Joyce Irene Davis passed way on Friday, March 12, 2021 from a short battle with cancer.

Predeceased by her parents Orvan and Mary Hawkins; sisters Laura, Mable, Evelyne, Dorothy, Eleanor and Doreen and brother Jack.

Survived by sisters Viola and Mary; son Barry and Beverly; foster daughter Evelyn Laham; granddaughter Jen Holmstrom (Kris) and grandson Greg (Ashley); great grandchildren Maddison Penniston, Millie and Poppy Holmstrom and special friends Shirley and Don Campbell and Nancy McGowan and Steve Shier and family.

Mom was born in Carman, MB. on October 1, 1928. The Hawkins family moved to Rosser, MB. where she grew up and met the love of her life Jim Davis and were married in November, 1947. Mom worked hard over the years and made a good life and loving home for us all. Mom and Dad moved from the farm to Lions Manor in Stonewall in 1994 where they met many new and old friends. Dad passed away on June 7, 2003.

Mom had many hobbies and talents. She spent many hours sewing and quilting and did many other crafts. She loved her get togethers for card games and bingo or just tea breaks. One other love was to dance and she, with all her dancing partners, travelled to many communities to attend the senior dances and enjoy a good meal. She also met a dear friend Bruce McGowan who they shared many happy times together. Bruce passed away in November 2010.

A special thanks to Moms closest and dear friends Nancy McGowan and family, and Don and Shirley Campbell. They spent many hours together sewing and quilting. They were also there for Mom when she needed help especially the last few weeks.

A special thanks to Interlake Regional Health Authority, Palliative Care and the Homecare specialists as they assisted Mom and our family through this difficult journey. In lieu of flowers, in Mom’s name donations may be made to Palliative Care Manitoba, Alzheimer’s Manitoba or a charity of your choice. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.

Sept. 2, 1943 – March 10, 2021    Survived by husband Jake, brother Steve (Emily), cousin Gloria and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sylvia and Jake had a hobby farm near Argyle, MB. where she enjoyed looking after cattle and making hay. She also worked 11 years at Sig’s Grill in Stonewall where she met many wonderful people. After retirement they moved to Winnipeg and she then enjoyed city life.

As per her wishes she will be cremated and no service will be held. Remember her as you will.

Feb. 15, 1925 – March 10, 2021     Peacefully on March 10, 2021, Olive passed away at Rosewood Lodge.

She leaves behind her three daughters Marlene, Vivian and Faye (Brent); 4 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and a great-great grandson.

She was predeceased by husband Fred, son-in-law Jim and grandson Robert; as well as 12 sisters and brothers.

Mom was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Stonewall Branch #52. She worked for the T. Eaton Company in Winnipeg for a few years and then married Fred. She opened her home to borders on Ruby Street, while raising her family. After moving to Stonewall she opened up Stonewall Florist. She loved to bake, can pickles and you couldn’t beat her fried chicken and cinnamon buns. There was always a pot of “hair curling coffee” on the stove when friends, neighbors and grandkids visited. Mom was seldom seen without a cat on her lap and a dog at her feet. Her and Callie always loved their afternoon “catnaps”.

She loved to knit and watch curling and baseball on television, the daily crossword puzzles was a must. Playing cards for money and joking with everyone was a favorite pastime. Her long road trips consisted of picking wild flowers, berries, “bullrushes”, and “pussy willows”. Listening to all the “oldie records” especially Wilf Carter and Anne Murray always brought a smile to her face.

Thanks for the great care she received from Home Care workers, Stonewall Hospital, Teulon Care Home and Rosewood Lodge. A private family service was held on Saturday, March 13 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with interment in the Stonewall Cemetery.

Special thanks to Pastor Mark for his visits and comforting words. Also to Ken Loehmer for his compassion. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2528 King Edward Street, Winnipeg or to a charity of your choice.

