It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Elaine who peacefully left us with her family at her side in St. Boniface Hospital, in Winnipeg, MB on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

 Elaine leaves to mourn her children Marty Olson (Wendy), Marilyn Newton-Rourke (James), Shelley Steinbeisser (Kevin) and 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her special friend Ted whom she had a special bond with, along with her sister and brother-in-Law Marian and John Logan, and her 3 special nieces. 

 Elaine was predeceased by both her parents; her sisters baby Laura Vineham, Irene Bazley and Linda Vineham.

 Elaine was born in Teulon – Gunton, Manitoba on March 23, 1943 to parents Albert and Florence Vineham. Elaine weighed 3lbs-14 oz, when born, so was a fighter from the start. Elaine lived her teenage years out in the Gunton – Teulon areas where she was very active and good in sports activities. Elaine remained in Winnipeg the majority of her adult life working various jobs in the cooking and babysitting industry.  She was a great cook and everyone appreciated her great meals that she provided. Elaine suffered many health struggles throughout her life which hampered her abilities to visit with family and such. They were all still very special to her. She was very quick witted and would make everyone laugh with her humor. 

The family would like thank the Doctors and nursing staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for the excellent care Mom was given during her stay there. 

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at Windsor Cemetery in Teulon, Manitoba Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm. 

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January 15, 1970 – May 10, 2025

I was born January 15, 1970, to my loving parents Maurice and Edith Carman, I leave to mourn my best friend and loving husband, Darryl. My amazing and beautiful children, Nicholas (Jennifer) and Felicia (Brandon) along with my dear sister Dianna (Ted) and her family, and the Mann family.

I have been a devoted daughter, a dedicated sister, a loving wife, a comforting mother, a princess, and a true and loyal friend.

I have been truly blessed with a full life. I enjoyed camping and travelling and being with my family and friends. I loved baking, cooking, curling, gardening, and Christmas. I have had the joy of travelling with family and friends. I’ve been to exciting places, seen beautiful things and done amazing things like zip lining, swimming with manta, driving, dune buggies off-road, biking down a volcano, starfish in Cuba, dog sledding, climbing a waterfall in Jamaica, visited and climbed ancient ruins and had my dream vacation traveling Europe.

This obituary is for the luckiest woman in the world.

Lucky to have an unbelievably strong, loving, and forgiving mother who taught me much more than she ever realized. Mom, when I knock on Heaven’s door I hope that you are the one who opens it. Lucky to have a dad, sister, children, husband. Lucky to have befriended so many wonderful people.

I have enjoyed a wonderful life which I am in no way ready to leave. It is certainly not my choice nor desire to die but die I must. Cancer was my undoing and it is the most wicked of foe. I will never be dead as long as my family and friends are alive and kicking. If you should wake up with a song that will just not leave your thoughts, that will be me reminding you to sing and dance. If you stub your toe and cuss like a sailor, you will know that those words have flown from my mouth into yours.

So… I was born; I blinked; and it was over. No buildings named after me; no monuments erected in my honor.

My wishes are to not spend money on flowers (I loved them in the gardens or in the fields but have always thought they were a waste of money, and because they would just die, just like I did).

I have surrounded myself with so many wonderful people. The kindness and love that you have shown me throughout this illness has been a source of strength, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please don’t cry because I’m gone, instead, be happy that I was here. (Or maybe you can cry a little bit. After all, I have passed away).

Life is not forever, love is.

A private family celebration of life was held on March 30, 2025.

After a courageous battle with cancer, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Penny passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025 in the Gimli Hospital with her loved ones by her side. 

Left to mourn her passing; her husband Vern Walkin of 20 years, daughters Paulina Myrowich (Chris), Shannon Chester (Lielin) and Jodi Wiebe (Menno), brother Raymond Chennells (Barb), sister Carol Thompson, brothers-in-law Lawrence Walkin (Noreen) and Leonard Walkin (Terese), aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews and lastly, grandchildren, Ashton, Carson, Grace, and Autumn. Predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Lois Chennells.

Penny was born in Armstrong, BC and later moved to Barriere, BC where she grew up horseback riding, attending rodeos and where she graduated high school. After graduating high school, Penny moved to Manitoba to live with her aunt Heather and uncle Don in the Maples area. She then moved to Edmonton where she had her daughters and after a few years moved back to Manitoba to the big city of Inwood, later settling down in Komarno and then Gimli.

Penny loved living in Gimli and spent many days going for bike rides to town with her husband and grandson when he came for a visit. She also loved to spend time gardening, hanging around outside, swimming with Ashton all summer in the pool or coming up with any excuse to go to town for ice cream.

