1954 – 2018

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of our dear Sister and Auntie, Darlene Edna Smaldon at Goodwin Lodge on April 5, 2018, at the age of 64. Darlene was born in Teulon, MB, and lived in Gunton for most of her life. She had a love for nature, especially flowers and birds, always anticipating the arrival of the hummingbirds. She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters, George (Adeline), Leonard, Bryan (Liz), Valerie, Gerald, Heather (Garry), and Karen (Greg). She was “Deedee” to her nieces and nephews, Lenore (Kris), Bill, Aaron (Erin-Brie), Michelle (Demetri), Brent (Shianne), Scott, Cory (Danielle), Kyle and Ashley (Corey), her great-nieces and nephews Max, Chase, Finley, Helena and Grayson. Lifelong friends Terry and Marian. She was predeceased by her parents William (Billy) and Edna, brother-in-law Leonard and grandparents. We would like to thank Dr. Loudon and the staff at Goodwin Lodge for their kindness and care given to Darlene and her family. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday April 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gunton Greenwood Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Goodwin Lodge (recreation) Box 89, Teulon, MB, R0C 3B0.

April 12, 1923 – March 31, 2018            Peacefully, with family by her side, Mary passed away at the age of 94 years at the Arborg Personal Care Home. Born April 12, 1923 in Ukraine, she was the eldest of 3 children born to Mike and Nellie Zwarych. She immigrated to Canada by boat with her family at the age of 6. She left home at an early age, completing a business course and worked in Winnipeg. Mary loved music and dancing and while attending a wedding celebration, met Ned, the love of her life. It was an instant mutual attraction and within a few months they were married on October 14, 1943. They continued to enjoy dancing throughout their life together. They loved entertaining visitors and playing cards with friends. Mary was always known as a hard worker, excellent cook, a generous lady, and devoted to her family. Above all, she was a spiritual person. Her love for God and neighbour compelled her to share precious Bible truths with others concerning the hope of a better future under God’s kingdom where life will be free of suffering, sorrow, sickness and death, as promised in Revelation 21: 3,4. Ned and Mary raised 3 children; Judy (Dennis), Jerry (Brenda), Jeff (Peggy). She was a loving grandmother and great grandmother to Chris (Cayna-Lee) Marcus and Lauren; Chad, Connor and Delaney; Racquel, Stephanie and Kaitlyn; Ninette (Kent); Richanda (Chris) Brynley; and Natalie. We wish to thank all the staff at the Arborg Personal Care Home for their care and compassion shown to mom during her stay of 12 ½ years. Thank you also to those who visited and supported her through her long journey battling Alzheimer’s. In accordance with Mary’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the Arborg Personal Care Home, Box 10, Arborg, MB., R0C 0A0, attention Wanda.

It is with deep sorrow, the family is saddened to announce that Gordon passed away on March 17, 2018 after a courageous fight with cancer. Gordon is survived by his loving wife Sue; his children Michael (Marni) granddaughter Morgan, and Darryl (Renee) grandsons Alton, Copper and Ethan (and his mother Megan). Sisters Grace (Bob) Stein, Shirley (Cyril) Irwin, and brothers Ronald (Joy) Langrell and Harold Langrell. Gordon was very fond of his nieces and nephews as well as his sisters and brothers-in-law on the Kotelko side. He is also remembered and loved by Sue’s family, mother Elsie Becker, brothers Carl, John (Donna) and Rob (Sharon) and children Lisa (Blake) Legault, Matt (Melanie) Janzen, Sheila (Steven) Smart and grandchildren. Gordon was predeceased by his loving parents Victor and Edna Langrell and wife Myra (nee Kotelko). Gordon grew up in the Woodlands area attending Woodlands Elementary and Warren Collegiate. He remained in Woodlands farming, working and raising his family over the years. He loved hunting, fishing, curling and traveling. His favourite pastime was visiting with friends and family. The funeral service was held at the Stonewall Legion on Thursday, March 22 at 2 p.m. Interment was held earlier at 11 a.m. at Meadow Lea Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, kindly make donations to Woodlands Childcare Inc., Box 270, Woodlands, MB. R0C 3H0. Many thanks to Cancer Care Manitoba and to the Stonewall Hospital palliative care staff.