January 28, 1932 – February 27, 2021     Peacefully on February 27 at the age of 89, Dad passed away at Goodwin Lodge with his daughter, Roxane, at his side. He was predeceased by his wife, Laura (2019), and son Roger (2016). He is survived by his daughter, Roxane (Craig), grandchildren Kristen (Kirk), Jennifer, Wesley (Brenna), Michelle (John) and Brayden; his son Ross (Sonya), grandchildren Kaila, Kailen, and Rye; and his son Rodney (Diana), grandchildren Jade (Garrett), Jake, and Jacey.

Surviving family members are sisters Kay and Gloria, as well as sisters-in-law Helen and Myrtle, along with many nieces and nephews.

He is now reunited with his parents, Fred and Anna; sister, Mary; brothers, John, Harry, Mike, Steve, Alex, Joe, Kost, Paul, and Dan; sister-in-law, Hattie; brothers-in-law, Mike and John; niece, Linda; and nephews, Clayton, Gary, and Brian.

Dad was born on the family farm in Wheathill District. He moved to nearby Chatfield in 1949 to operate his father’s General Store. Mom and Dad were married in 1954. Together, they operated the store until 1970, when they made the big decision to move the store and attached house to Teulon and converted the building into a restaurant. With their four children, they opened G & L Restaurant in 1971, quickly becoming famous far and wide thanks to Mom’s incredible cooking. Expansions included The Cardinal Lounge and Motel, and eventually they sold the highly successful establishment in 1986.

Dad entered the construction business with his partner, Nick, in 1965, when they started land clearing. Later, they worked for the municipalities of Armstrong and Rockwood building roads, in addition to digging dugouts and drainages. Dad was an active business owner until just a few years ago as his health began to decline. Rodney worked alongside Dad for 20 years.

Dad was an avid outdoorsman, and for many decades he was well-known for his trapping skills. One of his many pastimes was digging Seneca roots to be sold for medicinal use. Dad operated a grain farm near Silver in the ’70s.

His lifelong passion was baseball. In 1946, he joined the Chatfield baseball team, along with four of his brothers, and as their pitcher he lead the team to dominance throughout the Interlake. In the early ’50s, he was invited to a professional baseball tryout in Florida but declined to continue operating the store. The Chatfield team was inducted to Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 in recognition of their great success from 1952–1957. While playing in tournaments with Chatfield, Dad played league-organized baseball with the Balmoral Orioles. He became involved with the Teulon Whips in 1971, winning back-to-back provincial titles in 1974 and 1975, when they also went on to win the Western Canadian championship. He continued to play, coach, and manage Teulon men’s baseball over the course of five decades. Serving as a town council member in Teulon throughout the 1980s, Dad had an essential role in the development of Green Acres Park. In addition to their numerous provincial titles, the Teulon Cardinals’ all-time highlights included a spot at Nationals in 1991 and again in 1998, which was also the year that Dad had been inducted to Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame for his individual achievements both as a player and as a coach. Dad was involved in baseball for 68 consecutive years (1946-2014). Dad pitched his last game when he was 68 years old at Chatfield Oldtimers’ tournament in 2000; ironically the same place where he threw his first pitch in 1946 with the Chatfield Cardinals. Ross and Rodney played for the Teulon Cardinals for many years, keeping the team active until 2014. Many have cherished memories of Dad’s baseball journey. Sport truly does create friendships and memories that last a lifetime!

We would like to thank the staff at Teulon Hospital and Goodwin Lodge for their care and compassion over the past few years. Special thanks to Ken Loehmer for his thoughtfulness and unwavering support. Sincere gratitude to Father Peter Chorney and Father Barry Schoonbaert.

Family and friends are invited to leave condolences or to share memories on his tribute wall at www.klfuneralservices.ca.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Teulon Senior Resource Box 418, Teulon MB R0C 3B0, IERHA — Attn. Goodwin Lodge Box 89, Teulon MB R0C 3B0, or a charity of one’s choice.

