Sadly, on January 13, 2024  Doug Freeman succumbed to his illness.

He leaves to mourn wife Sharon, Daughter Amy (Michael), and other children Angie and Shane, sisters Deb (Detlef), Helen and Bobbie, brothers George (Laurie) and Reg, and many nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by parents Robert and Sylvia, sisters Julie and Karen and brothers Bill and Chuck.

Doug had many jobs throughout his life. His longest served at Black Cat Blades (Amsco Cast Products) where he retired after 41 years of service.

Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, billiards, darts and getting together with his numerous friends and family. Doug was a huge football fan (New England Patriots – before, during and after the Belichuk/Brady dynasty) and loved watching and attending the Winnipeg Blue Bomber games.

Thank you to Dr. Graham (Doug enjoyed your visits and the laughs), the kind and compassionate staff at the Dr. Evelyn Memorial Hospital, Lisa, Vera and all of the great friends and family who have surrounded us with love and made his last days more bearable. We appreciate the outpouring of love, food and support from all of our friends and family during this difficult time.

Per Doug’s wishes, there will be no formal service held. The family will have a private internment in the future. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Cancer Care.

July 25, 1960 – January 10, 2024        It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Nicole Goresky, age 63 years, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.

Leslie leaves to mourn her loving husband Gord of 42 years, her daughter Pamela (Donald), her son Nicholas (Nicole); her precious grandchildren Dallas, Bronsen, Sadie and Andi; her mother Tova Mann; her sister Dawn (Steve); her brother Grant (David); and her numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She will also be dearly missed by her two dogs Gibson and Cooper.

Leslie was predeceased by her father, George Mann and sister Pam Mann.

Leslie was born in Grandview, MB. on July 25, 1960. Leslie had a passion for music, crafts, art and she had a love for animals.

Leslie and Gord started dating in 1981 and were married April 30, 1983. They built a beautiful home near the Goresky farm, where they raised their two children. Leslie loved to sit by the water and fish, and cherished the memories she made travelling with the Stonewall Carillons and Chorus, her trip with her husband Gord to Europe, and also her numerous trips to Mexico. We hope Mom you are sitting by the ocean, fishing with a mango daiquiri in hand, singing away with your beautiful voice.

In respect to Leslie’s wishes, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, her family asks for donations to be made to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation and the Winnipeg Humane Society.

Leslie’s family would like to thank the Stonewall Hospital, Stars Air Ambulance and the incredible MICU staff at the Health Sciences Centre for all their fantastic care during this very difficult time.

October 26, 1957 – January 9, 2024      It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lori Steinthorson at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital.

She is now united with her parents Lloyd and Marjorie and infant son Christopher and friend and step mom Edith.

Lori is survived by her son Jordan and Sarah, sister Elaine. Step siblings Dawn, Brad, Kathy, Stephen and Laurie. Grandchilden Kaelene and Emma. Her extended family LauraLee, Glenn, Hunter, Shirley and Ken Chezick.

Lori enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved long scenic drives especially with Stephen and Dawn. Often, she would take that opportunity to fulfill her other passion of photography. She loved Kayaking, camping, horseback riding and belonged to local horse clubs when she lived in Balmoral. Lori fell in love with the Jets and could always be heard screaming at the television with her good friend Glenn. She was a true social butterfly. Especially with the LGBTQ+ community. She was an absolute mentor for all youth and elders in this community. She had a very positive influence for all her friends and family often known to empower people with her influence.

Lori’s last career path was with Gerdau Steel in Selkirk. Through out her life she has taken many continuing education courses at Red River and many more with Larson Management Inc to help with her employment in Alberta until she was diagnosed with cancer. She won that battle. She was a known fighter for her health. Kidney disease with years of dialysis and finally a kidney transplant 23 years ago. In last year or so she has been fighting again with heart disease, Strokes, and onset Alzheimer’s .

We would like to thank the staff at Stonewall Hospital and Teulon Hospital for the care that was given to Lori.

