May 21, 1943 – August 27, 2020            Richard Persoage passed away in Stonewall Hospital after a brief illness on August 27, 2020 at the age of 77. He is survived by his sister Sophie Crow, niece Jocelyn Crow, nephew Mark Penner (Natasha), great-niece Briana and great-nephews Corbyn and Aimon Penner, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his father Nick (1966); mother Nettie (2007); sister Margaret Penner and nephew Karl Penner (1980.) Richard was born and raised on the family farm in Teulon, MB. After finishing Grade 11 in 1964 he moved to Winnipeg, where he worked at Galpern’s Candy Company and Union Carbide in the printing department. In 1966 he decided to pursue his passion for art so he took the train to New York City and enrolled in a two-year course in graphic arts at the NYC School of Visual Arts. While in the Big Apple, Richard lived in an apartment (rented from George Bacon, a relative of Sir Francis Bacon) on Central Park. He also worked at Chock Full o’ Nuts and United Parcel Service while attending school. After graduating in 1968 Richard moved to Toronto, fulfilling his lifelong dream to live there. He worked at Cushing & Neville doing technical drawings and illustrations of airplane parts, and then worked for Ian Martin for 1½ years in Ottawa doing drafting for Mirabel Airport. After being laid off he established his own company: Richard Persoage Graphics on Hanna Avenue in Toronto, where he did freelance work. One of his more memorable commissions was building a chair that had no nails, although he said he’d never make another because it was too time consuming and there wasn’t enough money to be made! He also dabbled in a variety of other jobs such as movie extra, mushroom farmer, vitamin sales, and silver investor. In 1996 Richard moved back to Teulon to help care for his mother and worked for New Flyer Industries in Winnipeg from 1997 – 2010 until his retirement. A self-described “lone wolf,” Richard was creative, eccentric, independent, stubborn, and unique. As a collector of all things, he enjoyed going to auctions, thrift stores, and yard sales searching for “treasures” and always had a project (or six) on the go. Richard loved driving, movies, music, talking shop, tinkering, and working on cars and trucks (Chevrolet all the way!) His pride and joy was a 1963 white Chevrolet Corvette he was restoring. He was also a dab hand at making jam and baking muffins and cookies – although sometimes with an overly generous amount of cinnamon! Cremation has taken place. In accordance with his wishes no service will be held; a private family gathering will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the staff at Stonewall Hospital for taking care of Richard during his last days. A special thank you to cousins Joan, Marion and Michael Woloshyn for being such a huge support (and great neighbours!) to Richard throughout the years.

September 13, 1943 – August 25, 2020           Peacefully, with his wife and children holding his hand, we said goodbye to Harold (Papa Bear). He is survived by his wife Betty, children: Jamey (Lisa), Carrie (Brett), Susan (Jeff), Shauna (Vince), grandchildren: Brad and Jarrett (Ali), Katie and Emily, Sydney, Amber (Cole) and Arlee, great-grandchildren: Aleah, Natalie and Jameson, brother: Neil (Darlene), and his beloved fur-baby Cee-Cee. Wonderful memories to list a few with Papa: fishing and hunting trips, picking wild sage and morels, playing crib, Christmas dinners with Papa’s favorite turkey stuffing, and of course Papa’s famous fish fry’s. Nothing was better than Papa’s freshly caught pickerel, breaded and fried to perfection. Harold enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time tinkering in his garage, and cuddling up in his recliner with his “good little dog” Cee-Cee. He was always so proud of all his grandchildren and everything that they had accomplished. He loved nothing more than to spend time with his family creating memories that will last a lifetime. He loved his time guiding on the Winnipeg River as he referred to as “God’s Country”. As a father and grandpa, he was our heart, the rock that we stood on, our compass through life, our advisor, confidant, and our guiding light. There will be no formal service, a private family celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Cast a line, hook a master in his memory. You are just a memory away.

1927 – 2020       Peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2020 Jean Good of Stonewall passed away at Selkirk and District Health Centre with her husband by her side. Predeceased by her Mother and Father Bert and Myrtle Good, first husband Tom Cameron, Brothers Gerald (Joy) and Claude Good. Left to mourn her passing is her husband and best friend Hubert, 2 sons Randy and Tim (Rhonda) Cameron. She was always active in the Anglican Church of the Ascension. Over the years she taught Sunday school, was a member of the ACW, Altar Guild, Parish Treasurer and the morning prayer group. She was also a member of the Stonewall Legion Seniors Club. She loved to sing and dance and play golf. She enjoyed life and was also an animal lover. She and Hubert enjoyed their retirement travelling from coast to coast in Canada to Branson, San Antonio, Portugal, Hawaii (3 times) and Alaska. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Winnipeg Humane Society or any Pet Rescue Shelter. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held.

