Brian & Myrna Oliver

Obituary

Passed on

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Brian, on April 24, and our beloved mother, Myrna, on May 4. They left us just ten days apart, after both facing sudden illnesses with courage and strength.

 Left to miss them every single day are their children, Sherry (Dale), Tammy (Mike), Kristen (Betsy), Michelle (Trevor), and Tyler (Mandy); their grandchildren, Mark (Kaleigh), Cody, Easton (Renee), Jessica (Mark), Keauna (John), Dawson (Will), Lucas (Olivia), Camryn, Julia, and Elliet; and their great-grandchildren, Nataleigh, Carver, and Indy; Mom’s sister Sharon(Ray), Dad’s sister Colleen and their many treasured nieces and nephews.

 Mom and Dad were the pillars of our family. They held us together, loved us fiercely, and built a life rooted in commitment, hard work, and family. They worked tirelessly to provide for their five children, and their greatest joy was always found in their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family was not just important to them; it was their passion, their purpose, and the centre of everything they did. They were truly the best parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.  From family vacations in Hawaii and Great Britain, to camping across the country, weekend getaways, and summers at the cottage, there was always something they were planning.  We were quite the convoy when we loaded up to head out on one of the many adventures, they took us on.  Gpa and Gma spent years making memories with their ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. They were always there for their grandchildren, sleepovers, special outings, and attending sporting events and cheering loudly from the stands with pride, joy, and unmistakable love.  They truly created a legacy of love, laughter, togetherness, and belonging.

Although they were both born and raised in the North End of Winnipeg, if you asked them where home was, they would have said Marquette, Manitoba, and Twin Lakes Beach, Manitoba. They spent years building a beautiful life, making friendships and raising their family in Marquette, and the last 30 years at their beloved cottage at Twin Lakes Beach, where their love of the lake and their love of family and friends came together so beautifully.

 Dad had a passion for cars, racing and fixing things. There was very little he could not build or repair. He built our childhood home in Marquette and our cottage at Twin Lakes Beach, creating the backdrop for so many of our favourite memories.  Mom was a lover of reading and puzzles. In her spare time, she could often be found snuggled up with a book and a blanket, or sitting at the table working on some kind of puzzle. Mom was the magic behind every holiday, creating traditions we will continue to cherish. Together, Mom and Dad were adventurers, and when retirement came, they welcomed the opportunity to head south to warmer weather, as long as we came to visit them.

 Their love story spanned many, many decades. While our hearts are deeply broken to lose them so close together, it brings us comfort to believe they are together again. They loved each other deeply in life, and that love remains part of the legacy they leave behind. 

A private family celebration of Brian and Myrna’s lives will be held later this summer.

 In their memory, and in honour of our love for our parents and the battles they faced, we ask those who are able to consider making a blood or platelet donation with Canadian Blood Services. Donations may also be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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