(nee Procter) It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. She died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of December 10, 2019. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Tammy (Ray) and Crystal. Her grandkids, Michael (Lacey), Shawn (Lauren), and Derek (Jessica). Along with her great grandkids, Liam, Emberleigh, Teylie and Sophie. She is also survived by her brother Fred and sisters-in-law Barb and Irene and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years Jim, parents Jim and Marj, sister Edith, sisters-in-law Astrid, May, Edna and Muriel along with brothers-in-law Don, Bob, Armann and Lloyd. Winnifred was born and raised on the family farm in Woodlands, attended school there and later got a job in Winnipeg where she shared a small apartment with her best friends Astrid and Shirley. In June 1957 mom married dad and they started their life together in Vancouver, B.C. After a year long bout of home sickness she convinced him to move back to the prairies where they eventually settled in Argyle. Every year after school was done and summer holidays commenced mom would pack up the trailer and us girls and off we’d go with Dad to which ever construction site he was working that summer. It was a wonderful way to spend our summer holidays. In later years they took up the game of golf and spent many weekends and holidays traveling from course to course together and with friends. When they weren’t golfing they could be found working in the yard. As an avid gardner mom took great pride in her flower gardens that overflowed with flowers grown from seed. She also loved curling and was a lifetime member of the Argyle Ladies Curling Club. When she was no longer able to curl herself she would watch every game she could find on TV. Mom was always good at crafts and artistic from sewing the best Halloween costumes when we were kids, to making ceramics and then Christmas decorating for her table in the annual craft sale in town. She even decorated Tammy’s wedding cake which turned out to be the first of many. Mom was also a familiar figure at the local coffee shop and post office having worked there part-time for many years until Dad became ill and she stayed home to care for him. We will miss you Mom but know you are once again with Dad where you were always happiest to be. Funeral Service will be held at the Argyle Community Hall on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at St. Oswald Cemetery.

December 14, 1929 – December 7, 2019 Peacefully one week before his 90th birthday Dad passed away, rejoining his many loved ones in heaven. Dad was the sixth of ten children of David & Katherina Abrahams. His parents were Mennonite immigrants and Dad’s childhood was spent on the family farm in Pigeon Lake, Manitoba. As a young man, Dad had an adventurous spirit working in gold mines & logging camps in northwest Ontario before becoming a lifelong farmer. In his youth, Dad was swept off his feet by Alvina Bergen and they were married April 27, 1957. They moved to Stonewall and together built a successful farm and raised a loving family. We have wonderful childhood memories of Dad’s sense of humour, chocolate that was shared but kept in his sock drawer for safe keeping and going to St. Ambroise beach on summer Sundays. Christmas and Easter were important and joyful occasions. A great deal of imagination went into hiding our Easter baskets; screwdrivers were sometimes required. Garth, Marina, Vicki and Heather shared an idyllic life until Mom died at the age of 41 of breast cancer on August 15, 1976. During Mom’s illness, Dad cared for Mom with love and tenderness showing us children the truest meaning of love. After Mom’s death we were Dad’s world and through his strength and love, we remained a united family. Dad wanted to maintain stability in our lives and even mastered the skill of homemade bread. Dad’s bread was extra delicious, attributed to his large farmer’s hands kneading the dough. Dad was blessed to find love again and married Mary Latta on February 17, 1979. They shared forty years together, hosting many gatherings for their large blended family, travelling extensively and becoming avid golfers. Their adventures included many golfing trips to destinations all over the world, most notably golfing at St. Andrews, Scotland. Dad was still golfing this past summer and, as usual, insisted on walking all eighteen holes. One of Dad’s proudest achievements was scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia when in his sixties. During the winter months Dad enjoyed curling in Stonewall and Argyle. He curled throughout his last winter and was very proud of his sweeping prowess. Dad always encountered new friends wherever he went and enjoyed conversing with people of all ages and walks of life. Dad’s grandchildren Matthew, Amanda, Jared and Chris were a constant source of pride and love. He enjoyed entertaining them with poems, songs, endless stories, and imparting many words of wisdom, always with theatrical flair. Dad also had an archive of strange and unusual artifacts; a visit to Opa’s was invariably a game of show-and-tell. Dad was happiest when surrounded by all who loved him. This November Dad was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. Mary was always at his side and lovingly took care of him, keeping him comfortable and tending to his needs. Dad will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Mary his wife, his children Garth (Irmie), Marina (Jim), Vicki (Glen) and Heather (Ron), his grandchildren Matthew, Amanda (Brandon), Jared (Bethany) and Christopher. Dad will also be missed by Mary’s family, his extended family, and many friends. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 2:00pm at Schoenfelder Mennonite Church, 2256 Hwy 26, St. Francois Xavier, MB. A special thank you to Dr. Weebedda, the Palliative Care Team, and all the staff of Stonewall Hospital who cared for Dad in his final hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Arnold may be made to South West District Palliative Care, Inc. P.O. Box 1282 Stonewall MB. R0C 2Z0.

