Donnie Last passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Rosewood Lodge, Stonewall after struggling with complications from Parkinsons. “Uncle” Donnie was born on December 15, 1930 to Phillip and Gertrude Last (Good). He was born and raised on the family farm north of Argyle along with his sister and brother.  Later in life Donnie moved to Lion’s Manor in Stonewall but continued to farm with Elbourne and Murray until he was 82.  Leisure time was filled with lots of curling, which he loved.  He also loved to golf at Inwood with his buddies. After the passing of his siblings and their spouses (Bill and Ethel Buchanan, Elbourne and Jean Last) Donnie continued to be surrounded by his nieces and nephews.  Joining in all the family gatherings in his quiet way. Uncle Donnie was always a very special guest. Donnie is survived by seven nieces and nephews. Brenda (Brian) Morash, Janice (Cliff) Harrison, Bruce (Gwen) Buchanan, Sheila (Ken) Cooper, Leona (Blaine) Nichol, Donna (Walt) Stewart and Murray (Beth) Last, as well as his special friend Lil. Uncle Donnie had requested there be no service. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory, may do so to Parkinsons Foundation, 200 Woodlawn St., Wpg., MB., R3J3H7 or a charity of their choice. Thank you to Dr. Kerr Graham, the Stonewall Hospital, Betel Foundation PCH, and Rosewood Lodge.

February 27, 1922 – November 12, 2017 Peacefully, at the age of 95 years, Lilly passed away in Teulon Manitoba.  Lilly  was predeceased by her husband Frank and her parents Ole and Ingrid, siblings Ed, Ole, Clarence, Bill, Bert, Norman, Betty, Alice, sisters in law Pearl, Rita, Anne, Verna, brothers in law John, Harry, Roy, Norman and Gerry. She is survived by her daughters Lorelie, Peggy (Al), Rory, granddaughters Kristy (Cam) and Marcy, great grandchildren Tate and Ruby, sisters Irene, Margy, Alma (Herman), Violet and sisters in law Frieda and Ingrid, as well as many nieces and nephews.  Lilly was born on the family farm at Inwood Manitoba, and was the oldest daughter of thirteen children. She attended Union Prairie and Inwood Schools.  Lilly left home at an early age to work in Winnipeg. In 1951 she married Frank McCarthy and they resided in the Brooklands area of Winnipeg. In 1973 Frank passed away and in 1974 Lilly sold her house and moved to East Kildonan. In 1993 Lilly moved to Teulon Manitoba and at the time of her passing was residing at Goodwin Lodge. Lilly took a special interest in her great grandchildren Tate and Ruby. She loved to look at their pictures and enjoyed watching them grow up. She also enjoyed our family pets and was always willing to help out with our many dogs, cats and even chickens!  She liked doing crossword puzzles, especially the daily Jumble, knitting, reading, going for long walks and visiting with her sisters. She made the best fruitcake, shortbread and ginger cookies and we all looked forward to her Christmas baking. This past summer Lilly enjoyed visits with her sister Violet and niece Chris from BC and her niece Inger Lise from Norway. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff and caregivers at Goodwin Lodge and Hunter Memorial Hospital for the excellent care and kindness given to Lilly. At her request no service will be held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

