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 that we announce the passing of Ed Debeuckelaere aged 81 years, on January 23, 2026 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Veldine; children, Sean (Darcy), Tricia, Jay (Sarah); grandson’s, Kolby, Vaughn; sister-in-laws Iris (Clyde), Heather; nephews, Jason (Nicole), Kristian, Cameron, Jordan as well as extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Gerard and Yvonne (nee Petillion) Debeuckelaere, sister Donna, in-laws George and Helen (nee Nieman) Williams and brother-in-law Dennis Williams.

Ed grew up in Ste. Rose du Lac and moved to Winnipeg to attend Red River College completing the Autobody and Collision Repair program in 1963. His career involved completing his apprenticeship and working in various autobody shops until 1973 when he joined the staff at Red River College as an Instructor in Autobody and Collision Repair. He worked there for 31 years mentoring many young technicians in the autobody and I-CAR programs. He was very well respected in the industry, enjoyed meeting new people and he couldn’t go anywhere without meeting someone he knew from the industry and talking with them.

Ed and Vel married and moved to Warren in 1975, raised their family and established deep community roots. Ed immediately became involved in the community through curling, becoming a scout leader, joining the Warren Hall Board and Warren United Church. He also operated a small autobody and towing business outside of Warren.

Ed loved the great outdoors, winter camping, going to the trailer in the summer at Spruce Sands and traveling to his favorite winter get-away in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and of course cruising to see many new sites.

Ed had a heart of gold and was very dedicated to his family, friends and community and will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Warren United Church, 232 MacDonald Avenue, Warren, MB with a lunch to follow at the Warren Memorial Hall, 145 MacDonald Avenue, Warren, MB.

Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date.

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.

 June 19, 1936 – January 19, 2026

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Richard William (Bill) McKnight, age 89.

 Dad was born June 19, 1936 at Gunnworth, Saskatchewan, the 6th of 7 children to Ross and Ida. The family moved to Oak Point in March 1944, Dad finished school at Radway about 1.5 miles from the farm. Dad loved horses from an early age and still had 4 horses in the end.  He was still fixing harness a week before he entered the hospital.  Dad farmed all his life and had many stories of days gone by of his farming lifestyle.

 He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce. Son Dan and children, Kim (John), Cheyanne, Oliver, Owen and John.  Daphne (Troy), Theron, Danette (Brady), Bennett and Emmett. Janelle (Mason). Son Tim (Cindy), children Tracy (Garret), Bryce (Hailey), Haylee and Zach. Ryan (Erica), Wyatt. Michelle (Devon), Drayden, Kane, Ellie. Sam (Wade). Daughter Esther (Wayne) Lightfoot, Wayne Jr. (Anna). Brent (Kaitlyn), Braxon, Bella, Weston. Tanya (Dustin), Zane. Son Glen (Lane) Brother Harry, Sister Rose, Brother-in-law Donnie (Heather), numerous nieces and nephews.

 Predeceased by parents Ross & Ida, in-laws Donald & Ada Emms. Sisters Marge (John) Dyck, Pearl (Alf) Emms, Annie (Les) Scharf, Brother Charlie (Barb) McKnight, in-law’s Ruth (Jack) Cranston, Ruth McKnight and Don Koval.

 Memorial service on Monday January 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm. at Oak Point Community Hall. Interment at the Oak Point East Cemetery. Lunch to follow. Pallbearers – Grandsons Wayne Jr, Brent and Ryan. Granddaughters Tracy, Kim and Daphne.

 Thank you to the staff at Ashern General Hospital and Health Sciences Centre for their wonderful care and compassion while looking after Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice.

 Rest in Peace Dear Dad. We love you!

October 6, 1930 – January 13, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Laura Agnes Enberg.

She is predeceased by her parents, Laura and William, husband Edward, her daughter Cheryll and sons Barry and Wayne. Her brothers Bill and Dave and sister Maude. She leaves behind her daughters, Marlene (Jemiha & William) and Tracey (Mike) and granddaughters Laura (Alex) and Nicole. Her sister Edith (Gary) and daughter-in-law Carol.

Agnes was born in Argyle on October 6, 1930. Later she lived in Harperville with her parents and brothers and sisters. She married Edward Enberg in 1959 and moved to the Norris Lake area and lived on the farm for many years, Agnes was involved with the Inwood W.I. for many years. She also did lots of volunteer work at the Inwood Sports Club. She enjoyed going to dances with her group of friends a lot.