Penny worked a variety of jobs; working at Charison’s Turkey Hatchery and the Lakeview Hotel. She made many lifelong friends along the way that later in life turned into the “coffee gals club.”

A celebration of life will be held on July 19, 2025 at the Shorepointe Village banquet room in Gimli MB from 1-5 pm. Honorary Pallbearers – sons-in-law, Chris Kosinski, Lielin Chester, nephew Brett Thompson, and brother Raymond Chennells.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

Our family would like to thank all of the staff at the Gimli Hospital for their exceptional care and love shown to Penny during her ten-years as a patient. We genuinely saw that love and support for Penny during her final stay at the hospital. 

With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Brian after a brief illness with his family by his side at the Gimli Community Health Centre on Monday April 7, 2025 at the age of 82 years.

Brian is survived by his daughters, Cindy Finney, Jackie Shorrock, Jodie Dear ( Howie), his sister Lisa Rach (Kevin), sister in law Mary Zaharia and Uncle Norman Kamins (Rose).
Also survived by 7 grandchildren; Nicole Goulsbra (Jason), Bryon Shorrock (Jennifer), Brandy Shorrock,  Robyn Knapp (David), Ashly Shorrock,  Rachel McDonald (Justin), Michael Delorme; 12 great grandchildren,  1 great-great grandchild, nephews, nieces, cousins and numerous friends.

Brian was predeceased by his loving wife Linda Zaharia in October of 2023, his parents Bill and Elsie Zaharia, brother Wayne Zaharia, sister Linda Rushnik and one nephew.

Dad was born August 2, 1942 in Winnipeg,  Manitoba. Dad loved spending time “shooting the shit” with his family. He would often tell many stories and laugh with such a bellar.  He loved the outdoors, camping and fishing with family, loved to tinker with things which usually ended up a mess and mom upset.

Dad and Mom excelled in their restaurant business of Linda’s Place and Linda’s Catering, meeting many people along the way. Mom retired in the early 90’s. They then moved to Gunton, Mb. where they lived for almost 30 years, and Dad retired in 2009.

After mom passed, Dad resided at the Gimli Betel, where he made many new friends and would often scoot around in his chair teasing and joking around with the staff, (he had his favorites) or listening and singing to Elvis on that ” hey Google thing”.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Gimli Community Health Center for making Dad comfortable during his last days, to the staff at the Gimli Betel that looked after him through his transition of his new home. And especially to Dr. Graham and staff at the Stonewall & District Health Center, Teulon Homecare, for the many past years of care given to both Mom and Dad.

If friends and family so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gimli Betel Home Foundation in Dad’s name, would be greatly appreciated.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Gunton Community Hall.

July 5, 1955 – March 31, 2025

With heavy hearts, peacefully at the age of 69 we said farewell to our loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend.

Dad will be deeply missed by his wife Sarah of 43 years, children Rodney and Melissa, grandchildren Aiden and Alysse, brother Ben (Judy), sisters Ruth, Dora (Zach), Clara (Mike) and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Dad loved sharing stories, causing mischief, a wrench in his hand, the sun on his face and anything to do with the outdoors. He loved life and anything it had to offer. He lived with a smile on his face, a strong handshake and love for all his family and friends.

A big heartfelt thank you to Cancer Care and Stonewall Palliative Care who treated Dad and us like family.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 11^th, 2025 at Schoenfelder Mennonite Church, Hwy 26.

‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith’ 2 Timothy 4, verse 7

May 3, 1950 – March 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our precious beautiful Wife, Mom, Nanny, and friend, Lorraine Dyck (Emms) on March 27^th, 2025, age 74, at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital.  Mom leaves behind her loving husband of 55 years Allan, daughter Barbara (Frank), son Carl (Angela), her precious grandchildren Brennan (Anastassiya), Taylor (Jess), Brieanna (Kenneth), Christian (Avery), Quinn and Yannic. Good Family/Friends Ruth & Jack Skogan, Jean and Joanne Vaillancourt, Margaret and Bob Kessler, and Bill and Joyce McKnight.

Mom’s pride was her family. She was known for her amazing cooking, baking and quick wit. Mom was extremely proud of her grandchildren and was excited to always listen to what they were doing good, bad or otherwise.  Mom’s traditions were passed down to her children and grandchildren and this will remain with them forever. Coffee was always on for her and Dad’s friends and family, and the door always open.

