June 9, 1953 – May 28, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Pat Hnatuk, with her family by her side, on May 28, 2025 at the age of 71.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Donna Klassen (James Lazinski) and Stacey Jira (Brad), and her grandchildren Alex Klassen (Stephen Carroll), Bryston and Kolsen Jira.  Also left to mourn her passing are sisters-in-law Vicki Lazaruk, Mary Anne Henkel and Phyllis Hnatuk, Aunt Stella Shindruk, cousins Lorine, Ross and Harvey Shindruk and numerous extended family.

Pat was predeceased by her husband Don, her parents Willie and Mabel Shindruk and many extended family and friends.

Pat was born in Elphinstone, MB on June 9, 1953.  After completing school in Elphinstone, she married Don Hnatuk on October 16, 1971 and the couple moved to Winnipeg.  Donna was born in 1972.  In 1976, they settled in Stonewall, and Stacey completed their family in 1977.

Pat worked for many years doing homecare in the Stonewall area until declining health forced her stop.  She filled that void with her greatest joys, her grandchildren. 

Cremation has taken place, and a private family burial will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank the EMTs and Stonewall Hospital for their care.  A big thank you to her neighbors at The Palamo.  Your help and friendship meant a lot to her.

“When my time comes, forget the wrong that I’ve done, help me leave behind some reasons to be missed, don’t resent me and when you’re feeling empty, keep me in your memory, and leave out all the rest”

April 9, 1962 – May 25, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kim Carlson on Sunday May 25, 2025. 

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Brian, sons Derek (Julie) and Lucas (Krysty) and the grandchildren she adored Rory, Casey, Blake and Scarlet. Along with their travel companion Taco. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Carol (Ron) Kozial, Joan (Bill) Jeffery and Wendy (Cliff) McIntyre as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents Florence and Everett and brothers Reg and Ron.

Kim was born in Stonewall, Manitoba on April 9, 1962. She was raised on the family farm in the Gunton area. After graduation she went to work at CAE then to Magellan Aerospace. She then moved onto Kitchen Craft where she finished her career.

She really enjoyed curling and did so for many years touring around the Interlake for weekend bonspiels. A good time was had by all. She eventually traded her curling for winter getaways to their home in Costa Rica.

The family would like to thank the staff at Stonewall Hospital, STARS air ambulance and HSC SICU Unit 14 for the kindness, care and compassion shown to Kim over her last few days.

Thanks also to Ken Loehmer for his guidance and care.

Donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba in her memory.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

December 2006 – May 21 2025

Accidentally on May 21st we tragically lost our Nicholas.

 Nicholas, how can you summarize a life that had only really just begun.  You were destined to be a strong figure in this world.  When your light dimmed the world lost out on you, you who I know would have done so many things to make this world a better place.  I would often sit and wonder what amazing things you would accomplish, the places you would travel to and the many people you would touch along the way.  Nicholas had heart, the biggest and brightest heart of anyone I will ever know.  He was so incredibly compassionate and empathetic towards others.  He was brave.  He was selfless.  He felt things with his whole being and with such passion.

  He lived life so passionately!  He was not afraid.  He would speak his truth and the truth that he felt needed to be told for others who could not.  This was his passion!  He met his people at the University of Manitoba and was so incredibly happy there.  He loved having the most in depth, truly meaningful conversations that really mattered with the people he cared so much for.  In losing him we have lost forever a big piece of ourselves.  He was a fire that burned so bright.  He touched the hearts of so many people, even more than we will ever know.   Our history loving, political, standing for what is right, family loving, animal loving, nature loving, living with his entire heart son will be forever missed.

 He got to work his dream job for Parks Canada at Lower Fort Garry and never for a moment felt that it was work.  He loved talking about and sharing his knowledge of history all day long with others.  Every person who met Nicholas is better for having known such an incredible person.  All who crossed his path were drawn to him.  We will miss sharing new foods and restaurants with you, visiting new places, and having conversations everyday that really mattered.