(NEE MARTIN) Born December 9, 1968 in Gillam, Manitoba. Deceased December 3, 2019 at Stonewall Hospital at the age of 50 years. Carol is predeceased by her father Donald George Martin and great nephew Dayton Martin. Carol is survived by her husband James Joseph Leslie Mikula; Daughter Andrea (Wes) sons Leeland and Blake; Son Jordan (Brianne) daughters Chiara and Aubrey; Brother Bill (Brenda); Twin sister Carla son Devon (Michelle) sons Drayden and Kane; Mother Gayle; Numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Carol attended Teulon school and upon graduating she worked at numerous jobs bookkeeping and accounting and managing. She worked hard and excelled at any job she took. She suffered ill health from the age of 17 to her passing. She married Jim on August 4, 1990 and have two children. She dedicated all her spare time in organizing the Inwood Snowmobile Club. Her greatest pleasures were her children, grandchildren, nephews and great-nephews, snowmobiling, quadding, camping, flowers, crafts and she was a great cook. We would like to thank Dr. Loudon, the doctors and staff of Stonewall Hospital and H.S.C. for their care. Also to Bert and Rose Farmer and Wade Hubbard for their support. A celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 P.M at Gunton Community Hall. A private family committal of cremains will take place after the reception. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Stonewall Hospital.

Sept. 7, 1968 – Dec. 2, 2019 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Jeff in Loveland, Colorado. Jeff grew up on the family farm in Framnes, MB. He completed high school in Arborg and furthered his education at the U.of M. with a degree in Agriculture. His job took him to many places starting in MB., Alberta and in Loveland, Colorado. He loved his job and in speaking with his co-workers was very good at it. He was really enjoying Colorado and taking bike trips on his Harley. His passions were woodworking, reading, music and coming home to visit family and his many, many friends. Jeff was predeceased by his gramma and grandpa Mary and Ralph Kaminski; amma and afi Stella and Barney Einarson, his dad Wally Einarson, uncle Al and nephew Braden Bjornson. He is survived by his mom Phyllis Einarson (Dave Wabick); his sister Jacquie (Mike) Zagezewski and her family Kaitlyn (Blaine) Magnusson, Kenley, Walker and Nash, Shawnie Bjornson (Trent Foster) Lucas and Emery, Taylor Bjornson (Creyton Thompson). His sister Tracey (Brent) Wright and her family Kara (Dan) Matthews, Brooke and Beckem, Randi Wright (Nathan Wall), Hannah Wright (Teegan Martin). Uncle Carl Kaminski (Liz), cousins Dwayne Kaminski (Gwen), Todd Kaminski (Katrina). Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Arborg Community Hall at 2:00 pm. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. Ride with the Angels Jeff, We Love You and Will Miss You Forever.

