It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Bouvier of Winnipeg (formally of Teulon, MB) on February 20, 2026, at the age of 88 yrs old.

Dad was predeceased by his Parents: Uldéric and Rose Bouvier of Fisher Branch, his older brother Tony; sister-in-law, Vicky, and nephew, Mark.

Roger was husband to Edith Bouvier for sixty-five years; father to Rene (Tammy); Brigitte (Gary) and Maurice (Darla). He was the grandfather to eleven grandchildren: Jordan (Tracy), Matthew, Dustin (Deanna), Gabby (Ivo), Madeleine (Garett), Emily (Keith), Rachel (Austin), Moe-pa to Tommy and Bennett; Grandpa to Randy (Shae) and Racheal (Jonah); Dad had five great-grandchildren: Thea, Arya, Jacob, Elsie, Eloise, and one on the way.  

Dad is survived by his two sisters: Monique Walker (Terry) Comox, BC and Dianne Marcotte (Guy) of Winnipeg and their families.

In August 2024, our parents moved into an assisted living community in Winnipeg after fifty-four years on that same homestead, a mile from Teulon. During that move, we listened to our parents reminisce about their early years on the farm in Fisher Branch and the early memories in Teulon as we were growing up.   

In November of 2025, Mom and Dad celebrated their 65^th Wedding Anniversary. Dad met mom in Gravelbourg, Sask. Because of a crop failure in 1959, Dad decided to follow his friend Johnny Labbé to Edmonton to work in construction for a short period of time. On their way there they stopped in Gravelbourg to visit Johnny’s uncle and aunty. They went roller skating with friends and dad was smitten with her. He came up from behind her taking her hand in his. They were married in Calgary, Alberta one year later in 1960. They later moved to dad’s family’s farm in Fisher Branch in1960 and is where their children were born.

Dad loved farming, but when Dad’s parents wanted to retire, they sold the family farm and purchased a general store in Teulon (1965) with their two sons Tony and Roger.  Dad’s two sisters Monique and Diane had already left the farm to serve in the armed forces as nurses.

Dad was the smiling face behind the meat counter and he made many friends. After Dad’s brother Tony, who was an exceptional manager, suddenly passed away (1967), Dad’s time was taken up with more responsibilities. Our family had many fond memories of spending time and helping him wrap meat afterhours, and we earned a little extra pocket money sweeping floors.

In 1972, Dad’s adventurous spirit led him to get his private pilot’s license (he flew for fifty years.) Not long after Dad switched to flying floatplanes when he and his hunting and fishing buddies, Vic, Alex, Brian and Herbie, built Matawa Lodge in 1980-81, a shared cabin along the Bloodvein River.

In 1979, dad converted the old Solo Store into Bouvier’s Clothing and Footwear Centre (managed by our mom) while he partnered with Merlyn Biloki to open a new grocery store in Teulon (Family Fare, Food Fare, and Bigway).  The business was sold in 2010.

Exceptional Customer Service

One of the stories Mom and Dad told us while we were preparing them for their move, was about their time in the clothing store business:   

A man, from a distant town, had come to shop at the clothing store to purchase a pair of dress shoes for a wedding he was to attend that same day. The gentleman was fitted with a pair and went on his way, a happy customer.

But when the man got home and opened the shoebox, he discovered there was only one shoe inside! The man promptly phoned the store, and my dad assured him that he would deliver the shoe to him personally and would leave straight away.   

My parents were exceptional businesspeople and would treat their customers with the utmost respect and professionalism. When Dad offered to meet the man at a prearranged drop-off site, over thirty miles away, the customer agreed.  

Twenty minutes later, as the crow flies, our dad (literally) dropped the other shoe from his Piper PA 12 Super Cruiser airplane! Though he had tried his best to make the prearranged target-zone, the shoe ended up landing in a nearby ditch.  And as mom said, “None the worse for wear!” 

As Dad circled back over the drop zone, he waved his Piper’s wings, goodbye. And that happy customer had quite a story to tell at the wedding reception that evening, about that little, red-freckled flying Frenchman!

