Peacefully, after a lengthy battle with lung and heart disease, Jim passed with his wife by his side.

Jim is survived by his wife Mary; sons, Steven (Dawn), Corbin and Connor; Philip (Crystal); Jason (Michele), Tamara, Jayden and Jorja; sister Marion Stobert.

He was predeceased by his parents, Nellie and Joseph Symynyshen; brother Eddie; and sister Jean Piche.

Jim loved the farm but after his health issues he sold the farm and moved to the House of Hope in Arborg.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Ukrainian Catholic Church in Arborg, with interment at Silver Cemetery. Reception to follow at Silver Community Centre.

Iris Hohl was born July 6, 1940 on the farm near Innisfree, Alberta and passed away at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2023 at the age of 82.

She married Henry Hohl in Vegreville, Alberta on October 21, 1961. In 1964, they moved to Thompson, Manitoba and in 1992 they moved to Paint Lake Provincial Park living in a beautiful cabin they built together. After 43 years in northern Manitoba, Mom and Dad moved to Teulon, Manitoba where they enjoyed making many new friends. Recently Mom moved to River Ridge Retirement Residence in Winnipeg due to illness.

Mom was a hard worker and took pride in a job well done. She worked as a hairdresser and a waitress in her earlier years. Her love of food led her to building a small home catering business that delighted many who attended weddings, funerals, baby showers, anniversaries and such with her culinary skills. Baba, as she was affectionately known, always had freezers full of baking and Ukrainian dishes such as perogies and cabbage rolls that she happily and proudly shared with her family, neighbors and friends.

Besides feeding people, Mom’s greatest joy was her family. She loved visiting with friends and family. She treasured new and old friendships and stayed in touch on the phone. She was a positive spiritual person and was very caring. She had a tender heart and was kind. This attracted many people who became life-long friends. Mom loved the sunshine, her flowers and her home. Recently, she became interested in composting and recycling because she wanted to save just a small piece of the planet for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom spent many hours Swedish weaving, knitting and crocheting that she also shared with those she loved. Playing cards and doing puzzles were favorite pastimes as was dancing both when she was younger and in the Teulon area later on. For those who may remember, it was beautiful to watch Iris and Henry dance.

She is survived by her children Jennell (Bob) Majeran, Kenton (Sherri) Hohl and Shelley (Brian) Mousseau. Grandchildren Aly (Dalyn) Flatt, Kristy (Josh) McInnes, Kayla Hohl (Ryan) and Kyle Hohl , great grandchildren Axl and Jace Flatt and Iyla McInnes. Iris is survived by sisters Elsie Cummings and Leona (Peter) Pauk, brother Michael Tarapacki, sisters-in-law Phyllis Tarapacki, and Joan Hohl and sister and brother-in-law Bertha and Roy Plant. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and special “daughter” Heather, all of whom will miss her so very deeply and will cherish her memory.

Iris is predeceased by her husband Henry Hohl, her parents John and Mary Tarapacki, sisters Anne and Sylvia and brothers Peter, Edward and Joseph (in infancy), sister-in-law Lillian Tarapacki, and brothers-in-law Walter Burak and Lawrence Hohl.

The family would like to thank all of those that helped during this difficult journey including friends, doctors, nurses and support workers. There are many, and too numerous to mention here. Your love, support and compassion is very appreciated.

Mom…. “may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest” by Shakespeare (Hamlet). We love you.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 22 at 11:00 am in Teulon, Manitoba at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. Pastor Jennifer Marlor is officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation Palliative Care, Floor 3, East by visiting rhc.mb.ca.

Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, December 11th 1961 to May 10th 2023 in Stonewall, MB.

Leaving behind husband Rob, son James (Christina), daughter Amanda (Justin), sister Evelyn, grandchildren: Tanisha, Natalie, Devon, Diego, Sadie, Kirby, Kix. great grandchildren: Madivh, Aesir, Fenrir as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Pre-deceased: husband Kirby, father Lloyd, mother Winnifred, stepmother Doreen, siblings Geraldine, Doug, Warren, and Joyce.

Susan worked hard in many different fields but spent most of her time in the trucking industry. She loved spending time with her family, but especially with her grand children. Susan never missed a single sporting event, concert, choir or play. She was their biggest fan. Susan spent her summers outdoors farming, camping, quadding, fishing, and winters snowmobiling, driving to hockey and ice fishing. Susan was always there anytime her friends or family needed her; she was always ready with open arms for a good old hug.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Gunton – Greenwood Hall, Gunton, Manitoba.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Care are welcome. Thank you to Cancer Care Manitoba, all the doctors and nurses in Winnipeg, Selkirk and Stonewall as well as all the family and friends for their support.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brad Wayne Kennedy on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the age of 69 years.