September 12, 1929 – March 15, 2018      Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Dad passed away March 15, 2018 at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years Ruth (Kennedy), sons Ken (Brenda) and Bob (Kim) and grandchildren Kent, Brandon and Kaleigh. Dad was preceded by grandson Jonathan, sisters Zelma, Jean and brothers Ed, Harvey, Mervin, George and Mel. Dad was born in Portage la Prairie, MB. He and Ruth were married in August,1956 and settled in Stonewall. There he worked for North American Lumber and Texaco Bulk Fuels for several years. In 1968 he began a 23 year career as a corrections officer at Stony Mountain Institution. Dad enjoyed telling stories of growing up and of the many people he had worked with and met over his 88 years. In 1969 the family moved to Teulon to live on the Kennedy farm. He enjoyed having a small farm where he had a variety of livestock. In later years he was particularly proud of his large garden and beautifully manicured yard. Dad and Mom enjoyed many trips to BC and California to visit family and friends. Dad loved his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren. It was important for him to know what they were doing and what projects they had on the go at any given time. The family would like to thank Dr. Loudon and the wonderful staff at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion towards Dad. A celebration of Gordon’s life will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Gunton – Greenwood Community Hall, Gunton, MB. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Goodwin Lodge Foundation or the Teulon Hunter Memorial Health District Foundation Inc.

The family of Barry Mann wish to announce the passing of our dearest husband, dad, grandpa and great- grandpa. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 15, 2018 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be forever remembered by his wife Violet and his children: Shelley (David) Fujii, Darryl (Tracy) Mann, Duane (Heather) Mann. Grandchildren: Bret (Shanece), Tyler, Serena, Nicholas, Felicia, Julia, Kurtis and great- daughter Anayah Rae. Surviving brothers are: George (Tove) Mann, Bill (Louise) Mann and sisters-in-law Carol Mann, Lynn Mann, Ethel and Clarence Olson, and brother-in-law Don Allard. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Barry/Dad was born in Stonewall on October 26, 1943 the youngest son of Robert Sr. and Kathleen Mann. Barry married the love of his life, Violet Lowery on July 27, 1963. They raised their three children in Stonewall with a lot of love. Dad worked as a butcher who first sold oranges to mom instead of weiners she had ordered! He worked at the co-op in Stonewall, then he and mom ran the store in Marquette. He was proprietor of Stonewall Septic Service and ran our family farm Sheldarane Dairy Farm. He was a member of Stonewall-Rockwood Fire Department for 40 years and during that time he acquired the position of Fire Chief. He was passionate about driving school bus for the Interlake School Division for 30 years until his health deteriorated. Dad/Barry loved to spend time with his boys hunting, fishing and camping. He was a jack of all trades and loved to work on small engines. The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation to the Doctors at Cancer Care and to Dr. Pinniger at Stonewall Hospital. At Dad/Barry’s request there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers donations may be forwarded to Stonewall Palliative Care or Stonewall- Rockwood Firefighters Association.

(June 2, 1925 – March 14, 2018)     After an active day and a cup of tea Stewart peacefully passed away at home on his terms as he had often wished. Dad was 92 years of age just a couple months short of making 93. He was predeceased by his wife, soulmate and best friend of over 52 years Roxanne, son Garry. Dad was a farm boy born at home just west of Teulon where he worked until he became a butcher; he had a stint with Safeway and Mom’s family store. His passion for golf led him to his next job providing him with his best years. He was one of 6 founding members that started the Teulon Golf and Country Club. This is where he found what he enjoyed doing most and became the Golf superintendent. He along with Mom ran the pro shop as well as the clubhouse for over 30 years, along the way forging many long-time friendships. Dad paved the way for many Young men and women from the Teulon area to make careers in the turfgrass industry. Dad spent over 30 years being active in local politics serving on the Teulon council, Rockwood planning boards the Teulon arena board as well as any other board that was trying to improve Teulon and the Interlake. Dad was an athlete, he loved golf, hockey and baseball and was very competitive either playing or coaching. He helped many of us local boys become men through hockey. He taught us first how to be gracious and respectful and understand defeat .Better than that he taught us what it took to win and succeed as team. Dad was the face of Teulon hockey for years and he is synonymous with the Teulon Tigers senior hockey even wearing the team jacket up until his death. Dad also loved to hunt and fish with friends and family. Dad loved his family and close friends. He often spoke of his coffee crew and what a good bunch of friends they were always looking forward to the next day. His family is what provided him with pride he loved visiting BC for birthdays and Christmas. Nieces and Nephews and their families were spoken as if his own. He enjoyed a single visitor or a large gathering and always had a story to share. Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will take place at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be all Nieces, Nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association and Heart and Stroke Foundation or a local charity of your choice. Well Dad this is the end of a great run and we could not be more proud of all your accomplishments. I hope that along our paths we can capture just a tiny bit of what made you a great man, Grandfather, Father, uncle and coach. You will be greatly missed and always thought of fondly with love and respect.