April 26, 1927-November 30 2019 Peacefully in her sleep, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother left us to go dancing with her man, Gordon, on November 30, 2019 at Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall. Mom will be lovingly remembered by son Lyle and wife Nancy and their children Regan (Riley), Monica, and Brett. Daughter Elaine Nickel, husband Lynn and their children Chris and Cara (Richard) and great granddaughter Alanna. Mom grew up in Prince Albert Saskatchewan before moving to Winnipeg to live with an aunt in 1942. Mom married Gordon in 1949 and moved to Lilyfield where they raised Elaine and Lyle and operated a family farm. Mom was a talented seamstress, making clothes for the family and also to sell for some pocket money. Mom loved to do crafts and created many beautiful items for the family and for the Canadian Red Cross raffles. She was known as an avid gardener, growing a huge vegetable garden and stunning flower beds. She once remarked that she was happiest when she was in her garden. Mom enjoyed her time as a 4H leader and as a volunteer for the Red Cross. After Dad’s death the big yard and house became too much to cope with so she moved to Chilliwack B.C. in 1990 until 2000 when she moved back to Stonewall to be with Lyle and his growing family where her grandchildren enjoyed catching butterflies and preserving flowers with Gramma. The past 10 years were a rough time for Mom as she had only partial sight and the things she loved to do most -crafts, reading and crosswords -were taken from her. She enjoyed her talking books and visits from family and the staff at Rosewood Lodge. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:00 am at Lilyfield United Church. The family would like to thank all of the Rosewood Lodge staff and Dr.Graham for the wonderful care and compassion that Mom received as a resident there. All of the little extras that you did for mom warms our hearts. Special thanks to Ken Loehmer for his professionalism and compassion in taking care of all of the details for us. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Rosewood Lodge Recreational Department, 513 – 1st Ave N, Stonewall, Mb. R0C 2Z0.

It is with broken hearts, the family of Ron C. Miller, born Oct 25, 1940, regret to share of his peaceful passing on November 27, 2019 at the Stonewall Hospital. Husband of 57 years to Sandra (nee Procter), father to Ila & Cheryl (Marcel). Papa to Alana (Shaun), Kristin, Miles (Robyn), Justin (Kara), Burgundy (David), Austin, Lynnea, Audrianna. Great Grandfather to Emily, Haleyna, Logan, Natalia, Jayce, Harmony, Callen, Levi & Annika. Father in Law to Lloyd. Brother to Marvin (Marilyn), Ivan (Marlene) & Uncle to many. Predeceased by his parents George and Bertha and brother Keith. Please join us at the Woodlands Hall on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. for coffee and a gathering of friends and family to celebrate the love he had for life, and the appreciation and respect he had for his many friends. Cremation has taken place and a family internment will be held at a later date. A very special thank you to the Staff at Selkirk CCP & Stonewall Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Keira Krusade @www.keiraskrusade.com

December 25th, 1944 – November 24th, 2019 Peacefully, with her husband at her side, Della Mae Campbell, lost her battle to cancer at the Stonewall Hospital on November 24th, 2019. Della is survived by her husband Ken, her children Brian (Barb), Kevin (Tina) and Teresa; her grandchildren Vincent (Danielle), Lisa, Lorne, and their mother (Kathy), John, Kurtis and Kristine; sister Verna Turner and many nieces and nephews and very special long-time friend Peter Mott. Della was predeceased by her father John Bozowy in 2007 and her mother Anne Bozowy in 2011. Della was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Stony Mountain in 1952 at age 8. She soon met her childhood sweetheart Ken and they married November 12th, 1960. Through strong will and determination, Della went back to Red River College and obtained a graduate certificate in accounting. She spent her working career in that field, in numerous places within the government. She made many friends in her various positions and spent many years exchanging recipes with many of them. Della’s favorite place to hang her hat so to speak was Steep Rock, Manitoba. Della and Ken spent a lot of their spare time relaxing and entertaining family and friends at their place. The family would like to thank CancerCare Manitoba, Dr. Venter, the Stonewall Hospital and its staff for their care provided to her. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Heritage Arts Centre, Quarry Park, 166 Main Street, Stonewall at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a local animal shelter fund.