Flowers gratefully declined, if so desired donation can be given to Kidney foundation or to a charity of your choice.

In keeping with Lori’s request no funeral service will take place.

January 12, 1935 – December 30, 2023       It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of our loving Dad and Grandpa on Saturday December 30, 2023 at the Victoria Hospital, 14 days before his 89th birthday.

Lloyd is survived by his sons James (Heather) of Oak Bluff and Robert (Lavonne) of Abbotsford, BC, granddaughter Natalie, sister Wilma Horton, sisters-in-law Myrna and Marlene Jensen, and his nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased in 2018 by Alice, his wife of 55 years, parents Alfred and Nell (Hewett), brothers Ray and Norman, and brother-in-law Ken Horton.

Dad was born in Winnipeg on January 12, 1935. He grew up on the family farm at Oak Bluff. After finishing high school in Oak Bluff, Dad completed his apprenticeship as a machinist with CN Rail and, nearly 20 years later, he graduated on the Dean’s Honor Roll from the School of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba.

Dad and Mom were married on April 27, 1963. Dad farmed from spring until fall each year while together they built their farmyard on a bare field just down the road from where Dad grew up. In the early years, Dad worked shift work at Bristol Aerospace during the winter, then as a beer waiter on weekends while attending University and finally as an instructor in the School of Agriculture. Health concerns forced Dad to retire from farming in 1985. In 2000, Dad and Mom moved from the farm to retirement living in Winnipeg but Dad continued to spend countless hours at the farm, helping out by cutting grass and doing other chores; it was his best excuse to come and see Bailey and later, his granddaughter Natalie.

Dad and Mom were fortunate to leave the Manitoba winters behind for 20 years, moving to Sun Vista Park in Yuma, Arizona each fall. They both loved life as snowbirds and stayed active with Dad’s cousins, old friends and made many new friends. During the summer months, they loaded up their motorhome or hopped on a bus tour and travelled most of Canada and to many parts of the USA. Dad was the travel planner, the driver, and the navigator, always getting Mom and him safely from place to place and back home again. When they were actually home, their activities were planned around Fiddle Festival weekends, country music jamborees and Old Tyme dances in every small town in Manitoba. Dad stayed active at the Reh-Fit Centre, rarely missing a day and usually waiting for the doors to be unlocked in the morning so he could walk and workout with one of his buddies. For years, he enjoyed riding his bike for miles through Assiniboine Park. We are certain that his commitment to remaining very active through his retirement contributed to the good health he enjoyed and was grateful for.

Dad was a dedicated farmer for his entire life. Even as his memory faded in later years, he showed concern for the farmers. There was nothing he enjoyed more than going out for a drive to see how the crops looked and he loved when he got the opportunity to see harvest in full swing and have a brief visit with any local farmer running a combine.

Thank you to Dr. Sinha for his excellent care and friendship for over 40 years, the nurses and health care aides in the Arbor at Brightwater Senior Living for ensuring Dad’s wellbeing and safety and to the doctors and nurses in Urgent Care and 4 North at the Victoria Hospital during his final days, especially his nurse Ian and Dr. Jean Prenovault.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:30 am at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 200 Dalhousie Drive followed by a reception in the lower level of the church. A private family burial at the Oak Bluff Cemetery will take place in the spring.

We ask anyone wishing to make a donation in Dad’s memory to consider the Oak Bluff Cemetery c/o RM of Macdonald, PO Box 100, Sanford, MB R0G 2J0.

May 3, 1957 to December 16, 2023    Peacefully, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer, Cal passed away with Cheryl by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, daughters Carly (Tyler) and Corie Ann (Chris); grandkids, McKenzie, Matthew, Norman John, Crishona and Ainsley; brothers Randy (Debbie), Dwight (Donna), Jayson (Dawn); sisters Karen, Elaine (George) and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents Dave and Olga Surgenor, brother Ryan and sister Marilyn.

Cal was the 6th of 8 children born to Dave and Olga in Eriksdale, Manitoba. Dad met mom, the love of his life, in grade 3 at Eriksdale Elementary and they would eventually marry on a very hot day in July 1981.