 Your mom and dad Shirley and Iain, and your sisters Sydney and Caris miss you so very much!  You have left a hole in so many.  We are forever broken.  You are our one and only Nicholas.  You are forever in our hearts.  you are our inspiration.

A celebration of Nicholas’ life will take place on June 14th at 11:00 am at College Stonewall Collegiate in Stonewall.

All are welcome to attend who were touched by Nicholas

 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Elaine who peacefully left us with her family at her side in St. Boniface Hospital, in Winnipeg, MB on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

 Elaine leaves to mourn her children Marty Olson (Wendy), Marilyn Newton-Rourke (James), Shelley Steinbeisser (Kevin) and 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her special friend Ted whom she had a special bond with, along with her sister and brother-in-Law Marian and John Logan, and her 3 special nieces. 

 Elaine was predeceased by both her parents; her sisters baby Laura Vineham, Irene Bazley and Linda Vineham.

 Elaine was born in Teulon – Gunton, Manitoba on March 23, 1943 to parents Albert and Florence Vineham. Elaine weighed 3lbs-14 oz, when born, so was a fighter from the start. Elaine lived her teenage years out in the Gunton – Teulon areas where she was very active and good in sports activities. Elaine remained in Winnipeg the majority of her adult life working various jobs in the cooking and babysitting industry.  She was a great cook and everyone appreciated her great meals that she provided. Elaine suffered many health struggles throughout her life which hampered her abilities to visit with family and such. They were all still very special to her. She was very quick witted and would make everyone laugh with her humor. 

The family would like thank the Doctors and nursing staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for the excellent care Mom was given during her stay there. 

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at Windsor Cemetery in Teulon, Manitoba Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm. 

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January 15, 1970 – May 10, 2025

I was born January 15, 1970, to my loving parents Maurice and Edith Carman, I leave to mourn my best friend and loving husband, Darryl. My amazing and beautiful children, Nicholas (Jennifer) and Felicia (Brandon) along with my dear sister Dianna (Ted) and her family, and the Mann family.

I have been a devoted daughter, a dedicated sister, a loving wife, a comforting mother, a princess, and a true and loyal friend.

I have been truly blessed with a full life. I enjoyed camping and travelling and being with my family and friends. I loved baking, cooking, curling, gardening, and Christmas. I have had the joy of travelling with family and friends. I’ve been to exciting places, seen beautiful things and done amazing things like zip lining, swimming with manta, driving, dune buggies off-road, biking down a volcano, starfish in Cuba, dog sledding, climbing a waterfall in Jamaica, visited and climbed ancient ruins and had my dream vacation traveling Europe.

This obituary is for the luckiest woman in the world.

Lucky to have an unbelievably strong, loving, and forgiving mother who taught me much more than she ever realized. Mom, when I knock on Heaven’s door I hope that you are the one who opens it. Lucky to have a dad, sister, children, husband. Lucky to have befriended so many wonderful people.

I have enjoyed a wonderful life which I am in no way ready to leave. It is certainly not my choice nor desire to die but die I must. Cancer was my undoing and it is the most wicked of foe. I will never be dead as long as my family and friends are alive and kicking. If you should wake up with a song that will just not leave your thoughts, that will be me reminding you to sing and dance. If you stub your toe and cuss like a sailor, you will know that those words have flown from my mouth into yours.

So… I was born; I blinked; and it was over. No buildings named after me; no monuments erected in my honor.

My wishes are to not spend money on flowers (I loved them in the gardens or in the fields but have always thought they were a waste of money, and because they would just die, just like I did).

I have surrounded myself with so many wonderful people. The kindness and love that you have shown me throughout this illness has been a source of strength, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please don’t cry because I’m gone, instead, be happy that I was here. (Or maybe you can cry a little bit. After all, I have passed away).

Life is not forever, love is.