March 10, 1932 – November 23, 2019 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Laura, age 87, on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her home with her daughter, Roxane, and her granddaughter, Jennifer, at her side. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her husband, George, her daughter, Roxane (Craig), and their children, Kristen (Kirk), Jennifer, Wesley (Brenna), Michelle (John), and Brayden (Mackenzie); her son, Ross (Sonya), and their children, Kaila, Kailen, and Rye; and her son Rodney (Diana), and their children, Jade (Garrett), Jake, and Jacey. Dearly missed was her son, Roger, who passed away in 2016. A faithful caregiver, Mom brought great comfort to Roger throughout his 57 years. Mom was predeceased by her parents, John & Lily, her brothers, John, Mike, Willie (Doris), Frank (Jean), Joe (Florence), George, and Fred (Helen), and her sisters Rosie (Fred), Elsie (Mike), and Ida (Bill). Saddened by her loss are cherished sisters-in-law Myrtle and Helen Leduchowski, as well as many nieces and nephews who were all so special to her. Born in Eriksdale, Mom spent the early years of her life in the Chatfield area before moving to Winnipeg at age 16. She later lived in Vancouver for a year, working as a telephone operator, before returning home to Chatfield to marry Dad, November 6, 1954. They ran Ledochowski Store until they moved it to Teulon with their four children in 1970. They soon established G & L Restaurant and Cardinal Lounge. Mom became a household name throughout the Interlake for her borscht and perogies, which loyal customers continued to talk about long after they sold the restaurant in 1986. Mom took the idea of a family restaurant to heart, and many staff became lifelong friends. Known widely for her hospitality, Mom served postgame meals to Dad, Ross, Rodney, and generations of Teulon Cardinals following every home game up until their final season, 2014. She shared her legendary talents (and her closely guarded secrets) for cooking, baking, canning, and barbecuing with Roger and Roxane, as well as several of her grandchildren. A devoted mother and grandmother, Mom always made time for baseball and hockey practices, games, and tournaments, never hesitating to tell umpires and referees exactly what she thought. Curling with Roxane over the years always brought her such joy. She rarely missed a performance, fundraiser, or special occasion, finding ways to celebrate them even as her health declined. A passionate sports fan, she often watched curling, hockey, and baseball on TV, rooting for her favourite teams and athletes. Mom looked forward to her weekly BINGO nights spent with her good friends, and she fondly recalled her treasured trips with her nephew, George & Judy Ferris. Helping others was Mom’s calling. It was impossible to leave Grandma’s without being fed or accepting a goodie bag, soup, or preserves to take home. She always put others first, as even in her final days with us she worried about her loved ones’ well-being and dear friends’ health more than her own. She proudly gave a lifetime of service to Chatfield Women’s Institute, Kinettes, and Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. We extend a heartfelt thank you to Mom’s palliative and home care providers, especially Dr. Graham and Dr. Rezazadeh, for their compassion, kindness, and support. Mom was forever grateful for her son-in-law, Craig, who checked in on her daily and supported Roxane as Mom’s primary caregiver. We appreciate all those who visited Mom, including all her friends at Gateway Manor, as she thoroughly enjoyed your time together. Special thanks to Father Barry Schoonbaert and Mom’s neighbour, Andre, for their spiritual guidance. Our sincere gratitude to her Godson, Dennis & Debbie Holowka, who together handcrafted her urn. A memorial service will be held in celebration of Mom’s life on Saturday, November 30, 2019, 1:00 p.m. at Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre. Because Mom was such an avid sports fan, please feel free to wear your team’s apparel in her honour. Mom believed in the spirit of giving. We will gratefully accept donations of nonperishable food items or children’s toys in support of Teulon & District Christmas Cheer Board. (Donation bins will be set up in the hall.) Special thanks to Ken Loehmer for his professionalism, thoughtfulness, and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Laura may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 1160 – 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9. MOM Your life was a blessing. Your memory, a treasure. You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Victor Dola peacefully passed away with family by his side on November 20th, 2019 at the Arborg Hospital. Victor was born January 10th, 1933 at the home place in Pleasant Home, MB. He was the youngest of ten children of John and Mary Dola (Tyluk). He was predeceased by his parents and nine siblings. