1945 – 2026

In the early morning hours of Easter Sunday, April 5, we are devastated to announce that our beautiful, strong, beloved Mom, slipped away surrounded by immeasurable love in the arms of her children. Her last words to us were, “I love you”.

Born on May 24, 1945, to Nick and Lena Pashnyk (Hopko), Mom was the fourth of five children. Raised on the family farm near Stonewall, Manitoba, where she lived until she met and married our dad, Harold, in 1964 – and the life they shared together in their 33-years of marriage was one for the books.

Growing up, Mom was an incredible athlete and excelled in all sports, but her true love was baseball. Her passion for ball started at a young age where she played on a senior girls’ softball team for the West Kildonan Tigerettes. In her later years, Mom was fearless on first base with our mixed slo-pitch team that Dad started back in the 80’s~no ball ever got past her. With quick reflexes and unwavering determination, she caught anything that our guys could fire her way!

Our Mom loved her four children more than anything else in this world and for our entire lives she always had our best interests at heart. She was our biggest cheerleader and staunch supporter, and we still laugh at the stories of how fierce Mom was, should you ever cross one of her “babies”. While she loved many things in life, she beamed with joy when all four of her kids and their families were with her. She would sit back and take it all in with a little smirk on her face as we bickered back and forth.

Mom was always up for a game of Scrabble (of which she was a walking dictionary), cribbage, Yahtzee, cards, left-right-centre…you name it and she’d be ready. And, you definitely didn’t want to interrupt her while she was watching Jeopardy. She loved campfires, road trips, great food and a glass of wine – and if you ever wanted to see her famous evil glare – put an ice cube in her wine. We thought it was funny – she didn’t.

Our sister, Laurie, said it best “Death” was afraid of our mother. She had many close calls over the years, but she was determined to go only on HER terms and when she was ready. In 2016 three angels, Shane, Cody, and Nancy, gave us another 10 years with our incredible Mom – a lifetime of the most precious memories. Thank you.

Left to carry on her legacy, Mom leaves behind the most important part of her life (according to her) – her four children: Lana Oughton (Jerry Castellano), Darren Oughton (Tricia), Laurie Oughton (Leo Wilzer), and Dale Oughton. She also leaves her grandchildren, Fraser McCullough (Chantal), Cara McCullough (Bryce), Thomas Oughton and Nikolai Oughton, and great grandson, Nolan McCullough, as well as dear sister, and often partner in crime, Shirley Piche. She also leaves many very special friends – people loved our mom – what you saw is what you got, and she would tell you like it is – often delivered with her sharp dry wit.

When Mom left us on April 5, the reunion in Heaven would be magical as she was greeted with open arms and tears of joy by her mom and dad Lena and Nick Pashnyk, brother and sister in-law Richard and Nancy Pashnyk, brother and sister-in-law George and Carol Pashnyk, and son-in-law, Fraser McCullough Sr. Even though Mom and Dad were no longer married, they became good friends again before Dad passed away in 2020 – and you can be sure he was there to greet her as well – the bond they shared was unbreakable.

As a result of life-saving CPR that saved our mom in 2016 we would love for donations to be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in her honour.

Our family would also like to thank the entire team at the Selkirk Regional Hospital – the care Mom received was exemplary and you were all amazing.

Abiding by our mother’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family reception will be held this summer – most likely with a bonfire and glass of wine…no ice.

Mom, imagining our lives without you is unbearable. We made a promise to you, we will take care of each other and your legacy and stories will live on forever. Visit us often – we’ll feel your presence.  We love you most.

 September 15, 1980 – April 3, 2026

Our lives have forever been changed as we sadly announce the passing of our husband, dad, brother, son and grandson Tim Barylski on April 3rd at the Stonewall and District Health Center surrounded by his loving family. He fought hard during his long journey with Cancer right to the end, always hoping he could still do what he loved, spending time with family, his cows and of course running his hoe.

Tim was survived by his wife Andrea, son Tyler(Megan), daughters Kylie and Emma,
Mother Barb(Rick), sisters Brandi, Lindsay(Adrian) and Tiffany(Justin), Nana Joyce Mott, uncle and good friend Jim Mott(Michelle), in-laws Bev and Randy Wynne, sisters in law Kerry and Tara (Chase), well as many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. 

Tim was predeceased by his son Justin Norman(2020), father Norman Stanley Barylski(1990), Pop William Mott, Baba Pauline Barylski(1992), as well as his Gedo, he never knew, Andrew Barylski(1960).

