(nee JOHNSTON) July 28, 1939 – May 24, 2022        Peacefully on May 24, 2022 at Stonewall Hospital Mom left us to join Dad.

Predeceased by husband Wentworth and daughter Debbie.

She is survived by her family Noella, Allan (Lynn), Diane, Ron (Joanne), Karen (Don); 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Mom loved spending time with family gardening, knitting, watching curling.

Private interment at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The family would like to thank Stonewall & District Health Care professionals.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard, peacefully in his home in Teulon, MB on May 24, 2022, at the age of 69.

He leaves behind his wife Susan of 50 years, daughters Tricia (Derek), Crystal (Jason), grandchildren Brenden (Angela), Jenna, Spencer and Jacob. Brothers Ken and Ron and many nieces and nephews.

Rick was predeceased by his mother Evelyn, father John, brothers Gary and Lennard and his grand dog Rocky.

Rick loved to fish, hunt and golf as well as getting together with family. But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, who he adored.

As per Rick’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no funeral service will be held.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Loudon for the care he provided. We would like to thank our husband, father and grandfather for many years of memories and his silly sense of humour. You will be forever missed and treasured.

January 23, 1946 – May 21, 2022      Suddenly, doing what he loved while working with his family, we are saddened to announce the passing of David Paul Blahey of Arborg, MB.

David leaves behind his loving wife Ruth of 52 years, sons Michael (Thelma); Bradley (Debbie); grandchildren Dawson (Leah); Brooke and Steven.

He will be missed by his brother Carl and sister Louise Sobie, nieces Kelly, Jennifer, Stefanie, Tiffany and nephew Jeffrey. Also survived by cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Predeceased by his parents Steve and Mary, his brother Jim, and his in-laws John and Sophie Fedorchuk.

David was born at the Gimli Hospital on January 23, 1946. He attended Adam school and went to high school in Arborg. After school, he worked in construction for many years.

He married Ruth Fedorchuk on July 19, 1969 and they spent their entire married life in Skylake. He started Blahey Brothers construction company with his brother Carl and for 20 years they worked on projects around the Interlake area. As well as working in construction, he built up his beef herd, actively working with his family until the time of his passing.

David and Ruth enjoyed some travel, especially a trip of a lifetime to the US and the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts. They toured western Canada over the years while visiting family. He loved auction sales, big iron and farm life. Most of all, he loved his family dearly and he will be missed by all.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 11:00 am at Silver Community Hall with interment to follow in the Skylake Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Blahey, Tiffany Sobie, Jennifer Berry, Darryl Fedorchuk, James Fedorchuk, Pam Marshall, Honorary pallbearers will be Suzanne Leech, Kelly Spain, Lorrie Newton, Stefanie Blahey, Monica Redden.

In lieu of flowers, please give to a charity of your choice.

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September 1, 1921-May 17, 2022       Peacefully on May 17, 2022, at the Stonewall Hospital, Bill Neely passed away at the age of 100 years old.

Left to mourn his passing is his son Kerry (Debbie), son in law Jim and son in law Lorne (Lois) Grandchildren- Shannon (Tony), Jason (Michelle), Laura (Tom), Jennifer (Keith), Ashlea (Lance).

Great Grandchildren- Jesse (Mat), Jaremy(Melissa) Tori (Charlotte), Justin (Alana) Kyran (Raymond), Payton, James, Sean, Aidan, Billy, Elijah, Samuel, Ezekiel, and Finnley.

Great-Great Grandchildren- Kaydan, Rowan, Bentley, Artemis, Teagan, Margaret and many, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Bill had been living at Gateway Manor in Teulon and made many friends. Gord and Barb were especially close to him and he appreciated the friendship.

Bill was predeceased by his wife of 68 years Helen Mae Neely (Parkes), his Son Brian and his Daughter Sharon, his brother Samuel (Phyllis) and his sister Margaret (Arnold).

A service will be held at the Teulon Rockwood Centennial Center in Teulon, MB., Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers if you so wish, donations can be made to the Teulon Senior’s Resource Center in Teulon, MB., R0C 3B0 in Bill’s name.

His family would like to thank the dedicated and caring staff at the Stonewall Hospital for their wonderful care of Bill during his stay.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa, Uncle and friend at the grand age of 90. Dad passed away on Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at the Arborg PCH with his family by his side and old time Ukrainian music playing in the background.