From an early age, Olga instilled a love for music in all her kids which dad carried throughout his life. He loved to sing and played the accordion, guitar, piano and harmonica. Dad passed his love for all things music on to his girls.

Cal’s two favourite pastimes were curling and golfing which helped him meet so many people over the years.

His family was everything to him and he was so happy to have formed an extra special bond with his sweet Ainsley.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Stonewall Legion on Thursday, December 21 at 11am with a luncheon to follow. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South West District Palliative Care in Stonewall, MB.

Thank you to Dr. Piotr Czaykowski and Nurse Sean at CancerCare and thank you to the entire palliative care team out of Stonewall Hospital that cared for Dad, you are amazing people. Special thanks to Dr. Kerr Graham – you truly are an exceptional Care Giver and human being and Dad cherished your relationship throughout all of the years you have known each other.

Dad, we are so lucky to have had your love and guidance in our lives – we will always carry your memory in our hearts. In the sweet words of his precious Ainsley, I love you forever Papa.

June 24, 1957 – November 25, 2023       It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ted Hodgkinson, a beloved partner to Sherri, a devoted brother, uncle, grandfather and friend; and a community driven resident of Teulon, Manitoba.

Ted was born in Fort St. John B.C., the 3rd of 8 children. His father’s career opportunities took the family to Trinidad for several years. Upon returning to Canada, the family settled on the White Star Ranch, west of Teulon. Ted attended school and graduated from the Teulon Collegiate Institute.

Upon graduating, he worked for the Manitoba Highways Department. He later moved to Edmonton where he received his Engineering Technology training. Ted returned to Teulon, pursuing a number of business ventures, eventually entering Real Estate in 1989, a career that lasted over 30 years.

Ted was a very community minded person and at the age of 32, he saw a need for senior’s housing to keep retired farmers and town residents in the community. In 1994, he formed his company “White Star Investments”, and built the Life Lease Condominium known as Prairie Estates which has been home to many retiring residents of Teulon and the surrounding area. Ted was committed to caring for the needs of his Prairie Estate tenants and ensured a comfortable and satisfying environment for them.

Ted showed his commitment to the town of Teulon by being an active community member, serving as Mayor from 1998 to 2002, and was currently a member of Town Council.

In his personal life, Ted enjoyed travelling with Sherri and spending time together with grandkids, family and friends. In recent years, he took an interest in sailing, having purchased a sailboat to sail with Sherri. A highlight vacation was a sailing adventure in the British Virgin Islands in 2014, sailing with friends.

Ted was proud of being part of the Shriners over the past 30 years, during which he made many strong friendships that lasted the rest of his life.

He is survived by his partner of 25 years, Sherri; his siblings Dennis (Betty-lynn), Jill, Joan (Frank), Hugh (Cheri) and Andrew (Na Lin), sister-in-law Chrissie, nephews and nieces Samuel (Irene), Ian (Katrina), Kristen (Garry), Raianne, Nicole (Kyle), Tarra (John), Skyelar, Justin (Jennifer), Sabrina (Will), Daniel and Oliver. He is also survived by Sherri’s children Josh and Kurtis (Megan), and grandchildren Rowan and Jude (who were Ted’s “little men”). Ted was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Bernice and brothers, Thomas and Ian, brother-in-law James Kavanagh and nephew Steven Hodgkinson.

The family would like to thank Dr. M. Loudon and the nurses at Teulon Memorial Hospital, the team at Selkirk Hospital and the team at St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

A celebration of his life will be held at Teulon Centennial Hall on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

On November 25, 2023, Albert Glenn Sutyla, aged 59, passed away with family close by, sharing his last moments with his soulmate, best friend, teammate & wife, Jodi. Also heartbroken by this loss are his children Christine (Stan), Sandra and Alex, his granddaughter Kathryn, and his furry friend Tynan.

