August 19, 1932 – December 18, 2021     It is with sadness the family announces the sudden but peaceful passing of Muriel Lillies (Mollard) on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the age of 89 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Clifford (Marilynn), Kimo (Wendy), Russell (Kimberley), and Susan ((Terry). She also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Cindy (Murray), Gordon (Amy), Curtis (Kesneil), Brenlee (Fabio), Tanis (Jeff), Kyle, and Tessa (Landon) as well as eleven great-grandchildren.

Muriel was predeceased by her husband Harvey in 2006, her parents Queenie and Happy Mollard, and six brothers: Snookie, Reggie, Mutch, Bobby, Fred, Roy, and Kenny, along with sister Allie.

She is survived by sister Joan, sister-in-laws Ruth and Lillian, and numerous nieces and nephews. Over the years Muriel was employed as a dental assistant, a receptionist at the hospital, a cashier at the Allied Hardware store, a janitor at the RCMP station, a cashier at Kern Korner gas station, and a flyer inserter at the Stonewall Argus Office. These jobs allowed Muriel to deal with the public and with people – which suited her personality. She was a people person! Muriel volunteered her time as a Girl Guide Leader, belonged to the Figure Skating Club, was a supporter of the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, helped in the Annual Campaign Fundraiser for Cancer for over twenty years, and assisted with the local Terry Fox Run.

In her spare time Muriel loved to golf, curl, and swim. When her body no longer enabled her to participate, she was an avid cheerleader! She was a faithful fan of the Stonewall Blue Jays baseball team. Through the years Muriel enjoyed travelling with family and friends. Her travels took her to familiar places and allowed her to discover new ones. Mom was born and lived her entire life in the community of Stonewall. She was very proud of this achievement as is evident by this letter she composed at the age of 62 to be shared and passed down to her great-grandchildren:

To my great-grandchildren, As I sit here trying to think of something to write about to the children of the future, I consider myself a real “Stonewallite”. As a true “Stonewallite” I would like my great grandchildren to know what Stonewall had to offer during the years I was growing up. Stonewall was and always will be known for it’s limestone quarries. Sixty percent of the people worked in the quarries from 1930 to 1940. My Dad worked in the quarries, which then was owned and operated by the Winnipeg Supply and Fuel, for forty-seven years. We lived right down in the quarries as Dad always looked after the horses. Of course as the years passed on the horses were replaced with trucks.

We were fortunate to have had a wonderful childhood as every pothole produced an ice pond in winter. With seven brothers hockey was a great thing in our household. Also, in the summer time, we had enough in our family for a full baseball team – no need to look for friends ….. we had our friends at home! Also we had nice steep hills to ski down – no money for bought skis – we made our own out of old pot bellied barrels with a piece of harness leather nailed on. We iced them every night – best skis in town and lots of fun. You children will never have to make such toys but really we had so much fun!

As the years have rolled by, the town has grown. We have used all the rock that could be used so the quarries were sold and have moved out of town. Now, most of our residents work in Winnipeg and commute back and forth every day. It’s no longer the small town and no longer only Stonewall people as the homeowner’s come from far and wide to reside in our town. As I write this note to you I am sixty-two years old and I have lived in Stonewall for all my years. I hope if you have a chance to write to your great-grandchildren that you can say you have spent all your years in this wonderful town.

Thank you Stonewall for being such a great town and for being so kind to me. Sincerely, Muriel Lillies (Mollard)

The family would like to thank the home care workers and Muriels’ friends who looked after Mom which allowed her to stay in her home at Lion’s Manor for as long as possible. Thank you also to the staff at Rosewood Lodge and the Grace Hospital for your care and compassion. Due to current health restrictions a service for family will be held later in the year.

(July 16, 1970 – December 13, 2021)       Wade died unexpectedly on December 13, 2021. He will be loved and missed forever by family and friends. Rest In Peace dear one.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 2 to 4pm at Sturgeon Heights Community Club, 210 Rita Street, Winnipeg. Friends and family welcomed.

January 3, 1933 – December 6, 2021

On December 6, 2021, Catherine passed away peacefully joining her loving husband Deacon Julius Reznik in Heaven. Predeceased by son Michael. Survived by her sons Tony, George and daughters Catherine, Julianna, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who will miss her dearly. And her special daughter Angele.

