March 15, 1947 – July 17, 2022    With heavy hearts we announce Valerie passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle.

She is survived by her husband David, her daughter Rebecca (Heiko), grandsons Lukas and Konner, her step daughter Jennifer (Martin), step granddaughters Emilie and Brianne, her sisters Myrna (Barry) and Lorraine (Ron), niece Maureen (Allen) and nephews Jeffrey (Rhonda) and Kevin (Corin), Bros. in-law Allan (Debbie), Al Wetton, Sister in-law Bev (Gary). Valerie also leaves to mourn special friend, Carla, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends. Valerie was predeceased by her parents, June and Mick.

There will be a private family interment at a later date.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Selkirk Cancer Care unit, Stonewall Hospital, Teulon PCH for their care and compassion. Special thank you to Dr. Graham.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Cancer Care Foundation, 675 McDermot Avenue, WPG, MB. R3E 0V9.

August 23, 1935 – July 15, 2022      It is with the heaviest hearts the family announces the passing of our dear Mother and Baba at the age of 86.

Mom was born in Lockport, MB, the youngest daughter to Harry and Anne Panaschuk and grew up in Oak Hammock area eventually moving to Argyle in 1952 to the farm where her and dad resided until her hospitalization in January 2019.

Mom spent her childhood on the family farm. She met the love of her life, Steve Medwid marrying the following year in 1952. Mom & dad raised five children, evolving into a large family with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom was a determined, hard working farm wife who loved to cook and preserve for her family and make sure her kids knew how to do these things before leaving home. She could create a fabulous meal out of anything. And create her own recipes. Her family was her life, she would always have food for us and send something home with us after we had our visit or when her and dad came to visit. Mom especially enjoyed spending time with her family, watching them grow. Mom loved babies, she got so much joy from them from little and as they grew up.

Mom was predeceased by her husband of nearly 67 years, Steve, her parents, Harry and Anne Panaschuk, sisters Joan Kazuk, Marion Smoley, and Mabel Gregg.

Left to mourn Mom are her sons Richard (Lucy), John (Debbie), George, daughters Steph (Mel) Olson, Joanne (Trevor) Sinclair, grandchildren Laura (Will), Jeff (Chantelle) & Lincoln; Jessica (Corey), Sawyer & Kaylee, Jackie (Ray); Lindsay, Ashley; Myki (Jon), Mason & McKinley, Melissa, Mahlani, Megan (Gerald) Logan & Lynley; Jenelle (Matt) Landon & Brody; T.J. (Karlie) Kaiden, Brooklynn, Raelynn & Raena; sister Kay Harman & brother Harry (Heather) Panaschuk and families, and sisters-in-law, Margaret(Russell) Beirnes, Jean Medwid and Margaret Medwid as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

As per mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Graham, and the nursing staff and health care aides and staff at Rosewood Lodge, Stonewall, where Mom resided for the past 2.5 years of her life, and Ken Loehmer.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in Mom’s memory. Rest in Peace, Mom and Baba. Love and miss you forever.

May 2, 1939-July 8, 2022    Alice was born on the family farm May 2, 1939 to Alex and Nellie Hawrysh (nee Chic). She attended school in Melnice until she went to High School in Teulon. This is where she met Merlyn, the love of her life. Upon completing high school, she went to Normal School. She then got a job teaching at Union Prairie School in Inwood. The following fall, she and Merle were married and they moved to Winnipeg where she got a job working at The Royal Bank downtown. Not long after, when her dad became ill, they returned to the family farm in Melnice where she remained until her passing. Here they started their family and she worked for many years at McGregors Drugs in Winnipeg Beach as well as Say it with Ceramics and as a bartender at the Waterfront Centre. She was also secretary treasurer for the St. William’s Cemetery.

She taught Ukrainian singing lessons through the Winnipeg Beach school. Her Singing Kittens even preformed in many talent shows, on the radio and even television.

Her house was known for baking, pickles, treats, endless laughter and the phone ringing off the hook. She loved playing cards, watching her stories, good music, polka parties & spending time with her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years Merle in 2003. Son Blair, parents Alex and Nellie, Brother Bert Hawrysh. In- laws Roy & Anne, Brother- in-Law Bob (Audrey).

She is survived by daughter Maureen (Bob), grandchildren Chelsey McColl (Roman), Ashley Michaluk (Nick), Saveja Ellison (Geoff), Tyler Trautwein (Abby) & Monique Ellison (Ryan) as well as her precious Great grandchildren Brandt, Violet and Emilee. Sister in law Eileen Hawrysh as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins & special friends as well as her 2 spoiled fur babies KJ and Khloe.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 17th at the Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre at 2 pm and a private burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St William’s Cemetery.

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December 16, 1923 – July 7, 2022    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, William, at the age of 98 at the Fisher Branch Personal Care Home.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children Karen (Larry), Debbie (Eric), Glen, Sally (Warren), Ernie (Tracy), grandchildren Nicole (Robert), Rachelle (Keith), Deni, Willie (Amor), Stacey (Jason), Jen, Mike (Mel), Brooke (Chris), Leif, Kristin, Amy, Jordan, Keith (Emily) and Kayla (Blair). Great grandchildren Nigel, Theo, Taylor, Dakota, Jayden, Macy, Arianna, Ava and Molly. He also leaves his sister Lee and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Erica, sons Bob and Don, brother Charlie and sisters Margret, Elsie and Kay.