Hobbies and Pastimes

In our parent’s earlier years in Teulon, they enjoyed curling on teams with good friend Jack Warkentin and family, as well as mix doubles with Ed and Adeline Helwer. Dad was involved with the Teulon Kinsmen Club, and after his retirement, he volunteered at the Teulon Tractor Pull as a BBQ master of chicken legs for the Lion’s club event.   

Dad’s favorite hobbies were gardening, hunting and fly-in fishing with friends and family. This cabin is filled with special memories of the special people in his life. Many of the stories are recorded in the cabin logbooks or are preserved as treasures passed down to the next generations, like the Infamous Bull Moose Saga given to him at his 50^th Birthday party.

When the grandchildren finally came along, Dad brought each of his grandchildren, many times, to this little piece of heaven on the great Canadian Shield.  Many caught Master Anglers while fishing with Grandpa. It was then that we got to see our dad in a new way: through the eyes of his grandchildren and how he interacted with each of them at home or at the cabin.  Dad left many recordings and pictures that we have cherished.  

As we all sat around Dad’s bed near the end, including the grandchildren, we reminisced with tears about those special fishing trips: shore lunches, cribbage, hiking, canoeing, exploring, swimming off the dock, or just peacefully taking in the scenery while floating down the river in fishing boats and marvelling as dad pointed to the eagle nests and beaver dams, and the swift flowing rapids and waterfalls.     

In their winter retirement years, Mom and Dad became snowbirds and settled in a fifty-five plus community in Cathedral City, California. This new adventure lasted twenty years. It was there where we all got to enjoy trips to visit them in a warmer climate and experience Disneyland and Sea World with Dad with our young families.  

Though Dad’s hobbies were hunting and fishing back home, in California he played in shuffleboard tournaments winning many trophies. He eventually became one of the caretakers of the lanes in the last few years they spent there.    

Dad’s knife skills dazzled us, and he made all kinds of moose sausage and smoked mooneye fish over the years. The last few years, Dad instructed and watched the next two generations take up the art of making sausage. The annual sausage making party started in his home butcher shop and when they moved, it was hosted by Moe and Darla.

A few weeks before dad died, many in the family got to enjoy a special day of ice fishing together. Dad caught the first one! 

In accordance with Dad’s wishes, there will not be a funeral or memorial. We ask that you share a story of Roger. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to a community-serving organization.

Thank You…

We, the family of Roger Bouvier, want to thank those caregivers who showed compassion to Dad and were part of a team who contributed to his overall wellbeing in the last two years: 

WRHA and Primary Care and Amber Meadows staff who shared how much they loved his warm, good-natured personality as he humbly accepted their help with humour, grace, and cheerfulness. Many of you expressed how very fond you were of him.

Dr.  Graham and his staff at Quarry Ridge Medical Clinic for your years of care for dad; the pharmacy teams, and the Health Science Centre (SICU), we were very moved by your compassionate care in the last few days of his life.

Farewell:

Though Dad had a quiet faith in God, he showed it boldly in his generosity toward his family and others.  Dad also showed us how to steward the river and respect those who have shared it. Dad was closest to God in nature and would say: “This is God’s country.”

Roger, Dad, Grandpa, Moepa, you will be dearly missed. We love you!

“If someone should ask for me,

Tell ‘em heaven is where I’ll be

I’ve finished all my life’s chores

And now I fish on Heaven’s shores”

 -From the poem: Gone Fishing, by David Ritter

September 21, 1932  –  February 19, 2026

Jessie passed away peacefully at Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall on February 19, 2026.

She will be lovingly remembered by daughters Judy (Roy); Lindsay (Bruno); Leanne (Brad) Stella, Audrey, Owen; Matthew (Adrienne): and Pat (Jim); Chelsea (Byron) Erik, Sam; Patrick (Vanessa) Luca, Rowyn, Hayes; Brock (Randi) Ryenn, Will; Evan (Jenn): sons Jack (Joy); Ryan (Candy) Isla, Ava; Jennifer (Carel) Annika: and Jim (Connie); Lyle, Brooke.

