It is with profound sadness that we announce the accidental passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend at the age of 81, on July 14^th 2025, at the Asper Building in St. Boniface Manitoba.

Mimi is survived by her husband of 60 years, Claude. She is also survived by many loved grandchildren, great grandchildren, her children Johanne, Linda (Jim), Alain, Patrick and her youngest sister Denise.

Mimi was predeceased by her parents, 2 of her three sisters, Jeanette and Huguette and her brother Bob and many other family members.

Mimi was born in Montreal, Quebec on September 29^th, 1943 where she grew up, went to school and then met and married her husband of 6o years, and best friend of 66 years, Claude. They married on July 25^th, 1964, started a family and a long life together. Mimi loved to read, bake, many kinds of crafts and sewing. She was a very loving and caring woman, devoted wife, mother and friend. She always welcomed everyone with a smile. She will be deeply missed.

A celebration of Life will take place at the Baptist Church, Teulon on August 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

Thank you to the nursing staff at Asper institute for taking care of Mimi with care and compassion.

 Is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Carl Joseph Paulsen on July 10, 2025 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.

 He is survived by his wife Frances of 51 years, sister Shirley Dodds, brother Sidney Paulsen (Betty), children Lori (Peter) Harrison, Maureen Baskin & Ken Baskin, grandchildren: Kyle (Lizzy), Paul (Anna), Molly, Thomas, Kelsey (Gerrit) 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and their families and many friends.

 He was predeceased by his parents, H.V.(Bill) and Eva Paulsen, sister Inez Hartle and husband Edwin, sister Bernice Duff and husband Leon, brother- in- law Derwood Dodds.

 Carl was born on January 4, 1937 in Birch Hills Saskatchewan. He attended Heatherdell School in Fenton, Saskatchewan. In 1955 he moved to Stonewall Manitoba with his parents and some of his siblings. He had a varied career working at the feedlot, delivering fuel and varied farm operations at the Stony Mountain Penitentiary Farm Annex. He played ball, curled, bowled and especially loved to ride horses. Carl and Fran made many happy memories with friends riding in the Spruce Woods. Hours were spent playing cards with family and friends, watching the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Jets.

 A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1 pm at the Argyle Memorial Community Centre, Argyle Manitoba.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made; to Cancer Care or the charity of your choice.

Thank you to the first responders and staff at the Stonewall Hospital and Selkirk Regional Health Centre. Thank you to the caring home care staff at Stonewood Place. A big thanks to the many family and friends who visited and helped Carl.

January 13, 1969 – July 9, 2025

Peacefully after his courageous battle with lung cancer Mark passed away with family by his side.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his partner Robin Heaps, his mother Judy Patterson, his sons; Sean Lussier, Joshua Patterson and T.J. Patterson, step-daughter Jayelle Heaps (Dylan Marks); sister Cheryl Patterson (Randy); 4 grandsons, Cruz, Wyatt, Luke and Jagger Marks. Nieces and nephews Ryan (Nick), Alexandria, Myles (Lily), each one of you held a special bond. Also many extended family.

Predeceased by his father Ted Patterson and step-son Dallas Hayka.

Born in Teulon and raised in Stonewall. Hobbies of Mark included hockey, quadding, bonfires and enjoying drinks with friends and family.

Mark was very proud to have obtained his security license in British Columbia. He returned to Manitoba in 2017 and he became one hell of a pizza chef.

Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Stonewall Legion. Everyone in attendance please consider yourself an honourary pallbearer.

 A private family burial will take place. 

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Thank you to Dr. Donnelly, Arborg Home Care staff, Doctors and staff at Arborg Hospital and all the ladies at Gimli Cancer Care. Also, thank you to Shirley Williams.

PASSED AWAY AT HOME PEACEFULLY AFTER A COURAGEOUS BATTLE.

SHE LEAVES BEHIND HER FAMILY WHO SHE LOVED FIERCELY. HER HUSBAND ROD, CHILDREN KYLE (JOLENE) KEVIN (KELSEY) KOLTEN (DARYL), GRANDCHILDREN MADISON, CARTER, JACOB, DEEGAN, LANDYN, ALEXIS, QUINN AND MEREDITH. SHE ALSO LEAVES BEHIND HER MOTHER JOYCE, HER SIBLINGS GLEN (SHELLY) KATHY (PAUL) JEAN (GAYLE) JIM (KAT) KEN (LISA) AND NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS AND OTHER LOVED ONES.