Dad was born on Dec.16,1923 and the first years of his life were spent on the family homestead in Rosenburg. In 1929 the family moved to the Homer district. It was here that Dad grew up and worked along side his parents and siblings.

In 1948 he married Erica and together they took over the farm from his parents who retired to Arborg. As they began their family together Dad would work in the bush cutting lumber in the winters and work clearing land in the summers. Over the years they were able to purchase more land as it became available and build up their mixed farming operation.

Dad was active in the local community serving on the local school board as well as the red cross.

In 1996 Dad sold the farm to Glen and Ernie and he “retired”. For the first few years of his retirement Dad filled his days driving tractor when needed during seeding and combine at harvest, going to town to pick up parts and helping repair equipment when it broke down. Eventually he began to slow down and take a more supervisory role but was always available to provide a hand or advice when needed.

In 2009 Dad and Mom made the move from the farm to the Assisted Living Facility in Arborg where they spent their remaining days. Dad greatest joy in his later years came from trips back to the farm to check the crops. He took immense pride in knowing that the farm he and Mom had worked so hard to establish was being carried forward, first by his sons and then by his grandson. Although at first a little skeptical of the changes to his long time home, he couldn’t stop smiling when he saw the finished product, knowing that Keith and Emily had made it their own.

Another thing that would always bring a smile to Dads face was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always thrilled to see them and even just hearing news of what they were doing brought him joy.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff and the management at the Assisted Living for their “above and beyond” care for Dad and to his homecare team who cared for him with respect, dignity and compassion.

Dad had a long and full life and it was only during the last few months that he spent first in the Arborg Hospital and the in the Fisher Branch Personal Care Home.

The family would like to thank Dr. Donnelly and the nurses at the Arborg Hospital as well as the staff at the Fisher Branch Personal Care Home for their exceptional care while Dad was with them.

As was his wish, cremation will take place and a private interment will take place at the Homer cemetery.

1953-2022     Peacefully on June 29, 2022 Brenda Peters passed away at the age of 69. Brenda was born in Winnipeg, MB on February 9, 1953 to the late Donald and Ioleen McPherson. She will be lovingly missed by her daughters Jo-Anne (Lyle), Donna (Rob), son Darryl (Erin), her precious grandbabies Dylan, Gavin, Blake, Greysen, Elliott, Addisyn, Nolan and niece Pam (Duane). Mom will also be sadly missed by her close group of neighbours, longtime friend Rita Morton, and extended family and friends in the community. Mom was predeceased by her parents and our dad, David Peters.

Mom grew up in Winnipeg with her 3 siblings in the Brooklands neighbourhood. She was an avid basketball player even at 5 foot 1 inches tall. Mom moved to Gretna where she met our dad and started our family. She loved being a stay at home mom to us 3 kids and made sure we had the best childhood spent camping in St. Malo, going to dad’s baseball tournaments and spending a lot of time with our huge extended family.

We moved from Gretna to Melita in 1987 and six years later moved to Stonewall in 1993. Mom started working as an interpreter at Quarry Park then continued her career with Canada Post for over 30 years. Mom was so well liked and known for working at the post office and everywhere she went, someone knew her and stopped to say hello. After retiring in November 2020, when she would run into people from Stonewall, they demanded she come out of retirement and go back to work.

She loved to travel and enjoyed her trips to Wisconsin Dells, Niagara Falls, the Cayman Islands, numerous trips to Puerto Vallarta and visiting the cottage in Lester Beach. Mom/Grandma loved watching us kids and her grandkids at their various sporting activities and even a trip to Regina for a hockey weekend. Mom was always game to tag along for a planned or last minute shopping trip with us kids or with Rita. She loved watching a good Manitoba lightning display, baking, doing puzzles, watching movies and true crime tv shows, having coffee and visits with her neighbours. Mom ramped up her baking right after she retired and filled our freezers with goodies to last for months. We loved all the things that came from Brenda’s Bakery.

Mom was always there to listen and laugh with us. She was witty, kind, gentle, funny, loving and generous, and this was all felt by those close to her.

We love you and are going to miss you so much Mom! Mom, you held us close when times were tough Been by our sides, when life got rough Forever constant, always there Sometimes firm, but always fair You are our rock, our inspiration Gave our life it’s strong foundation Ever loving, patient, kind And listen with an open mind You mean the world for all you do We love you mom, for being you.

A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Stonewall Quarry Park Interpretive Centre (166 Main Street).

In lieu of flowers, or donations, we ask that you take a moment to hug your parents, child, grandchildren, grandparents, friend, or walk in the park for a moment, an hour or a day. Time waits for no one.

 

February 28, 1934 – June 28, 2022

Kenneth John Stewart was born in Lilyfield on Feb. 28th, 1934.