1975-2018      It is with deep sadness that we announce on March 14, 2018 Natalie passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of her family. At the age of 42, Natalie had spent the last eight years of her life ‘breaking limitations, believing, finding peace, hope and understanding’ on her cancer journey. Natalie will live on in the hearts of her husband Jeff Love, their children, Tyler, Gavin and Kaden; her parents, Brian and Judy Stein; her sisters and their families; Laura, Michael, Rachel and Jonas Perrella; Christine, Dan, Damon, Marcus and Luke Skakum. She will also be dearly missed by her extended family and many friends who joined her on her life journey. Natalie started her journey in Edmonton Alberta, born into a military family. This enabled Natalie to make friendships easily and adapt to changing circumstances. Natalie graduated from Red River Community College as a Health Records Technician. This set her off on a new path to Lynn Lake Manitoba where she met Jeff and their love story began. Together they built an incredibly strong family, raising three awesome sons as they moved around Manitoba. Their footsteps eventually brought them to Stonewall. Shortly after their move, Natalie’s journey with melanoma really began. This journey is documented in her blog; ithinkiwillgoforawalk.blogspot.com. Natalie’s life was all about the little things; dancing in the kitchen with her boys, family rock band wars, gardening, relaxing by the pool with her love, walks in Quarry Park with her dog, Caramel, being a supportive hockey mom and simply loving her family and friends. A celebration of Natalie’s life will be held on Friday, March 23rd, 2018 2:00 pm at the Heritage Arts Center in Stonewall Manitoba. The family will have a private internment at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Natalie’s two favourite supports; Callanish Society: www.callanish.org YACC (Young Adult Cancer Canada): www.youngadultcancer.ca Thank you to all of the health care staff that have supported Natalie on this journey. Special thanks to Dr. Wong, Dr. Fewer and Dr. Graham who held a special place in Natalie’s heart.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Minaker at the age of 77 years, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Lorraine, son Darren (Dianne), Haleigh and Scott, daughter Angela (Mark), Marlee and Rylan, grandsons Adam and Johnny, and their mother Laurie. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mabel, sister and brother-in-law, Beryl and Bonne Lemon, brother Gilbert and son Wayne. Dave was born in Winnipeg on August 11, 1940 and raised on the family farm in Rosser, Manitoba. He enjoyed his occupation in the pipefitting trade and many years of farming until his retirement. He loved when family would come to visit and his sense of humour always kept them entertained. The family wishes to thank the IERHA Palliative Care Staff and Stonewall Hospital staff for their compassionate care and support. As per Dave’s wishes, there will be no service. A private family interment will be held at a later date.

Melvin was born on June 13, 1948 in St Laurent, Manitoba to Norman and Emma Gaudry. He spent his childhood years on the farm and also found his interest of learning to play the guitar. He tragically lost his mother at the young age of 13. He moved to Winnipeg shortly after his mom passed away and started to seriously focus on the guitar with help from Lucille Lafeneur. From there on music would become his passion, mainly self taught and learned to play by ear. He soon was playing for friends and family that quickly turned into gigs at the bars in Winnipeg where he met his first wife Shirley. They married that would eventually produce a son and daughter. He would continue playing at night, while maintaining jobs at Manitoba Sausage as an owner operator, delivering sod for his family and eventually started a long career as a professional truck driver with Purolator Courier. Melvin would officially retire in 2003 due to continuous heart related health problems. He developed high blood pressure at a very young age. His first love has always been music. He spent much of the 70s performing the Main Street circuit of bars including the Royal George, The Airport Hotel, Downs and the Stock Exchange, a local St Laurent hang out. Performing with many musicians such as Gene Britisher, Mel Bruce, Leonard Gladu eventually forming a band with Jack Lavineway and Carol Swazey. He would later go onto form other bands, Country Connection and Rebels county that would include his nephew Barry Gladu. Later in life, Dad had the pleasure of playing with Ivan Spence regularly at the Metis Club and other shows throughout the city. Throughout his life, he always entertained in someone’s kitchen with just him and his cherished Gibson 45. Dad also enjoyed cooking, with homemade soups being his specialty, playing crib, watching old westerns and listening to good Country Music. He loved his grandchildren, spoiling them every chance he could and was very involved with all of their hobbies and interests. Ironically Dad was diagnosed with an enlarged heart in his early 50’s and for those who knew him well he had a big heart that he wore on his sleeve giving hugs and emotional affections to all his friends and family. Dad is survived by his brother Robert (Rolonde), Elmer (Verna), Barbara(Len), children Gene(Lori), Rachelle, grandchildren Emma, Jamie, Randel and Elaina and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother and father Norman and Emma, sisters Doreen Allard, Nora Abgrall and brother Brian. Many thanks to all the people at the Heart Failure Clinic, his Pharmacist in Stonewall, ladies of the Metis Club, his friend Gerald from Stony Mountain, and a special thanks to Louise Mkay and the Boudreau families for all your help at the hospital. Donations can be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation. Honorary pallbearers Allan Gaudry, Barry Gladu, Gerald Mason, Lloyd Waldner, Joanne Boudreau. Service will be held at St Laurent Roman Catholic Church on Saturday March 10, with Prayers at 10:30 AM. followed by service at 11:00AM. Lunch to follow at the St Laurent Hall with an open mic for all musicians that would like to pay tribute to our dad. “Fill my life with a song, a happy happy song and let the whole world sing it with me”