Catherine and Julius served the people of St. Joseph’s Parish in Stony Mountain and people of the Interlake for 28 years, until 2007 when they retired to Winnipeg. In the 1990s, Catherine and Julius became Oblates of St. Benedict’s Monastery where they continued together practicing their ministries. Just days before her passing Mom was making sandwich’s for the poor.

Mom/Baba was born and raised in Stony Mountain and briefly moved to Winnipeg to live with the Sisters of Service Convent to become a nun. There she met the love of her life Julius, together they moved back to Stony Mountain, built a new home and raised five children. As well as a working Mom (the post office lady) which she loved dearly, she often said she could watch the community grow. Mom was very active in St. Joseph’s Parish, CWL and ran the Catechism program. Mom dearly loved all her friends she made in many groups she was involved with or member of including Touch Therapy Group, Shared Faith Group and Bible Study Group, to name a few.

Mom and Dad travelled in the RV to Banff for 25 straight years, they loved the mountains. Everywhere they went she touched everyone’s soul, and made many lifelong friends and contacts. Mom is a true angel who will be missed dearly. She was a generous person and a firm believer in God. She always saw the good in everyone and dropped what she was doing on a moment’s notice for anybody in need.

Mom was a kind, generous, loving person with a gentle and caring way about her. She is now reunited with her true love Julius.

Rest in peace to a wonderful Mom, Baba, and Beauty who always gave so much to her family and friends.

You’re a thousand beam’s of sunshine. Cremation has taken place. A family internment will follow the Mass in Stonewall Cemetery.

A celebration of Catherine’s life will take place on June 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the St. Charles Catholic Church at 320 St. Charles Street in Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, buy yourself a treat.

1943-2021     After a lengthy illness, it is with sorrowful hearts and deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, gedo, brother and Uncle, Thomas Joseph Stocki on Monday, December 6, 2021 at his home with family by his side.

Tom is predeceased by his parents Mike and Rosie Stocki (nee Obszarski), his brother-in-law Don Williamson, and his nephew David Ambrose McCrae. Tom is lovingly remembered by his wife Evelyn(nee Ambrose) of 54 years, his three sons Thomas (Adeline), Darryl (Sabina) and Kurt (Cheryl), his precious grandchildren Cole (Alexis), Jessica (Kurtis), Dylan (Hannah), Brady and Monika, brother Mikey (Roberta), in-laws Shirley Williamson, Mya Ambrose, Ed Ambrose (Marge), Richard Beauvais (Sonja) his nieces, Shauna(Chris) Botting, Ria(Mark)Benard, Rhea(James)Kettles, Kristin(Kai)Jenkins Beauvais, Taryn Beauvais (Michael Habetin),Eileen Ambrose(Marsh Burnett-Joseph), his nephews, Owen(Gayle)Smith, Craig(Lindsay)Stocki, Devin Stocki(Connie Labossiere),Lyle Stocki (Jaclynne Masiak), Duncan Ambrose McCrae along with numerous other relatives and many special friends including Kristen & Keri who referred to him as “Papa Bear”.

Tom grew up in the community of Fisher Branch and lived there for the majority of his life. As one of two boys to a father who owned a small garage business, his interests quickly became working with his hands at a young age. As a teenager, he would frequently be seen with his brother and close friends swapping car parts from various vehicles to get another one running. He went on to take up the trade of welding, where he moved away to Hamilton for a short period then eventually returned home to be part of the garage business (Case Dealership) with his dad and brother. He had an interest in cattle and farmed throughout the Interlake, including Rembrandt where he met the love of his life, Evelyn. His love of nature would eventually turn to raising wild turkeys, pheasants, and even trying his hand at fish farming.

In the late 1970’s, he decided to enter the construction industry and in 1981 he stepped away from the garage business and formed his own company Stocki Trucking, which continues to operate today by his three sons. His interests in heavy construction and aggregate production allowed him to do exactly what he loved most in life and also allowed him to spend much of his time with his sons and grandsons teaching and providing opportunities for them, which is something he was very proud of. Although all of his children and grandchildren spent various times working for (and away from) the company, it was his oldest son Thomas who spent most of his time with and was closely connected to, which is something that Tom was ever so grateful for. Tom’s interest and love for mechanical work is something he was well known for in the community. Many local people would look to him first to see if he had that part or tool to fix their equipment, and he usually had a solution, there was rarely a time he couldn’t fix something himself.

Tom was an avid curler, a member of the Fisher Branch Fire Department for many years and the Chamber of Commerce.