Ken is survived by his wife, Marilyn of 57 years, daughters Judy (Dom), Kim (Bob) and grandchildren Jennifer (Evan), Chris, Brandon, and Kaleigh. Sisters-in-law Joyce, Kitty, Mary, Darlene Stewart, and Donna Barr.

Predeceased by his parents Walter and Ethel Stewart. His brothers, Alex, Glenn, Murray (Ruby), Keith, Lloyd and his sisters Doreen (Bob), and Beryl (Sam). His in-laws Al and Sharon Munro, Gord Barr.

Ken drove a milk truck for Rockwood Victoria Co-op for over 40 years. Ken was a life long lover of cars, curling, and the Toronto Blue Jays. He was well known for his grandpa/Uncle Kenny jokes. He loved visiting with his family, his numerous nieces and nephews kept him entertained. Private family service pending.

On the morning of June 24, 2022 our dear Mother Gladys was reunited with our Father Alan. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

Mom was born in Winnipeg in 1933 and was one of 16 children. Mom always said how chaotic those younger years were. She worked and resided in Winnipeg until our Father passed away in 2004 when she joined my brother in Kelowna. She spent 5 years there then moved to Woodlands where she enjoyed 13 years here with us. Our friends and the kids friends all called her “gramma” and she loved when anyone stopped in for a visit.

Our Mother missed our Father every single day and in her heart knew they would be reunited again some day. She passed away on the same day that he did 18 years later. True love does exist.

She will be laid to rest beside her soulmate in Souris at a private family ceremony.

In her first years with us she enjoyed going to Bingo at the hall and the day program at Oak Park Lodge, where she was quick to make friends with the residents. Visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always a highlight.

Mom was always known for her knitting crocheting and sewing. We all have something special that she had made over the years. She had a love for game shows and crossword puzzles and that woman knew everything. Her technical skills on her iPad left a lot to be desired and she was always calling for help. But she was always able to use FaceTime and Facebook to keep in touch with her family.

When Moms health started to fail we opened our doors to the Family managed Home Care Program. With this came wonderful new friendships for Mom in the girls that worked here with us. These girls were Mom’s lifeline. Margaret, Ella, and Marge, and everyone else who has worked with Mom over the years, without these ladies life in the bush would have been so boring! A huge Thank you to our friend Heather for her love and support and car rides and Timmy’s deliveries. You all brought so much joy and laughter into our lives and we will all be forever grateful for your love and support. You were all daughters from another Mother to her.

We would like to thank Sherri Buors for your unwavering support for Mom to be able to remain at home with us. To Dr Zahiri who Mom called her own “Russell Peters” thank you for your care and compassion. Thanks to Dr Graham and Christine from Palliative care for making things possible in her last days and for helping us navigate through it all.

I can’t say enough to Thank both Lori and Megan, our Home Care Nurses who were a huge support for me and Mom in her final days. All of you ladies were her angels and our lifeline.

Predeceased by her parents Bridget and Willis Eastveld and her siblings Bill, John Sidney, Pat, Jim, Robert, Bridget, Ethel, Margaret, Beatrice, Agnes, Rosemary, Daniel, Mark, Patty and Paul.

Left to mourn are her children Terry & Charlie Milazzo (Andrea and daughter Ashley), Chuck & Kim Haldane-Wilsone Susan & Allen Fehr Geoff & Katie and Nigel, and Tammy and Joe Hueging (Kevin & Jamie Norberg (Sadie Emmett Ingrid & Axel) Tara & Kurt Blach (Ava & Knox) and Meagan and Jeremy Fisher (Paisley and Remi).

Mom also left behind the family dogs Ellie Rosie and Charlie who have been missing her since the day she left.

Mom, there are no good-byes, wherever you are, you will always remain in our hearts.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eddie Robert Brown, who passed on June 21, 2022 at the age of 89 years.

Eddie leaves behind his eldest son Mark and partner Linda, his youngest son Matthew and his wife Colleen, and two grandchildren, Eric and Scott.

He is predeceased by his wife Virginia, with whom he will now take his much earned rest beside. Eddie came from a large family of four brothers and three sisters, all now deceased, save one older brother, Jim, who lives in California. A brother for whom he was deeply close to his whole life.

A proud Newfoundlander by birth, Eddie spent the majority of his life away from the Rock, as a top performing salesman in the stationary industry, with sales in the millions of dollars per year, with a territory reaching from Thunder Bay to the Alberta/BC border. But he never forgot his heritage, growing up in a small isolated fishing village called Englee. Getting up in the early hours of the morning, out with his Dad and brothers to set the traps in the Atlantic for the day, back for school, and then back out to collect the traps and process the fish in the evening. Local transportation was an open boat or dog-team, and life had few luxuries. That childhood made him a strong and determined man, that was evident in him right to the very end. He took every second of life that God was willing to give him.

A graveside service will be held on July 4th 2022, at 2pm, at the Stonewall Cemetery, located on HWY 67 (Stonewall 2nd Ave N) and Patterson Drive.

A very special thank you to the nursing care team at Teulon Hospital for the extraordinary efforts you took in caring for our Dad. You are amazing and very special people. You treated Dad as if he was yours, and we will be evermore grateful for it.