It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend Russell Crockatt at the age of 78, on October 29, 2025 at Selkirk Hospital. He was predeceased by his son Colin in 2021, his parents Sadie & William, sister Anne and brother-in-law Cliff. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years Barbara Crockatt, and siblings Ken (Virginia), Barb (Verne), Donna (Peter), Wendy (Dave), daughter-in-law Pam (Robert), and grandchildren, Paige, Max, and Lucy along with many family members and friends.

Russell was born on March 13, 1947 in Winnipeg, one of six children.  He married Barbara on December 19, 1970, they farmed and built a life in Argyle where they raised their son Colin.  Russell worked very hard to build his farm and legacy, trucking for Leo’s to be able to upgrade from a mobile to the custom home he and his friend Cyril built in 1973. Barbara or Barbie as he called her, truly was the love of his life, although not overtly romantic anyone who knew them could attest to their partnership and his love for her.  

Russell greatly cared for his animals, working cattle by horse and always a softie to sneak food scraps to the family dog.  He was happy to invest in the welfare of his animals, with the calving barn, and CCTV for calving set up both in the kitchen & bedroom to what family members referred to as “cow-vision”.  Russell was an active member in the farming community, showing cattle at fairs, and enjoying trips to Agribition, Ag Days and Brandon Fair. He enjoyed socializing with his friends and peers at the coffee shop and curling rink over the years. When he was younger he enjoyed playing sports and watching the Jets and Bombers along with attending their games with Colin.  Additionally, winter holidays and camping in the summer with friends were always looked forward to. 

He was very proud when Colin went to University to get his Agriculture Degree with his intention to return to the family farm.  They farmed alongside each other from 2004 until Colin’s passing in 2021 and continued to help and support Pam with the farm afterwards. Russell found great joy having the next generation take over the farm and have his grandchildren run around the farm.  As he slowed down, he found time to spend with the grandchildren and enjoy their smiles, laughter and energy. His eyes would light up when he saw them! He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Barb and family would like to extend their thanks to the coffee shop crew for always being there for Russell over the years and to the staff at Selkirk Hospital during this past week for their great care. 

The graveside service will be held at the Argyle Community Cemetery on Friday Nov 7th at 1:30pm with a luncheon at the Argyle Community Hall to follow.  Everyone is welcome.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Argyle Curling Club (Box 31 Argyle) or to a charity of your choice.  

January 7, 1962 – October 15, 2025

Katherine Griffin passed away peacefully at the age of 63 in Stony Mountain, Manitoba.  She was a loving mother to Garret Griffin, Lynnea Faschauner and Cierra Faschauner; a proud grandmother to Kate, Jayce and Elayna; and a loving sister to Martin, Marvin and Vance.  Katherine had a gentle heart and a deep love for her family.  She found joy in gardening, being outdoors and spending time with friends.  Her kindness, laughter and nurturing spirit touched everyone around her.

A service to celebrate her life was held at New Life Church on Sunday, November 2 at 2 p.m.  Her light will continue to bloom in the hearts of all who loved her.

It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin, and friend Elizabeth (Liz) Chartrand. She passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2025 at age 60. She will be missed greatly by all that knew her.

Left to mourn are her sons Gary (Amanda) and Darryl, grandchildren Tyler and Cole, father Ed, brothers Ray (Christina), Dennis (Diana), Bob, and Murray (Carla), many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was predeceased by her mother Agnes.

Liz was born on September 10th, 1965 in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she spent her early years of life attending school at St. Charles Elementary School. In 1976 Liz along with her parents and brothers moved to Balmoral, Manitoba. She attended Balmoral School and graduated from Stonewall Collegiate in 1983. She eventually moved to Teulon where she bought her house and had her two sons.

Her work ethic was evident from her many years working at various businesses throughout her life including Tuttah’s Snack Shack, Bill and Bea’s, Manitoba Metis Federation, Bee Clean, and the WRHA.

Throughout the years, her family and friends were able to enjoy her company at dinners, game nights, bonfires, and random get togethers. She brought her energy and humor everywhere she went, filling rooms with joy and happiness that will be greatly missed. She had great love for her two grandchildren who often had sleepovers at her house when younger. As they got older, she loved to tell stories about how amazing they are and all the activities that they did together.

To have her here in the same old way,

Would be our greatest wish today.

There will be private celebration of life.