Tim was born in Winnipeg and lived there for his first few years of life, after that he moved to the Gunton area, he lived near to his Nana and Pop’s house. He spent lots of time there going on rides with Pop and learning about all sorts of things. This is when his love of cows all began. He also grew very close to his uncle Jim during this time, and the two developed a very unique relationship that continued into adulthood.
Tim was always great at driving anything. It started on dirt bikes with Jim, the two would be gone for hours getting into who knows what kind of trouble.  From there he moved on to trucks, dump trucks, semi trucks and excavators. Tim could run anything he jumped into and always excelled at this type of work. 
He knew so many people. On drives he would talk about what work he had done in that area. He was also so proud of his accomplishments, which were so many. 

Tim lived in the Gunton area for most of his adult life until we moved to the farm by Balmoral the summer of 2014. Tim valued farm life and especially loved his cows. He started with 10 cows and before we knew it there was a whole herd. But most of all he loved his family. He wanted what was best for us all and he gave everything he had to make that happen.

Tim had a great smile that would brighten any room. He will be dearly missed by so many.

Celebration of life will be at the Teulon Hall on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

Thank you to Doug Stamler who helped with the cattle while Tim was not well the past few years, the Selkirk Cancer care team, his oncologist Dr Paul, Dr Graham who helped so much in the last few months to make sure he was comfortable and getting what he needed, the Stonewall Hospital staff who made sure he was taken care of and always moved quickly as things were changing, Christine his palliative nurse who helped him get to the hospital the final time. We are so grateful for what for all these people did to help support us on this terrible journey. Your love and support was felt during it all. When we look back, what we’ll remember most are those times when kindness made a difference in our lives.

May 10, 1939 – March 31, 2026

Peacefully, after a brief illness, Helen passed away March 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Helen is survived by her husband of 67 years, Chris Riddell; daughter Leslie Reimer (Rudy), sons Chris Riddell (Lori) and Jeff Riddell (Ida-Marie); grandchildren Coltyn Reimer (Shayna), Skya Reimer, Mariannick Kroeker (Brett), Brian Riddell (Mira-Joy), Julie Riddell, Emma Riddell, Sarah Riddell and great-grandchildren Hubert Kroeker and Teo Riddell. Her brothers Bill Rodway (Donna) and Jim Rodway (Del).

Helen was predeceased by her parents Graham and Nancy Rodway, sisters Nancy Crockatt and Pat Kotelko.

Helen was born on May 10, 1939 in Stonewall, Manitoba. At the age of 11, her family moved to Warren, Manitoba where she would build the life and legacy we remember today. It was during her school years that she met the love of her life, Chris Riddell.

After high school, Helen worked briefly at Great-West Life and Imperial Oil. She and Chris were married on June 27, 1959 and soon after began their life together on the farm. There they built not only a home, but a life grounded in hard work, love and dedication.

While raising their children Helen and Chris worked tirelessly but always made time for friends, family and sports. Helen was deeply involved in her community. She was a lifetime member of the Warren Curling Club, taught Sunday school at the Warren United Church and volunteered at both the Warren Recreation Centre and the Warren Community Hall.

Helen played an integral role in the success of the farm and business she and Chris built over the many years of their marriage. She was an inspiration to all who knew her – deeply devoted herself to her family, her community and her farm.

Married for nearly 67 years, Helen’s life was rich with love, including the joy of becoming grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and shared that gift with everyone around her.

She was an amazing mother, a devoted wife and an incredibly hardworking woman.

Rest in peace mom. We love you.

Celebration of life will be held at the Warren Memorial Hall, Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. Internment will be held at Warren Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority, the Warren United Church or a charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Stonewall Hospital for the phenomenal care for Helen and kindness towards her family.

Oct 13, 1987 – March 31, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of my boyfriend, best friend, and soul mate Don Poirier on March 31, 2026 at the age of 38.   

He is survived by his 2 biological children Joseph and Charlotte Poirier, his loving girlfriend Tara Chartrand, his step children Austin, Jaxon, and Cierra Coutu, their family dog Eva, the Chartrand Family, and all his family from the East Coast. Don made friends everywhere he went, I know he will be greatly missed. 

Don would have helped anyone in need, he loved being of service in any way possible, the world has lost an incredible man. He is now peacefully in Heaven with his loving Dad, Grampi, grandmother, and others. He was our whole world and we are devastated; we are so lost without him.  