Agnes loved her oldtime dances with her friends. They would load up Eleanor’s van and head out to the dances for a great night of fun.

Mom loved her flower beds and would make Wayne drive her to flower shops. Her love for flowers and tomato plants was so much that she shared her bedroom with her plants.

Agnes will be remembered for her love of her family, a great mother and a loved grandmother. A classic grandmother at heart, she made sure no one ever left her home hungry.

Mom will be remembered for her quiet strength and her always being there for anyone who needed help.

As we say goodbye, we take comfort in a life beautifully lived, with not a day wasted. Her memory will continue to live on in our hearts of all who were fortunate to know her.

We would like to thank Goodwin Lodge for taking care of Mom.

A friends and family gathering will take place on Monday, January 19 at 1:00 pm at Norris Lake Cemetery, followed by lunch at 2:00 pm at the Lutheran Church in Teulon on #7 HWY.

Ronald (Ron) Charles Houghton passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at the age of 81.

Ron was born on January 7, 1945, in Stonewall, Manitoba, the son of Vera Houghton, née Becker and Charles Houghton. He was predeceased by his parents.

Ron is survived by his sister Diane (Bob) James; his daughter Lee (Jim) Houghton Stewart; his son Jason Houghton; his two grandchildren, Gillian and Braeden Houghton; and his nephew Garth James and niece Susan James.

Ron was employed by Standard Aero for approximately 20 years, while also spending evenings and weekends running the family farm alongside his brother-in-law, Bob. Later he started a bookkeeping business which he operated for many years until his retirement approximately two years ago.

As a young adult, Ron obtained his private pilot’s licence and fondly recalled the many adventures he had flying his Tailorcraft airplane. Aviation remained close to his heart throughout his life and he shared a special bond with his grandson Braeden who in recent years earned his own pilot’s licence — a source of great pride for Ron.

Born into a musical family, Ron took up the banjo as a teenager and enjoyed playing music from that era. He also enjoyed fishing and football, and was happiest when sharing good food and conversation. A kind and generous man, Ron sponsored immigrant families, took in countless rescue animals, and loved hosting dinner parties. He never missed a birthday and always made time to stop in on the people he cared about, no matter how busy life became.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.  at Grassmere United Church, (3017E Road 74 N, R.M. of Rockwood).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in memory of Ron to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter by calling (204) 832-7387.

Ron’s quiet strength and love for his family will not be forgotten. 

Feb. 10, 1951 – Jan.10, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and hero. After a brave battle with cancer, Don passed peacefully with his family at his side.

Don was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Eva Feakes. He is survived by his wife, Lorna, of 49 years, his daughters Jaime (Travis) Williams and Ashley (Ryan) Monforton, his grandchildren Kade, Brynn, Adree, Whitley and Kennley, his six siblings, as well as many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, teammates and dear friends.

Don grew up in Plum Coulee, Manitoba, where he spent his childhood playing baseball, hockey, and laughing his way into trouble. As a teen, Don picked up his dad’s guitar for the first time and never put it down. In 1971, he fell for a shy, sweet singing brunette who just happened to be his best friend’s little sister. Five years later, Don and Lorna were married and never stopped making beautiful music together. They bought their first home in Stonewall in 1978 where they raised their two girls.

Don had a passion for game of baseball that followed him through his whole life. Whether it was playing slo pitch, coaching his girls, watching his granddaughters play, and everything in between. He also proudly played for Ichabods Senior team for about ten years…..still showing off his trademark “behind-the-back” catches on shortstop.

Don’s greatest pride were his girls and his grandkids. Sharing his love for music and ball with them gave him the most joy in life. He also had an incredible gift of making people laugh. Everyone will remember Don for his quick wit, sense of humour, and infectious laughter. He managed to make us laugh even in his last moments.

Don, we miss you already. We love you immensely. Until we meet again, watch for kooks.

Na yo dann, zividi.

The family would like to thank Sharon and the incredible staff and palliative care teams in the Stonewall and Selkirk hospitals.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, February 12 at 1:30 pm at The Royal Canadian Legion, Stonewall, MB.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stonewall Palliative Care program.