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of my wife, mother, and grandmother, Carol Rutt on the 1^st of October, 2025 in the early evening hours.

She was predeceased by her father Jim Magolnitski and sister Margaret and Elizabeth.

She is survived by her husband, Laurence, daughter Jennifer (Colin) and granddaughter, Gabrielle.

She was born in Winnipeg and lived on her family’s holding and Teulon until she married Laurence in 1972. She travelled extensively with Laurence during his military career. She and Laurence with daughter retired to the Teulon area in 1990, and built a home. She loved Teulon, the rural farm life and devoted time and energy to assisting in community events. Her work ethic and love of Manitoba and Canada will be greatly missed. She will be sadly missed.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a family/friend future event in early to mid 2026. A further announcement will be made.

In lieu of flowers or cards donations may be made to the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.

The family would like to thank both the Nursing and Support staff of Goodwin Manor for Carol’s care during her time of illness at the Manor.

Carol

Just down the road and over the hill

Sunshine beams await

With peace and love and arms out stretched

Your family wait for you

Your Dad, Margaret and Elizabeth stand with them

Their smiles Full of love

As this door closed another opened

To God’s green garden dear

Sadly missed you leave us here

With memories of your smile

Your laughter rings within our hearts

Your voice rippling through our minds

We love you dear, we always will

Through our parting was so hard

Your peace the greatest gift of all

God’s gift from him to you.

Rest in peace with all our love

Until we join our souls with you.

All my love

Larry

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Maureen Stutsky on September 28^th, 2025, at the age of 83.

Maureen will be lovingly remembered by her son Randal and his wife Lorie, as well as her cherished granddaughters Kristy and Erica. She also leaves to mourn her sister Darline Meloney, brother Darryll Dicks, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward (“Eddie”) Stutsky, her parents Garnet and Margaret Dicks, and her brothers Calvin and Wendell.

Maureen was born on January 18, 1942, at Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital. She attended Teulon Elementary and Teulon Collegiate before moving to Winnipeg, where she began working at Great-West Life. In 1963, she married Eddie, and together they made their home in Teulon for eight years.

Over the years, Maureen worked at the Sheer Mist Hosiery Mills in Teulon, served as secretary-treasurer for the Village of Teulon, and later worked for Autopac until her retirement.

In 1971, Maureen and Eddie moved to the family farm. After Eddie’s passing, she sold the farm and relocated to Teulon. In 2020, Maureen moved to Brandon to be closer to Randal, Lorie, Kristy and Erica.

Maureen had many interests, including gardening, playing horseshoes, cards, and listening to music. Once in Brandon, she especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Though Mom (Maureen) is no longer with us, we take comfort knowing she is back in Dad’s arms again.

Cremation has taken place, and no formal service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Teulon and District Museum, Box 144, Teulon, MB   R0C 3B0 or St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Pleasant Home,  Box 136, Teulon, MB,  R0C 3B0 or a charity of your choice.

Rest in Peace Mom!

“Don’t be sad because I died,

Be Happy because I lived,

I had a wonderful life!”

October 28th 1971 – September 12th 2025

It is with great sadness that we share Robert William McGregor passed away on Friday September 12th at the age of 53. He fought a courageous battle after complications due to his cancer treatment.

 Robert is predeceased by his parents Joyce and James McGregor, his brother Jim, his in – laws Mike and Savella Mankewich and sister – in – law Patti Mankewich.  He will be missed by his wife of 32 years Denise, his children Evan, Emily and Owen (Hope), his beloved kitties Buster and Milo, his sisters Judy (Dan) Eluik and Tammy McGregor, his sister – in – law Patricia McGregor. He will also be missed by his many in – laws Marge (Bob) Kohut, Virginia (Ken) Crockatt, Harvey (Allison) Mankewich, Julian Mankewich (Mary Gaddi), Nadine (Blair) Coolidge, Vernon (Joan) Mankewich, and his numerous nieces and nephews.

 Robert was a very proud man and will be fondly remembered for his love for his family and friends. Robert was a hard- working man both at work and at home. His work ethic rewarded him with enjoyment in his favourite places Orlando, Florida and many campgrounds (once the camper is parked). “Everywhere Rob” loved calling Stonewall home and the connections he made with friends, neighbours and acquaintances through spontaneous conversations (especially at the car wash).