July 20, 1954 – Feb. 22, 2021       Pain free at last, with Terry holding his hand, Marcel left us and is now able to soar with the eagles.

Predeceased by parents Bill and Mae, parents-in-law, Pete and Clara, brothers-in-law Ben and Fred, sister-in-law Betty.

Survived by wife and other half, Terry and his pride and joy, their children Donna and Derek. Sister Margaret (Doug), brother-in-law Bob (Wendy), sister-in-law Kim and many nephews and nieces, some who always looked to Unc for advice.

Born in Gimli, he lived most of his life in the Homer District, first on the farm that he grew up on and then at his new home with his own family. He was a farmer at heart and was working the land from a teenager. He knew the value of hard work and never shied away from it. He met Terry in August, 1976 and they were married 2 ½ months later. Some people thought it would never last but they proved all wrong. They celebrated 44 plus years together. He tried working in Winnipeg after marriage, but lasted only 3 months. Indoors didn’t work for a farm boy. In 1979, they welcomed their daughter Donna and 2 ½ years later their son Derek completed the perfect family. Farming, although he loved it, was not the only thing he did. Fixing things, mechanicing, cutting pulp and firewood, trapping and working for Manitoba Highways as grader operator and anything else they needed him to be, for 30 years showed that he was a man of all trades.

Retiring when he was 55, the perfect opportunity presented itself. Doing everything together, Marcel and Terry now went camping to Fairford, trapping in their side-by-side, hunting, ice fishing and they had the chance to farm full-time. Doing what he always loved, he was happy to go for a ride with his dog, his shadow, when Terry had other things to do. Family meant everything to Marcel. He loved Terry and his kids unreservedly. If he could, he gave them anything and everything that they wanted or needed.

Especially his time and love. Friends and neighbors would always know who was coming when they saw the Suzuki driving slowly down the road. Known affectionately as the mayor of Homer, he kept an eye on friend’s cabins in the area. People also knew that, if they needed it, Marcel would be there to help or fix whatever, charging only a handshake or a thank-you. He said “That’s what friends do”.

Having beat cancer once 33 years ago and 2 heart attacks, his body was not strong enough this time to beat the cancer. Again, so in lieu of flowers, please donate to CancerCare MB. or to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation. Many thanks to Dr. Komolafe and the nurses at the Arborg Hospital for all their care and compassion at this time.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Marcel’s life will take place when it is safe to do so.

When I get where I’m going There’ll only be happy tears. I will shed the sins and struggles I have carried all these years And I’ll leave my heart wide open I will love and have no fears Yeah, when I get where I’m going Don’t cry for me down here.

On February 14, 2021, Alan James Porcher was called into the presence of his Lord and Savior at 63 years of age.

Alan was born on February 15, 1957 in Winnipeg and lived and farmed with his parents in St. Andrews. Alan enjoyed the outdoors, snowmobiling, hunting, picking berries but one of his favorites was going to auctions that earned him the nickname “AAA” – Alan Auction Anonymous. He loved old vehicles and John Deere tractors.

Alan was a man of quick wit and enjoyed a challenging conversation. He was blessed to take a trip to Alaska with his Dad and aunt and Uncle and later a trip to Arizona with his older brother Don, Marg and his Dad. Going for coffee with fellow farmers to Tim’s or at the airport brought a smile and much enjoyment.

In earlier years Alan attended Grant Memorial and went to Youth Groups and Volunteered as an usher.

Alan is survived by his brothers Don (Dorota), Randy, Richard (Cyndi) and five sisters: Gertie (Harry), Carol (Eugene), Grace (Marv), Florence (Brian), Kathy (Don) and many nieces and nephews.

The family extends a big heartfelt Thank You to cousin Reg, his wife Ingrid and family for unconditional love and faithful sacrificing of their time and talents to care for Alan over the years.