January 10, 1961 – December 30, 2025
Youngest child of the late Jesse James and Rosemary Cosens.
Fisherton Manitoba
Forever loved by partner Jennifer Imlah.
Predeceased by
Sisters Patricia Rowley, Carolyn Larocque, Darlene Todoruk
Stepson Tyler Fehr-Eckford
Survived by siblings Edwin and Thelma, Nephew Billy (Raised as little brother)
Brothers-in-law Dennis Larocque, David Todoruk, Archie Thompson
Step children Thomas and Kathryn
Grandchildren Annabel and Rosemarie
Nieces and Nephews and their children will miss their uncle.
As per Ron’s Wishes, there will be no funeral
Share your memories and raise a glass to see him off!
Thank you to the Staff of the Fisher Personal Care Home and a Big Thank you to the R.M. of
Fisher.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother and Granny at the age of 73 on Monday, December 29^th, 2025

Marlaine Cecelia McDonald (Oehlerking), born on February 2^nd 1952 passed unexpectantly on Monday Dec 29^th 2025. She has gone to join her mom Cecelia and dad William (Lawrence) Oehlerking. Marlaine spent her early years in Libau, MB, then moved to Selkirk, MB where she raised her own family. Years later made the courageous move to Teulon, MB to care for her father and start a new chapter of life.

Marlaine will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her children, and grandchildren, Shannon Chanas, Bryce and Shailee; Lloydiene (Michael) Smith, Hayden and Mindy; Curt Chanas (Lindsey), Leighton and Norah; Her sisters Doreen Hunnie and Gloria Pizzy and many nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her surviving husband, Bob McDonald and children, Robin Drohomereski (Kurt), Hayley (Kurtis), Alivia, Ryatt; Robert McDonald, Hayden and Nixyn; Derek McDonald, Mallory; As well as many extended family and precious friends.

Mom will be forever remembered as a hard worker, baker, and for her pleasing personality. She often gifted her baked goods, homemade pickles and whatever else she stirred up in her loving kitchen.  She had a heart of gold, positive personality and a laugh that lit up a room. She enjoyed anything outdoors, fishing, camping, cutting grass and digging in the mud of her precious gardens. Her retired life was spent playing NCI bingo every Saturday, watching for hummingbirds on her deck with a LABATT’S LIGHT in her hand, country music, bonfires, visiting her special Teulon friends, feeding wild animals and enjoying the scenery while traveling her known dirt roads.

We would also like to send a special thanks to Bev, Grant and Steph for your support on Dec 29^th, Marlaine valued your friendship over the years.

As per Marlaine’s wishes, a private service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice.

1937 – 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Cecile Olson at the age of 88 of Winnipeg Beach, MB, after a courageous and feisty fight against Lymphoma Cancer.  She passed peacefully with her daughter by her side at the Gimli Johnson Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours of Monday, December 29, 2025.

She is survived by her two children, son John Mayhew and daughter Maureen Mayhew (Jayson) and grand dog “Stella”, her step-mother Jeanne Jean-Louis of Calgary, her brother Amos Jean-Louis (Mireille) of Georgia, her sisters Marie Orelien (Joseph) of Inwood, Mesida Dolcin of Haiti, Elvina Dorcelus of Haiti, step-sister Guirlene Joseph (Clay) of Calgary and sister-in-law Nancy Chura Louis of Teulon.  She is survived and will be missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many long-time friends near and far as well as her honorary sons Dean and Lindsay.

She is predeceased by her husband Lorentz Olson, her father Jean Jean-Louis, mother Miza Jean, brother Lumenes Jean-Louis, and youngest brother Peter Louis.

Cecile was the oldest of her siblings.  She had the opportunity to leave Haiti and while working for the Holiday Inn in the Bahamas she met her first husband Douglas Mayhew.  They moved to Toronto, Ontario where he grew up and his family resided.  She had her children in Toronto and later resided in a few different cities of Ontario.  She worked for a few companies which included the Holiday Inn Toronto (she made sure she told everyone that this is where she met and looked after Pierre and Margaret Trudeau and their children whenever they were in Toronto on business trips), Tonka Toys and Crown Cork and Seal.

In 1976, she moved with her children from Ontario to Manitoba and purchased a farm in Inwood where she resided for several years.  In the same year, Cecile was one of the first employees to be hired by Donald Salkeld owner of Northern Goose in Teulon.  She worked there off and on for a number of years and made many lasting friendships. 