Brad will be lovingly missed by his wife Debbie of 51years, Children Mitch (Terri), Karry (Phaedra), Aaron (Lisa), 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and his fur baby Tripper.

We will love you forever, miss you always Grandpa.

Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering to celebrate his life will take place on a later date.

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the world lost an amazing man… Wes transcended from his 6 month battle with cancer, never once giving up his hope of living.

Remaining to carry on his unwavering beliefs for life’s journey, are his soulmate J’aime, who he loved like no other, and their two beautiful children, Easton and Tamsen. With broken hearts, he leaves his parents, Carol and Tom(Bud) Killbery, and his sister Jill Demianiw,(Kevin), and niece Whitney. He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his Nanny Ann  Killbery, and Grandpa Gordon McDonnell. Also deeply saddened are his in-laws, Bev and Cam Ballantyne, more affectionately known as Mom ”B” and Dad “B”, and their children Colin (Deana), Brad (Kerry), Jocelyn (Sean), and Nicole. Mourning also are many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Wes was predeceased by his Grandpa Wayne Killbery, his Grandma Gladys McDonnell, and uncle’s Doug McDonnell, and Russ Killbery.

Wes was larger than life since birth. Born and raised in Teulon, Manitoba. Wes played every sport, and became a vibrant part of his community life in every way, whether it was school events, peers, sports, neighbours, reffing or coaching. Wes’s working career began at Canadian Tire, moving later to Oak Hammock Marsh where he became an expert on all birds, a knowledge which he insisted on sharing! He spent enjoyable time working respite, within the community which he thoroughly enjoyed. These invaluable relationships led him to begin working at Balmoral School and Stonewall Collegiate, where he made many friends and lasting impressions with the students. The past 15 years Wes had settled in to a happy career with Manitoba Hydro where he made many friends.

Wes’s passion was his love of sports. Throughout his school years he won many athletic awards, and carried on his competitive passion for the game of hockey into his adolescence becoming well known for his “golden gloves” as a leading goal scorer. He was branded by a local radio station out of Thompson, Manitoba a “killerbee”, a name which Wes has carried throughout his life, regardless of the sport! This name has now jumped a generation, and his son Easton proudly answers to this nickname in his own sports! He began his coaching career with his Dad, at the young age of 16, and continuing throughout the years, until he had the ultimate pleasure of coaching his own kids.

Wes initially met J’aime at the Stonewall Arena, and was able to coax her into a first date at Boston Pizza. They have spent an amazing 16 years together ever since.

Wes was a man totally devoted to family and community. He volunteered on multiple boards, always giving back to his community. The amount of volunteer hours he dedicated is too many to count.

Wes treated everyone with respect and kindness, always offering a smile at every encounter. He had an infectious laugh, which he shared very willingly, always putting others before himself. He was an honourable man with a loving soul, with so much more to give.

To celebrate Wes’s life, there will be a gathering at the Stonewall Veterans Memorial Sports Complex on Thursday, May 18th at 2:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey, and carry along their favorite Yeti, in honour of Wes’s love of sport.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.

In closing, the family would like to thank many people. First and foremost, Dr. Banerji and his team from HSC for providing Wes amazing care, as well as the wonderful nursing staff, especially Wes’s favorite, Nurse May. We are beyond grateful for the support over the last 6 months from community, family, and friends. This includes the many meals, rides, visits, phone calls, and donations. A special thanks to the Stonewall and Teulon Minor Hockey Boards and organizers for the fundraisers in Wes’s honour. Thank you to the many people who attended and donated. We are forever grateful.

We would like to share Wes’s favourite quote in life…

“Good things happen to good people”

…something we can all strive for….

August 17, 1949 – April 21, 2023

Tom Goodman of Stonewall MB passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2023.

A memorial service for Tom will be held at the Stonewall United Church, 369 1st Ave North on Friday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre in Stonewall.

Ken Loehmer Funeral Services
204-886-0404

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Hey Dad, it’s your family. We love you more than you can imagine and are heartbroken to share this news with those who knew and loved you.

You were born in Winnipeg to proud Icelanders Arthur and Fjola, graduating from Daniel McIntyre high school in 1967 before completing your law degree at the University of Manitoba. After law school, you spent a summer working on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, living out a political dream and most importantly, meeting Debbie (Mum). You didn’t waste any time, proposing after only six weeks and marrying eight months later. It turned out to be a good decision, as you and Mum would go on to spend nearly 49 happy years together, raising four children along the way.