Tom loved travelling and taking long road trips with his wife Evelyn by his side throughout Canada and the United States, but there was no place like home to him. The community that he knew and loved meant everything to him, he loved his grandchildren beyond measure and enjoyed their visits always asking when they were coming back. His dedication to his family, company, friends and community stayed with him until he took his last breath. His legacy and memories will never be forgotten and he will be missed dearly.

Sincere thanks to the emergency services personnel who took our call for assistance. Heartful thanks to Dr. S. Bruin, and the hospital staff that took care of him and went way beyond their call of duty to assist us making sure he could have a quality of life at home. Special thanks to Darcy Truthwaite for your continued support to make sure he was comfortable. Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation he felt for those who helped him. A cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, Cancer Research or Heart & Stroke Foundation.

April 13, 1926 – December 4, 2021     Peacefully, Sophia Elizabeth Klimpke, in her 96th year, passed away at the Stonewall Hospital on Saturday, December 4th, 2021. She was born in the RM of Rockwood in the Stonewall District on April 13, 1926. Mom is by our Father’s side now and that is exactly where she wanted to be.

She is survived by her children Kenneth (Audrey), Barbara (George) and Leonard (Karen). She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Kimberly, Andrea, Kent, Timothy, Lauren and Myles. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her husband of 74 years, John and her parents Colin and Nancy McDonald. Predeceased also by her grandson Douglas Williams. Mom was also predeceased by her three brothers and five sisters.

Mom met Dad at school when she was in grade 5 and dad was in grade 7. Their relationship was sealed as they married about 10 years later. They lived at the family farm located in Rosser for about 50 years before retiring and moving to Stonewall. Mom was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was an avid sports fan and followed her children all over the province attending hockey games, baseball games and football games. Mom was renowned for her unbiased analysis of all types of sports not just limited to hockey or baseball. She was also a very active member of the Stonewall Legion Branch #52.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 10 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2528 King Edward Street, Winnipeg. Pastor Mark Just officiating. Interment to follow at Lilyfield cemetery. Double vaccination along with masking will be mandatory to attend.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2528 King Edward Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2R 2Y8 or to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch Number #52 located in Stonewall, Manitoba.

A special thank you to the Stonewall Hospital for their excellent care given to our mother and grandmother. Thank You to Ken Loehmer for guiding us through this process with such care and compassion.

October 24, 1939 – December 1, 2021     It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Cecile peacefully with her family by her side December 1st, 2021.

Mom was predeceased by her parents Rosalia 1987 and Michael 1960; brothers John 1937 and Anthony 1954; sisters Mary 2015 and Cathy also in December 2021.

Mom leaves to cherish in her memory her loving husband of 63 years Daniel, daughters Tracy (Fred) special grandson Nicholas; Roxanne (Glen); sister-in-law Jayne (Blayne) as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mom started her life on a family farm in Stony Mountain where she met her best friend and husband Danny. Together they raised their daughters with many wonderful memories spent at ball diamonds, curling and hockey rinks. Mom and Dad also loved their home by the lake watching the peaceful wildlife and talking about the good old days. Memories… too many to mention, but you were all there.

Mom started her working career with Richardson Securities on the stock exchange and ended her working career with Lakeview Resort where she was loved and adored by all. Mom cherished all her friendships through out the years.

Mom will be remembered by her beautiful smile, her sense of humour and her strength, she loved us all with all her heart. We love you and miss you mom. We will never forget how blessed we were to have you in our lives.

A private and lovely graveside service has taken place on July 22, 2022 at Stonewall Cemetery, officiated by Sister Cathy Laviolette.

We would like to thank all the Health Care Workers who were there for Mom and our family.

MOTHER

You can only have one mother loving, kind and true. No other friend in all the world will be so true to you. For all her loving kindness, she asked for nothing in return. If all the world deserted us to our mother we could turn. For those of us who have a mother, treasure her with care, For you will never know her value, till you see that she’s not there. To hear her voice, to see her smile, to sit and talk with her awhile, to be together in the same old way, would be our dearest wish today.

October 20, 1923 – November 21, 2021      With sadness, as well as with gratitude for a long life of 98 years well lived, we announce the passing of Ev Olsen, after a brief illness.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters Karen Nedotiafko, and Darlene (Rod) Waldbauer, grandsons Jamie (Jennifer) and Cameron (Brooke), and great grandchildren Keira, Brooklyn, Grace Evelyn, and Jackson Waldbauer.