Predeceased by her husband Bill in 2016 and infant great-grand daughter Emma in 2012, sisters Thelma and Helen, brother Evert, sisters in-law and brothers in-law.

Jessie was the youngest child born to Swedish immigrant parents John and Christine Teed.  She was extremely proud of her Swedish heritage and she grew up on the family farm west of Teulon.

In November 1952, she married Bill and they moved to the Ogilvie family farm in Erinview and had 4 children.  She was a true farmer’s wife, working inside and outside, doing whatever had to be done and then always having a meal prepared.  She was the community organizer, planning picnics, dances in the one room school, church lunches, Christmas parties at the fire hall,  and family BBQ’s and any other reason to have a get together.  Their house was a meeting and gathering place.  Rarely a day went by without someone stopping in for coffee and a bite.  She was a great cook and loved to dance.  The grandchildren could heel – toe polka and do the Schottische around the kitchen. Mom was the glue that held the family together, knowing what everyone was doing and loved attending the grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.

They sold the farm in 2015 and moved to Teulon.  Jessie enjoyed the town life visiting with her friends and socializing. Due to her declining mobility she moved into Rosewood Lodge Personal Care in 2021.  There she enjoyed the social activities, watching curling on TV, playing tile rummy and doing her Swedish weaving.

The family would like to especially thank Dr. Graham and all the staff at Rosewood Lodge for all the care and compassion they gave to Mom, and also to Ken Loehmer for his kindness and expertise.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Gunton – Greenwood Community Hall, Gunton, Manitoba.

May 29, 1951 to February 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of our Dad, Wayne Wesley Felbel. Dad passed away at the Selkirk Hospital, with family by his side.

Wayne will be dearly missed by his children Candace (Scott), Ginger (Jeff), Devin (Ashley), Cameron (Melissa), and grandchildren Damien, Samantha, Hannah, Glorianna, Deidre, Xander, Danica, and Maddox. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Alma, and his brother George. Wayne is survived by his sister, Eileen Rapke, and several nieces and nephews.

Dad’s passions were his family and the farm. He loved that his family all lived so close to him and spent many summers swimming in his pool and haying together. He enjoyed the summers when Eileen would stay with him at the farm while catching up with family. Dad took great pride in the fact that he and his dad built his house with their own hands and often mentioned how sturdy it was right up to his final days. The farm was his pride and joy, and he enjoyed wandering around the farm checking on the animals making sure they were taken care of. He would often be found looking for deals on cars, farm equipment, and anything else the farm needed.

After Dad’s health started to fail him, he was blessed and thankful to stay on his beloved land, closely surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He gratefully welcomed family and friends, often with ice cream, when they visited and shared stories with them up until his last day.

There are no words to express how greatly Dad will be missed by his family, and the many friends he made through the years.

No service will occur, as per Dad’s wishes.

November 7, 1931 – February 16, 2026 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Proctor (nee Summers), 94, of Woodlands, MB, on Monday, February 16, 2026, following a brief and unexpected illness. 

In her final days, she was surrounded by the love and care of her family, who were grateful for the time they had to be with her. Her passing leaves a profound emptiness in all our hearts. 

Jean was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved sister, and aunt. She was know as Granny not only to her family but to many others. Her kitchen was always open — a place where anyone could find a warm meal, a cold drink, cup of coffee or tea, and a welcoming chat. Her hands were rarely still; she found great joy in knitting and sewing, sharing her handmade creations with family and friends.  

Jean was strong-willed and deeply resilient, her strength carrying her through life’s greatest hardships, yet her mind remained sharp to the very end. Her strength, wisdom, and steady presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished. 

Jean will be lovingly remembered by her children Eldon (Carie), Weldon, Richard (Tracy), and son-in-law Gerald; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; her sisters Archeena (Trevor) Hogg and Edna Smith; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband, the love of her life, Dean, in 1975; her children Diane in 2018, Elaine in 2019, and Dennis in 2020; her parents Wilfred Summers in 1963 and Olive Toogood in 1989; and her sister Ruby Durrant in 2023. 