In keeping with Dons wishes he will be cremated and there will be no funeral service. 

July 6, 1957 – March 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Vern Francis Campbell, beloved father, brother, mentor, teacher, colleague, and friend, who passed peacefully on March 15, 2026, at Victoria Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with thymus cancer, surrounded by the love of his family.

Vern is lovingly remembered by his children, Emily (Nick) and Aidan (Yiyi), and their mother Patricia; his siblings Richard (Renee), Heather (Gary), Noreen, and Murray (Linda); many nieces and nephews; his lifelong best friend Wes (Tracy); and countless friends, colleagues, and students fortunate to know him. He was predeceased by his parents, Ivan and Doris Campbell.

Born in Teulon, Manitoba, Vern grew up the second oldest of five children on a family farm, which he frequently returned to reminisce. He graduated from Teulon Collegiate having excelled both academically and athletically, playing hockey, golf, and baseball. As a Teulon Tiger through and through, he was a force to be reckoned with on the ice, and his love of sports never left him. He was an avid Boston Bruins and New England Patriots fan, and it was rare to ever see him miss a match of curling or golf on TV. He was a devoted golfer, spending many days and evening at Teulon Golf & Country Club and Niakwa Country Club, where no round was complete without a patio beer and friends.

Vern’s eagerness to learn and grow was among his most impressive qualities. After earning his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Sask Polytech, he completed a BSc in Mechanical Engineering at the U of Manitoba, and an MBA at the U of Western Ontario. In 2025, Vern graduated with a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Montpellier Business School in France, where Emily and Aidan watched him cross the stage as Dr. Campbell – a memory they will cherish forever.

His career spanned Manitoba Hydro, Northern Blower, consulting work, and academia. He established his own consulting practice and served as a professor at the University of Manitoba, teaching in the Engineering and MBA programs, where his mentorship helped countless students and professionals achieve their goals. His career and own curiosity took him across many countries, from Japan to Scotland to Guyana, with plans to work in Kenya cut short by his battle with cancer.

Above all, Vern’s greatest pride was his children, Emily and Aidan, and his love for them was felt by everyone he met. His goal was to teach them as much as he could while making sure they had fun along the way. He will be remembered for his fierce love for

those close to him, his intelligence, kindness, leadership, and his contagious smile and laugh. We are all truly grateful for having him in our lives.

A celebration of life will take place on June 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Niakwa Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. Vern Campbell Memorial Scholarship, honouring his legacy of generosity, mentorship, and lifelong commitment to learning, and supporting the next generation of engineers and leaders he inspired.

Winona Shupenia (Srutwa), of Komarno, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at Gimli Hospital on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 88, with family by her side.

She is lovingly remembered by daughters Marlene (Dennis Boblinski), Donna (Steve Klym), Louise Shupenia (Lavallee), and Wendy (Craig Swanston); her grandchildren Jared and Jodi Lavallee, and Jennifer Swanston; brothers-in-law Mike (Rosalie) and Edward Shupenia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was predeceased by husband, Bill (William) Shupenia (2015); parents Tom and Margaret Srutwa, brothers’ Victor (Anne) and Tommy; and her son-in-law Lorne Lavallee (2024).

Winona was born on March 8, 1938, in Selkirk, Manitoba and was raised on the family farm near Winnipeg Beach. In 1956, she met the love of her life, Bill, at Crabby Steve’s Dance Hall near Komarno. They were married on June 21, 1958, and built a life together farming and raising their family in Komarno.  

Winona was a dedicated member of her community. She served as Vice President of the Komarno Sports Centre, Secretary-Treasurer of the Zbruch Community Centre, and was an active member of the Komarno Community Hall. In 1980, she made history as the first female school bus driver in the Interlake School Division after obtaining her Class 2 license. She drove for 27 years and was a strong advocate for bus drivers, working to improve benefits and contractual agreements. She also served as a municipal councilor for the LGD of Armstrong from 1992 to 2003.

Winona enjoyed travelling, including trips to Ukraine, California, Mexico, and Paris, France. She cherished visits to the Calgary Stampede, Banff National Park, and Lake Louise, Alberta. She also enjoyed visiting family in Innisfail, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; and Sudbury, Ontario. Closer to home, Winona and Bill attended many local festivals and community events throughout Manitoba, often sneaking in a dance or two.

Winona’s greatest pride were her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who created a warm and welcoming home, always ensuring there was plenty of food and refreshments for family and friends.

Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving were especially important to Mom, she enriched and instilled her traditions in us.

