July 18, 1937 – June 6, 2021      Our family announces with sadness, the passing of Allan at the Goodwin Lodge Personal Care Home, Teulon, Manitoba.

He is survived by his wife Dale of fifty-six years, three children; Brian (Sheila) Piper and Hudson, Ainslee and Ben, Noreen and Connor, Warren (Bev) Drea and Kylee, two brothers Lance (Rosemarie) Lorne (Merle) and their families. Two sisters-in-law Denise and Laura (Bob) and their families.

Allan worked in the construction industry for fifty years. Any job he did, he did, well, right down to making “jams and jellies” in “his” kitchen upon retirement. His favorite sayings when putting on his work boots were about his daughter Nor “I have to buy my girl a dress” and when snow started to fall those were “Pennies from Heaven”. We enjoyed trips to the casino, he often won more than me so he became my A.T.M. machine. Our camping trips with family and friends left us with many happy memories, also the card games around our kitchen table.

Our heartfelt thanks, go out to all the Homecare workers who came and went while he was still at home, and the Goodwin Lodge staff, you all treated him with kindness and compassion making a rocky time in our lives just a little smoother.

There was no formal service and a private family gathering has already been held. Allan was “King of the Road” so he knew that the final road would be paved.

1926 – 2021    On the morning of Sunday, June 6, 2021, Doreen passed away comfortably with her daughter Sandra at her side.

Doreen was predeceased by her parents Stanley and Dorothy Olson, her brothers Murray, Stanley, Percy and her sisters Qwen, Ollie and Mildred.

Doreen, a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin and friend will leave a huge void in all our lives. The memory of Doreen will live on in her daughters Sandra (Irv) Koch, Heather (Duncan) Matheson, Lois (Marcel) Ongenae, son Sanford (Pam) Stiff and daughter-in-law Brenda Stiff. Doreen will be especially missed by her 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Surviving sisters Connie (Don) Teed, Beebe (Paul) Fedoruk will have to cope with the loss of another loved one.

Doreen worked hard her entire life. Mom was a strong, independent woman who single handedly raised her four children in Ontario and then back to her home province of Manitoba. Doreen loved to dance, play cards and travel. In her retirement years she volunteered as a companion to seniors. She was also an active member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church and the RCL Ladies Auxiliary (over 50 years) until her health began to limit her lifestyle.

Thank you to the staff at Misericordia Interim Care and Rosewood Lodge Personal Care Home for caring for our Mother with kindness, respect and dignity. Mom had “special angels” at both of these facilities – you know who you are.” Kisses were Mom’s constant request. We would also express our thanks to Dr. Kerr Graham for his compassionate direction of care for our Mom.

Cremation has taken place and we hope to celebrate Doreen’s 95 years as soon as Covid restrictions have been eased. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Doreen’s memory to a charity of your choice.

November 2, 1940 – May 29, 2021     It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Leslie Terrence Balan, at his home in Warren MB, at the age of 80 years.

Dad will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 ½ years, Brenda; daughters Gerri (Vern), Jodi (Jeev), son Jayson (Andrea); grandchildren Jared, Jensen, Justin, Jessica, Jayden, Owen and Evan; as well as brothers Carl, John (Elaine), sisters Dianne (Phil) and Barbara (Ken); in-laws Peggy and Jim; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dad was predeceased by son Jeff; parents Cozma and Vera; brothers George and Alex; and sisters Bonnie and Helene.

Dad was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, one of 9 children growing up on the family farm in Woodlands MB. Dad and Mom were married in 1964 and started their married life living on his parent’s farm before starting their own family on a small farm in Warren. Though an electrician by trade, his heart was in farming and the farm was ever evolving with geese, chickens, pigs, cattle and horses over the years. The farm holds a special place in the hearts of the many friends and family who spent time with Dad there.

Dad worked a few different jobs (Thompson mines, Atlas Electric and Comstock) before taking a year off in 1966 to help Grandpa build the Woodlands Hotel. Most of Dad’s working years after this were spent with Balan Electric and in later years, with the Interlake School Division. Dad was always on call to help any neighbor in need when they had electrical issues. Seems he could fix anything with a pair of side cutters and his Amprobe. Those service calls most often ended with a cold beer and a visit.

Dad was a great storyteller. One thing about his stories was that he never embellished them as time went on. No matter how many times we heard a story, it was always the same. Some of his favourites were of his early working years up north with Comstock. He was truly at home in those camps.

