Douglas Stewart Dicks aged 79 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 17, 2019. Doug is survived by his wife Merle of 56 years, children Kim, Vincent (Tammy), Susan (Jim) Grand Children Jessica (Chris), Kyle, Justin (Ria), Nicole (Brett), Chelsey (Calvin), Sierra (Nick), Mitchel, Julie, Great Grand children Max and Adam. Doug was born in Teulon, predeceased by his parents Florence and Stewart Dicks and sister Joan (Owen), nephew Raymond. Growing up Doug was a straight A student throughout school and continued with this mindset throughout his lifetime succeeding in all. Doug had a strong work ethic and excelled throughout his career with multiple well deserved promotions in Management of Hotels, Hudson’s Bay Wholesale and Pratt’s. Doug was a hard working man who continued to work in his retirement driving school bus and working at Adesa. He enjoyed all the children and often went out of his way to give special care to the kids on his bus. During his youth and adult life a well respected and well known curler throughout the Interlake in Manitoba. He was also an avid hunter of big game, birds and fishing which he did with his wife, son, daughters, son in law, and grand children. Doug and his wife have had many friends across Canada whom they continued long friendships with for many years. Doug enjoyed socializing and had a love of dancing with his wife, children and grand children while enjoying a drink or two, often while listening to Elvis. Dad mostly enjoyed a game of crib or many other games with Mom and family. Doug was a character all of his own, with charm, intelligence and whit, anyone having had the pleasure of meeting Dad would not soon forget him, he will be greatly missed. Doug’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Stonewall Hospital for their compassion and kindness. Per Doug’s wishes a private family interment will be held at a later date.

Nov. 24, 1927 – April 15, 2019,   It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children James, Sharon (George) Selley, Reuben (Linda); grandchildren Corlie (Jeff), Troy (Coralee), Robin (Braxton), Trisha, Joel (Nicole), Brendan (Ashley), Janine (Steve), Whitney (Steve), Mandy, Barrett (Roberta); great-grandchildren Kennedy, Dorrian, Owen, Ty, Peyton, Paige, Deaken, Hyde, Darryn, Lincoln, Aubrey, Adrienne, Oaklin. She was predeceased by her husband Walter, son Gregory, daughter-in-law Cathy, brother James and her mom and dad. Being widowed at a very young age with 4 young children her family was everything to her. As her grand-children and great-grandchildren came along each and everyone was special. Christmas morning will never be the same again. She always had an abundance of food and everyone was expected to show up at her house Christmas morning and as the family got bigger the house got smaller. She was a very loving, kind, caring person and she will be missed. A private family burial has been planned. Special thanks to her homecare, Dr. Macek and all the nurses. Rest in Peace Mom. Back in Dad’s arms again.

March 12, 1963 – April 12, 2019,  Ian passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side. Ian is survived by his loving partner Patricia and her son Harlan, his mother Margaret, brother Jamie, and sister Peggy (Randy), many aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved pet cat Skufty. He is predeceased by his father Robert (Bob) Munroe (2009), his grandparents Alda (nee Stratton) and Robert Munroe, and David and Setta Eggertson, his aunts, Donna Peterson and Marjorie Buckinger. Ian grew up on the family farm near Warren Manitoba. He attended grade school in Warren and later graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Diploma in Agriculture. He worked as a crop insurance inspector, a commercial fisherman on Lake Manitoba – where he assisted Ron Larson. He has also worked alongside his brother and father on the family mixed farm. In the last 25 years, Ian has worked for Safeway and Sobeys. To date, he had been working as a farm inspector for Organic Producers Manitoba. Recently, he had been preparing for the auction sale site on his acreage. Ian loved books and was an avid reader, past hunter, golfer, and a competitive curler. He loved fishing in the summer, and winter ice fishing with his friend John Lamport. He loved nature and enjoyed many evenings sitting in his yard with the bonfire, Pat by his side, gazing at the stars and observing the planes as they flew over. He enjoyed target shooting with friends and would carefully show his cousins children how to use a gun safely. He had an ability to sketch, particularly nature and animal photos. He had planned to write a book on his life and experiences. Funeral service and the celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 am, at the Warren United Church, Warren, MB. Interment will follow at the Warren cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ian’s memory may be sent to The Fort Whyte Centre, 204-989-8355 – for environmental education and animal rehabilitation, or to a charity of your choice.