The family would like to thank mom’s friends for the daily phone calls, always checking up on her, the visits and immeasurable friendship over the years.

We extend our gratitude to the team at Gimli Hospital for their compassionate care during mom’s brief stay.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30 am in the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 380 Sophia Street in Selkirk, Manitoba, with Father Stefan Tyrawski officiating.

Pallbearers:  Dennis Boblinski, Steve Klym, Greg Shupenia, Daryl Lucyshen , Christopher Lachuta, Ben Yasenko.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Jared & Jodi Lavallee, Bernie Lachuta, Agnes Yasenko, Nancy Tuck, Virginia Grabowski, Mike Shupenia, Randy Monaster.

Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery 4535 Main Street, West St. Paul, MB

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or a charity of your choice.

November 21, 1959 – March 5, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Cheryl Corinne Deprez, a devoted mother, proud Grandma, loyal friend, and a steady presence to so many.

Cheryl’s life was not defined by titles or accolades, but by something far greater: her constant and unwavering love for her family. When asked what she wanted from life, she answered, “I’ve never thought about it. I’m a mom.” She lived those words every day. It was her calling, her identity, and her joy.

She poured herself into raising her boys, Curtis, Darrin, Blair, and Gerald (Megan), with strength, resilience, and quiet determination. Megan was the daughter Cheryl always hoped to have.

Cheryl showed up to practices and games, travelled across Manitoba and beyond for hockey and baseball, coached baseball teams, and cheered proudly from the sidelines. Her pride in her children and family never wavered.

Becoming a Grandma only expanded her heart. To Logan, Lynley, and Dan, she was warmth and comfort, a steady presence who listened carefully, laughed easily, and always had something cooking. Lovingly referred to as “Grandma” by Mahlani, her heart always had room.

Food was Cheryl’s love language. Feeding others was not just something she did. It was how she showed love. Holiday dinners were never complete without her meatballs, and somehow she could turn a simple Kraft pizza kit into the best pizza anyone ever had, a true family favourite.

Cheryl endured the heartbreak of losing her husband, Mark, 14 years ago, and the loss of her son, Blair, in 2023. Through it all, she carried her family forward with quiet strength and unwavering love.

She did not seek attention, but she carried more than most people ever knew. Her legacy lives on in the meals we will continue to cook, the stories we will keep telling, the way we show up for one another, and the steady strength she lived every day.

Cheryl is now reunited with her husband, Mark, her son, Blair, and her parents, Joan and Fred.

In keeping with Cheryl’s wishes, a small private goodbye will be held. She also asked for a BBQ this summer, where family and friends will gather for a celebration of her, filled with food, laughter, and stories, exactly the kind of party she would have loved.

The family would like to thank Cheryl’s care team at Stonewall Hospital, who helped keep her final days calm, peaceful, and full of compassionate care.

In honour of Cheryl, have a gathering full of food and think of her.

After a lengthy battle with cancer Dad passed away on February 20, 2026. Born August 10, 1944 during the end of WWII where his dad served as a flight instructor, dad grew up in Warren on the family farm. These two aspects of his early life were very formative in his interests throughout life as he had a lifelong passion for aviation and farming that were part of his thoughts right through his final days.

Predeceased by his parents James and Norma and son Todd, he leaves his wife Audrey, daughters Paula (David) and Jlee (Delmar) and his very special grandchildren Reed, Bryn, Matthew (Anthony), Emily (Mitch) and Graydon.

Dad started with Manitoba Hydro right out of high school and spent many decades working in many roles and departments that took him all over the province and the world. He and mom married November 7, 1974 where he had an instant family with mom, Paula and Todd. Jlee arrived the following year. They enjoyed just over 51 years of marriage with most of those in Warren raising their family and creating a home that had an open door to all, and many neighbors, friends, family and even a few whom they did not know were welcome.  He was very involved in the community throughout his life serving as a scout leader, on town council, helping build the golf course including designing the clubhouse and a founding member of the local Lions club.

Dad was a skilled handyman, woodworker and painter and enjoyed airshows, history, golf, travelling and spending many summers camping and later at the family cottage at Sugar Point. Nothing brought him more joy than his grandchildren. Watching them grow up and attending their activities and sports he was exceptionally proud of all of their achievements.

The family would like to thank Dr. Dawe and staff at Cancer Care Manitoba and the many nurses and health care aides at Grace Hospital that cared for him during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of one’s choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30 am at Prairie Spirit United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba.