June 4, 1940 – December 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Tove Mann on Dec.21, 2024 after a brief illness. She is survived by daughter Dawn (Steve) and son Grant (David); son-in-law Gord Goresky and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband of 65 years George and daughters Leslie and Pamela. 

Mom was born in Inwood, Manitoba and lived her life with Dad in Stonewall, Winnipeg and B.C. 

At Mom’s request no service will be held. The family would like to thank the staff at Oakview Place in Winnipeg for the love and support shown to Mom in her final months with us. 

Rest in peace Mom

We will miss you forever and we will search the stars above for your continuing light and guidance. Your beauty, your warmth and your enduring love for us all will be remembered always. 

The family is saddened to announce his passing on December 10, 2024. Following a life marked by creativity, courage & following in the footsteps of his Lord Jesus Christ Allan (Al) passed away peacefully at the age of 93 with family by his side.

Al was born January 1, 1931 predeceased by his sister Myrtle, Parents James & Susanna Hickey & daughter Linda Thomas.  He is survived by his wife Helen of 70 years, Brother Ron (Joyce), Nieces Barb (Scott), Great Niece Madison, Nephew Kevin (Kathy), and Granddaughter Andrea (Ross), Great Granddaughters Georgina & Harriet of London England.

In his early years, due to health issues he attended high school in Iowa & Illinois while living with an uncle and then His sister. On his return to Canada he worked in a local garage to earn enough money to purchase his first car, a 1924 Model-T Ford which the family still has.  He then moved on to work with a lineman crew for Manitoba Hydro. Allan & Helen were married in 1954 & resided in Winnipeg and as the electrification of rural Manitoba was taking place in that era he would have to remain away from home for long periods.  Not ideal for newlyweds; so shortly after he changed to driving busses for Winnipeg Transit. This only lasted for less than two years and another career change.  This time to Correctional Services Canada and a move to a home near Stonewall and although he was told he would never last in this type of work he advanced to Head Social Development.  Some 30 years later he retired only to return under contract to teach a course called Breaking Barriers to both Staff & Residents, in various institutions across Canada.

After retiring Al & Helen got involved in a winter workers volunteer program for Rio Grande Bible Ministries in Edinburg Texas.

The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Venter of Stonewall & the Doctors, Nurses & Staff of Selkirk Regional Health Centre for the compassionate & excellent care given to Al during his Stay.  During many visits he would comment on how well he was looked after.

A funeral service will take place at New Life Church, Stonewall Manitoba at 2:00 pm on Thursday Dec. 19, 2024.  Interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rio Grande Bible Ministries, 103-2005 St. Mary’s Road Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2N 4P1

October 26, 1929 – December 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Beulah Jones, on December 9, 2024 at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital at the age of 95.

Beulah was the youngest child, born on October 26, 1929 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan to Robert and Adelaide McCulloch. She grew up in Argyle, Manitoba as part of a loving family along with her brother Lloyd and four sisters Minnie, Verna, June and Rhoda.  The values of love, faith and community that shaped her upbringing remained central in her life.

On July 31, 1948, Beulah married Lloyd Jones of Warren. Together they raised four children: Gordon (Marie), Barb, Jerry (Deb) and Bryan (Donna).  She was a proud grandmother to Jamie (Sherry), Jacey, Jeff (Verna), Bob (Stacey), Heather (Lance), Brent (Lauren), Kelly, Nolan, Jeri-Lee (Kelvin), Myles (Stephanie) along with 19 great grandchildren, 2 great- great grandsons.  She shared in many fun times  with her special niece Darlene Campbell.

Beulah was predeceased by her husband Lloyd in 1988, son Bryan in 2008, son-in-law David Fairlie in 2019, grandson Ryan Fairlie in 2005, great granddaughter Brynlee Jones in 2021 and companion Clayton Garrioch in 2022.

Mom was a devoted member of Warren United Church, a life- long member of the Warren UCW and also a choir member for many years. She found joy and purpose in her faith-based service.  Her dedication to her church fostered lifelong friendships and brought her deep fulfillment.

Mom had a great passion for curling, sewing, knitting, crocheting, oil painting and reading in her later years.  One of her greatest joys was tending to her flower gardens and she always kept a beautiful yard which gave her a great deal of satisfaction.  After Dad passed, Mom was fortunate to become an avid traveler journeying and exploring numerous places and cultures in the world. In 1991, she built a new home in Warren and enjoyed 23 years living there until her move to Lions’ Manor in Stonewall in 2014.

Mom was a classy lady with lots of feist and will be fondly remembered by many for her good sense of humor and big smile.  Her kindness, devotion and vibrant personality left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

We would like to thank Michelle Loehmer and the Home Care staff that assisted Mom during her last year at Lion’s Manor.  A special thank you is extended to Dr. Graham and the staff at Stonewall Hospital for their care. Also a very special thank you goes to the caring staff at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care Mom received in her final year.  Also a special thank you is extended to Ken Loehmer for his professionalism and guidance.

A funeral service will be held in the spring of 2025.

In lieu of flowers, Mom’s wish was for donations to be sent to Warren United Church, Box 324 Warren, MB, R0C3E0 or a charity of one’s choice.

“If roses are growing in heaven, we will ask God to pick a bouquet for us and send them to our dear mom and grandma.”

February 9,1944 – December 3, 2024

We as Rob’s family are saddened to announce his passing on Dec. 3 at the Stonewall & District Health Centre.  Rob was predeceased by his parents Valdi and Edith Thorvardson, and a brother Sam last July.

He is survived by a brother Ken (Isabelle) children: Michelle (Randy) – Darcy, Derek, Deron (Meaghan), Son Karl (Lynette) – Jayden, Thomas, Lachan, Valerie (Craig) – Patrick (Stephanie), Hillary, Sage and Quinn, his sister Sylvia (Marcel) and a sister-in-law Beverley -Richard (Nadine) and their children – Learyk, Jerzee and Hayden as well as Danielle (Gerry).

Rob went to the Ideal School for GR.1- 8 and St Laurent School for GR 9 -11.

He then stayed on the family farm to help. Farming was certainly his greatest interest. He greatly enjoyed the haying season and spent many days helping other farmers in the area with some farming activities.

He also enjoyed working with the cattle starting with the milking herd and then went on to look after the Black Angus

Although schooling was not his favorite pastime, he did enroll in a correspondence course from a Chicago institute for an auto mechanics course and passed it with a 100%. He also took other courses to improved his mechanics, welding, or other types of farming upgrades. He repaired many farm implements to keep old machinery in working condition and spent a lot of time in the shop.

Rob lived a very simple life on the farm and made his weekly drive to town to pick up his mail or groceries. He would come to visit and attended family events.

Celebration of his life will be held at the Inwood Community Hall on Saturday, December 14 at @ 2 P.M. with Pastor David Fielder officiating. Lunch will follow and then the graveside funeral will take place.

The family extends our thanks to all the Health Professionals who have been very kind, compassionate and caring especially Dr. K. Graham, Christine at Palliative care, Cynthia and Kirsten at Home care. To all the health care personnel at the Stonewall hospital, thanks for your support. You all have done a great job and provided excellent care to us as well.

Instead of flowers any donation in Rob’s name could be made to the Stonewall Palliative Care Unit.

Thanks also to all our friends who were there for us during this difficult time to offer their help, donated food or chat.

May 9, 1935 – November 29, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Barbour on November 29, 2024, at the age of 89 at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital and Care Home.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Florence (Flo); their sons Glenn (Rosa), Doug (Nicole), Calvin (Beth), and Dale; John’s daughter Bonnie from a previous relationship: his sister Ethel; grandchildren Curtis (Caitlyn), Dustin, Tessa, Santana (Carisa), Christopher (Katie), and great grandchildren: Penelope, Max, and Malcolm.

John was predeceased by his parents Jack and Ada, his sister Jean Kuran, and brothers-in-law Bob Gottfreid and Robert Kuran.

John was born on May 9, 1935, and raised on the family farm in Balmoral, Manitoba. In his youth he built a deep circle of friends that would stay with him throughout his entire life. Losing those friends over the last few years, was the hardest part of getting older for Dad.

Dad travelled and worked across the country in his youth: he went out to British Columbia for a year to work in Vancouver, and worked on telegraph lines across British Columbia and Northern Ontario. By 1959 he was back in Winnipeg and met and married Florence Allen on May 23, 1959. Life would give them 65 good years together and a family.