We lost a close family member and great friend suddenly, on Friday, July 24th, 2020, with the death of Steve J. Bejzyk. Born on February 14, 1948, he made Komarno, Manitoba his life-long home and leaves to mourn his sister, Julia Roik, nieces Carol Banera (Robert), Janet Milne (Doug), Bev McDonnell (Grant), nephew Bradley Bejzyk (Arlene), numerous great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-nephew. He was predeceased by his parents Hryn and Olena Bejzyk, brother Harry and sister-in-law Rose Bejzyk and brother-in-law Bill Roik. He came to Canada from the Ukraine, in his mother’s womb and was born within the first few months of his parents’ arrival in the new country. Steve worked extremely hard all of his life. In the early years, he worked alongside his mother and father on the family farm and was extremely handy with machinery, which eventually led him to a career as both an operator and a factory worker. Over the years, he spent many hours on the road as a truck driver, travelling to many parts of Canada and the US. As a heavy equipment operator, he would spend many months on the road or up North and would often come back with great stories about his travels. In later years, he owned and operated his own trucks, worked odd jobs and spent time in the bush cutting wood. Steve enjoyed the country life and most things country. He lived his whole life on the Bejzyk homestead where he proudly flew the Ukrainian flag as a tribute to his heritage. He loved traditional Ukrainian music and enjoyed travelling to the Dauphin Ukrainian festival where he was often joined by many lifelong friends. Steve had a great sense of humour and loved to drive around the country side to visit his many friends and neighbours. He was affectionately known to many by his nickname “Buckshot”, after a Halloween prank and a short encounter with a local farmer ended with a few permanent scars in his backside. The one thing that stood out the most about Steve, was his love of life and adventure and his caring for others. For that, and many other things, he will never be forgotten. A private service will be held with a celebration of life to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. ‘Vichnaya Pamyat’

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Jean Martin, age 89 years of Arborg, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Arborg and District Hospital, with family by her side. Mom will be deeply missed by her children; Dennis (Sheila) and their daughter Kaelyn, (Tim) great grandchildren Sawyer and Ethan, Jim (Sheila) and their children Kyle (Kalynn) and great grandchild Nova, and Stacey (Sam) and great grandchild Brody, Larry (Janice) and their children Nick (Chanelle), Matt and Rebecca, Donna (Joe) and their children Jordan (Carlea), and Chelsea (Andrew), Dinah (Wayne) and their children Chantal (Caelan), Tia (Colton), Diana (Christopher). Mom was born to Alex and Tekla Yaremus of Skylake on November 8, 1930. She was predeceased by her husband Nick and grandson Kristopher. She had six siblings, Mike (deceased), Mary (deceased), Dora (deceased), Adam (Irene), Steve (deceased) and Olga (deceased). Mom and Dad were married in 1951, and farmed in Hamerlik/Poplarfield District. Mom enjoyed looking forward to spring time. New baby calves, turkeys and planting a huge garden. She was famous for her doughnuts along with the perogies and cabbage rolls. In her later years she enjoyed cutting grass, planting flowers and driving her Kubota. She enjoyed her winters for 7 years going to Maui to visit Diana and son-in-law Christopher. She also enjoyed her trips Hamilton, Victoria and Las Vegas visiting with family. The family would like to thank the ambulance attendants, Dr. Mann and the staff at the Arborg Hospital for their care and compassion. A special thank you to our sister Diana and Christopher for looking after Mom the last 7 months. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic a private family service will be held. Vichnaya Pamyat – Eternal Memories