Dad was born March 12, 1932 and was raised in Okno. It was on the same original family farm that Dad and Mom raised their 5 children, Brenda(Frank), Shelly, Grant, Ralph(Tracy) and Rhonda(Stefan). Dad was a proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren: Reese, Graeme, Brett, Keith (Kerian, Olafur, Mallory, Termperance), Kendal (Aurora, Ryker), Kaine (Thomas, Bryceson), Kohl, Janelle (Logan, Kashton), Mathew, Casey (Brinley) and Katie.

There are many fond memories of all the family gatherings over the years. Mostly, Dad will be remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help, his many stories, quick wit and sense of humor. We would like to thank the Arborg PCH staff for their wonderful care and kindness. Dad was loved and will be greatly missed but will remain forever in our hearts.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Arborg Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Red Cross for the Ukrainian relief fund.

Valerie Theresa Tretiak, passed peacefully in Teulon on April 22, 2022 at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Michael (1994), Mom is lovingly remembered by her family Gregory (Gail), Rodney (Annette), Bradley (Lora-Lee), grandchildren: Victoria & Michael, Kayla, Cody (Jill) & Dylan, Riley (Nicole) & Haylee, great grandchildren Jax and Harper and by her sister Olga, sister-in-law Cassie and her cherished nieces and nephews and their families.

Jacob and Mary Yaworski’s youngest child ( daughters – Susie, Helen, Olga and Valerie, sons – Edward, Louis, Henry, Adolph, Edmund, Joseph and Anton), was born August 17, 1933 in Rama, Saskatchewan. Mom and Dad were raised in Rama, they married in Winnipeg in 1952 and then moved to Teulon to raise their family.

Mom began her career at Great West Life in Winnipeg and after moving to Teulon over the course of forty years she worked as the town’s switchboard operator, the local pharmacy’s store manager and finally at the local restaurant. Active in the community she was Teulon’s first female Town Councilor, a founding member and a president of the Kinettes, and member of the St. John Vianney’s CWL.

Through her work in the community she built lasting friendships with the residents of Teulon. Engaged, curious, compassionate and courageous throughout her life, she had a way of making those she encountered feel better. Her generous spirit and firm belief in helping her neighbors included regularly enlisting her boys to deliver, intact; homemade soups, casseroles and cookies to friends and neighbors in need. Together with her many friends they watched over the community’s children, we were blessed.

A gregarious person, Mom loved to travel whether it was a day trip to a neighboring community or further afield. She especially enjoyed the many travels with her nephews, sisters and Brad across western Canada and the USA to visit with family and friends. On these trips she would have her camera at the ready along with a treasure trove of pictures to share and reminisce. Her memory was photographic, and it never left her, she would recite facts and life histories on command.

During her time on the town council Mom was committed to continuing the health care provided at the Hunter Memorial Hospital and Goodwin Lodge. She recognized the importance of those facilities, however more importantly the dedication and professionalism of the all doctors, nurses and caregivers. The family extends its thanks and genuine appreciation to the staff at the hospital and Goodwin Lodge and Dr. Loudon for their patient and compassion loving care and friendship.

Mom was proud of her heritage and her family; five of her brothers served with the Canadian forces in WWII. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Red Cross – Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis.

A service will be held at the St. John Vianney Church in Teulon on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 2:30 pm. followed by a reception.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Sampson (nee Appleyard) on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 surrounded by loving family.

Ruth was born in Grassmere on July 3, 1921 to Robert and Amy Appleyard, the eldest of seven children; Ken, Bob, Isabelle, Ron, Jim and Doug. Ruth attended grades 1-8 at Rockwood School southeast of Stonewall. After completing grade 8, she stayed home to help raise her younger brothers and sister and help on the family farm.

Ruth was a career woman which was rare for her era. Her first job was for the Eaton’s Catalogue in 1947. In 1950 she became a telephone operator for the Stonewall Telephone System. She lived with several other ladies in what is now the McLeod Teahouse known back then as Miss King’s Apartments.