A private family celebration of life was held on March 30, 2025.

After a courageous battle with cancer, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Penny passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025 in the Gimli Hospital with her loved ones by her side. 

Left to mourn her passing; her husband Vern Walkin of 20 years, daughters Paulina Myrowich (Chris), Shannon Chester (Lielin) and Jodi Wiebe (Menno), brother Raymond Chennells (Barb), sister Carol Thompson, brothers-in-law Lawrence Walkin (Noreen) and Leonard Walkin (Terese), aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews and lastly, grandchildren, Ashton, Carson, Grace, and Autumn. Predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Lois Chennells.

Penny was born in Armstrong, BC and later moved to Barriere, BC where she grew up horseback riding, attending rodeos and where she graduated high school. After graduating high school, Penny moved to Manitoba to live with her aunt Heather and uncle Don in the Maples area. She then moved to Edmonton where she had her daughters and after a few years moved back to Manitoba to the big city of Inwood, later settling down in Komarno and then Gimli.

Penny loved living in Gimli and spent many days going for bike rides to town with her husband and grandson when he came for a visit. She also loved to spend time gardening, hanging around outside, swimming with Ashton all summer in the pool or coming up with any excuse to go to town for ice cream.

Penny worked a variety of jobs; working at Charison’s Turkey Hatchery and the Lakeview Hotel. She made many lifelong friends along the way that later in life turned into the “coffee gals club.”

A celebration of life will be held on July 19, 2025 at the Shorepointe Village banquet room in Gimli MB from 1-5 pm. Honorary Pallbearers – sons-in-law, Chris Kosinski, Lielin Chester, nephew Brett Thompson, and brother Raymond Chennells.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

Our family would like to thank all of the staff at the Gimli Hospital for their exceptional care and love shown to Penny during her ten-years as a patient. We genuinely saw that love and support for Penny during her final stay at the hospital. 

With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Brian after a brief illness with his family by his side at the Gimli Community Health Centre on Monday April 7, 2025 at the age of 82 years.

Brian is survived by his daughters, Cindy Finney, Jackie Shorrock, Jodie Dear ( Howie), his sister Lisa Rach (Kevin), sister in law Mary Zaharia and Uncle Norman Kamins (Rose).
Also survived by 7 grandchildren; Nicole Goulsbra (Jason), Bryon Shorrock (Jennifer), Brandy Shorrock,  Robyn Knapp (David), Ashly Shorrock,  Rachel McDonald (Justin), Michael Delorme; 12 great grandchildren,  1 great-great grandchild, nephews, nieces, cousins and numerous friends.

Brian was predeceased by his loving wife Linda Zaharia in October of 2023, his parents Bill and Elsie Zaharia, brother Wayne Zaharia, sister Linda Rushnik and one nephew.

Dad was born August 2, 1942 in Winnipeg,  Manitoba. Dad loved spending time “shooting the shit” with his family. He would often tell many stories and laugh with such a bellar.  He loved the outdoors, camping and fishing with family, loved to tinker with things which usually ended up a mess and mom upset.

Dad and Mom excelled in their restaurant business of Linda’s Place and Linda’s Catering, meeting many people along the way. Mom retired in the early 90’s. They then moved to Gunton, Mb. where they lived for almost 30 years, and Dad retired in 2009.

After mom passed, Dad resided at the Gimli Betel, where he made many new friends and would often scoot around in his chair teasing and joking around with the staff, (he had his favorites) or listening and singing to Elvis on that ” hey Google thing”.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Gimli Community Health Center for making Dad comfortable during his last days, to the staff at the Gimli Betel that looked after him through his transition of his new home. And especially to Dr. Graham and staff at the Stonewall & District Health Center, Teulon Homecare, for the many past years of care given to both Mom and Dad.

If friends and family so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gimli Betel Home Foundation in Dad’s name, would be greatly appreciated.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Gunton Community Hall.