SHE WAS PREDECEASED BY HER FATHER FRED AND HER MOTHER DARLENE.

SHE GREW UP WITH A LOVE FOR HORSES, WHICH WITH STUCK WITH HER HER WHOLE LIFE.SHE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS RIDING AND CARING FOR HORSES. SHE ALSO ENJOYED CRAFTING. HER EVEN BIGGER AND NUMBER ONE PASSION WAS SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHETHER IT WOULD BE SITTING ON THE DECK VISITING, AT THE LAKE, GOLFING, CAMPING, OR JUST HAVING A GOOD TIME. THERE WAS NOTHING SHE WOULDN’T DO FOR HER FAMILY.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD AT THE GUNTON MEMORIAL HALL JULY 5 FROM 2PM TO 4PM.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, IF FRIEND SO DESIRE A DONATION TO CANCER CARE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

June 16, 1940 – June 20, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jessie Alberta Minaker at Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall, June 20, 2025 at the age of 85 years.

She is survived by her son Phillip Minaker of Toronto, and sister-in-law Janet Hagen.

She is predeceased by her parents Jean and Walter Minaker, and her favourite brother Jim.

Jessie grew up in Grosse Isle, eventually moving to the city. Jessie worked many different jobs in her lifetime within hospitality and retail. She worked at Major Quilting with her mother Jean until she retired. Upon retirement she started to work at the Marquette Café´with her good friend Helen Liebrecht, here she met many new friends. She loved to cook and bake.

Jessie was a dedicated community member, volunteering her time, supporting showers and community events at the Grosse Isle Hall. Jessie was the driving force behind canteen and catering services at the Grosse Isle Heritage Site, it was a very important part of her life. She became very involved and worked very hard. She also made many friends there. The new canteen at the Heritage site was named in her honour, Jessie’s Canteen, she was very humbled by this.

Jessie loved to travel, made numerous trips to Mazatlan, Mexico, Hawaii, and Cuba. She was very close with the Lizarraga family, Claudia, Victor, Ingrid, Abril and Alex and families. They held a very special place in her heart.

Special thank you to everyone who visited with Jessie this last year, she enjoyed everyone’s company. She made some special friends in Teulon Hospital, and I know they will miss her.

Special thank you to Staff at Stonewall Hospital, Teulon Hospital, and Rosewood Lodge for the care and compassion shown to her. When she arrived at Rosewood Lodge from Teulon Hospital on June 14, 2025, she felt she was at home.

At Jessie’s request there will be no funeral service, cremation has taken place and internment will take place at a future date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Grosse Isle Heritage Site, Box 34, Grosse Isle, Manitoba R0C 1G0 or e-transfers to grosseisleheritage@gmail.com

December 1, 1946 – June 19, 2025

It with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Margaret on June 19, 2025, peacefully at home.  Lovingly remembered by daughter Karmelle, son Kristopher (Kelly), sisters Kathleen Biloki and Valerie McHale (Ian).  Mom is also survived by many nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond.

Margaret was predeceased by her father Alfred Maxwell in 1973, mother Emily in 1980, husband Jim in 2018, brother-in-law Merlyn in 2020, and her sister Irene in 2023.

Mom was born in Northwich, Cheshire England on December 1, 1946.  She came to Canada with her family in June 1949.  They settled on a farm west of Gunton. She attended Gunton Elementary School and Teulon Collegiate Institute.  After leaving high school, she acquired a job as a telephone operator with the Manitoba Telephone System in Winnipeg from 1964 to 1967.

In June of 1967 she married Jim Medwid and moved to the Medwid farm south of Balmoral where she lived until her passing. In 1972 she was blessed with daughter Karmelle and in 1976, son Kristopher.

In 1968 she acquired a position as receptionist for Drs. Beryl & Maurice Bishop at Hunter Memorial Hospital where she worked until 1976.  In 1978 she decided to pursue a career in nursing. At that time Karmelle was 5 and Kristopher 2.  During her training she had the support of her family who had to sacrifice a lot for her to succeed and she graduated from the Grace General Hospital in Winnipeg in June of 1980.

Mom acquired a job as a general duty RN at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital, a small but very active rural hospital at that time.  She gained valuable experience in the ER, OR, L&D, and pediatrics.

From 1980-1989 she worked day and night rotation as she wanted to attend all of our baseball, hockey and ringette games in the evenings.