February 20th 1927 – February 26th 2018

RIPOSI IN PACE

Peter Fabris passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26th, 2018, at Riverview Health Center in Winnipeg, with his family by his side. He was 91 years of age. Peter is survived and his memory cherished by Louise, his wife of 65 years, daughters Donna and Gayle, grandchildren Randy, Matthew and Gary and great-grandchildren, Darian, Brendon, Kaitlyn and Alyssa. Peter is preceded in death by his father Girolamo, mother Velia, brother Fred, sister Geza and his daughter Marilyn. Peter was born on February 20th,1927 to immigrant Italian parents Girolamo and Velia Fabris of Balmoral, MB. He was the youngest sibling to his sister Geza and his brother Fred. Peter attended school in Balmoral and then at age 17.5 in August 1944, he joined the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) and served our country during World War II. After the war ended, Peter worked in a mine in Bissett, MB for a year and then with the Canadian Pacific Railway for a few years, before commencing employment at Stony Mountain Institution in July 1950. He married Louise (nee Dumore) in 1952 and they lived in Winnipeg and raised three daughters, Marilyn, Donna and Gayle. Peter retired from the prison in December 1983 after 33.5 years of public service. Following his retirement, he worked part time with Brinks for a few years and also learned how to play the tenor saxophone. Later, well into his sixties, he pursued his childhood interest by once again taking up the accordion, an instrument he particularly favored, given his love of polka music. Peter was an intelligent man who loved to read. He knew everything about history, his favorite subject, however, he could be counted on for his knowledge and sound advice on nearly any topic raised. He had a talent for interesting conversation, shared many a good story and possessed a remarkable sense of humor. He insisted that laughter is the best medicine of all and often reminded us that there is a humourous side to every situation, no matter how difficult. For example and befitting the current circumstances, we recollect Peter’s chuckle during his now and then recitation of an epitaph on a grave marker in a British cemetery. It went like this: “Pause my friend, as you walk by, As you are now, so once was I, As I am now, so you will be, Prepare my friend, to follow me.” And a visitor added, “To follow you is not my intent, Until I know which way you went!” Peter maintained a positive outlook and attitude throughout his life. Upbeat and outgoing, he thoroughly enjoyed family dinners and get togethers, helping others, yardwork, gardening, caring for the family pets, folklorama, concerts, travelling, music, great cologne, making his own beer and wine, keeping up on world events, sponsoring a goat named Luigi, chit chatting with friends and neighbors or anyone he’d meet, a good plate of spaghetti, watching Coronation Street every night with Mom and Lawrence Welk on Sundays and making sure all the outdoor critters were fed. Above all, Peter was a man who was truly devoted to the happiness and well being of his family. He was an incredibly supportive, kind, generous and caring soul. He was always there for us. There are no words to express just how deeply he will be missed. Forever loved, he will live on in our hearts forever. Peter said he wanted things kept simple. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service and internment is planned for late spring at the Victoria Cemetery, Balmoral, MB. Peter said that according to the scriptures, we are suppose to leave this earth for something better. He said, no tears please. Peter held a special affection for animals, especially those in need and throughout his life he generously contributed to animal welfare in any way he could. Please consider honoring Peter’s memory by making a donation in his name to Craig Street Cats, 16-1421 St. James St. Wpg. MB. R3H 0Y9 or the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter, 3062 Portage Ave. Wpg. MB. R3K or any animal rescue shelter of choice. We would like to thank family, friends, neighbors and Peter’s health care providers for all their help, kindness and support throughout Peter’s brief and valiant fight against cancer. Peter kept the following poem tucked in a bible that he kept by his bedside.

To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me   When I am gone, release me. Let me go I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy, we had so many years. I gave you my love and you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown But now it’s time I traveled alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part So bless those memories in your heart. I won’t be far away for life goes on So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near with all my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and “Welcome You Home”. Author: Unknown