Dennis Laird Toll peacefully passed away at the Stonewall Hospital on April 11, 2019, with his daughters Lori and Leslie by his side. Born on December 27, 1946 in Chatham, Ontario. Dennis is survived by his daughters Denise Sluys of Chatham, Ontario, Candy Toll (Joe) of Chatham, Ontario, Leslie Brockie (Dean), Lori Schellekens (Rick); sisters and Brothers Eleanor (Larry), Ron (Dorian), Fanny (Tom), Debbie (Gary), Casey (Nancy). Dennis was blessed with 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Jessie and Leonard Toll, cousin Gail Charlton, Baby Lane (great grandchild) and dog (Lady). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM. at the Warren Community Hall, Warren, Manitoba. The family would like to thank the palliative care team, Homecare/ Hospital staff, Dr. McMillan and Dr. Graham for all they did for Dad.

May 18, 1930 – April 10, 2019 Jean Frances Hendrickson (born Jennie Sklepowych) was born at home on May 18, 1930. Her parents, Rose Negrych and Nykola Sklepowich, were Ukrainian immigrants. Her mother came to Canada as a child with her family, her father immigrated alone as a young man. They met, married, and farmed in the Venlaw area near Gilbert Plains, Manitoba. Jean was a twin, but her sister did not survive the birth, and Jean forever felt something was missing in her life. She had three older brothers and five older sisters, all of whom predeceased her, and a younger sister, Zita, who survives her. Jean is survived by her six daughters, Barbara, Kathy (Allan), Susan (Terry), Lorna, Karla, and Jennifer (Gord), and her son Henry; and her grandchildren Anthony (Lorraine) Hendrickson; Jonas, Aaron, and Kieran Hendrickson-Gracie; Jane, Thor, and Hanna Hendrickson-Rebizant; Kristin Hendrickson; Nick and Claire Pankiw; Adam, Matthew and Peter Revel; and Luke Hendrickson. Jean is also survived by her sister-in-law Bernice and many much loved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Jean lived on her family’s farm near Gilbert Plains, excelling in school, playing ball, and making lifelong friends, until her mother’s death in 1948. She moved with her brothers and sisters to Winnipeg and had many stories about life on Young Street. She started grade 12 at United College, but decided instead to teach on permit at Oatfield, a one room school near Eriksdale. Jean loved that year in Oatfield and believed her year there helped her get through the grief of her mother’s death and to grow up. She returned to Winnipeg to finish high school at Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, then went to teach, again on permit, at Cossette School in Inwood. There she would meet Wallace Hendrickson, a handsome and slightly wild young Swede, who most likely literally swept her off her feet. After a year in Normal School to train as a teacher (class of ’52), Jean taught for a year at St. Daniel School near Carman. Jean married Wallace on July 4, 1953 and taught for two years at Pembina Crest School in Winnipeg before she and Wallace, with baby Barbara, moved to Wekusko for a northern adventure. Five years later they returned to Winnipeg, now with four little girls, and lived in the house at 736 Warsaw Avenue. The next move, but not before two more girls joined the family, was on January 1, 1967, to a farm near Narcisse. Henry was born after this move, and Jean and Wallace would live out their days on the farm. There were years of hard work on and off the farm, (Jean returned to teach in Inwood) and watching her children grow up, her daughters move away, and her son take over the farm. Jean lived through the most exciting of times. This world has changed so much over the past nine decades. Jean was always learning, whether in classes, reading, watching television, and listening to the radio, or from the people who graced her life. She was interested in all world issues, politics and in most sports, and she had an opinion on everything. Jean loved a good joke and always had a joke to share. She loved her garden and her flowers. She loved meeting new people and her Jean’s home was always a welcoming place. The coffee was always strong, the food was always delicious, the company and conversation were always good. Rarely did a day pass without someone stopping by for business or pleasure. Our mother was smart and strong and determined and hard working. She was kind and supportive and loyal. She was proud of her family, of her home, of her life. She had lifelong friends but made new friendships quickly and easily. She was a cherished teacher to so many children. She was a special daughter, and a loving sister and a wonderful friend. She had a long, successful marriage and worked side by side with our dad, before he passed away in 2016. She was a really good person. And mostly, to us, her seven children, she was a wonderful mother. Our mother had a full and blessed life. We like to think that our mother died peacefully and satisfied, without any great regrets. She was a woman of great faith and was not afraid to die, but she loved the life she lived. Lorna and Kristin were with her as she left this Earth. Our lives will never be the same, but we are so blessed to have had her for as long as we did. We will hold her dearly in our hearts. A family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations, if desired, can be made to the Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Inwood, Manitoba; or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