In his later years, he could be found having afternoon coffee in Warren and Woodlands and then patrolling the back roads and drainage ditches, checking in on neighbors. He often enjoyed sitting at a crossing watching the local farmers seeding in the spring or harvesting in the fall. He was in awe of how quickly they could be in and out of a field these days. If you couldn’t find him out and about, he could be found out back by the pond, sitting in his truck with the windows down reading a book.

Dad, today our hearts are breaking, and we miss you so much already. What we wouldn’t give for just one more moment together, one more game of checkers, one more drive to the pasture, even one more lecture. You loved us fiercely and taught us tough lessons that we may not have understood at the time but so appreciate now.

Dad was laid to rest on June 05, 2021, at the Woodlands Cemetery. Due to the current restrictions in place, we have decided to have a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Woodlands Pioneer Museum.

It is with heavy hearts the Mitchell family regrets to announce the passing of their beloved Edwin Mitchell on Monday May 24th, 2021.

His sharp wit, sense of humor, warm heart and generous spirit will be deeply missed. Dad was predeceased by his parents John and Jordis Mitchell along with his sister Mary Slater.

He is survived by his loving wife Maureen as well as his 3 sisters Alva (Don), Hilda (Murray) and Inis. Papa will also be missed by his children Erik (Sam), Melanie (Derek), Kelly (Jason), Joe (Tannis) and his grandchildren Breanna (Travis), Jenny (Kegan), Emma (Grayson) and his great granddaughter Oaklynn. He will also be remembered by many other relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Betel Home in Gimli, Manitoba for all the care and compassion they gave Edwin in his final years. A private family gathering will take place at a later date.

On the wings of a snow-white dove He sends His pure sweet love A sign from above (sign from above) On the wings of a dove (wings of a dove)

August 1, 1938 – May 23, 2021        It is with the greatest of sorrow that we announce the somewhat sudden passing of our dad, our grandfather, and our great grandfather. He passed away at Stonewall Hospital with his family by his side.

David is survived by his daughters Brenda (Norman) and Charlene (Joey). He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jordan (Sarah), Anders (Melissa), Geri-Lynn (Trevor) and step-grandchildren Derek (Laura), Kaitlyn (Ryan) and Keith. The loves of his life – the great grandchildren – Abby (Cayden), Emma, Madison, and Kenzie and his step grandchildren, Lucas, Colby, Carson and Zayden. He also leaves behind his god daughter Susan, his only sister Betty, brother Warren and sister-in-law Patricia as well as Vanessa. He will be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many, many friends.

Dad died of a broken heart and was predeceased recently by his wife of 62 years Marjorie, his only son Gerald in 2016 and the very recent passing of granddaughter Jassy. He was also predeceased by his parents Stanley and Anne, brothers Walter, Joe and Charlie.

Dad grew up and was raised on a farm in the Fisher Branch area. He attended McMaster Elementary school and left after completing only those grades in order to help on the family farm. The work was hard and times were tough, nothing came easy. This would shape his life and instill the work ethics he was known for. When not farming he worked with his brother Walter in the winter months hauling wood in Hudson, Ontario.

He was married in 1958 to our mom. They eventually settled in Stony Mountain in 1967 and raised their 3 children on Prince Street. They made the move to Stonewall 20 years ago and he remained in their home until his passing. He began his road construction career with BACM, followed by over 50 years with Mulder Construction. This took him to every single highway in Manitoba and NW Ontario in the course of his employment. He drove every piece of equipment but eventually became the man behind the asphalt plant. Today there are hundreds of people who were taught some facets of the construction business by our dad including the grandsons, one of whom follows in his footsteps.

We always joked about his “9 lives”. A serious highway accident with a backhoe, he was shot through the lung with a bolt that came loose from a chain, was electrocuted trying to assist a young worker, numerous farm accidents, and likely many other incidents we never knew about. Dad never gave anything a second thought. He healed up and would be back at work in short order. He worked until he was 78 years old. Had his eyesight not failed him, he would still be working.

In recent times he kept in touch with nephews Arthur and Murray with great interest on their farming progress. He liked his tv game shows, and Curse of Oak Island which Norman had recently got him hooked on. He loved his phone calls with sister Betty as they reminisced about their younger years and never missed a call to Susan to report on the Jets game.

