May 12, 1946 – June 22, 2021      After a lengthy battle with cancer Brian passed away peacefully with family by his side.

Brian is predeceased by his father Arman and mother Elizabeth. Sisters Sandra, Darlene (Gary) and Beverly.

Brian is survived by his wife Darline, daughter Pam, son Darren (Debbie); Grandchildren Brittney, Danika, Dae-Lee, Darra, Grace, Emma and great grandchild Brylynn.

The family would like to thank the staff at Stonewall Hospital, as well as special thanks to Christine for all the ongoing support Brian received. As per Brian’s wishes no service will be held.

In lieu of flowers , if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to SouthWest District Palliative Care, Box 1282, Stonewall, Manitoba, R0C 2Z0.

Sept 12, 1945 – June 16, 2021     With both profound sadness and peace, we announce that Donald passed away after a series of health challenges. He is now resting with his Lord and Saviour.

Donald is lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Stephanie; his four sons, their wives and his grandchildren – Don (Susie), Shane (Tera; Cohen & Brooklynn), Brett (Nicole; Mia & Zach) and Russell (Megan; Caius & Emlyn). He is survived by his brothers Joe (Gail), Ervin (Maureen), Robert (Wendy) and Kenneth (Marlene) as well as sister-in-law Gail Roulston and brother-in-law Robert Jensen. He also leaves behind his special and cherished nieces and nephews – Dustin, Dana, David, Ryan, Cherie, Bryan, Chris, Lichelle, Shantel, Lisa and Brad and their families.

Donald was predeceased by parents Edward and Nellie Schwartz, sisters Erna (Garnet: Sharon), Lorna and brother Wesley.

Donald’s strength, stability, integrity and devotion will be so deeply missed by our family. He wasn’t a good man but a great man.

Donald was born in St. Boniface, one of 8 children. He married Stephanie Sie on August 9, 1969 and after living in Winnipeg a short time, moved to the Stonewall/Balmoral area until moving to Arnes in 2014. Donald worked for Manitoba Telephone Service for 33 years as well as running a hobby farm in Balmoral with large herd of cattle as well as horses, wild boar, goats, chickens and turkeys.

Donald loved all things outdoors: farming, camping, canoeing, boating, fishing and golfing. He especially enjoyed sitting around a fire with his family and friends. He was a hard-working jack-of-all trades. If a house needed building, he built it. (He built two homes for his family!) When a car needed fixing, he fixed it. If a problem needed solving, he solved it. Not only did he do all these things, he loved to teach his boys these skills as well. He enjoyed playing board games with his kids until the wee hours of the morning; watching Jets and Blue Bomber games. Oh how he adored his grandchildren and spent hours playing with them, and he especially loved their hugs.

Donald also opened his home to help raise 9 foster boys which was one of the most challenging and meaningful things he did.

In their early adulthood, Donald and Stephanie found their faith in God and became very active in that faith and in their church. Many friendships were formed in this community that are still meaningful today. Donald served as both a board member and as the Board Chairman of New Life Church Stonewall, helping lead the way for the congregation with the Pastors and fellow board members.

God’s mercy gave us the most amazing miracle of Donald awakening after his stroke when a MRI showed that was not to happen. Not only that but Donald was able to come home for 2 1/2 months instead of dying alone in a hospital after being there for 2 months. Every day Stephanie reminded him of their wonderful marriage for 51 years and that he made her the happiest wife. He was the joy of her life. What amazing peace it has given her to know he is with the Lord and can truly look back at all her blessings and be so thankful for being given such an abundant life with Dad.

Your life was a blessing,

Your memory a treasure,

You are loved beyond words

And missed beyond measure.

Now deservingly rest in the arms of the Lord.

Death is the last chapter in time,

But the first chapter in eternity.

July 25, 1935 – June 15, 2021     Peacefully at the Stonewall Hospital with Tim and Rhonda by his side he went to join the love of his life Jean.

Predeceased by his wife Jean, parents Melville (Meb) and Mary (Rowland), stepfather George Croy and sister Muriel Burton.

Survived by Wilson Barton; nephew Clinton (and family); Randy and Tim (Rhonda) Cameron.

Hubert lived on and worked the family farm in the RM of Rockwood until 1975 when he married Jean. During this time, he also worked in parts at Leo’s Sales and Service and then Orion (Holiday) Chevrolet. Hubert and Jean loved to travel with their golf clubs in tow. They enjoyed dancing and partying with their friends.

Thanks to Miss Ellie and the gang at Stonewood for helping out the newkid. Cremation has taken place and a family service to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Church of the Ascension Stonewall or Palliative Care Stonewall or a charity of your choice.

Jan 28, 1939 – June 13, 2021     After a brief illness with cancer, our father and grandfather passed away at Red River Place in Selkirk at the age of 82.

Don is survived by his five children Barb, Darrel (Karen), Kevin (Cheryl), Karen (Chris) Teasdale, and Kerri (Chuck) Ross. He was also the proud Grandpa of Tyler and Sara Teasdale.

Dad was born in Teulon the oldest of nine children to Grant and Esther Bond and leaves behind his brothers Bruce (Donna), Ken, Leonard, Murray (Margaret) and sisters Evelyn Bowles and Pat (Owen) Beever. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Dayve, Sharon, and Sylvia along with many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his oldest daughter Loreen, brothers Stuart and Raymond, brother in law Wayne Bowles, niece Sharon Bowles and nephew Clair Bond.

Don had many different ventures over the years including owning and operating the Massey Ferguson dealership in Teulon, working in sales for Enns Brothers in Oak Bluff and ending his career driving truck for Tolko in The Pas and later for Jade Transport out of Winnipeg. His most interesting endeavor was working as a commercial pilot for Gods Lake Air out of Gods Lake Narrows, where he would fly passengers and supplies in and out of the community and spent time getting to know the people there.

To say that Don had a love of the outdoors would be an understatement, as that was where he always wanted to be and was his happiest. He had many fishing and hunting adventures over the years that resulted in lots of good stories and tall tales. He gained many friends over the years who he shared these with and lots of good times were had. He also had a love of flying, which resulted in numerous close calls and again lots of stories, but somehow he always managed to come out of every one of these situations still in one piece. Dad spent his last years living at Cedar Lodge in Teulon before being hospitalized in the winter of 2021.

We would like to thank everyone there who provided friendship and support to him when needed during that time. Special thanks also to the staff at Stonewall Hospital who cared for him over the last number of months during his illness and helped to keep him comfortable. Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service held due to current restrictions. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to the CNIB or Diabetes Canada.

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)