In 1976, you moved to Stonewall where you practiced law, made an amazing group of friends, and became an active member of the community you would come to love. You spent countless hours involved in minor hockey, fought to maintain the town’s French Immersion program, and worked to have an impact through politics by running twice for Parliament and serving for many years as president of the local riding association. As a lawyer, you worked hard every day to advocate for local residents and at a provincial level, you sat on the Manitoba Human Rights Commission and the Manitoba Horse Racing Commission, always acting with integrity and with an eye to what was fair and right.

As much as you loved Stonewall, the cabin at West Hawk Lake was where you were happiest. It was a reminder of your father, who built the cabin in the 1940s, and your mother, both of whom passed before any of their grandchildren arrived. It became a special place for you and your brother Paul, who in turn made it a special place for your children and nephews. Our two families spent summers together; water skiing, cliff jumping, bar frequenting, and (your favourite) having many ‘morning dips’. In quieter moments, you would do crossword puzzles or just sit and take it all in, beaming with pride and satisfaction over how close we had all become. Less quiet moments would include your annual Duffers golf tournament (which you loved even though you really hated golf) and the many evenings where you and Paul would drink wine and belt out Stan Rogers.

You retired in 2010, giving you more time to pursue your passion for writing; writing short stories about life in Manitoba and becoming a published author with Her Darling Boy, a story about your Uncle Archie who died fighting at Vimy Ridge. You also pursued a love of singing, performing with Mum at Stonewall’s Christmas Cantata and even taking a few solos. In more recent years, you began to spend your winters in Las Vegas and time on Vancouver Island and in Ottawa to be closer to your children and grandchildren.

You lived a blessed life and we’re so happy that you were with us long enough to see how our lives were shaping up, to meet four of your grandkids, and to enjoy many years of retirement travelling and just enjoying life. You impacted us in so many ways; your commitment as a husband and father, your values and dedication as a lawyer, and the pure joy you took from just having all of your family together.

You left us suddenly on April 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, to join your parents Fjola and Arthur, your father-in-law Harold, your aunties Florence and Lina, and many others who you have missed so much in the years since they passed. You have dealt with some health concerns in recent years, but you were taken from us far too young and before any of us were ready to say good-bye. We love you, Dad, and we will spend every day trying to be the people that you always wanted us, and saw us, to be.

Tom is survived by his wife Debbie; children, Brian (Andrea), Craig (Priya), Kevin (Emma), Allison (Robin), and dog Tugs; grandchildren, Isla, Teddy, Leif and Sebastian; brother Paul (Alanna, Stefan, Kristjan, Erik); sister-in-law Sharon (Dave, Lindsay, Kasey); and mother-in-law Mavis.

A memorial service will be held at the Stonewall United Church on Friday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at Stonewall Quarry Park. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the charity of your choice.

After a brief illness, Norman (Norrie) passed on April 19, 2023 aged 82 in hospital.

He is survived by daughters Fiona and Kirsty, grandson Ray and some extended family in Scotland.

Norrie was predeceased by parents Effie & Calum Macdonald of the Isle of Lewis Scotland, his brother Roddy of Ardrishaig Argyll and his beloved Sophie Melnychuk of Winnipeg.

Born in Lochgilphead Scotland, Dad was educated in Art and education in Edinburgh. He began his teaching career at Oban High School, came to Winnipeg to teach at Churchill High school 1967–69, back to the isle of Tiree with his growing family, and then finally emigrating to Canada in 1972. Norrie was a staple for 28 years at Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg. He was devoted to making Art fun for his students, many who will remember him fondly for years to come.

Dad enjoyed time spent with the Grand Lodge of Manitoba for many years, loads of evening and weekends at Assiniboia Downs, and Dart League at the Fort Garry Legion where he met his lovely Sophie, with whom he resided and cared for until her passing in 2022.

As per Dads wishes there will be no official service. Cremation has taken place.

Thank you so much to the staff at the Grace and St. Boniface Hospitals, Deer Lodge Centre and especially Lions Manor for taking such good care of Norrie.

Now it is time to leave you all in the spirit of a fun loving Scot – “Here’s to us; who is as good as us? Damn few, and they’re all dead”;)

March 17, 1946 – April 19, 2023      It is with heartfelt sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Ron on April 19, 2023.

Left to survive are his wife and best friend of 38 years Cathy, sister Connie, Brother and sister- in- law Glen and Iris McDonald, niece Leah McDonald and great nephew Carter Lee McDonald.