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsie (Pawluk), sons Randy (Eileen), Robbie (Patti), Grandsons Michael (Nicole), Sean (Michelle), Dustin, Devin (Jillian), great grand-daughters Hannah and Claire and great grandson Everett. Dad grew up in Pleasant Home and attended Prout School until grade 6. He worked on the family farm until he took a job with John Watsko who taught him to operate heavy equipment. He then worked for Red River Builders and helped build the floodway and Highway 75 to the border and constructed many roads in the Interlake. After marrying Elsie in 1953, he took over the family farm. They worked hard and grew the farm with their two sons. He enjoyed and spent many hours fixing, inventing and building things. He loved being outdoors and spent many hours cutting wood to be used for his wood stove. He loved hunting, snowmobiling, curling and tractor pulling. He obtained his private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying up to the cabin on the Bloodvein River. Dad and Mom enjoyed camping, taking many trips in their motorhome to Texas, Vegas and California and going to every country music festival in the area. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He lived a life full of love and laughter and left his family with memories they will cherish forever. The family would like to thank the staff at House of Hope and the Dr’s and staff at Arborg Hospital for all their kind and compassionate care. Funeral Service will be held in the Teulon – Rockwood Centennial Hall, Monday, November 25, 2019 at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Winnipeg Beach. Pallbearers will be sons Randy, Robbie, grandsons Michael, Sean, Dustin and Devin. Honorary Pallbearers are Alvin Prysizney, Roger Bouvier and all his nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arborg Hospital or CancerCare.

It is with great sadness that we announce Bob’s peaceful passing on Thursday, November 14, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Robert Charles Hunter was born on September 1st, 1940 to Bea and Bob, in Winnipeg, Man. The eldest of seven sons, it amused him to tell people that they were, quite literally, “ Sons of B’s,” quickly rattling off their names….. Bob, Barry, Brian, Bruce, Blair, Brent and Brad. Dad’s early childhood was spent amongst the women in his large extended family, as his father was away at war. He had many fond memories of time spent on the farm in Hamiota during this time. These early years, later sparked a lifelong interest in Dad and he became very fluent in discussing the history of the War Years. When his father returned from the war and life resumed, their family of four slowly grew to become a family of nine! Dad attended Winnipeg schools, completing grade 11. At this time, his family moved to Atikokan and Dad stayed behind living with his Aunt Norma and Uncle Graham and their family for the next year. He worked at Williams pharmacy and after exploring his options, he decided to study to become a Chartered Accountant. It was while he was a student that he met the love of his life, Arline Patricia Fellowes, and they were married, May 28, 1960. As young as they were, it was a challenging time balancing work and study, but they stuck it out together. Their family grew in 1961 with the arrival of Kelly Lee and Scott Robert in 1963, who arrived on the night of Dad’s graduation party! Following graduation, Dad worked in a Public Accountancy Practice. He moved on to become a comptroller for Aronovitch and Leipsic and stayed there, enjoying his position for many years. Seeking a new challenge, he worked for Qualico for a number of years and then moved on to become the CAO for the law firm of Buchwald, Asper, Henteleff. Dad loved his business life and built himself a solid and respected reputation. If you ever had the opportunity to walk with him through the Portage and Main Concourse, you would be amazed at the consistent “Hi Bob” greetings as you walked! Amongst his work for others, Dad ventured out on his own establishing, Sun Mortgage Corporation, where he was president and CEO. He eventually, transitioned to Sun full time and became very successful. When he sold the business to retire, it