 We would like to send a special thanks to the staff at Selkirk Regional Hospital, the staff in the ICU at the HSC and Dr. Dmytryszyn for the outstanding care of Robert and the family during this difficult time.

Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Royal Canadian Legion, Stonewall, Manitoba.

Peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 in the early morning hours, Mom passed away with family by her side.

She was predeceased by her parents Donald and Dora Carman and her father and mother- in- law Carl and Albertine Brocker. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Martin and their three children Darryl, Jeff, and Michelle (Wayne). She is survived by her four grandchildren Madison, Derek (Alex), Carter (Tansy) and Tyson (Jorja). She leaves her great grandchildren Calliope and Julianna. Also survived by brothers Barrie (Joanne), Morris (Elsie), sister Lorraine (Terry). Her sisters – in law Vicky Baril and Josie Brocker and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mom was born on January 24, 1942 to Donald and Dora Carman of Inwood, Manitoba. The eldest of four children. On November 14, 1964 her life with Dad began and on October 19, 1965 they welcomed their first born son Darryl and on March 2, 1967 their second son Jeff and on March 26, 1968 their daughter Michelle. Their family was complete and this allowed Dad to start building a life for us with a new home that same year and their farm life began. Dad worked in Winnipeg for a few years then farming became his full-time job. Mom stayed home to raise their kids and when needed square baled for Dad with the old 830 Case Tractor.

Mom loved to curl that was the sport she excelled in, skipping her own rink and enjoyed until getting into the hack was too hard to get out of. She curled at Teulon Curling Club and also curled in several bonspiels in the area and the famous all night bonspiels in Inwood. Mom loved to fish, not in a boat, she was scared of water but from shore when we brought in the catch for supper. We spent many weekends up at Lake St. George with good friends and family.

Mom loved to travel she was fortunate in her life to travel to Germany with Dad and connect with family which we still do to this day. We would travel in the truck and camper to Disneyland, Disney World and places in between. The best vacation we had was travelling to Mazatlan in our motorhome with Uncle John and Kirsten. That was a trip none of us will forget. Mom made sure we saw places that would make memories and we would never forget. I remember travelling on the train from Winnipeg to Halifax and then borrowing our friend’s car and going over on the ferry to Prince Edward Island. We saw Anne of Green Gables live and will never forget that experience and the memories I hold.

In later years Mom and Dad would spend there winters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico until their health didn’t allow. Mom looked forward to those winter trips every year. Mom’s greatest accomplishment was being a caregiver for others. In the mid 80’s she looked after her uncle Bill in our home until he was admitted to hospital. She then looked after our grandma Brocker for several months until her health declined and she moved to Brandon with her daughter. That was her calling in life and made her feel needed. When my grandma passed away, she felt she needed to take a new direction in life so she took the homecare attendant course and started working for homecare. She worked for homecare for 15 years until she was unable to do the work and her health didn’t allow it. In 2018 she moved into Gateway Manor to better manage herself and her health. She continued to drive uptown to Blue Skies bakery for coffee everyday. She would sit with her coffee crowd, Vern Slater, Doreen Demianiw just to name a few and talk about what was happening in town and what crisis was happening in the world and why there was no peace and happiness. At the end of June, she was admitted to E.M. Crowe Hospital in Eriksdale and remained until her placement in Fisher Branch PCH. She knew at this point living in a carehome was not how she wanted to live life. She always lived life on her terms and that she was in control. That’s the way she wanted it and that’s when she made her decision that she wanted to live in peace. Our family would like to thank Eriksdale Hospital for the excellent care she received while there and making sure she was given all the opportunities to make her own decisions.

Our family would like to thank Fisher Branch Care Home and all the staff in every department for giving your attention and love to our mom. You all made her last days dignified and respectful. I hold all of you in high regard for everything you all did for her to make her end of life pain free and comfortable. I knew in my heart that the only facility we wanted her to live out her days was in Fisher Branch. You all showed our family what true caring and kindness is all about. To Mathew, Cici, Sharon, Gilbert and Candy you are the nursing staff that I cannot express how professional and caring you all were towards our mom. You showed what true nurses are all about and I cannot tell you how grateful I am towards the care you gave her. We are truly thankful. Our complete respect goes out to you all. Thank you is not enough words to express our gratitude.

Rest in peace Mom we hope you are at rest and can be free. Fly high Mom we love you!!

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Windsor Cemetery, Teulon.

All are welcome to attend.