Cecile also worked for cleaning companies in Winnipeg and then decided to open her own cleaning company (M.P. Cleaning), all while building and operating a dairy farm in Inwood.  Farming life she never feared and loved the bush.  Grampa and Grandma also lived with us until they purchased their own home in the town of Inwood. 

Cecile met and married her husband Lorentz Olson in 1984 and moved to his farm not far away where they would continue farm life of beef cattle until she unfortunately became a widow in 1989.  She continued on with the farm life before she moved to her final retirement spot nine years ago in Winnipeg Beach which she loved thoroughly and made so many new friendships.  For several winters, she would escape the cold here and make the trek back to Haiti to visit her sisters and families.  She was lucky enough to be able to travel right up until 2024.

Mom lived a full life filled with no fear and always said “hard work will never kill you”, and that she held true even up until and during her illness in 2025.  You could pop into her place and either find her on the lawnmower making sure her yard looked pristine, weeding her flowers, or driving around the yard on her quad to make sure the spruce trees she dug up from the side of the back roads were doing well or needed some fertilizer to keep them healthy.   In the winter, if there was a hint of snow on her sidewalk, it had to be swept or shovelled off as her place always had to be looking perfect.  She loved people and treated everyone the same.

Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date with family and close friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Adeniyi Adegbesan of Gimli Express Care Clinic for providing the outmost care for Mom over the years.  He treated her with such respect at all her appointments, as if she were his own mother.  We cannot say enough about the nurses and staff at Gimli hospital that provided the most amazing care to our mother, and the true compassion they showed us to help us through this difficult time.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Huge thanks to the Palliative and Homecare staff that checked in on Mom at home.  Thank you so much to Gimli CancerCare and to St. Boniface CancerCare units.

Heaven has gained a feisty one – You lived life your way! Rest in Peace Mom!

With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Myron Kotelko, on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Loving husband of Alice, proud father of Christine (Brian), Mark (Teri), Brent (Roxanne), and Jordon (Renee), devoted grandfather of Braden, Lilyanna, Chase, Isabella, Kylie, Brinley, Theodore, Benjamin, Olivia, Annalise, and Maverick, brother to Steph Berty (Milton) and Lorraine Minaker, uncle to many nieces and nephews, and true friend to all. Myron was also loved dearly by Alice’s sister Maureen Razzaghi (Ali), brothers Edward (June) and Roy (Rosebelle), and sister-in-law Alexandra (Tim). Myron was predeceased by parents, Fred and Anna, mother-in-law Florence, infant brother Terry, twin sister Myra, brother Bud, brothers-in-law Gordon Langrell and Dave Minaker, sister-in-law Janna McMullen, numerous aunts and uncles, and nephew Wayne Minaker.

Myron was born on March 21, 1951 to Fred and Anna Kotelko. He grew up on the farm in Warren, where he eventually built his family home and raised his children. As a young man, Myron’s natural athleticism shone on the hockey rink, the baseball diamond, and later the golf course, where he not only honed his skills but developed his character and forged friendships that lasted a lifetime. Those friendships, built on shared passions and laughter, continue to live on through the connections and values he instilled in his family.

Myron was a hard-working master of many skills. His life’s work began at the age of 17, quickly achieving his Interior Systems Mechanic journeyman, he built a business at the leading edge of its craft that took him across Canada from BC to Ontario and through most of the eastern US seaboard states. In the next 25 years of a loyal general contracting career, he continued to mentor his children and their friends, many family members, and all those fortunate to cross his path, touching countless lives with his generosity and quiet wisdom. Myron’s work-day rarely ended when he punched the clock, he found great joy in building and working for his family and friends.

Though Myron loved his work, his real purpose, and greatest joy, was the legacy and lessons he shared with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He passed on the things he loved most – the rhythm of working the land, the thrill of every game, the joy of dancing, and the peace of the outdoors; whether he was driving the lawnmower, hunting, fishing, or cheering on his favorite teams. He was a steadfast man of unconditional love and unwavering support. Myron shared a peaceful, loving relationship with God and faced life, and death, with courage. He was a great source of comfort to his family and friends. To have known Myron was a privilege; to have been loved by him was a gift.

 A celebration of life will be held at the Stonewall Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Interlake Rec Centre – Box 468, Warren, MB R0C 3E0