In 1989 she obtained her Nursing Administration in the Health Care System from the University of Manitoba.

From 1989-1991 she filled two term positions as case coordinator for  home care, covering the Teulon and Fisher Branch areas followed by the Stonewall, St Laurent and Lundar areas. During this time, she identified the need for a Teulon Handivan and in 1991, with the help of councillor Bill Docking & Teulon Hospital Foundation the first Teulon Handivan was purchased.

In 1991, she returned to Hunter Memorial Hospital as head nurse, later moving into the Director of Nursing position.  From 1991-1997 Mom taught the Teulon Volunteer Ambulance crew in the evening once a week.

In 1998 regionalization took place, the end of the era of Director of Nursing in one facility.  She became the Clinical Team Manager over Teulon and Stonewall Hospitals until her retirement in 2016.

Community, family and friends were very important to Mom.  She was a member of the Balmoral Rec Center Board, the Teulon & District Handivan Committee and the Southwest Palliative Care Committee.

Mom loved having friends over for lunch and afternoon tea.  She also looked forward to hosting traditional family gatherings. Family and friends were extremely important to her.  They were all so very supportive.

Mom also had a very strong faith all her life.  In later years she was a member of the Stonewall Anglican Church.  She belonged to the choir and was a member of vestry.

The family would like to thank Michelle, Michaela, Jennifer and Elissa. Also thanks to Janet Haley and Maureen Tully for all their support when Mom’s health started to fail.

Funeral service will be held on, Monday, July 7, at 11:00 AM in the Anglican Church of Ascension, Stonewall.  Lunch to follow at the Stonewall Legion, followed by a private interment at Stonewall Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to Teulon & District Handivan or the Southwest Palliative Care Committee.

September 28, 1998 – June 18, 2025

Tarrant was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in the Gunton and Teulon.

He would later move to Sucker River and Southend, Saskatchewan.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Linda and Russ Nordin, Kohkum Maxine Morine, Wallace Hancox, brothers Levi Larson and nephew Kyler Larson.

Left to cherish his memory is Mom Leah Nordin (Ken Hancox) and Dad Craig Larson.

Grandparents Don (Diane) Larson and Myra Hancox.

Brothers and sisters on Mom’s side, Aiden and Kelsey, Andrew, Wyatt, Jesse and Jolene Hancox. Dad’s side, Stephen, Anna, Kara, Jolene, Shaelynn, Ella, Alandra, Lexton, Olivia, Lienna, Zanayah and Lennon. Aunties Bonnie and Wanda and Uncle Joe (Elissa) and a large extended family.

Tarrant worked with his Dad building cabins and then worked at Jackpine Fishing Lodge in Northern Saskatchewan. When he moved back to Manitoba, he started roofing. He loved being outdoors so enjoyed going to work. Tarrant lived a simple life and never needed much to be happy.

Tarrant’s passion for music resonated through his soul. He loved swimming and fishing and found peace being near water.

The world was Tarrant’s playground and he cherished every moment spent with family and friends.

His laughter and silliness was the soundtrack to his countless adventures.

Tarrant’s generosity was to be admired. He would help anyone, especially his friends and would give his last dollar to help a stranger in need.

He loved all animals and tried rescuing everything. He had a unique sense of fashion. From skinny purple jeans, bucket hats and velvet “fits”, he always had his own style. No matter what life threw at him, he always had a smile. Tarrant faced many challenges but you’d never know he was struggling. Always had a sense of humor and managed to have some fun everyday.

His friends called him Jungle Book because he was a real life Mowgli.

Tarrants’s legacy is one of laughter, courage and an unwavering commitment to living life to it’s fullest even through hard times. It didn’t matter how bad his day was, if it ended with a poutine and some bacon then all was right in his world. He loved cooking and making sure there was enough to feed everyone.

Tarrant a wide array of friends and family throughout his years and he held each very close.

In the spirit of jungle’s own approach to life: “life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all”

Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church, (Hwy #7) Teulon, Manitoba.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of W. J. (Bill) Ridgeway, aged 82, of Grosse Isle, MB, on the evening of June 18, 2025. Bill was born on July 7, 1942, growing up and spending his entire life in the community he loved. 

Bill was a dedicated educator, farmer, businessman and respected member of the community, after graduating he took his Industrial Arts teacher training at the Manitoba Institute of Technology. He furthered his education at Bradley University in Illinois, and the University of Northern Colorado, focusing on Industrial Technical Education and Psychology. Bill continued to expand his knowledge with numerous courses in agriculture and agribusiness, and he enhanced his professional skills through training with the Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba.