Dad’s life was his work and his work was his life. We are forever grateful to those of you that stayed in touch with him until the end. He was laid to rest beside his wife at the Rockwood Cemetery on Friday May 28, 2021. Our heartfelt thanks goes out again to Ken Loehmer for the caring and compassionate service he has provided to us. We would also like to thank Dr. Hicks who cared for Dad like no other doctor ever had. Thanks also to all the great staff at Stonewall Hospital we encountered during the past week.

Feb 16, 1934 – May 17, 2021   After a brief illness our beloved father passed away at Stonewall Hospital on May 17, 2021 at the age of 87 years.

Survived by his daughters Valerie and Arlene (Brad); grandchildren Craig, Kimberley, Sherri and Clay; Joe had 6 greatgrandchildren; brother Norman (Helen).

He was predeceased by his wife Jean, his parents Alec and Rose and brother Glen.

Joe met Jean at Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba. They were married on October 3, 1959 and had two daughters. Joe and Jean then moved to Saskatoon, Sk. in 1969 and settled there. Joe worked at Crown Zellerbach for years until he retired. They eventually moved back to Teulon in 2004. Joe was always beside Jean helping her outside with gardening.

A private family graveside has been held. Thank You to the staff at Stonewall Hospital for taking care of Joe. (Dad)

Irene Dona McCormick was born in Minnedosa, MB on September 4, 1939 to Roy Wilfred and Edith May de Jersey (nee Pittman). Their family included Mum’s older sisters, Ivy (Lloyd Carter) and Yvonne (predeceased, Ernie Ullberg). Grandma and Grandpa raised their family in Erickson and Onanole, MB where Mum developed friendships she valued and maintained throughout her life. At 19, Mum moved to Winnipeg to begin a career in office administration, and sometime soon after she met James McCormick, whom she married in 1960. Together they had two children, a son Darren (Nicki Wilberforce) and daughter Colleen (Penner) whom, they supported together throughout their lives.

Family was priority number one for Mum. She loved spending time with and hearing news about her grandchildren: Brittany (Josh Eason) and Alicia Penner, Wyeth and Niav McCormick, and Maggie Wilberforce. Becoming a great grandmother and spending time with Tage (Eason) brought Mum much joy. Mum was keenly interested in her roots and she enjoyed researching her family’s history, contacting long lost relatives, and keeping up with news of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mum and Dad shared strong values for hard work and their community, and they both enjoyed the outdoors, camping, and travel. After retiring to a hobby farm near Gunton, MB they spent summers in their large vegetable gardens and shared the bounty of their labour with food shelters in Winnipeg. When spring melting brought threats of flooding to Winnipeg, Mum and Dad pitched in to help within their abilities by transporting sandbags in their pickup truck. Mum enjoyed baking and preserving the produce and berries she and Dad picked. Together they travelled through much of North America, and they were able to visit Europe with Uncle Ernie and Aunt Yvonne, a trip they enjoyed immensely and about which she loved to reminisce. The most recent trip Mum took was to Italy in Fall 2019, accompanied by her daughter and best friend, Colleen.

When Mum and Dad found the farm too much to look after they moved to Stonewall, MB where Mum discovered many ways to integrate herself in the community. Mum attended Stonewall United Church and was a member of the Worship Committee. She made blankets to support Project Linus and spent time with day program clients at the Arris Centre. Mum was a member of the local 55 Plus Centre and Red Hats group, and she enjoyed bowling, stick curling, and line dancing. She shared many laughs, meals, and a few glasses of wine with the friends she made through her escapades in Stonewall, whom she loved dearly.

Mum passed away early in the morning on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Following Mum’s wishes, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, feel welcome to give a donation to the charity of your choice. For the support provided to Mum Colleen and I thank: Reverend Tammy Bleue, Stonewall Seniors’ Resource Centre, South West District Palliative Care staff, CancerCare Manitoba, Stonewall Hospital staff and Dr. Kerr Graham, our Mum’s many friends, and finally Kirsty and Dan Morrison.

April 5, 1927 – May 14, 2021    On May 14th, Jack passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at the Boundary Trails Hospital with family by his side.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Allan (Valerie), Dwayne (Dale), Ryan (Jacquie), Lynda (Brent), daughter-in-law Marlys, his fourteen grandchildren (Daniel, Monica, Bonnie (Dave), Stacey (David), Robert (Braylinn), Jeffrey (Linda), Kristina, Craig, Kristen, Rob, Ashley (Thomas), Brayden, Stephanie and Nicole), and one great grand-daughter, Emmalyn. He is also survived by his brother Ron Schott.