April 19, 1946 – July 15, 2020          Summing up our Dad in such a small space is impossible, but for those of you that knew him you can fill in the blanks. Surrounded by his four children and two grandchildren, our Dad rode off into the sunset on the evening of July 15th…met with open arms from Auntie Nellie and happy hour with Clinton (Inman) and Bill (Good). You can guarantee those birds will be flying with more than one wing. Dad was born on April 19, 1946 and the letter attached should have read, ‘Fasten your seatbelts”. He was a jack of all trades and master of most of them as well. From business owner to hockey coach, school bus driver to prankster, he could walk into a room and it would light up with his sharp (sometimes inappropriate) wit and charm. God forbid you were one of the gullible ones who looked for that gold watch at the bottom of the pool… you surely ended up going for an unscheduled swim, shoes and all. As children, we truly never “wanted” for anything and Dad was always in our corner. Whether it was baseball, 4H, Judo, volleyball, swimming or his greatest loves…hockey and horses, Dad was always there cheering us on either from the stands or as a coach. He loved to cook and entertain family and friends and the more was always merrier. Often he’d call the local butcher to open up after hours so he could buy steaks to grill for everyone after a slo-pitch tournament. We’d also be remiss if we didn’t mention all of the Christmases and occasions he would get the team of horses ready – complete with a sleigh and hay bales for moonlit sleighrides with friends and family. Dad never stopped working (and we stole his joke “I haven’t sat down yet today”) – there was always a project on the go and a deal to be made and you can rest assured that hasn’t changed since his arrival up there. In addition to Dad’s family and long list of true friends, his loss will leave a vast void in the hearts of his children, Lana Oughton (Jerry Castellano), Darren Oughton (Tricia), Laurie Oughton (Rob Schumann) and Dale Oughton; grandchildren, Fraser McCullough (Chantel), Cara McCullough (Bryce), Thomas and Nikolai Oughton and the Mother of his four kids, Lorraine Oughton. As per Dad’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private service with his children will be held at a later date. Dad, we miss you beyond belief already – thank you for all of the precious memories that will live on forever.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, nana and great-nana, Phyllis Rossnagel. Born on July 14, 1935 to Harry and Hazel Maurage, Mom was a single child. She was raised, for the most part, in Stony Mountain where she met and married the love of her life, Ernie, in 1955. They raised their family on the farm. Two sons Roy (Heidi), Barry (Michelle) and daughter Linda (Wayne). Mom adored her grandchildren Crystal (Tim), Tyler, Travis (Stephanie), Michael and Hannah. Her great-grandchildren were the light in her eye and Mom enjoyed going to their birthday parties; Quinn, Emma, Owen, Caleb and Abby. Mom was predeceased by her husband as well as many sisters and brothers-in-law. Mom was a wonderful mother and loving nana and great-grandma. Her family was everything to her and she enjoyed hosting holiday dinners until it became too much for her. She was one of those farm wives who had gainful employment off the farm and was employed at Stony Mountain Institution for many years. She made many great friends there over the years and enjoyed her job until her retirement. Because of her employment, Mom was able to provide extra things for her children, like braces and weekend beach trips, which is an example of the caring mother she was. When Mom became ill she moved to Lake Manitoba Narrows to live with her daughter Linda and her husband Wayne. She settled in quite quickly and enjoyed being taken care of and found the family pets Isabel, Toby and Sadie very entertaining. Mom had a huge love for dogs and her friends were very aware of that by all the cards they sent wishing her well, almost all had dogs on the front which she got such a kick out of. Thank you to everyone who phoned Mom on a regular basis to check in on her. She appreciated it more than you know. Thank you to Mona Denton for your prayers and encouraging words during Mom’s illness. Thank you to staff at Selkirk Hospital, Stonewall Hospital and Ashern Hospital for the very good care provided to Mom. Donations can be made to the Stony Mountain United Church, if so desired. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 20th at 1:30 pm at Stony Mountain Cemetery for family and close friends.

(nee HEAPS)     On July 11, 2020 after her final battle with cancer, Isabell passed away at the age of 84 years. She will be missed by daughter Elizabeth (Randy), two Grandson’s RJ (Cindy), Roy, three Great Grandsons Gage, Levi and Nathan and Haley, Kiley and Alexandra. She also leaves to mourn two brothers John and Jim. She was born on September 24, 1935 in Stonewall, Manitoba and was the fourth child of five to John and Elizabeth Heaps. Isabell was predeceased by her husband Leonard, daughter Linda, parents Elizabeth and John and brothers Robert and William. Isabell worked at Eaton’s until she married her husband Leonard on April 25, 1959 and spent 59 years together. She also worked many years at Boeing. Isabell went regularly to church until it was closed. Isabell loved gardening and her flowers, as well as camping and travelling. She was also an avid reader until her eyesight deteriorated. To honour her wishes, a graveside service has taken place and she was laid to rest in Victoria Cemetery by her husband and daughter.