Throughout his career, Bill made significant contributions to the workplaces and communities he served. He was President of the Manitoba Government Employees Association and the founding president of the National Union of Provincial Government Employees, an instructor at Red River Community College, served as an advisor to Members of Parliament, was a substitute teacher with the Interlake School Division, and proudly carried on the family farming tradition while operating Ridgeway Insurance Agency. 

Bill was predeceased by his infant son Richard, as well as his parents, Frances and John, and his in-laws, Mary and George Laing as well as many cherished relatives and lifelong friends. He is survived by his beloved wife, of 59 years, Norma, and their children: Tracy (Dick) Proctor, Kelly (Chantel), Beth (Daniel) Mason, and Robert. Bill was a proud grandfather to Baily (Ashley), Kayla, Christopher, and Maria.

An active member of his community, Bill was involved in numerous clubs and organizations, including the Grosse Isle Recreation Club, Vintage Locomotive Society, Manitoba Pool Elevators, AG in the Classroom, St. Michael’s Anglican Church, the Royal Canadian Legion, Rosser Agribusiness, Rockwood Agricultural Society, Canadian Seed Growers Association, Warren and District Chamber of Commerce, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Straw Producers Co-op, Royal Winnipeg Rifles Reserve and Cadet Corps, Khartum Shriners, Regional Health Authority Committees, Stonewall and District Lions Club and Lions Manor. His political experience was extensive, serving as a long-standing member and volunteer of the Liberal Party. No matter your political leaning Bill was always ready for a spirited discussion. 

Bill enjoyed sports, cheering on the Jets, Bombers, and going to Goldeyes games, as well as supporting his children and grandchildren in their endeavours. Family was at the heart of Bill’s life, and he took immense pride in their accomplishments.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 5, at 1:00 PM at the Grosse Isle Recreation Club in Grosse Isle MB.  

 Brooke Florence Gray (Riddell) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born and raised on the family farm in Warren, Manitoba. Brooke is survived by her sons Dale (Laurie) and Terry; daughters, Susan McRae (Terry), Sherry Barnes (Dave) and Cathy Gray (Scott). Also mourning her loss are her grandchildren, (Dale) Sean, Micheal, Christopher; (Susan) Brian, Julie; (Terry) MacKenzie, Kennedy; (Sherry) Owen, Cole; (Cathy) Charlize, Riley. She leaves behind a great-grandson (Julie) Parker and a great-granddaughter (Sean) Artis.

 Brooke was predeceased by her brother Bob Riddell and sister Lee Sutherland. She also leaves to mourn, her brothers Jim Riddell and Chris (Helen) Riddell, Gordie (Donna) Riddell and many nieces and nephews. Mom married Jim Gray in 1961 and graduated as an RN from the Grace Hospital school of nursing. The next 35 years she spent caring for others in hospitals across Ontario and Manitoba.

During her marriage to Jim, the family moved throughout Ontario and Manitoba. Her favourite place was the orchard just outside of St. George. With dad constantly traveling, she managed 5 small children and a busy orchard operation. The work load eventually became too much so they decided to sell and move on and on and on. Mom was a bit of a rolling stone that liked to move every couple of years. She was always customizing and modifying her furniture to make it suit her homes. She loved cooking and entertaining family. She taught us all the importance of sitting around a table sharing and celebrating a meal together. She was not a fan of buffets! She made the absolute best buns. She also introduced us to white sugar…. on and in everything!

 Mom’s greatest love was for her 11 grandchildren. She was a “get down on the floor and play” kind of grandmother. Whether it was building forts out of boxes, making rafts out of wooden pallets or just playing games, she will be greatly missed by all of them. When something didn’t taste good she’d go to her cake decorating drawer and pull out a bottle of coloured sprinkles to toss on anything that didn’t taste good. Her grandchildren had no trouble eating after that.

 Mom loved to sing and was a member of several choirs. She loved music and dancing and watching live baseball games. She was up to travel anywhere in the world. If it was by bus, even better! She danced to her own beat and didn’t care much about what others thought. She is now in the hands of our maker and she’s finally settled. We are honoured to be your kids mom and we love you very much.

Internment is planned for August. 

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Roy Gilbert Hogarth of Stonewall aged 87 years, who passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the St. Boniface Hospital.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation, Woodlands, Manitoba.