seggie and grandson Michael Seggie. Left to forever remember her are her children Ronald/Ted (Gail), Shirley (Jim), Elaine, Karen, Diane (Blair) and daughter-in-law Cheryl (Rob), grandchildren Stacy (Darren), Brent (Michelle), Michelle, Nicholas (Baila), Christopher (Morgan), Lindsay, Ashley, Zach, Chloe, Tyler (Dara), and great grandchildren Cody, Blake, Carson, Stella, Olivia and Victoria. Mom will be lovingly missed by many extended family members, friends, and neighbours.

Throughout her 90 years here on Earth, Mom worked very hard and instilled that work ethic into all of us. Whether it was working on the farm while raising us, taking an off the farm job to work at Bristol Aerospace or volunteering in the community, Mom stayed active and busy. Through her volunteering as a 4H leader, cooking at the Woodlands Seniors’ Lodge and assisting with the Woodland’s Adult Day Program, she met many friends and acquaintances. Mom, being a long-time member of the Woodlands Pioneer Museum Board, The Meadow Lea United Church and the Meadow Lea Hall, became a pillar of the community.

In her spare time, Mom loved to knit, crochet, embroider and sew. She enjoyed reading, coloring, puzzles, crosswords and wordsearch puzzles and more recently, diamond art. Mom spent her evenings content working on one of her many hobbies. Mom enjoyed old time dances and occasionally got away to travel. Some of her memorable trips were a road trip to Alaska, multiple trips to Vancouver Island, getting away to Nova Scotia and a bus tour to the East Coast.

Mom enjoyed her weekly visits to the local café where many friends and family would join her. Mom also enjoyed visiting many friends at the Lodge in Woodlands. Probably her greatest joy was when the grandchildren and great grandchildren would come to visit. There was always a counter full of home baked goodies and the treat cupboard was always stocked awaiting their arrival.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hicks and the nurses, health care aids and hospital staff at the Stonewall Hospital for the excellent care they provided Mom over the last 10 weeks.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Mom’s memory to the Meadow Lea United Church, South West District Palliative Care, CancerCare or a charity of your choice.

A celebration of life will be held at Meadow Lea Hall on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with a private interment to take place.

October 17, 1931 – September 21, 2023    We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Aunty Joan. With family by her side, she left us peacefully at the age of 91 years.

Joan was born and raised in Elma, Manitoba, youngest of 8 children, she spent many of her childhood years in the one-room home built by her homesteader parents. She was a phenomenal cook and very successful entrepreneur, owning several restaurants in the Winnipeg area prior to her retirement to Sandy Hook. An avid gardener, Joan’s pride and joy, was a rose garden that she initiated and carefully supervised at the rear courtyard of the Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall where she resided the last years of her life. Aunty Joan was always thrilled to spend time with family, share a beer or two (her “medicine”) and who can forget her contagious laughter. She truly cherished each day as a gift, and in her passing, she has taught us how lucky we were to have loved and learned from her.

Joan was predeceased by her father (Joseph), her mother (Beatrice), husband (Peter Orzechowski), her niece (Eleanor Baker) and her 7 siblings plus many other loved ones.

She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her nephew Bob Baker and family; godson Dave Sitar and family; nephews Paul, Brian, Robert and nieces Sheryl, Charlotte, Joanne, Gail, Lynn and friends and family too numerous to list, but not forgotten.

Love you forever Aunty Joan!

Our family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Rosewood Lodge for their care and kindness.

Cremation has taken place. As per the request of the deceased, there will be no service. Interment will take place at a later date, yet to be determined, at the cemetery in Lac du Bonnet, MB.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

April 21, 1942- September 20, 2023      Richard passed peacefully in the early morning at the Stonewall Hospital September 20, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

He was predeceased by his father Dick and mother Rose. Richard will be lovingly remembered by his wife June, brother Robert, sister Janice(Dennis), son Rick, daughter Lisa; grandchildren Bryce (Richelle), Kyle (Danielle), Tyler, Kelsey (Doug), Grant (Thomas), Hailey (Cynthia) and 6 great grandchildren.