A private family celebration of Jean’s life will be held later this year.

The family extends their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Stonewall Hospital for their compassionate care. 

On February 7, 2026, Kristi suddenly passed away at the age of 46 years.

Kristi will be deeply missed by her loving husband Geoff, son Riley, daughter Emily, mother Stephanie, sisters Kim (Murray) and Keri (Mic), sister-in-law Cynthia (David) and brother-in-law Ian (Karin), many nieces and nephews along with many other relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her father Wayne in 2007 “She was Dad’s little Tom Boy”

Kristi was born August 25, 1979 at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital and went to school at Teulon Elementary and Teulon Collegiate. After graduation, she went to Red River College and took the Computer Accounting Technician Program Course and then worked as a bank teller for a few years. Next, she took the Pharmacy Technician Course at Robertson College and worked at Shoppers Drug Mart at Selkirk and Teulon and then at Selkirk Mental Health Centre in the pharmacy department.

She was a devoted wife and mother. Spending time at home with family, playing board games, watching movies, and helping Riley and Emily filled her life with joy.

Her love of family also emulated her love of animals. The house always had cats and dogs. She and Geoff shared a deep love of their dogs Max and Thor.

Camping was also another family favorite and Kristi relished it. Planning and preparing without complaint, because she loved to sit around the campfire with her family making smores and just loving life.

She had many close caring friends in the community and through her work.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date this summer for family and friends.

Special thanks to all the EMT and Life Flight First Responders for trying so hard to save her and Ken Loehmer for his care and professional assistance.

On January 27, 2026, Marie passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 68.

Mom will be deeply missed by her children and their families: Ryan and Christy (Tyler and Maya), Will and Elaine (Liam), Alanna (Talia), Travis and Nicci (Niasha, Adam, Lyssa and Logan), as well as her brothers and sister, and countless nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Dennis, her parents Harry and Mary Ambrose, sisters Irene Wilchuk and Dianne Tzar, and many other close family members.

Mom grew up in Rembrandt as the youngest of eight brothers and sisters. Although some of her siblings had moved away by the time she was born, she was very close to each one. She always cherished the times when the entire family would get together at the farm for Ukrainian Christmas.

Mom married the love of her life Dennis Persoage in May 1979, and moved to Teulon the same year. After a few months they moved to the family farm in Pleasant Home, where they raised their four kids and enjoyed spending their free time with friends and family until Dad’s passing in 2019. A year later she moved to Stonewall, where she made friends with everyone in her apartment building, and enjoyed the potlucks and feeling of community. In 2024 she made the decision to move back to Teulon, where she felt most at home.

Mom grew up in the kitchen, learning to cook from her mom. She always made sure that there was plenty of food for guests, and every family get-together became a feast. To her, recipes were simply suggestions to which she would add her own touch. Being an amazing cook, Mom spent many of her working years in kitchens and restaurants around Teulon. She was happiest when she was preparing for family gatherings and enjoying a meal together. Everything she made tasted incredible, and her holopchi and pyrohy were sought-after throughout the Interlake.

She was a kind soul and was always quick to laugh. She loved connecting with people, visiting, and just having fun. Mom could find something in common with anyone she talked to, and often made friends in the most unlikely places. She grew up in a musical home, and her favorite band was the Ambrose Brothers Orchestra, made up of her four brothers. She enjoyed dancing to good music and was often the first one up on the dance floor.

Mom’s celebration of life will be held at the Teulon Hall on Friday February 6, 2026 at 2:00.

The family would like to thank Dr. Joseph, Dr. Graham, and the Nurses, HCA’s and staff at the Stonewall & District Health Centre for the care and compassion they showed our mom during this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Cancer Care or a charity of your choice in Mom’s honor.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Charles Thomas Lefley (Chuck) on Monday, January 26, 2026. He is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Sarah (Chris), his Grandkids Kit and Wren, siblings Lynda (David), Glen (Diane), Mike (Sharon), Tom (Ilona), Dale (Ronda), sister-in-law Marianne and his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Jean and Bob and brother Bryan.