Jack was predeceased by his wife Jona, son Eric (Marlys), his sisters Velma and Hazel and great-grandson Wilson.

Jack was born in 1927 to Martin and Margaret (Hogg) and lived in Warren where his father owned a mechanic shop. At the age of 8, while at the height of the Great Depression, his family moved to the present-day farm located northwest of Warren. Jack bought the farm from his siblings after the passing of their parents in 1953.

In his twenties, Jack went to a dance in Lundar and saw a “good-looking girl” (Jona Erickson) who he hoped would dance with him. She did and they married in 1954. Jack cherished the 65 years they had together while raising five children on the farm. As the family grew so did the farm, growing various grains along with beef cattle and hogs. Jack loved working the land and repairing machinery. He and Jona also had a large garden and enjoyed summer family corn feeds.

Jack was a hard worker and a successful farmer. He was also an avid bird watcher and photographer. He instilled in his children the love of agriculture and nature, along with a strong work ethic and commitment to family. He encouraged and supported his children’s many activities. Jack had a quiet demeanor, but he also had a mischievous side that would occasionally come out!

In later years, Jack and Jona enjoyed traveling to such places as Hawaii, Kenya, Iceland, Australia including a cruise around Cape Horn. They also travelled across Canada, mostly by car, from the Pacific Rim to Newfoundland, and north to Churchill, Inuvik, and Alaska.

In November 2010 they moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall. They continued to spend summers at the farm the following 9 years as their grandson Daniel gradually took over the family farm.

In his last few years, he continued to demonstrate his commitment to family, as he cared for Jona through her declining health.

He will forever be remembered and cherished by his loving family. A private interment was held at the Warren Cemetery. The family wishes to thank homecare and the medical staff of Stonewall and Boundary Trails Hospitals for taking such good care of him.

Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear. Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach. Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent is just as dear.

May 18, 1993 – May 10, 2021   Just days shy of her 28th birthday our beautiful daughter “Jassy” died tragically.

She has left behind her heartbroken parents Norman and Brenda, brother Anders and Melissa, her Aunty Char and Joey, Grandpa Dave Shepell, Grandpa Gordon Normand and Shelly. She also leaves behind numerous family members from all sides of the families as well as many, many friends.

She was recently predeceased by her loving and caring Grandma Shepell who never lost faith in Jassy and loved her unconditionally. Although her life has ended way too soon Grandma will be so happy to see her. She was also predeceased by her Uncle Gerald.

Jassy was a bright and energetic young girl. She had beautiful long flowing hair. She grew up in the country and loved her dolls, riding her bike and the trampoline.

She had lots of school friends and a best buddy that lived next door. She loved books and family vacations, a trip to Valleyfair with Aunty Char, winter holiday to Mexico where she parasailed, swam with the dolphins and rode on the pirate ship.

Jassy loved pottery, music and her cats. She loved her collection of bracelets and her sparkly chandelier over her bed. She was kind and caring. She was quiet but friendly, polite and adventurous.

As a very young teenager we began to notice her slide into a black hole and did not immediately realize what had overtaken her. We frantically and relentlessly sought help for her drug addiction. Nothing succeeded. She tried so many times but a relapse always followed. She was not able to fight the demons that consumed her life for so many years.

Addiction does not discriminate. You just no longer own your life. Although she was taken by the hand of another, the addiction led to her fate.

We will always be thankful of those who knew and loved her unconditionally.

There are too many to mention but they include Karen M. and childhood friend Courtney C.

We are so thankful she can finally rest in peace as she has struggled for so many years. It was a gruelling battle which sadly has come to this end.

Oh Child. Things are gonna get easier. Oh Child. Things’ll get brighter.

*** I destroy homes, I tear families apart. I take your children and that is just the start. I’m more valued than diamonds, more precious that gold. The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold. If you need me remember, I’m easily found. I live all around you, in school and in town. I live with the rich, I live with the poor. I live down the street and maybe next door. I have many names, but there’s one you’ll know best. I’m sure you’ve heard of me, my name is Crystal Meth. My power is awesome, try me and you’ll see. But if you do, you’ll never break free…

A private service will be held where she will be buried with her Grandma.