Richard was born in Lancaster, England and immigrated to Canada in 1944 with his mother Rose and brother Robert. His sister Janice was born in 1947. They eventually settled in Stonewall.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at the Stonewall Royal Canadian Legion on Thursday, September 28th at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Interlake Foundation.

You will be greatly missed.

Papa Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen unheard but always near Always loved always missed and very dear Loved forever and always missed, Your grandchildren and great grandchildren

Peacefully on September 20, 2023 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre, Alvin Penner beloved husband of Shirley Patton Penner. Alvin was the youngest child of Nickolas and Agatha Penner. He was predeceased by sisters Margaret, Helen and Selma and his brother Nickolas and his brothers of the heart Hank, Johnny and Herbie. He is also survived by daughter Shanne and her three children and many nieces and nephews.

For 83 years Alvin has lived in the same house on the family farm. He was born to a farmer and in July of 1974 Alvin married a farmer’s daughter Shirley. One of his earliest memories was sitting in an apple box on the tractor with his Dad. Alvin graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Diploma in Agriculture and began his farming career in earnest. For a period of time, he raised pigs but he realized they were not for him and he realized anything that ate hay was also not for him. He had enough of moving hay when he was young – grain farming was it. Alvin loved the whole process of farming, the seeding, watching Shirley do the harrow work, spraying and combining. The very best though was the harvest meals in the field and crop tours checking for weeds or bugs. In the seventies and early eighties he combined with the Cottingham brothers Bob and Glen and his son Greg. Drying grain all night was no fun- hauling it to the elevator sure was. When it was deep till he was up at 4 am “to get a good start in the field” He loved his job!

Alvin loved dogs and he always said he was lucky to have had so many great dogs and that they were so intelligent; Skeeter, Herman, Auggie Doggie (alias the Red Baron) the skidoo rider. They could be seen flying along Hwy 8 with her red scarf flying in the wind. Then came Waggs, Jackum and lastly our beloved Bear. Alvin always took the time to play with them no matter the time of day he came home.

The travel bug bit early on in life and he was happiest tooling down the interstate sipping on a cool one heading for a warm spot down south. He loved the desert and over the years he had many companions – Lyle, Bert, Herbie, Johnnie, Glen, Irvin, Randy and Mike all made memories. Great memories of having beer with Patsy Cline and June Carter at Rose’s Dance Garden in Pismo Beach, California. He met and had a long visit with Willie Nelson and watched Herbie jam with the Beach Boys.

Alvin loved music, Saturday was the George Jones day. His Jones’er were legendary full of good food, assorted beverages and everyone welcome. Sunday it was gospel music and he had it wired into the garage and the gazebo.

In 1998 the garage was built and filled with Route 66 mementos, neon signs, old tools and anything that took his fancy. He could often be found studying his Rand McNally Atlas planning the next trip. Music on the stereo and the BBQ heating up for a steak. Alvin was always ready for a road trip.

Alvin was extremely proud of Shirley’s cooking and how she maintained a beautiful yard. He loved every flower as long as it was yellow or orange. In the later years he had very successful garden. Early in the morning you could see him head out to the garden with his dog and two or three cats to weed. In the afternoon he could be found napping in the gazebo with his dog, two or three cats and the stereo playing.

In February of 1990 Alvin was honored when he and Shirley were awarded the commission of Kentucky Colonel. He took great delight when the invitation to the Kentucky Derby and its many functions arrived. It was on his bucket list of things yet to be done. A series of health issues made the dream impossible. Alvin lived everyday of his 83 years to the fullest with no regrets.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Dunara Community Church, Box 507 RR#1 Petersfield, MB., R0C 2L0 or Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1M3.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Rockwood Centennial Centre in Teulon at 11:00 am. Interment at Dunara Community Church on Hwy. #8 after the service. Officiated by Rev. Kathleen McConnell.

Quietly and peacefully, our mom Myrtle Slatcher passed away on September 11th, 2023, at the age of 98.

She is survived by her five children: Gail (Ken) Martinussen, Emily Inman, Richard Slatcher (MaryJane), Randall Slatcher (Cathy) and Susan Slatcher (John), 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren as well as her sister Gladys.

Mom is predeceased by her husband of 57 years Alfred, her son-in-law Clinton Inman, and six siblings Edith, Olive, Evelyn, Charles, Robert, and Gordon.

