Edward Stefanuk passed away on January 26, 2020 at the age of 92 at Goodwin Lodge in Teulon. Ed was born on May 14, 1927 at Teulon, MB. He is survived by his wife Rita (nee Carter) of 68 years, his son Joe (Judy) Stefanuk, grandchildren Sherry (Jason) Genick, Lenore (Darcy Moore), Tammi (James Cameron) and 6 great grandchildren, Destiny & Branden Genick, Veta Moore, Tanner, Curtis & Cooper Cameron as well as nephew Joseph (Trish) Wedge & family and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Ed was predeceased by his parents Mike & Mary (Moscall) Stefanuk and sister Phyllis (Joseph) Wedge. Ed farmed all his life in Armistice S.D. & worked part time as bartender at the Viking Hotel in Gimli and Petersfield & Teulon Hotels. Ed liked his John Deere equipment, enjoyed playing violin as well as baking bread & ginger snap cookies and having coffee with neighbours. Ed spent many hours working on his tractors alongside his son Joe who often got to hear a lot of cursing but Ed would always go out of his way to help Joe whom he loved dearly. Ed thought the world of his grandchildren and would bake with them, take them for treats and ride alongs on his tractors & just loved spending time with them and joking around. Due to ill health, he spent his last years at Goodwin Lodge. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at Goodwin Lodge for the compassionate care Ed received. As per Ed’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. A private family interment of ashes will take place at St. Williams Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Goodwin Lodge Personal Care Home, Box 89, Teulon, MB R0C 3B0. Thank you to Ken Loehmer Funeral Services Teulon for their support during this difficult time.

On Monday, January 20, 2020 Larry Mosionier aged 72 years of Winnipeg passed away at the Health Sciences Centre due to congestive heart failure. Larry is survived by family and many friends. A service of remembrance has already taken place.

Dec. 20, 1938 – Jan. 11, 2020       A very special man peacefully passed away, surrounded by loved ones on January 11, 2020. Chris was born on December 20, 1938 to Nora and Walter Monk in East Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia. His memory will forever be cherished by his sisters, Geline, Sheila, Virgina and brothers Charles and Duncan all in Nova Scotia. At the age of eighteen he joined the Armed Forces and ended up in Manitoba with the RCHA for three years. Chris was always looking for something different and better. Well he found it. Chris and Mabel married in 1959 and he started a new career with the Pulp and Paper industry from which he never really retired. But without a doubt the most important thing in Chris’s life was his family. We will miss his stories, advice and unconditional love and will cherish the memories of him in our hearts forever. Chris’s greatest love was family and probably fishing, hunting and sitting around with the boys at the Legion. Chris will be lovingly be remembered by his wife Mabel and his chosen family, Fred, Ken, David, Gerald, Freda, Arlene and Pam and their spouses, numerous nieces and nephews and with a special mention to his nephews Jon and Trevor Norquay and niece Amanda Norquay which he held dear to his heart. On behalf of our family we extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Venter and all the nurses and staff for their caring and compassion given to Chris at the Stonewall Hospital. At Chris’s request there will be no formal funeral service at this time. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be in the Veteran’s section of the Stonewall Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Chris’s memory to Parkinson’s Canada 7 – 414 West Mount Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 1P2. To all, thank you for sharing our sorrow.

Following a lengthy battle with COPD, Curtis O’Dell passed away at the age of 67 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 44 years, Brenda (nee Martin); sons Clayton (Melanie) and Jason; Grandchildren Katelyn, Declan and Lyric; sister Merilyn (Peter) and his extended family at Conviron where Curtis worked for 38 years. Thanks to Palliative Care for trying to give Curtis a better quality of life these past few months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority (Palliative Care). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM. at the Royal Canadian Legion (459 Main Street) Stonewall.