July 5, 1955 – March 31, 2025

With heavy hearts, peacefully at the age of 69 we said farewell to our loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend.

Dad will be deeply missed by his wife Sarah of 43 years, children Rodney and Melissa, grandchildren Aiden and Alysse, brother Ben (Judy), sisters Ruth, Dora (Zach), Clara (Mike) and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Dad loved sharing stories, causing mischief, a wrench in his hand, the sun on his face and anything to do with the outdoors. He loved life and anything it had to offer. He lived with a smile on his face, a strong handshake and love for all his family and friends.

A big heartfelt thank you to Cancer Care and Stonewall Palliative Care who treated Dad and us like family.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 11^th, 2025 at Schoenfelder Mennonite Church, Hwy 26.

‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith’ 2 Timothy 4, verse 7

May 3, 1950 – March 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our precious beautiful Wife, Mom, Nanny, and friend, Lorraine Dyck (Emms) on March 27^th, 2025, age 74, at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital.  Mom leaves behind her loving husband of 55 years Allan, daughter Barbara (Frank), son Carl (Angela), her precious grandchildren Brennan (Anastassiya), Taylor (Jess), Brieanna (Kenneth), Christian (Avery), Quinn and Yannic. Good Family/Friends Ruth & Jack Skogan, Jean and Joanne Vaillancourt, Margaret and Bob Kessler, and Bill and Joyce McKnight.

Mom’s pride was her family. She was known for her amazing cooking, baking and quick wit. Mom was extremely proud of her grandchildren and was excited to always listen to what they were doing good, bad or otherwise.  Mom’s traditions were passed down to her children and grandchildren and this will remain with them forever. Coffee was always on for her and Dad’s friends and family, and the door always open.

The family wishes to thank Mom’s caregivers, Brieanna, Bev, Margaret, Simone and Justine.  A special thank you to Jean and Joanne for Always being there to help Mom and Dad. Thank you to the Staff at both the Stonewall Hospital and Teulon Hospital for providing exceptional care and kindness to Mom.

At Mom’s request, cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date.

MARCH 6, 1934 – MARCH 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom Caroline. She was a loving mother, grandmother, nanny, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Mom is survived by her children, Donna (Doug), Brenda (Glen), Kim (Murray), Dwight (Kristy), Grandchildren Leah, Scott (Casey), Kristen, Jarett, Jason (Cassie), Kyle, Tara (Les), Carly (Lane). Her great grandchildren Landon, Ethan, Peyton, Brady, Gem, Bella, Mickayla (Bryan), Blake, Wade, Dylan, Brody, Maddie, Parker, Mason, Tanner. Also left to mourn are siblings Audrey McFee, Bruce (Audrey) MacMillan, Angus (Ilene) MacMillan, Edith McFee, Gwen (Eldon) Sargeant. Sisters-in Laws Eva MacMillan, Irene (Dan) MacMillan and numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Irene Robinson.

Mom was born March 6, 1934 to William and Elsie MacMillan. The 4^th child of 10 kids. She grew up in the Meadow Lea area. On November 6, 1954 she married our dad Donald King. They had 4 children. Mom and Dad worked hard running the farm. They enjoyed going to dances, sporting events and spending time together. When Dad passed, mom’s life changed. She had to adjust to a new way of living and she did. Mom’s family was everything to her. She enjoyed going to the lake, playing bingo, cards, family get togethers, grandkids and great grandkids dropping in to say hi and getting a chocolate bar.

Mom was predeceased by her husband Donald (1990), by her parents William and Elsie, granddaughter Amber, sisters Julia King, Evelyn Hiebert. Brothers Harvey MacMillan, Gordon MacMillan, Brothers-in-Laws Bill King, John Hiebert, Art McFee, Ronald McFee. Sister-in-Law Joan MacMillan.

Cremation has taken place.  At Mom’s request, there will be a private family service.

The song has ended, but they will dance forever!