Ev’s husband, Harry Olsen, predeceased her in 1966. She was also predeceased by her son, Ron, son-in-law Darryl, brothers Victor and Harvey, and sister Mary Camsell.

Ev was born in Stonewall to Russell and Maggie Lillies, and was educated in Stonewall and Balmoral. After her father died in 1941, and her mother in 1943, she worked in Winnipeg. She met Harry after he returned from the war, and they were married in John Black United Church in East Kildonan on July 5th,1947. In Dec. they bought their farm in Teulon where their three children were born and raised.

After dad’s death Mum worked hard to provide for her family at Teulon Telephone Office, the Hosiery Mill, Promo Wear, and Teulon Golf and Country Club. She was a proud Life Member of the Teulon Junior Hospital Auxiliary, and Teulon Seniors’ Club. Mum strongly believed in supporting her community. Throughout the years she enjoyed bowling, golf, bingo, travel, and watching sports on TV, especially curling, golf, the Blue Jays, Bombers, and Jets.

Being an avid reader, she made good use of the library, and read the daily newspaper. Mum always welcomed company, whether family, friends, or her children’s friends. Bonspiel season was a favorite time when visitors often stopped by. Many enjoyable hours were spent attending Jamie and Cameron’s sports and activities. She was proud of them and their families. Until her last day she loved to see pictures and be updated on what her family was doing. Mum lived in Farview Apartments for many years and enjoyed friendships and activities.

We are thankful for the care she received the last 15 months at Icelandic River Lodge, Teulon Hospital, and Gimli Betel Home. She may have been small in stature, but was strong and independent in character, always striving to make sure things were done properly. Life was often tough on Mum, but she persevered and made a good life for herself and her family. Your life was a gift to us. Love you Mum.

Respecting her wishes a private celebration of life will be held.

April 26, 1946 to November 21st, 2021     Our beloved grandmother, devoted mother, aunty and friend Sharon passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on November 21st, 2021.

She is predeceased by her grandfather Edward Forbes; mother Anne Bewick; father George Bewick; sister Diane Bewick; sons Lance and Todd Peterkin; and the love of her life George Adams.

She will be incredibly missed by her grandchildren, Paige Procter (Pierre) and Robert Procter (Robyn) and Morgan Langrell; sister Brenda Fyfe (Jerry); niece Cathy (Marcus) Vouk, Wendy Ostasz, Karen Fyfe and nephew Jerry Fyfe. She also leaves to mourn special friends Marni and Mike Langrell, Jo-Anne Procter, Hazell Morton, Dorothy Dunham, Brenda Balan and family, Carole Solmundson, Val Keatings, Iris Kennedy and Family and countless other wonderful friends.

Sharon grew up in St. James and raised her two boys in Woodlands. She shared a life with her wonderful late partner George in Birds Hill, and finally retired to her beautiful home in Winnipeg, surrounded by her friends and family. She spent her last few years residing (and keeping the staff on their toes and entertained) at the Revera Rosewood and West Park Manor. Her colourful resume included many titles over the years such as swimming instructor, horse whisperer, chef, costume designer, and housekeeper for many clients. She loved baseball, music, and animals, but her true passion was gardening. Sharon was happiest among the flowers in her garden and spent most of her spring and summer tending to her stunning masterpieces (and spent most of fall and winter dreaming up how to make next year’s even more impressive). Everything she touched turned into a beautiful, blooming piece of art!

Sharon and George shared a wonderful love story, they spent many happy times out at the lake swimming and fishing and enjoyed their late night cruises on the lake listening to Patsy Cline. They travelled to classic car shows and took many trips on George’s motorcycle, and were always hosting friends and family. She also had a wonderful group of friends and has fond memories of travelling with them, crafting with them, and of course, gardening with them. In later years she continued to make friends wherever she went. The staff at her care homes loved to tell her family how much fun she was during group activities and how she kept them laughing all the time! Life was not always kind to her, but she had unmatched resilience in the face of tragedy. Despite many losses, Sharon loved life and living in the moment. She was always laughing so hard she would snort and was up for any new adventure that presented itself!