(nee Langrell) 1928-2020 “A life well lived, laughed and loved…” Pearl passed away peacefully at the Selkirk Regional Hospital on January 6th, surrounded by 3 generations of her family’s love. Mom is survived by her children Chris Olson and Lorelee (Howard) Proctor, her grandchildren Cortney, Carly (Mike), Kendra, Christopher (Sarah) and Jacquie (Jesse), cherished great grandchildren Caitie, Kit, Beck and Wren, brother Laurie (Shirley), the Olson family, Ken, Betty (Al), Clarence (Ethel) and Janine Olson. She was predeceased by her husband Charlie in 2011. Pearl was born on July 17, 1928. She lived the majority of her life in the community of Warren. Following dad’s passing in 2011, Mom made the move to Lions Manor in Stonewall. Mom very much enjoyed life in both communities with an abundance of wonderful friends, neighbours and cousins. Fly in fishing trips and drives with Dad as well as time spent with the grandkids were the favourite times of her life. Brother Laurie, nieces and nephews always played an important role in mom’s life and brought her happiness. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, cards, gardening and following any sport, especially the Jets! Not to be forgotten was that she valued community projects and a good day’s work.  A Celebration of Life for Pearl Olson, May 1, 2020 date at Warren, MB has been cancelled for now. A revised date will be determined at a later date.  Sincere thanks to Dr. Michael Stephenson for his conscientious medical counsel over the past years. Also, to the many dear family and friends near and far who have helped Mom to have the best life, so full of joy. Many thanks to Ken Loehmer Funeral Services for the guidance and professionalism offered during this difficult time. If people so desire, a donation in memory of Pearl may be made to the Warren United Church or the Woodlands Pioneer Museum. Thanks for the memories and your abiding love, Mom. We will miss you forever.

November 23, 1927 – January 5, 2020          It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Orville Jones at Stonewall Hospital on January 5, 2020 into his 93rd year with family by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Anita; children Dave (Chris), Larry (Gina), Shelley (Gordon); Grandchildren, Crystal, Michael (Anna), Aimee, Curtis, Dennis (Lil), Bryce; Great grandchildren, Anna, David; His Siblings, Dellamae, Arlene, Dale and many nieces and nephews. Orville was a hard worker who wore many hats in his lifetime, the main one as a dairy farmer. His passion was family, music and bowling, where he won many trophies, and made many friends. He loved-to make people laugh and he always had to have the last word. He will be greatly missed. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private interment will be in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Diabetes Canada or a charity of your choice. The family expresses their appreciation to the team at Stonewall Hospital who provided care and comfort in his final days, as well as emergency personnel.

After a lengthy illness, Margaret Goertzen (nee Friesen), formerly from St. Laurent, MB, passed away quietly at Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall, MB, on January 4th, 2020, with family by her side. Margaret was born on September 19th, 1931, and received her education in Osler, SK. She married Ben Goertzen on August 19th, 1951. In 1956, she moved with her husband and three oldest children to St. Laurent. Upon their retirement from farming and school bus driving in 1995, she and Ben moved to Stonewall, MB. Margaret is survived by her husband Ben; six children: Henry, Andy, Laurie, Wes, Evie Davis, and Lynn Backman; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and most of her siblings. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, and several great-grandchildren. Viewing will take place on Thursday, Jan 9th, from 7 to 8 p.m. at New Life Church in Stonewall, MB. Interment will be at Stonewall Cemetery on Friday, Jan 10th, at 11 a.m., followed by the memorial service in her honour at 1 p.m. at New Life Church. Honourary pall bearers will be Margaret’s 15 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rosewood Lodge. Thanks to Dr. Graham as well as the staff at Rosewood Lodge who patiently cared for Margaret for the last 4½ years.

Suddenly on Monday, December 30, 2019, Dieter Blumhagen aged 60 years of St. Laurent, MB., passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. He is survived by his mother Hildegard Blumhagen; brother Roland (Margit) and their children Melanie (Timo) child Joshua; Veronika (Waldi) and children Mia and Tilda; Sister Evi (Frank Bruce) and their family Jennifer (Travis); Samantha and her children Riley, Raine, Robin. Also survived by many cousins, friends and “buddies.” Dieter was predeceased by his Dad, Gustav in 2001 and special aunt and uncle Emanuel and Berta Schon. Dieter worked as an apprentice electrician earlier on eventually changing careers and working at Burns for many years, then Maple Leaf Foods. The last few years he worked for the I.R.H.A. in Eriksdale. He had a deep passion for soccer, and enjoyed going to his place in the Whiteshell; Nutimik. Dieter also worked with his brother-in-law, for Lakeside Decorating for years, bringing his already close friendship with Frank to a more brotherly relationship. Dieter is fondly remembered as a big hearted, kind person, that was always willing to lend a helping hand. Cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life will be held in the summer of 2020. The announcement of date and time will be made closer to the date. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Health Sciences Centre for their care. Wenn liebe hätte dich retten können, würdest du für immer leben.