Chuck was raised in Grosse Isle, MB and grew up on the family farm, enjoying the many colourful activities of farm life. If you knew him, you would have heard many stories, but adventures with his pony, Scout, and hunting with his dad were highlights of his younger days. 

Sports played a commanding role in his life growing up, with baseball and hockey shining brightest. Though he excelled in both, hockey became a literal way of life, starting with his minor hockey days in Warren and the outdoor rink in Grosse Isle. His exceptional skill and skating became more and more apparent as he began playing his Junior Hockey with the Winnipeg Rangers of the MJHL at 15 years old, following his brother Bryan’s footsteps with the team and practicing with them unofficially for a few years prior. He landed with the Canadian Men’s National Team after his “junior” years and represented the “red” maple leaf with honour at the 1969 World Championships in Sweden. By the next summer, Chuck was drafted (6th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in 1970. Working his way quickly through the Canadiens farm system, he was called up in the playoffs and had won his first of two Stanley Cups in 1971.  He followed this up with another Cup in 1973 following his first full regular season with the team. He was traded to the St. Louis Blues in 1974, where his 85 points (43G, 42A) through 75 games in the 1975-76 season represented his best offensive year in the NHL. He finalized his NHL retirement in 1981 after playing a season with Jokerit (Finland) and Dusseldorf (Germany). Though retired professionally he continued his love for the game in the Senior leagues with the Warren Mercs for many years. He was inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986, followed by inductions to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, as part of the Warren Senior Baseball Team (1974-1979) induction. 

After retirement he came back to Grosse Isle to farm with his brother Glen. Farming was very rewarding for him, and he loved it whether the year was good or bad. He married the love of his life, Sandy, in April of 1982 and his daughter, Sarah, had him officially wrapped around her finger in November 1987. A true family man, he would do anything for those he loved and he was generous to a fault. Humility, hard work, integrity and character were values that truly meant something to Chuck, and he lived these to the highest example. 

Through the years he also made time for fun, whether at home or abroad, and enjoyed many family vacations camping and to hot destinations with friends and family. The last trip, to Toronto in October 2025, offered a once in a lifetime opportunity for Chris, Sarah, Kit and Wren to see his name on the Stanley Cup and to see where he sat in the replica Habs dressing room. He naturally went straight to it and sat down without even thinking. Chuck always filled the room with his presence, his stories and his smile. He will be missed more than words can express.

A Celebration of Life and Interment will be held the first weekend of July 2026. Details to follow.

In lieu of food or flowers, donations can be made to Stonewall Palliative Care, Interlake Community Foundation Bryan Lefley Scholarship Fund or the Grosse Isle Hall.

The family would like to thank the many Doctors, nurses and staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion.

MAY 16, 1938 – JANUARY 25, 2026

It is with extreme sadness I announce the passing of Henry Main, late of Spruceview Farms Balmoral, at Betel Personal Care Home, Selkirk after a long struggle with dementia on Sunday, January 25, 2026 in his 88^th year.

He was born in Mrs. Scott’s Maternity Home in Stonewall, May 16, 1938 to Horace and Eleanor Main (Clarke) their fourth child and only son. He grew up on the family farm a mile and a half west of Balmoral attending Balmoral Consolidated School and then enrolled in the Agriculture Diploma Course graduating with Honours. He earned a number of awards during his two year programme the high light and culmination being chosen upon graduation to have dinner with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip at Government House in Winnipeg.