On November 8th, 2017, Barry Wendell McMahon passed away peacefully at Goodwin Lodge surrounded by family. Barry is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 58 years Shirley (nee Palen). Also survived by his daughter Kelly (Joel), son Keith (Gail), daughter Karin (Ian), grandkids Erin, Brett, Penny (Jay), Kelsey (Ryan), Taylor, Ryan, Cole, Campbell and Christine, brother Bill (Bea), sisters-in-law Frankie, Linda, Lorraine, Faye, Stephanie, Joan, brothers-in-law Murray, Richard and Jack and many nieces and nephews. Barry was born on August 26th, 1938 to Alex and Edith McMahon and lived his whole life in Teulon, MB. Barry was a very hard working man who always put his family first. Barry worked for the Department of Highways and then moved to the Hosiery mill. From there Barry went to work as a custodian at Teulon Collegiate Institute until his retirement after 32 years. Barry loved to cook and often cooked Sunday dinner. He also loved to bake and always helped Shirley make all of the Christmas goodies. Shirley’s favorite holidays to celebrate with Barry were their anniversary and Christmas. Barry loved hunting and it was always a big adventure when hunting season rolled around. What started as a yearly outing with his buddies soon became a cherished family tradition with his son, son-in-law and grandkids. He coached baseball for several years and always made time to drive his son to hockey and his girls to figure skating. He was always a home body, but his favorite trip was when he and Shirley flew to Campbell River to see his sister Irene and to see the ocean. Barry took pride in everything he did and was always tinkering, building bird houses and gardening. He loved horses – riding out on his horse Peggy with his buddies and going to “the Downs” to help his Dad Alex. Barry’s grandkids were the light of his life and they all agree that he gave the best bear hugs. Even in his failing health Barry always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He fought a hard battle and now he is at peace. We will miss you and love you always. Shirley and family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the staff of Teulon Hospital and Goodwin Lodge for their exceptional care and unwavering compassion during Barry’s last years. At Barry’s request there will be no funeral. A private family interment to follow “2 hours before sunset on a sunny summer day” just as Barry wished. Family is in the process of setting up a memorial bursary in Barry’s name – as Barry has said “ if every student who walked the halls during my 32 years at T.C.I. donated something, think of how many kids we could help”. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to this bursary, at the T.D. Bank, Teulon Branch, account No. 6214734 or to Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital Foundation or Goodwin Lodge Teulon Foundation – donations for both can be sent to Teulon Memorial Health District Foundation Inc. Box 312 Teulon, MB., R0C 3B0.

After a brief illness, Pearl Chuba (nee Stefanec) affectionately known as “Aunty Pearl” passed away peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 04 – 2017 at the age of 84 years at the Percy E. Moore Hospital in Hodgson Manitoba. Aunty Pearl was born on June 22, 1933 at the Stefanec family homestead in Kilkenny MB (Fisher Branch), and was the youngest daughter of Wasyil and Tykyna (Tina) Stefanec. She was predeceased by her husband Steve and sister Mary (William) Woloshyn, and leaves to mourn her sister Anne (Peter) Kalyta (Fisher Branch, MB), brother-in-law George Lysack (Helen) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Despite a severe hearing impairment Aunty Pearl loved to listen to Ukrainian and Country Music. She was an avid reader and had an amazing ability to remember people, especially the names of children. Aunty Pearl loved children and they loved her. She was one of the most gentle compassionate souls one could ever meet. Ever present at Holiday dinners and special occasions, her presence and that permanent smile that she always seemed to have will be missed by all. The family would like to thank the staff at the Fisher Branch Personal Care Home and Percy E. Moore Hospital for their compassionate care. A special thank you to Dr. Sonia Bruin and Dr. Lance Crook. Funeral Service for Pearl will be held at the Fisher Branch Roman Catholic Church at 10:30 A.M. Monday, November 13, 2017. Aunty Pearl will be laid to rest at the Fisher Branch Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Percy E. Moore Hospital, Palliative Care Room “Inc”, Box 83, Fisher Branch, MB., ROC OZO. “Vichnaya Pamyat Aunty Pearl”