wasn’t long before he started Solar Mortgage and he continued to dabble in that until very recently, while transitioning to its new owners. To say Dad loved to work would be an understatement as it really was a part of his being and something he truly loved. Dad and Mom lived in Winnipeg for 18 years, residing in the Westwood area for most of those years. It was in 1978 in a shocking act of spontaneity; they suddenly decided to move to the country and settled on their acreage in Stonewall. They lived there for the next 40 years. Dad was very proud of his “little piece of Heaven “and spent his evenings and weekends mostly cutting acres and acres of grass, which he loved!! He loved the fact that his grandson Erik and his fiancée, Kaitlyn, bought the property, when he and Mom moved to town and will keep his dream in the family. Dad’s heritage was very important to him and he spent many hours searching records and often talking to relatives in search of information on both the Knight and Hunter family trees. He travelled to Scotland to experience the land that his Hunter grandparents came from, an opportunity he thoroughly enjoyed. He was always keen to share his findings with any family member that showed interest and even those who didn’t. If you were really lucky, you got to see him in the kilt that he was so proud of, complete with a match set of knobby knees. Dad had a vast amount of knowledge on many topics due to his love of reading. He seldom missed reading the daily paper and he preferred fact over fiction. History was his passion and he had an extensive knowledge of Winnipeg’s history and thoroughly enjoyed an active discussion on the topic. Along with that, Dad was an avid Jets fan, having season’s tickets from their beginning in 1972 until 1996. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the Jets history and players and was always up for a discussion. He was excited when they returned to Winnipeg. Dad’s head for facts was sharp right up until the end. Visits from each of his brothers and some close friends over the last weeks included much reminiscing about their youth and many antics in life. Dad loved to talk and impart his wisdom to any willing listener. As his hearing failed, it was a source of amusement to watch him corner someone new, one on one, to talk. The difficulty was that he could talk for hours on end and many a polite soul would need to be rescued! Over the years, Dad opted to share his knowledge and contribute to his community by serving on the United Church Board and recently, Seniors Resource. He belonged to Toastmasters for many years, perfecting his craft as a public speaker. It was time well spent as Dad was often asked to be a spokesperson or behalf of others in his various roles. His proudest contribution, however, was his active membership in Masons, following in the footsteps of his parents and brother, Brent. Dad belonged to Stonewall Masonic Lodge, serving in many different positions including Master. He enjoyed the fellowship of his “brother” masons, and was well versed in its community and service. The shining stars in Dad’s life were his grandchildren. One granddaughter and four grandsons brought a constant sense of pride and amusement. He loved to take them for rides on his tractor, watch their various sports and activities, and especially enjoyed his role as “Santa,” responsible for handing out all the gifts on Christmas Days. He was especially proud when he became a GREAT grandfather last year with the birth of his great grandson, Ace, followed this past August by his great granddaughter, Eva. Dad is survived by his loving and patient wife of 59 years, Arline, daughter, Kelly (Robyn), son, Scott. Grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Kelsey), Erik (Kaitlyn), Chase, Alex, and Ian. Great grandchildren, Edward Ace and Eva Jean. A large extended family, friends and colleagues, too many to mention, will keep his memory alive. In accordance with his wishes, everyone is invited to raise a glass with us in Dad’s honour during a celebration of life on Friday November 22nd, 2019 at the Heritage Arts Centre – #166 Main Street, Stonewall, MB. at 4:00 PM. In lieu of Flowers, we would prefer that you please make a donation to Palliative Care in Stonewall. Our family would like to thank Dr. Graham and all the Angels at Stonewall Hospital and Palliative Care who were involved in Dad’s care this past week. Your kind and compassionate care will be remembered and was appreciated beyond words If there’s another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this. Robert Burns