Mom was born in Woodlea Manitoba. She married our Dad Alfred Slatcher and together they raised five children. She had many hobbies and passed them on to her family whenever they asked. She especially enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and Bingo. Mom always had a smile for everyone and enjoyed meeting new people.

A family gathering was held at her Stonewall grave site on Tuesday the 19th of September at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers you are invited to send donations to Stonewall Lions Manor, 622 Centre Ave., Stonewall MB, R0C 2Z0. Mom loved living at the Manor and always spoke about how wonderfully she was treated.

Thank you to the Stonewall Lions Club, the home care workers that assisted her, and the staff at Betel Home in Gimli. A special thank you to Gail and Emily for the hours of loving care in Mom’s final months.

The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you, our Mom, shall never pass away.

1938 – 2023   It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Brian Roche, age 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on September 11, 2023 at the Stonewall Hospital. Brian was born December 24th, 1938 and lived his entire life on the family farm at 27-11-2E in the R.M. of Rosser.

His family, farm life and his trucking business were the mainstays of his life. Brian was predeceased by his father, Roy (1979), mother Gladys (2010). Surviving members are his beloved wife of 63 years, Jeanette; son Wayne (Karen) and Wayne’s children Cyndle-Lee (Nicholas, great grandchildren Natalee & Madeline); Janelle (Paul) and Karsey (Derek and great granddaughter Scarlet); son Bruce (Jaylene) and grandsons Max and Spencer; brother Ron (Pat); sister Diane Blue (Ben) and their families along with other extended family who held a special place in his life.

Brian attended Little Mountain and Cecil Rhodes schools. He left school at age 16 and joined his father Roy and his Uncle Jim Davis on the farm. Brian was very proud that six generations of Roche’s have and are living on the family farm. He combined his farming life with his love for trucking. He became an owner/operator with Gardewine and Sons and for some 36 years travelled north to Grand Rapids, Flin Flon, Thompson and on the winter roads. He eventually established his own business, Brian Roche Enterprises and became a well known grain and cattle hauler. He hauled grain for many local farmers forming lasting friendships in the process.

Brian was a dedicated and honored member of the Vintage Locomotive Society (The Prairie Dog Central Railway). In 1999 he was instrumental in providing the Prairie Dog Central Railway with a new home on Prairie Dog Trail. The move from the St. James Station ensued not long after this and it was all over a cup of coffee with an old friend at the Sun Valley Restaurant. The end result was keeping an historic piece of history alive. Brian was also a longtime member of the Rocklands Antique club and the Turtle Mountain Fly Wheel Club in Killarney. He attended many fairs and parades over the years with his beautifully restored antique Farmall Tractors. When a club held a fundraiser one could always rely on Brian to gather the merchandise for the silent auctions.

Brian was a thoughtful and caring person who enjoyed being around family and friends. He and Jeanette hosted many family gatherings over the years. With the presence of his signature trademark the “toothpick” in its usual place, Brian made sure the tables were exactly where he wanted them to be and Jeanette followed up with delicious food. He was generous with his time and efforts and never hesitated to help a friend in need. The last five years proved difficult for Brian. As his health deteriorated so did his spirit. His family will endeavor to live up to the legacy he has left with us.

Sincere thanks to the home care workers and the medical staff at Stonewall Hospital for the care provided to Brian.

A family graveside service will take place at Chapel Lawn on Monday, September 18 at 3 pm where Brian will be laid to rest next to his parents.

Honorary Pallbearers: Barry Davis, Ben Blue, Dennis Elchuk, Cyndle-Lee Anderson, Janelle Roche and Karsey Reid. Pallbearers: Max Roche, Spencer Roche, John Eichel, Bob Sigfusson, Blair Shabaga and Adrian Shabaga. Rev. Mona Denton will officiate.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held Friday, September 22, 2023, 1 to 5 pm at Little Mountain Sportsplex 64-128 Klimpke Road with words of remembrance at 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be forwarded to The Prairie Dog Central Railway, P.O. Box 33021, RPO Polo Park Winnipeg, R3G 3N4 or Lilyfield United Church c/o Box 22 R.R.2, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2E6.

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