It is with great sadness that we announce Donald Gustave Lorentz passed away on April 8, 2019 at Concordia Hospital at the age of 73 after a lengthy illness and fall. All who knew Don in his final years of failing health marveled at his courageous attitude and ability to persevere through it all. Don’s loving wife Joan of 52 years, sons Cory (Sherrie) and their children Kaden, Braelynn and Ashton, as well as Chris (Stacy) and Chris’s children TJ and Austin and Stacy’s children Cam and Nate, remember Don. His sister Audrey (Kelvin) and brother Bob (Karen) survive Don. His parents Gustave and Alma Lorentz predeceased Don. Don was born in Winnipeg on June 6th, 1945. He attended school and graduated from Tech Voc High School. At a very early age he worked part-time for the City of Winnipeg. In 1970 he was offered full time employment. He operated specialty heavy equipment, became a foreman and was later elevated to foremen-3 position until his retirement. Don retired after 47 ½ years of service with the City of Winnipeg. Don found great enjoyment and pleasure by visiting family and friends, good food, and as he said, good company. His grandchildren were his greatest joy; he loved spending time with them. Don was a lifetime member and board member of Lutheran Church of the Cross. We recognize Neil & Erna Martin and Jules & Heather Brunel as Honorary Pallbearers. At Don’s request, he wished to have his grandchildren, two sons, and Brian Colbert to be Pallbearers. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday April 15, 2019 at Wojcik Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB. Viewing will take place prior to the Service. Interment will be the following day at Windsor Cemetery in Teulon, MB with the immediate family.

July 22, 1937 – March 30, 2019 Surrounded by the love and care of his family, Lawrence passed away peacefully, after a long battle with cancer. Lawrence will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Helen, his children, Darcy (Elise), Darrell (Melody), and Darlene (Trevor), his grandchildren Derek (Stephanie), Megan (Luke), Niki (Jarius), and Michael (Krista), his great-grandchildren, Jayce and Owen, and his eight brothers and sisters and their families. Special thanks to Donnie and Sally for their ongoing presence and love. Lawrence was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Celia Hawryluk, and his brother, Albert. An Interlake boy, Lawrence soon met and married the love of his life, Helen. They eventually settled in Winnipeg where they raised their family. Lawrence worked at Versatile Farm Equipment for over 31 years. Lawrence enjoyed wood-working, working on cars, and camping, but his greatest treasures were his family, kids and grandkids. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Odd Fellow’s Hall, 374 1 St W, Stonewall, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations can be made to Children’s Wish Foundation. Our sincere gratitude to the staff of H4 at HSC and the staff of Cancer Care.

Peacefully in the early morning of March 29th 2019, Alfred Sutton passed away at Stonewall Hospital at the age of 90. Alfred lived with Parkinson’s for decades, but lived a good life through his Doctors care, determination and positive outlook. He is survived by his wife Bernice Sutton of 61 years and sister Doris in England who will soon be celebrating her 100th Birthday. Also his son Keith (Jean), daughter Lynette (Derek) White, and niece Joyce (David) Pelletier and grandchildren Bradley, Benjamin, Stephen, Leontine, Carl, Natalie, Simon and Allison. Born Mar 21, 1929 in Crewe, Cheshire, England. He was a lad from the farm who at 17 years old joined the Royal Air Force on November 11th 1946 on Arthur, his father’s Birthday (Remembrance Day). He was trained as a mechanic fitter and served with the RAF for 8 years traveling to many countries in Europe, Africa and India, some of which no longer exist. He learned to sail in Southern Rhodesia, South Africa and off the coast of Karachi in future Pakistan, drove a motorcycle in England, all before leaving the RAF and immigrating to Canada in 1956. After working as a heavy equipment mechanic on the Pine Tree Line (Radar) he met Bernice at a YMCA Square Dancing Evening in Winnipeg and soon after married in 1958. He continued to work as a mechanic while raising a family, learning to skate, volunteer coaching (19 years) and among many things was a leading contributor in the establishment of Ringette Canada earning him a place in the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. The Funeral Service will be held at Stonewall Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre, on Saturday, April 6 at 1:00 p.m. and his final resting place will be Lilyfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson’s research would be most appreciated as over 20+ of his life has been enjoyed because of their efforts. The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude that’s to Dr Hobson of Deer Lodge Hospital, Interlake Home Care, Stonewall Hospital and Staff, and Dr Sahari for the dedication, professionalism and care that has made Alfred and the family’s last days together peacefully and memorable.