She lived for her grandkids. She would do anything for them, whether that be walking in knee-deep water to catch minnows in the creek, making their elaborate Halloween costumes come to life, riding roller coasters, and driving them to sports and music lessons. She had the most generous heart and didn’t know how to say no when it came to spending time with them. The kids have fond memories of many outdoor adventures, their signature weekend sleepover trifecta (Blockbuster, Gondola Pizza and gummy bears), Halloween costume designing at Brenda Balan’s, and their over ambitious (usually successful) homemade Christmas gift making endeavours. Everything she did, she put her whole heart into and laughed all the way. Paige, Robert, and Morgan will be forever grateful for her instilling them with a sense of adventure and teaching them to live every moment to the fullest. She has left a legacy of love and laughter with them.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at West Park Manor for their exceptional care and kindness, especially in light of the pandemic where they took extra care to ensure that she was never lonely and always having fun! Special thanks to Marni Langrell for her thoughtful efforts to always try and make life easy and enjoyable for Sharon.

A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2022 when we can honour Sharon in her favourite season, surrounded by flowers. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to Coffeehouse to End Cancer through the Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation or another charity of your choice. Grandma we love you so much!

July 13, 1964 – November 16, 2021   With sincere sadness we announce the passing of Beverley Anne Coulter, our loving and devoted wife, mother, baba, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She left us peacefully on November 16, 2021 after a tough battle with Cancer, Bev is a true fighter.

Bev is survived by her husband Wayne, children Chelsey (Jared) Marley (Jay), Grandchildren Sloan, Wyatt and Randi Mother Julie McClintock, siblings Darren, Tracy (Vicki), and Curtis (Tami), and many nieces and nephews.

Bev is predeceased by her Father Randal, Grandparents, family friend Denise, and nephew Dallan.

Born in Manitou Manitoba to Randal and Julie McClintock on July 13, 1964 Bev came to world 5 weeks early keeping her young parents on their toes. Bev spent her childhood making great memories in Stonewall with her 3 siblings and her loving parents. Bev graduated from Stonewall Collegiate in June 1982 and moved on to meet Wayne the love of her life in The Pas Manitoba. Bev and Wayne were married on August 27, 1983 and have been the picture of a true love story ever since. In 1984 & 1986 Bev became a mother to her two girls and she devoted all of her love to her girls throughout their life by supporting them in all of their endeavors and always being the best cheerleader or a shoulder to cry on if needed. Bev was such a kind soul and had so much love to give that she treated her girls’ friends like her own and many of those kids now as adults still consider her their second mom.

Bev went back into the workforce when the kids started school owning and operating many restaurants and catering services. Bev then started her career with the Interlake Health Authority in the kitchen and spent over 20 years sharing that contagious smile with residents of Rosewood Lodge and Pine Falls Hospital. Bev led by example and instilled a work ethic in her children and co-workers like no other and she was thoroughly respected and loved by all her colleagues.

In March of 2011 Bev was given the gift of becoming a Baba, she was the most loving and caring role model and inspiration to her three beautiful grandchildren. Baba was always kind, loving and fair to all of her grandkids, if Baba was around no one else matter to those 3 kids. “Baba is the best person in the world and heaven is lucky to have her up there,” says Sloan.

Bev had a way of lighting up a room and some have described her as “Snow White” because it did not matter what you were doing she had the ability to make your day better just because she was there. Her family and friends will always cherish the lifelong memories of Bev and her infectious simile. She will be missed by so many and will never be forgotten.

A heartfelt thank you to all of Bev’s family members who assisted with her care throughout her battle. We would like to send a special thank you out to Doctor Graham and his palliative care team that helped Bev out in her final days.

A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held at Stonewall Quarry Park Saturday November 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm. You must be double vaccinated to attend the service. In Bev’s memory donations can be made to Ronald McDonald House in Winnipeg.

September 15, 1924 – November 15, 2021     Agnes Hogg, formerly of Woodlands, Manitoba passed away at the age of 97 years in Selkirk, Manitoba on November 15, 2021.

She was predeceased by her husband Walter George Hogg, her parents, William and Beatrice King, her siblings, Olive, Wally, Bill, Edna and Donald.

To mourn her passing is her son Kenneth (Rose), Lawrie (Emma), and daughter Carol, as well as 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Agnes was an active Board member of Federated and Marquette Co-op, a member of the Anglican Church Ladies Group, the NDP party, 4-H and the Woodlands Museum. Agnes and Walter created and meticulously cared for a beautiful park like yardsite.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Tudor House, Selkirk for their recent care of Agnes. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.