Ruth married Middie Lefebvre in June of 1957 moving to their newly purchased farm in Argyle. She left the telephone system to become a farmer’s wife. However in 1962, Mid fell ill and they were forced to sell the farm and move back to Stonewall. Mid passed in October of 1963. Ruth then returned to work at the Stonewall Telephone System where she remained until 1966 when the telephone office closed. Ruth then secured a job with the Manitoba Government as a telephone operator working out of the Norquay Building in Winnipeg. All government phone calls went through that office at the time. She held this job until 1984 when she retired. During this time Ruth met Mel Sampson of Winnipeg and they were married October of 1983.

In retirement, Mel and Ruth became avid snow birds travelling to Texas for 23 years where many lasting friendships were made. Every weekend they could be found tearing it up on the dance floor. Mel passed away in November of 2020.

Ruth always enjoyed baking, dancing, old time music, gardening and her flowers, playing cards and spending time with friends and family. Well past her 100th birthday, Ruth continued to live independently in her home at Lions Manor where she never missed an opportunity to visit with family and friends. Auntie Ruth could always be found busy in her own kitchen making her nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews a double batch of her famous twirlies, tarts, Rice Krispie cake and tapioca pudding! Well into her 90’s Auntie Ruth still enjoyed picking saskatoons and strawberries, which always became delicious pies and jams to be shared and enjoyed. Having lived over a century, Ruth shared many stories and memories of a different time. She often reflected on how simple tasks were hard work when she was a child; collecting eggs, building a homemade ice box or making homemade bread with her mom.

Ruth was 18 when the second world war broke out. She remembered a time of great stress and fear when her brother Ken went off to war. In 1949, Ruth remembered getting electricity at the farm in Grassmere. They couldn’t believe how bright the house and barn were! The radio played all day as it was their main source of entertainment. In 1979, Ruth got on her first airplane to fly to Toronto to visit her brother Doug and his family. This was something she never even dreamed was a possibility as a child.

Auntie Ruth was always up for an adventure and never stopped making plans and looking forward. Whether it was bowling with the ladies, having a good weekly card game with dear friends, going out for lunch, enjoying family dinners, and even heading to the lake at the age of 100 and enjoying some fresh caught pickerel. Ruth was very proud to reach the milestone of 100 years of age. She was very honoured when so many of her cherished friends and family were able to attend her 100th birthday parade.

Ruth was blessed with a sharp memory that never waivered. She could recall specific dates, people and events from her entire life and was sure to correct the rest of us when our memories were not quite so sharp.

She was predeceased by her husbands Middie Lefebvre and Mel Sampson; parents Robert and Amy Appleyard; brother Ken and wife Viola, brother Bob and wife Doreen, brother Ron, sister Isabelle and husband George Nichol; her nephew Allan and wife Kathy and nieces Lorna Baker and Debbie Legary.

Left to cherish her memory is her brother James and brother Doug (Bev), their daughter Rachelle (Colin); children Kristen, Ryan and Trevor and daughter Susan and her son Nathan. She is also remembered by nephew Glenn (Valerie) and their children Cheryl (Darcy), Lori (Jarrett), Sara (Kevin), Whitney (Billy), Kenzie and all their families. Niece Linda (David) Tyerman and daughter Kelly (Trevor) and daughters Brooke, Kate, Reese and McKenna, daughter Tricia (Shawn) and their children Shaelynn, Kale and Makenna. Nephew Dale Baker and his daughter Roberta, daughter Patricia (Travis) and their children Allison and Payton, son Michael (Marie-France) and their children Eden, Abigail and Jameson. Niece Linda (Ed) Tomczak (Lefebvre) and family, niece Gail Lefebvre, nephew Paul (Shelley) Lefebvre and family, Ruth’s sister-in-law Janice and family. As well her late brother Ken’s family and late sister Isabelle’s family, late nephew Allan’s family. Ruth will also be remembered by countless nieces, nephews, cousins, family and dear friends.

The family would like to thank Ken Loehmer, Selkirk Hospital, Stonewall Home Care Staff as well as Dr. Pinniger for their care and compassion shown to Ruth over the years.

A celebration of life with family and friends will be held at Grassmere later this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ruth may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.

Auntie Ruth taught all of us what determination, resilience and hard work looks like. Everyone who crossed her path instantly loved and adored her. Ruth was an inspiration to all who knew her. She loved each of us unconditionally and we were so very fortunate to be able to call her our Auntie Ruth.