After getting married, Dad came out to the family farm in Balmoral and took up farming. He took provincial training, expanded the farm, and added cattle and pigs in the 1970s. Dad also began working part-time at Headingly Correctional Centre as a guard in the 1970s: a career that would quickly became full time and that would take him into retirement in the 1990s.

Work at the jail and farming kept Dad busy: but he always made time for family vacations during the summer. Some of the best vacations were with the extended family and Dad always welcomed his nieces and nephews on the farm with open arms. We travelled across Canada to the West Coast and toured the camp grounds of Manitoba and Northern Ontario before building a family cabin at Grindstone Provincial Park. Some of our fondest memories are of Dad standing around the Coleman stove—the clank of a pot touching the grill—as he cooked breakfast for us.

Dad used to say that there were beach families and non-beach families: he always made sure we were a beach family. He loved heading up to Winnipeg Beach or heading over to Lockport on the weekend to pick up a hotdog from Skinner’s or the Halfmoon Restaurant.

Dad had a knack for telling stories and giving people knick-names. He would regale his family with stories at the dinner table and his friends at the Rec Centre in Balmoral.

Retirement gave John and Flo a new lease on life and a chance to spend more time together. They spent their winters in Mexico and British Columbia, before settling into making annual trips down to Arizona. Along the way they made new friends in every community they stayed and in Arizona they joined a robust community of Balmoral snowbirds.

Dad loved golfing and some of his best retirement moments were spent travelling with his crew up to Inwood Golf Course, or to other golf courses in the Interlake, where they could spend an afternoon together and share stories about who was doing what in their community.

Dad’s last year was spent at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital and Care Home the family deeply appreciates the care attention that the staff their provided for him.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Balmoral Community Hall, Balmoral, Manitoba.

Margaret was born in Tisdale Saskatchewan on May 23, 1937 and passed on November 26, 2024. Mom was born prematurely so, it is from those tenuous beginnings that her strong will to live and lust for life were cultivated. These strengths served her well throughout her lifetime giving her the strength to carry on when even she was in doubt.

Mom enjoyed some early years in Oak River Manitoba where she formed life long friendships that lasted the tests of time. These days as a young girl were happy times that were fondly remembered. Her teen years were spent in Steinbach MB. where her father was the local Pharmacist.

Possessing a quick mind and a quick wit. Mom entered University at the tender age of 16. Life and work interrupted the formal education; however, it did not hinder Margaret’s ability to handle a multitude of tasks.

Soon Margaret was blessed with her two children Brock and Brenda. The focus was on being a mom. This included a life changing decision to leave the city and allow her offspring to grow up in a rural environment. It was the BEST decision ever! What followed were some very great years in Springfield MB where dogs, horses and outdoor living took a priority for Margaret’s family.

During the 1990 – 2000s, Margaret settled North of the town of Inwood in the Interlake where some ranching and more dog memories were created. When the farm was sold a journey to Vancouver was in order where Mom lived until returning to the Interlake in 2016.  Mom’s time in Vancouver was treasured as she was able to spend time with her daughter Brenda.  The two enjoyed quality “mother/daughter” time with some memorable adventures thrown in as well.

“Aging is not for the faint of heart”, and this reality settled in on Mom’s life over the past 10+ years. This did not diminish that fighting spirit, the twinkle in her eye, the sense of mischief that made Mom such an interesting woman.

Mom’s final four years were spent in the excellent care of the good people at Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall MB. The family would like to express our gratitude for the kindness and understanding of all of the staff members who helped Mom over these past few years. It was heartwarming to hear the shared stories from the staff of their experiences with Mom. She was small, but mighty and made an impression. Margaret’s strength, toughness and spirit were common themes when others shared their stories. We are grateful for their kind words.

Margaret is survived by her son Brock Haywood (Susan), daughter Brenda Taylor (Ian) and sister Barbara Weatherby (Gord). As per Mom’s wishes the family will have a private memorial at a later date.

November 29, 1937 – November 23, 2024

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Henry (Kelly) Isbister on Saturday, November 23, 2024 one week shy of his 87^th birthday.