The family wishes to thank Mom’s caregivers, Brieanna, Bev, Margaret, Simone and Justine.  A special thank you to Jean and Joanne for Always being there to help Mom and Dad. Thank you to the Staff at both the Stonewall Hospital and Teulon Hospital for providing exceptional care and kindness to Mom.

At Mom’s request, cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date.

MARCH 6, 1934 – MARCH 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom Caroline. She was a loving mother, grandmother, nanny, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Mom is survived by her children, Donna (Doug), Brenda (Glen), Kim (Murray), Dwight (Kristy), Grandchildren Leah, Scott (Casey), Kristen, Jarett, Jason (Cassie), Kyle, Tara (Les), Carly (Lane). Her great grandchildren Landon, Ethan, Peyton, Brady, Gem, Bella, Mickayla (Bryan), Blake, Wade, Dylan, Brody, Maddie, Parker, Mason, Tanner. Also left to mourn are siblings Audrey McFee, Bruce (Audrey) MacMillan, Angus (Ilene) MacMillan, Edith McFee, Gwen (Eldon) Sargeant. Sisters-in Laws Eva MacMillan, Irene (Dan) MacMillan and numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Irene Robinson.

Mom was born March 6, 1934 to William and Elsie MacMillan. The 4^th child of 10 kids. She grew up in the Meadow Lea area. On November 6, 1954 she married our dad Donald King. They had 4 children. Mom and Dad worked hard running the farm. They enjoyed going to dances, sporting events and spending time together. When Dad passed, mom’s life changed. She had to adjust to a new way of living and she did. Mom’s family was everything to her. She enjoyed going to the lake, playing bingo, cards, family get togethers, grandkids and great grandkids dropping in to say hi and getting a chocolate bar.

Mom was predeceased by her husband Donald (1990), by her parents William and Elsie, granddaughter Amber, sisters Julia King, Evelyn Hiebert. Brothers Harvey MacMillan, Gordon MacMillan, Brothers-in-Laws Bill King, John Hiebert, Art McFee, Ronald McFee. Sister-in-Law Joan MacMillan.

Cremation has taken place.  At Mom’s request, there will be a private family service.

The song has ended, but they will dance forever!

Eileen Myrtle Loehmer (nee Miller) aged 84 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on March 24, 2025.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Elmore, along with children Laurie (Don), Ken (Darci), Lyle (Michelle), and Darryl (Carol) Grandchildren Craig (Gina), Jaymie (Randy), Chad (Daria), Kyle (Kezia), John, Tyler, Ella and Alexa. Great grandchildren Callum, Madelynn, Kaden, Owen, Norah, Luka, Slava and Kennedy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Eileen is predeceased by her parents, Albert and Myrtle Miller, brother Ken and sister-in-law Cathy Miller, sister Denise McGaughey and her great granddaughter Emily Loehmer as well as special aunt, Norma Hogg.

Mom was born in Stonewall on May 1,1940. She was raised in Argyle, where she attended school. During these years, Mom enjoyed curling, playing baseball, school sports, participating in 4-H, spending time with her brother Ken, and childhood friends. Following school, she moved to Winnipeg and shared an apartment with her brother Ken and worked at the Royal Bank.

In 1957 Eileen met Elmore and they were married on May 7, 1960. They raised their family and side by side operated the family farm near Balmoral. The farm was more than just a home, it was a place where family gathered. Whether it was relatives staying for days or friends dropping in to visit, Mom welcomed everyone. Memories on the farm are of family meals in the field, rides on the ATC to check the cattle, playing a competitive family game of spoons or snowmobiling with the neighbors.

Mom was an avid sports enthusiast and played fastball with the Elmwood Pats. Mom enjoyed curling, and even raced snowmobiles. She loved watching her family participating in their various interests and sports and was proud of each of their accomplishments. While we were growing up Mom enjoyed volunteering in the community of Balmoral. She was a member of the Teulon Hunter auxiliary and taught Sunday School.

Mom will be remembered for her kindness and her constant care for others. She showed her love through the meals she prepared, always making sure there was more than enough for everyone.

She took a special interest in making her grandchildren their favorite treats. Family favourites included mom’s homemade bread, buns and cinnamon buns. Mom always had a large garden and in the fall the shelves would be stocked with all of her canning.

Family was everything to Mom, her greatest joy came from being surrounded by loved ones. In recent years, Mom got great joy out of visits from her great grandchildren.

In 2022, Mom was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and required placement in a personal care home until her passing.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Tyndall Building, Selkirk for their compassionate care.

A graveside family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society Manitoba – Research.