Henry was first and foremost a farmer and horticulturist taking over the family farm where he farmed a half section grain farm and established a successful 1100 head farrow to finish hog operation. He planted many spruce on his farm adding to the ones his father, Horace had planted initially. He tended a huge garden and had an orchard of fruit trees west of his house. He was very involved in community, being a very active member of the Balmoral 4-H Swine Club, Leader to the Balmoral Club and later to the Stonewall District 4-H Senior Members Club. He co-hosted an exchange trip with a club in Sarasota Florida. He served on the Hall Board, the Rec Centre and Balmoral United Church and Presbytery later attending the Church of the Ascension in Stonewall. He enrolled in and graduated with a Business Administration certificate from Red River Community College. He sold the farm in the fall of 1988 having already purchased a house at 118 Whitegates Crescent in the Westwood Area of Winnipeg. He had upon settling in on Whitegates Crescent formed his own private landscaping business. He joined the Congregation of St. Andrews, Woodhaven where he soon became an integral part of the newly formed Men’s Club. He was licensed as a Lay reader and was a valuable member of the team assisting with services and contributing to the ongoing life of the Church. Henry worked at first for Waso Greenhouse in East Kildonan on Munroe Avenue, a treatment centre for troubled youth. He hired on with St. Andrews Landscaping where he obtained his fifth wheel licence and drove the truck and trailer the next day to Red Lake, Ontario. He was hired by Corrections Canada and began work in Rockwood Institution in the greenhouse, moving to the piggery, and finally to the dairy where he obtained his cheese maker licence. He was promoted to Programme Instructor and taught programmes to inmates and staff. He attended training in Ottawa and Saskatoon.

He learned to use the computer as all records were recorded to be accessed from any point in Canada.

Henry sponsored a foster son in Jamaica for his growing up years and was fortunate to make a trip there to see him.

He sold the house in Westwood the summer of 1994 and moved into a rental basement suite in a private home in East Kildonan till he was able to take possession of the house in Stonewall October 8, 1994. Here he completely landscaped the entire property planting many trees, shrubs, and perennials. He retired from Corrections January 2005. Soon he was asked by the manager of Marketplace in Stonewall to work in the produce department which he did for the next while; finally retiring altogether.

A highlight for Henry was the Main Family Reunion held on the original Main Farm now owned by Glen and Jean Main celebrating the Centennial of the farm being in the Main name.

The next few years went swiftly and enjoyably by. Henry attended many events, fairs rodeos, concerts; making two flights to Arizona and one to Florida. All too soon it became apparent that he was having trouble with memory, day to day activities, and recognition of people he knew very well. He received excellent care from Michelle Loehmer, Sharon Fotty-Smith, Dr. D. Venter, and the entire Home Care team. He stayed in his home in Stonewall as long as he possibly could. He entered Betel Home in Selkirk January 24, 2023 where he resided, receiving excellent care until his passing.

He is survived by his friend of 75 years Doug Moore & Doug’s Family, Betty, Murray (Glen), George (Jodi) Amy, Paul (Katrina) Sherissa and Alijah, his nieces Louise Lathe, Debbie Larson & Kim Tarrant, cousins Shirley Mulvey, and Glen and Jean Main in Manitoba & Nancy Mylenek and Dolores Mertz in Michigan, 2^nd and 3^rd cousins and by his step nephew and step niece Kenneth Hall and Peggy Herd(Hall) in Jerome, Idaho. He is remembered by friends Randy Henderson, Noreen Ponton, Igor Kaftan, Ian Livingstone, Bill Norlen, Bill Tretiak (Sharon), Vince Kaskiw and Vince’s Family, Don Kelly, and Carol and Ken Young and by a number of former colleagues.

He was predeceased by his parents Horace and Eleanor Main, Sisters Dorothy Nemeth, Margaret Tarrant, and Gladys Hall; Brothers-in-law John Nemeth, Charlie Tarrant, and Hilliary Hall. He is also predeceased by all his Aunts and Uncles, and by numerous 1^st Cousins and by friends Bob Good, Bill Christmas, Tom Addison, Jack McDougal and many more.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life for Henry will be held at Balmoral Victoria Cemetery (Road 84 N – 1 ½ miles south east of Balmoral) on Saturday, June 20 at 2:00 pm with interment in the family plot with his parents and his three sisters.

March 2, 1944 – January 23, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ed Debeuckelaere aged 81 years, on Friday, January 23, 2026 at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the late spring of 2026.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Ed to the Warren United Church, Box 324, Warren, MB, R0C 3E0 or a charity of your choice.