April 22, 1957- July 4, 2020        Survived by his wife Lindy, daughter Brennley (Nick) Vodden, son Brad (Marla) McEachern, grandchildren Brooke and Vaughn Vodden and baby McEachern expected imminently, siblings: Lynda (Wes) Wiebe, Bill (Heather) McEachern, Faye (John) Peckover, Scott (Janice) McEachern, Barb McEachern brother in law Gary Richardson, brothers and sisters in law Rod (Sheryle) Deprez, Doug (Vicky) Deprez, Don (Laurie) Deprez, Laurie (Arlene) Deprez, Dave (Debbie) Deprez, Leanne (Doug) Sinclair and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother and father May and Jack McEachern, and sister Sandi Richardson. Gerry was born and raised on a family farm in Carman, MB, where his appreciation for construction started by making wishing wells and birdhouses. During his teenage/early adult years he was a volunteer firefighter and you could find him playing sports, waterskiing in Stephenfield or at the curling rink. His first job was at a Circle 3 Feed Lot in Carman, MB. He graduated high school in 1975 and his mom influenced his decision to start his career at the CIBC in Carman that year. Gerry worked for CIBC in various roles throughout southern Manitoba. He met Lindy in Lac du Bonnet at a summer curling bonspiel in 1983 and they were married on July 13, 1985 and went on to have two children, Brennley and Bradley. Their family settled in Altona where they lived for 28 years. Family time included many camping trips and sports events as the kids grew older. He enjoyed working with his hands and spent countless amounts of hours on home construction projects in his spare time. He was interested and always willing to help out with projects and offer his advice on how it should be done. Gerry was a proud husband, father, Papa and an avid golfer. He never had a shortage of treats for the grandkids and loved taking them for quad and golf cart rides. After a well-respected 42 year career at CIBC, he retired to Pleasant Valley in 2017. There he spent his time golfing with the super seniors, cruising on the pontoon, ice fishing, refreshing drinks and dinners with friends and family. Sooner than expected but peacefully with family by his side, Gerry passed away after an extremely brave and well fought battle with salivary duct cancer. He was at peace and so proud of his family and the life that he lived. There will be a small family graveside service that will be held at a later date. Special thanks to Dr. Roach, Dr. Bemment and staff at the Tri Lake Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Pelican Lake Healthy Lake Committee.

January 29, 1947-June 28, 2020             Peacefully on June 28, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer Bert Bond of Teulon, Mb. passed away. Survived by his wife of 47 years Shirley, two daughters Crystal (Taylor, Coby) Ginger, Dale (Bryson) brothers Harold, Ward, Hugh and their families. He was predeceased by his parents William and Doris and grandson Jorden. Bert grew up in Teulon and attended Stacpoole School, Teulon Elementary, then high school he liked curling and 4-H. Bert met Shirley when he chased her around the rodeo dance in 1971 and they married in 1973, together they enjoyed camping trips, going for drives and attending Austin Threshermen”s Reunion. Bert attended Red River where he received his certificate in small engines, he also fixed alternators and starters for local farmers, he liked playing crib, accordion, and his endless coffee visits. He loved all sorts of animals especially his dog Sadie who was always by his side and his cat Lucky, along with all the dump cats from when he started at Teulon Rockwood Waste Disposal to present, we never knew what he would bring home, whether it was a feral cat or a dog that needed a new home. Bert loved his job, it was right up his alley meeting new people and talking their ear off, but most of all he loved spending endless hours with his three grandchildren teaching them how to drive, playing the “I”m gonna get you game!” or their first bad word, he loved them dearly. We will always have memories of his crooked hat, his sense of humour, that smiling face and of course his driving. A come and go celebration of life will be held on July 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the original family farm located 2 3/4 miles east of Hwy 17 and 7. (Home of Harold Bond) Please me mindful of social distancing. We would like to thank Selkirk Hospital for there care of Bert, family, friends for the food, cards and all the phone calls. Ken Loehmer for his guidance and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Teulon Food Bank (Teulon Senior Resource Center) or bring a non perishable food item to the celebration.