Ron was predeceased by his father Mike and mother Jean. Ron loved all sports but golfing was his passion. In his younger years his love of music had him playing in a band that saw him travel Canada and the U.S. Summer time found him spending hours in his yard until it met with his standards. He also loved to bar-b-que.

As per Ron’s wishes a private family service will be held at a later date.

May the Winds of Heaven blow softly

And whisper in your Ear how much we love

And Miss you & wish

That you were here.

March 25, 1923 – April 17, 2023 “100 years”     To remember me, I leave behind my best friends Eleanor and Kim who helped keep me active, occupied and took me to many appointments in my declining years. They are to be blessed.

Survived by my sons Wade (Carol), Lee and Rick. Grandson Tyson was a big part of my life while he was growing up in his teen years. Also many grandchildren, great – grandchildren and great- great – grandchildren.

Predeceased by my wife Ruby (2007), son Rae, parents Martin and Maggie Schott, sisters Velma, Hazel and brother Jack.

I was born and raised in Warren, Manitoba and later moved to the farm. I joined the Air Forces where I spent 4 ½ years. After which I worked for grocery companies Geo. McLean Co. and Codville Co. until retiring in 1988. Ruby and I married in 1945 and moved to Woodlands in 1946. Ruby and I travelled many times to Mexico and Hawaii. Later in life we moved to Stonewall Lions Manor then to Stonewood Place, closer to medical care for Ruby who suffered many strokes. I cared for Ruby for 20 years before her passing. After Ruby’s passing, I spent many hours volunteering and visiting at Rosewood Lodge. Also Saturday morning at the McQueen farm for chores and coffee, and many holiday suppers.

Since grade 5, I dreamed of seeing the Black Forest in Germany. With Eleanor by my side, I saw the forest and many parts of Germany. Memories of a life time. Besides many short trips in Canada, we went rafting on the Winnipeg River. I could’nt believe the peace and quiet beauty of the float. I was supposedly the oldest (94) to raft the river.

I would like to thank the Drs. at the Stonewall Clinic and Michelle and all the Home Care staff.

At my request there will be no funeral. Interment will take place at the Woodlands Cemetery at a later date.

With heavy hearts, the family of Beverly Sherred announces his sudden passing on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the age of 88.

Left to cherish Bev’s memory are his wife of 65 years, Sheila, son Rick (Val), daughter Carol (Ryan), grandchildren Kayla (Ivan), Charles, Devin, Randy, Tristan, Taylor, Shae-Lyn, Racheal (Jonah) and Kenadi, great-grandchildren Ashton, Jayde and Abigail, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Bev was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Eva, brothers Bob and Pete, and sister Norma.

Bev was born in Wawanesa, Manitoba on May 31, 1934. He loved sports and played a bit of junior hockey with the Brandon Elks (now Wheat Kings) and Dauphin Kings. Dad said he had to quit playing hockey as he ran out of money and needed to find a job. So, while working at the grain elevator in Mather, MB, he met Sheila. Sheila’s father wouldn’t allow her to date Bev at the time, and Bev eventually took a job with Manitoba Hydro and relocated to northern Manitoba for a couple of years. He then moved to Winnipeg to pursue work as an electrician. When we would drive in the city, Dad would proudly point out the buildings his crews wired including all the Safeway stores and Assiniboine Race Track. It always put a smile on his face.

Bev and Sheila were reunited at a Legion dance a few years later in Winnipeg and got married on October 12, 1957, moving to Inwood in 1961 after purchasing a farm. They operated a dairy farm until 2001, when they retired and moved to Inwood.

Bev was heavily involved in the community, having served on volunteer boards for the Inwood Sports Club, Inwood Hall, as well as coaching baseball and hockey. He still enjoyed playing hockey and would suit up to play with the Inwood Seniors team. Bev served three terms as a town councillor and was also a school board trustee. He volunteered with the Inwood Fire Department for 28 years and was instrumental in getting the Inwood Fire Hall built.

Bev loved joking around and teasing everyone. If he called you bourgeois, you were A-OK in his books. Bev will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

As per Bev’s wish, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. A private family gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate Bev’s life.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Venter and the staff at Stonewall Hospital for the care Bev received. A special thank you to the ambulance attendants who drove through a snowstorm to attend to Bev, and to Sonny Rohne for plowing a path for the ambulance; we simply can’t thank you all enough.

Flowers gratefully declined; donations can be made in Bev’s honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canada or to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).

Missing you lots; till we meet again.