Albert was born December 5, 1963, the youngest of Tony & Betty Sutyla’s five children. He met Jodi Slater of Teulon in January of 1986; he gave her a promise ring in June, and proposed in December. They were wed on October 3, 1987. Al and Jodi considered living in a few different locations, but his heart was tied to his childhood home in Ledwyn, so that is where they built their life & raised their family.

Al was, to put it simply, an extremely smart guy. He was an avid reader and absorbed information with ease. This gave him an advantage over Jodi when competing in their household tradition of playing Jeopardy. He had a talent for thinking outside of the box. He used this talent in every job throughout his lifetime, including autobody, HVAC, R&D, and maintenance. He applied his skills and vast knowledge when working on home projects, fixing yard sale and auction finds, and helping others.

He enjoyed thrifting, couponing, and entering contests. His biggest win of $10,000 got the Library Bandstand build underway, which was completed with community donations & volunteers. He was so proud to see this happen and to see it being used. Al was also a member of the Interlake Road Huggers Car Club, Riverton Chamber of Commerce, and Toastmasters. He liked to attend the meat draws and support other Arborg Legion events.

Al treated his property like a sanctuary for wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed quiet country living. Summers were spent foraging morels, saskatoons, raspberries, and anything else the land provided. In winters Al would drop trees and gather firewood to heat his workshop, where he spent time tinkering on smaller projects.

Al loved to spend time with his kiddos. He liked to do puzzles and play board games with them. He would wake them up in the middle of the night to watch meteor showers, the northern lights, and thunderstorms. As they grew up, they all developed their own special shared interests with dad. His oldest daughter Christine picked up his taste in music and TV, with Buddy Holly and Star Trek being their favorites. They shared a keen interest in old hobby cars and thrifting for antiques. His second daughter Sandra shared common interests in yard sales and contests. She recently won them a special father’s day hot air balloon ride, an experience she will cherish forever. His favorite (only) son Alex inherited his passion of learning to fix things rather than replace them. Dad was more than willing to share his tools and knowledge in the restoration of Alex’s first project car. Although his kids weren’t always able to visit dad on the farm, he was always happy to receive a phone call from them.

Throughout Al and Jodi’s marriage, any ordinary occasion would be turned into a date, like dump runs, making pizza, or picking up the mail, but the best dates were simply cuddling on the couch. In more recent years, you could spot them in the convertible they restored, cruising throughout the Interlake, and sometimes in local parades. He was hard to miss, donning one of his Hawaiian shirts when it was warm, and his denim jacket when it cooled off.

He touched many lives and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

It is with much sadness in our hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved mother who quietly slipped away on November 25, 2023. Mother was born on June 1, 1924 to Kost and Nellie Timchishen at Rosenberg, MB.

She was predeceased by her husbands Mike Zinkowski 1964 and Peter Grabowski 1998. Her brothers John, Joe, Morris, Nick, sisters Tillie, Ella, 4 stepbrothers and 2 stepsisters.

Surviving are her brothers Harold (Alice) Tom (Maxine). She is survived by her children Gordon (Eileen), Patricia (Leonard), Ron (Loreen), Michael (Rena), and Bob as well as 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

She met and married Mike Zinkowski on October 24, 1942. They settled in Ledwyn where they farmed and operated a store and transfer business until his passing December 22, 1964. She remained on the farm and later married Peter Grabowski. They moved into Arborg in 1978. Mother worked at Promo Wear and later in the Dietary Department in the Arborg Hospital.

Mom was an exceptional cook – perogies, cabbage rolls, etc. and she loved her flower and vegetable gardens. Her 3 cats were her best friends. She especially loved family get-togethers for all occasions and her awesome dinners and keen sense of humour never let us down. She was able to enjoy several trips with family members travelling to Mexico, Vegas, The Dominican (destination wedding) as well as many places in Canada and the USA.

Mother will be deeply missed but we have been very blessed to have had her all these years.

The family would like to thank all the Home Care and Health care workers and the Gimli Hospital for their care.

A private service will be held.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Arborg Heritage Hall or to Arborg Assisted Living Centre.