October 19th, 1939 – October 30th, 2017 We regret to announce the sudden passing of William “Bill” Thomas Braid, 78, of Teulon, Manitoba, on October 30th, 2017.  Bill was survived by his siblings, Gerry (Willard), Arthur, Ginny; his daughters, Cindy (Dave), Kathryn (Scott), Andrea (Lorne); his 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he went to school in River Heights. He left school to join the Air Force where he was trained to be an air frame specialist. Later, Bill went on to work for Xerox as a senior technician until retirement in 2006. He enjoyed his post-retirement years on his beautiful property near Teulon, MB. This is where Bill hosted the annual world lawn dart and bocce ball tournament for 35 years which has provided friends and family with a life time of laughs and cherished memories. Bill had a soft spot in his heart for the pets that he had over the years, including his two Papillons, Jitterbug and Rocky. Bill was known for his kind, generous nature, his witty sense of humour, and his keen intellect. He had collected National Geographic magazines for the past 50 years, and took interest in a wide range of science and nature topics later on in life “to keep the mind sharp”. Bill was truly one of a kind and he will be greatly missed. As per Bill’s wishes, there will be no funeral service held.

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I announce the passing of my Mom, Grandma and GG (Great Grandma) to her precious Great Grandchildren, on October 13, 2017. Joyce was born on September 9, 1939 in Winnipeg. Joyce will be remembered by her only daughter Kimberley and husband Rick, her granddaughters Andrea Cabral (Mark) and son Landon, Ashlee Watts (Tim) and children Russell and Lyla, Christyn McGuff and Brenley Haralson (Jordan). Joyce will also be remembered by the Sutherland Family and her many nieces and nephews.  Joyce will be dearly missed by Russ’s family Ken (Della), Laverne (Maurice) and Ron (Beth) of Revelstoke B.C. Joyce was predeceased by the love of her life Russ, her parents Alex and Ethel Sutherland, in-laws Earl and Myrtle Campbell, sister Gail Voss and brother Alan Sutherland, brother in-law Stan Campbell, sister in-law Joan Sinclair and her husband James.  Also friend Norman Moore. On August 30, 1958 Mom married the love of her life Russ, and they enjoyed 41 years together. They resided in Stony Mountain until 1973 at which time they embarked on a different adventure and purchased Riverdale Tourist Camp in Lac du Bonnet which they operated until they sold it in 1983. After a short period of time they moved back to Stony Mountain where they resided until they purchased their hobby farm in Teulon in 1995. Mom and Dad resided in Teulon until Dad’s passing in 1999 and Mom then moved back to Stony Mountain to be closer to Kim and Rick and her grandchildren. Mom was so very proud to say she was a decedent of the Selkirk Settlers. Family meant the world to Mom and when she invited you for dinner you always knew there was going to be plenty of food and laughter.  Mom would always say eat up she didn’t want any leftovers! There was many occasions where you would find someone lying on the floor with a full belly! Sutherland and Campbell “Family” gatherings meant everything to Mom she always said it was easier to cook for a crowd then to cook for 2! Mom loved to travel, Dad and Moms favorite spot was Hawaii, although after Dad passed away Mom was fortunate to travel to Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Mom always said if you give her an hour she could be packed and at the airport ready for her next adventure! During the summer Mom loved to go camping and had many wonderful adventures with family members and her special camping buddies Maurice and Laverne. In the winter Mom loved nothing more than to watch a good curling game on TV. She knew all the players and all the shots! Our heartfelt thanks go out to the many friends and family members that came to visit and spent time with Mom over the last couple of years. Special thanks go out to Pat and Jim Pierce who were her “lookouts” and her special confidant Helen Haack. Thank you to the staff of Stonewall Hospital, Dr. Zahiri and the special nursing staff there, who treated Mom with dignity and respect and were always there to help her.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stonewall Hospital or The Manitoba Lung Association. In compliance with Joyce’s wishes cremation took place. A memorial service was held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM in The Heritage Arts Centre at Stonewall Quarry Park. A private family internment followed.