The family is so very grateful for all the neighbors, friends and the many farming buddies who showed kindness and care for our brother. Also thank you to the Selkirk R.C.M.P. for the compassion and care shown to the family.

You all loved big!!!

May the Lord richly bless you!

Eph. 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

Due to covid, a private family graveside will take place. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to Bethel Rays of Hope Ministry, Box 4646, Stonewall, MB. R0C 2Z0 www.bethelraysofhope.com

Passed peacefully February 8, 2021 at the age of 98.

She was predeceased by her husband Ole in 1997; her parents, Marius and Eva Haslund; brothers Robert and Wally Haslund; her sister Mildred Johnson; sisters-in-law Marguerite and Rachel Haslund and brothers-in-law Evert Johnson and Eric Mager.

She is survived by her sons, Larry (Eilene) Torske; Ralph (Linda) Torske; grandchildren Kristine (Rick); Lori (Scott); David (Sherry); Traci (Rob); great-grandchildren Duncan & Thomas James-Davies, Saige MacPherson, Jordan & Jaxon Torske, Mara and Addison MacLean and her sister Myrtle Mager as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Lil was born and grew up in the Monar area west of Inwood. She married Ole Torske in 1939. They spent their first married years living in northwestern Ontario. They moved back to the Torske family farm where she lived until 2007. Lil worked hard on the family farm looking after her family, growing a garden, canning and helping on the farm. She always grew a large vegetable garden and passed on lots of gardening wisdom to her family. She especially loved her flower gardens and the grandchildren all learned to be mindful of Granny’s flowers, especially her rose bushes.

Lil was a 4-H leader for many years and many local girls learned to sew under her expert guidance. She was also very active in the Inwood W.I. where she made many lifelong friends and worked hard in her community of Inwood. Inwood Fall Suppers and W.I. Teas were always highlights in her year. She was also a lifetime member of the Provincial Women’s Institute. Lil was also a wonderful cook. She enjoyed preserving, baking and cooking meals for her family and friends. You could always count on being well fed when visiting her. All of her grandkids had favorite treats that she baked for them. She was also well known in the Interlake for her wedding cakes. She baked and decorated beautiful wedding cakes for many couples in the area. She was very pleased that the last wedding cakes she made were for her grandchildren, even if it meant transporting them great distances.

In her later years, Lil enjoyed travelling and made many trips throughout North America and the Caribbean with family and friends. She always took lots of photos and enjoyed sharing her slide shows with visitors. Family and friends were very important to Lil. She was an avid letter writer, corresponding with many friends and far away family as long as she was able.

In 2007, she moved into Goodwin Lodge in Teulon. It gave the family comfort to know that she was always well cared for there and that she was close and still able to see family and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Goodwin Lodge for the caring and compassionate care given over the years. Due to Covid-19, no funeral service will be held at this time. If desired, donations in Lillian’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.

Nov. 1, 1941 – Feb. 3, 2021     It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Wilfred William Maskow, age 79, in the early morning of February 3, 2021 at the Gimli Community Health Centre.

Left to survive, his wife of 52 years, Maureen; sons: Kurt (May) and Trent (Roxanne); Grandchildren: Dylan, Donavin, Mary, Harley; Great Grandchildren: Lucy and Roman; His sister Sharon: Brother-in-law Ken (Marcie). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Wilfred was predeceased by his son Todd, daughter-in-law Rosemary, his parents Bill and Mary Maskow, sister Lyn Lindstrom and his brother-in-law Martin Todd.

Dad loved the outdoors and spent all of his free time outside. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Telling jokes, stories and just spending time together. Many laughs were had and many memories were made.

Cremation will take place and a private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, CancerCare or any charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Gimli Community Health Centre for their care and compassion with Dad during his stay there. Also, a huge thank you to friends and family for all their help over the past years to keep Dad living at home for as long as he did. Too many names to mention but you all know who you are!!