Kelly was predeceased by his parents Harry and Lillian, brother Colin (Ike), brothers-in-law Ted Patterson and Jim McMahon, sister-in-law Ellen Isbister and niece Lynn McDonald.

Kelly is survived by his brothers Bryant (Donna) and Wayne (Dianne); sisters Bev (Scotty) Birnie, Linda (Robert) Harrison, Judy Patterson, Brenda (Danny) Granger and Beth (Murray) Last; sister-in-law Emily Phipps; numerous nieces and nephews and very good friend Larry Rode.

Cremation has taken place and as per Kelly’s request no formal funeral service will be held.

We would like to thank the staff at Ironwood Supportive Housing in Pinawa and most recently Springfield Place in Oakbank for taking such good care of Henry.

MARCH 20, 1931 – November 19, 2024

Peacefully at Betel Home in Gimli on Nov. 19, 2024 Mom passed away at the age of 93 years.

Mom was predeceased by her husband Ned, infant son, parents Olga and Josef Valka, brother Joe (Nettie), sisters Emily (Jerry); Betty (George), Mary and Anne (Ed).

She will be remembered by her children Lyle (Rosemary), Myles (Jean), Gwen (Chris) and Cory (Marie).

Her grandchildren Alison (Dean), Owen; Curtis (Jake); Tim (Lauren), Scott (Ashlee), Michelle (Ben), Joel (Chelsea) along with 11 great grandchildren and 1 great – great grandchild. As well as Godsons Larry Valka and Barry Hudyma and special friends Alice Boychyn and Delores Darowany.

Mom was born in Fraserwood and then the family moved to Teulon where she resided until April 2019.

Mom enjoyed crafting, baking, cooking, gardening, sewing and knitting.

She was first employed as a school teacher at Skogan School. After raising her children she took a healthcare-aid course and worked at Goodwin Lodge in Teulon for 21 years. But she most enjoyed looking after her grandkids, visits from them, phone calls or facetime with them.

We would like to thank all staff at Betel for making Mom feel welcome and also for the care she received especially in her final days. Words cannot express our gratitude to the staff. There are too many to mention by name.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00 am. at Gunton – Greenwood Community Hall, Gunton, MB., viewing at 10:30 am with interment at Windsor Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Mom’s wish was for donations to the Windsor Cemetery c/o John Logan, Box 246, Teulon, Manitoba, R0C 3B0.

June 29, 1961 – November 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marc Fontaine on November 18, 2024, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Marc will be forever remembered and greatly missed by the love of his life Teresa; brothers Real (Doris), Guy (Bonita), Luc; nephews Remi (Trish), Paul (Shay), Jules (Brandi), Jeremiah; brother in- laws Jeff (Corlie), Wade (Morgann) nieces Kendall & McKenzie; along with his great nieces and nephews.

Marc was predeceased by his father Joseph-Marie (1977), mother Lilliane (1984), brother Louis (1998) and in-laws Ken (2003) and Iris (2011).

Marc grew up on the family farm east of St. Laurent and was very proud of his roots.    His passion for hockey was evident as he played the game on various teams and competed in many tournaments.     

Marc worked in the pipeline industry for the past 20+ years on various projects across Canada.  He was well known in the industry for his physical strength and strong work ethic.  Marc was a man of his word and wasn’t afraid to voice his opinion whether you liked it or not.

Marc was an avid outdoorsman and relished in all that nature had to offer.  He loved listening to the birds, observing wildlife and breathing in the clean fresh air.  He enjoyed being out in the elements and took advantage of every opportunity he had to go fishing whether it be on the ice, in the boat or along the shore.  He also liked to go quadding, snowmobiling, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.  

Anyone who knew Marc will remember his keen eye for detail.  His love for woodworking and taking on building projects was a self-taught skillset, and he was looking forward to being able to do more of it in retirement. 

As per Marc’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal funeral service.

A private Celebration of Life will be held in the Summer of 2025.

Special thanks to the staff at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre for the care and compassion that was provided and shown towards Marc right from diagnosis in July to his final days.

Marc – you were such a good man and loved by so many.  I was so blessed to be a part of your life.  Until we meet again my love – there are no goodbyes for us.  Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart – Love Teresa