With heavy hearts and a lot of love, we announce the passing of Cheryl Jill Patricia Whittaker (McCullough) on March 21st, 2025, at the age of 69, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. She left us too soon but not before filling our lives with laughter, joy, and an endless amount of unforgettable antics.

Cheryl / Mudd / Aunt B / CJ / BFF / Cej / Shed / OBMBLS was the light of any room, the life of every party, and always the first to suggest or comment with something a little offbeat (often followed by a cheeky wink, though we all knew better).

Cheryl leaves behind her only daughter, Kaylin (Rob), her siblings Jeff (Shirley), Mike (Missy), and Michelle (Scott), along with her nieces and nephews – Joshua (Leanne), Jenna (Jordan), Josh, Alex, Rhea, and Kenzie, as well as her great-nieces and nephews. All of whom will miss her in their own special ways as she was so special to each of them.

Cheryl was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Grace, and reunited with her life-partner, Jim, with whom she shared many years of love, cribbage, and motorcycle adventures. And of course, who could forget her trusty sidekick and furry companion, Finn.  

Cheryl was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and later moved to Rennie, Oakbank, Teulon, and eventually Stonewall, where she spent most of her teen years building great friendships and playing ball. In her 20s, Cheryl made the bold move to pack up and head west to Alberta to start her new adventure in the big city. It was there she began her career in oil and gas and raised her daughter with laughter and baseball. Cheryl spent most of her adult life in Calgary, making countless friendships, many of which were coworkers. She created her lifelong bond with her BFF and partner in crime, Cindy, often sharing all of life’s ups and downs over a tall vanilla latte.

When she retired after 40 years in her career in 2018, Cheryl’s only desire was to move ‘home’ to Manitoba to be closer to her family and reconnect with old friends. It was a decision that brought her so much joy as she rekindled cherished connections and embraced her life in a new peaceful rhythm, with Finn always by her side. Their bond was so special, and were it not for that chocolate sausage, she may never have found her new circle of great friends at the 11 o’clock Stonewall Dog Park Crew. She was the founding member of this pack, and the two-legged as well as four-legged were all so special to her. One of her biggest joys in life was her yard and flower garden, which quickly became the exclusive hot spot for most of Stonewall’s squirrel and bluejay population, where they splashed in the year-round bird bath and ate like kings.

Her sense of humor, her heart of gold, and her ability to make everyone around her feel welcome are only a few of the many things we will miss about her. While her absence leaves a big hole, we find comfort in knowing she’s no longer in pain and reunited with those she loved, cracking jokes, taking endless naps, and keeping everyone entertained with her signature “Cheryl” wit, all the while cheering on her Winnipeg Jets and Bombers from heaven.

A celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the MS Society or an animal rescue foundation of your choice in honour of Cheryl’s beloved Finn.

March 13, 1979 – March 13, 2025

We Sadly announce the passing of Curtis Duane Kowalski on March 13, 2025 at the age of 46 years from Winnipeg, MB.

He is survived by parents Stan Kowalski, Shelly (Gordon) Normand; brothers; Dennis (Lil), Bryce; as well as many aunts, uncles, & cousins.

He was predeceased by grandparents, Stan(Sr) & Frances Kowalski, Orville & Anita Jones; Cousins; Crystal Jones & Chris James; Aunt; Chris Jones; Uncles; Bill James, & Wally Kowalski.

Curtis was born March 13, 1979 in Stonewall, MB., the oldest of 3 children. He was quiet, independent, and honest, with a unique sense of humor. He lived life on his terms. He loved music, statistics, numbers, and working with strategies in the many games he enjoyed playing. Curtis had had a keen interest in maps/geography. He spent his childhood in Stonewall where he graduated with honors. Over the years, he belonged to Beavers and then Scouts, earning many badges; He also enjoyed playing soccer.  After graduation, he continued his education at the University of Manitoba, obtaining a degree in Bachelor of Arts, specializing in statistics. After University, he struggled with a diagnosis on the Autism spectrum.

He worked over the years, in marketing, earning awards in performance.  His favorite pastime was playing Scrabble, and he belonged to the Winnipeg Scrabble Club, even becoming 3^rd top player in Manitoba in 2009.

He was shy, but also very determined, even one time going as far as entering a karaoke contest, shocking all who knew him. He liked to surprise us with his famous lasagna.

Gone far too soon; we will love and miss you forever and always, Curtis.

Your life was a blessing.

Your memory is a treasure.

You are loved beyond words.

And missed beyond measure.

Cremation has taken place. A private service will take place at a later date. Thank you for the kindness and support we have received during these difficult times. Thank you to Ken Loehmer funeral Services, for your very professional & compassionate service.