Born July 31, 1944 in Winnipeg, MB., Deceased Oct 10, 2017 at his home in Gunton, MB. at the age of 73. Don is predeceased by his parents George Henry Martin and Margaret Mary Martin and Great- Grandson Dayton Martin. Don is survived by his wife Linda Gayle Martin (nee Rothwell), son Bill (Brenda), daughters Carol and Carla (Kevin).  Grandchildren Devon (Michelle), Andrea and Jordon (Bri-Anne).  Great- Grandchildren; Leeland, Blake, Chiara and Drayden.  Sister Beverly (Doug) Appleyard as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Don grew up on the family farm northwest of Gunton, MB and attended school in Gunton and Teulon.  Once Don finished school he married the love of his life Linda Gayle Rothwell on August 1st, 1964. At which time Don and Gayle moved to Brandon and he worked in a cement testing facility. They then continued their journey west to Vancouver Island where he worked in a logging camp until he received a position as a concrete inspector for B.C. Hydro.  The next step of his journey took Don, Gayle and their young son Bill back to Gillam MB where he received a position as a concrete inspector for the Kettle Dam build.  While in Gillam Don and Gayle were blessed with twin girls Carol and Carla.   In 1969 Don, Gayle and their young family moved back to the family farm to help his ailing father on the farm as well as selling cars at Pan Am Motors in Winnipeg. Don had enough of selling cars and decided to try dealing with children and drove a school bus for a number of years while working on the farm. Don continued to farm with his father until his death in 1982.  Don then started a new adventure as a long haul truck driver until he retired in 2008.  Don hauled loads all over the United States and Canada.  Don’s greatest love was his wife of 53 years and his children and especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren.   A celebration of life service took place on Tuesday, October 17th at the Gunton, MB., Hall at 2:00 pm.  Private immediate family committal of ashes was done after the reception.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Asper Center.

June 27, 1936 – September 21, 2017    The family of Bob Mann wish to announce the passing of our dearest Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. It is with relief in our hearts knowing that he has graduated from life and is now free from Alzheimer’s Disease.  He will be forever remembered by his wife Lynn and his children: Brad (Donna) Mann, Bambi (Bruce) Rutherford and Heidi (Dale) Fitchett; Grandchildren: Jason(Nicole) Mann, Laura (Ian) Billingham, Kaitlyn (Scott) Yurick, Brittany (Kurt) Kelly, Josh (Caitlin) Rutherford, Ashley and Nicholas Fitchett; Great-Grandchildren: JJ and Austen Mann, James and Connor Billingham, Easton and Ava Yurick, Willow Kelly, Lili Rutherford.  Surviving brothers are: George (Tove) Mann, Bill (Louise) Mann, Barry (Violet) Mann and sister-in-law Carol Mann; brothers-in-law Stuart Wood and Jeff Wood.   He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Mann, parents-in-law, Lloyd and Tootsie Wood, brother, Ron Mann.    Bob/Dad was born in Stonewall on June 27, 1936, the eldest son of five boys. He was raised on the “Mann” dairy farm where as a young boy, he delivered milk door-to-door with a horse and wagon.   He met the love of his life, Lynn Wood and they were married in 1957. They raised their family in the town of Stonewall where Bob/Dad became involved with many community organizations: The Kinsmen Club of Stonewall, of which he was presented with a Life Membership, Church of the Ascension (Anglican), IOOF, Stonewall-Rockwood Fire and Ambulance.  In 1982, he moved to Castlegar, B.C. where he acquired a position as Fire Chief and Director of the B.C. Fire Chief’s Association from 1982-1991.   He returned home to his community of Stonewall in 2007, for family and retirement.  Bob/Dad loved camping and fishing at Falcon Lake, golfing at Teulon and riding horses, nothing better than a rodeo (one hand on the bull and the other waving his hat).  He was very conscientious, sincere, trustworthy, hard-working and capable of completing any task assigned to him. He dedicated his life to family, friends and community.  A Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., Church of the Ascension, 435 1st Ave. West, Stonewall, Reverend James Bardsley officiated.  The family wish to express our sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and care-providers at Rosewood Lodge and Stonewall Hospital for the compassion and comfort they bestowed to our husband, father and grandfather.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be forwarded to The Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4G2 or Church of the Ascension, Box 550, Stonewall, Manitoba R0C 2Z0.  Bob/Dad – “Forever in our memories, till we meet again!”