Born Feb 2, 1934. Passed away in Goodwin Lodge on December 29, 2019. Mum is survived by her three daughters Janice, Sandy (Stuart) Hallam & Judy Delannoy (Murray Fordham). Grand and great-grandchildren: Sara (Derri) Tory and Tannum; David Hallam; Lynn (Lyle) Flinta, Colby & Morgan; Melanie (Craig) MacCarthy, Hayden & Kiersten; Pam (Danny) Galatiuk, Lathen & Lochlan. Brother John (Sandra) Ryden, and in-laws Mary Ryden; Shirl Taplin; Don & Muriel Taplin; Fred & Elaine Taplin; Audrey Taplin; Ken & Sharon Taplin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also lovingly remembered by Marcel Delannoy. Mum was predeceased by parents Clifford and Jean Ryden, husband Ray, brother Frank and his wife Marjorie, brother Edwin, brothers-in-law Orv and Lloyd Taplin, niece Marlene Olson and nephew Keith Taplin. Mum was raised on the family farm west of Eriksdale, the second of 4 children. She completed basic education in Clydebank school, and went on to graduate St. Mary’s Academy in Winnipeg to achieve her teaching certificate. Mum met dad while teaching school in Argyle. They were married in July 1956. She left teaching when they began their family. They moved to the farm northwest of Balmoral in the early 60’s, and mum returned to teaching in 1965. She taught grades 1 & 2 in Balmoral until she retired in 1994. Mum was devoted to her school kids, always ensuring she had additional supplies should one need, sewing concert costumes, and spending weekends or evenings decorating the school room. Mum was active in the Teulon Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, and worked with the wives of the Balmoral Hall Board members preparing meals for numerous functions. She often said some of the best times of her life were the dances in Balmoral; where everyone got up to romp to country or rock music, or dance to square dances called by Tom Watts or Bob Appleyard. Mum worked hard. Apart from teaching, she kept a large garden, looked after home and yard and did all of the extras farm women did then. Mum always made sure everyone was fed, and seemed able to put an impromptu meal together for as many people who showed up or dropped in. It was mum who sacrificed to ensure we kids had what we needed. She always taught us ‘be able to look after yourself’, and she exemplified a ‘can do’ attitude. Mum’s pleasures in life were the grandchildren. She kept a large garden, and loved her flowers, the dogs and the cats. Though she often despaired over dad’s collection of horses, she cried when some family favorites were sold. Mum was a woman of strong faith, and did serve for a time as secretary with the St. John Vianney church lady’s group in Teulon. Mum was capable of speaking her mind, even more so when dementia freed her from the usual social constraints. In 2010, Mum and dad moved to Cedar Lodge in Teulon, where she enjoyed socializing in the common room and especially winning at bingo. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Thank you to Ken Loehmer Funeral Services, Teulon, for their support and arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Goodwin Lodge P.C.H., please make cheques payable to Teulon Healthcare Foundation Inc., Box 312, Teulon, Manitoba, R0C 3B0. Thank you to those involved in mum’s care in Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital, and especially to the staff in Goodwin Lodge for the compassion and respect shown mum in the last chapter of her life. The angels have welcomed her.

Surrounded with her family our beautiful daughter Brooke Nicola Emily Grysiuk earned her angel wings on December 27th, 2019. Brooke is survived by her parents Alison and Calvin Grysiuk, older brother Kyle, maternal grandparents Jacqueline Burnell of Winnipeg, Bruce and Valerie Burnell of Kelowna and paternal grandparents Gloria and Michael Grysiuk. Brooke was a perfect baby girl born on December 7th, 2007. She was our real life doll with beautiful blue eyes and dimples that could melt your heart. Brooke had a larger then life personality for someone who was non-verbal and had the happiest disposition. Brooke loved music and anytime you would sing Happy Birthday her face would light up with the most infectious smile. Brooke loved princesses and has a collection of costumes from past halloweens, with her favourite being Elsa from frozen. It was fitting for her other favourite song to be O’Canada since she absolutely loved hockey. In early years you could find her at the local hockey rink cheering on her big brother. Brooke is and will always be Kyle’s biggest fan. We learned quite early on in Brooke’s life that she was born with a neurodegenerative disease which has never been diagnosed. Our little girl was a fighter – one of the strongest people we had ever met. Life was not always easy, Brooke dealt with many illnesses, seizures, and surgeries but always persevered like a brave warrior and gave us the strength to face everyday. It was supposed to be our job to teach Brooke but I can honestly say she taught us more about life, patience and strength. We would like to thank all the Doctors, nurses and support staff on CH5 at HSC Children’s Hospital. Thank you for providing such exceptional care for our little girl. We truly are grateful for all the nurses who loved our Brooke and you will always be like family to us. A special thanks to Dr. Mustapha at ACF Pediatrics St. Boniface Hospital. Brooke’s celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive, Winnipeg Manitoba. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Brooke’s name to HSC Children’s Hospital – CH5. Fly away my angel spread your wings and fly, take the beauty of your soul and share it with the sky… -unknown