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Brian Matthew Armstrong

It is with the greatest sadness that the family of Brian Matthew Armstrong announce his passing on March 17/ 2023. Brian was born on Aug. 27, 1928 in Virden Manitoba.

He was predeceased by his wife, Liz in Nov. 2022, and his brother Alvin in Feb. 2023.

As a young man, Brian was very adventurous and, at the age of 14, hopped on a freight train arriving in Calgary Alberta. There he was taken under the wing of a chef at the “Pallister Hotel”. Brian started washing dishes and pots, then soon became a line cook and eventually a chef. Brain was also sent to a competition in Germany to chef and came home with a Silver Medal.

He then returned to Winnipeg where he met and married his first wife, Pauline and together they raised four daughters. He worked at a number of different restaurants before buying the “The Golden Cue Inn” in Selkirk, Man in 1974.

Brain and Pauline, along with their four daughters made a very successful business for 25 years until he retired (for the first time in 2002).

Brain and Pauline went their separate ways but remained very good friends throughout the years.

Brian met and married his second wife, Elizabeth in 2005 where they bought the “Ranch”. There they enjoyed the horses and having family BBQ’s. You could always see dad puttering in the garden with his flowers.

Brian leaves behind a legacy with his four daughters; Shannon (Tim), Linda (Rodney), Mindy (Serg), and Cindy; nine grandchildren, Katie, Candace, Timothy, Mellissa, Amanda, Tyler, Amy, Brandy and Buddy; seventeen great grandchildren and many, many great great-grandchildren.

Brian also leaves behind, his three step children and their families as well as his very special long-time friends Stan Shewchuck and Bev Clayes, to name a few.

Brian was a social butterfly and will be missed by all who knew him.

Following dad’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

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Mary Cecile Swann

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September 18, 1929 – March 16, 2023

Surrounded by her loving daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Cec (Curley) gained her angel wings. She will always be remembered by her infectious laugh, her strength and resilience and always having a loving motherly spirit.

Thank you for always looking after us all. Until we meet again.

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Allison Michie Ledingham

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March 11, 2023 a heart stopped beating and the call of the bagpipes led him home. Allison Michie Ledingham was born March 20, 1945 in Holland MB, the youngest son of John and Emma.

Al leaves behind his wife Fjola, children, Kim, sons Mckae, Sage and Kaeden. Shawn and Angie (Andrew, Bryce, Rheanna, and Norma Jane), Jason and Ashley, (Joshua, Paige, Brooke and Ashlynn); Stacey and Warren; (Kaitlyn and Kyle); Kameron and Jaclyn; ( Paetyn and Avery; Wesley and Kristii (Jillian, Jasmine and Jencie).

Great grandchildren Aliyah, Mathias, Linken, Lileigh Anna, Odin, DJ, Lucas and Prestynn. Siblings Jean, Marion, Margaret, Wilma, Jim (Diane) Lyall (Pat). Al was predeceased by his parents John and Emma, brothers Robert and Walter, sister Fern and son Kent.

If you knew our dad, Gal, grandpa Al , Red or the many other nicknames he was known for, you knew he was the biggest jokester and tease around. He always had a twinkle in his eye and you learnt quick to watch him stir his coffee and to never look away until the spoon was put down or he’d put it on your hand. You learnt the hard way to lock your car and or never leave your keys in it! Either way it was full of popcorn, up on blocks or his favourite park it the pasture where the bulls were! Potato salad fights, shoes filled with ketchup and being doused with the garden hose if you tried to sleep in were all chances you took if you stayed over, friends also were fair game in his books! He was a lover of animals, any kitten dropped off was grumbled about but soon was sitting in his lap or cuddled into his vest at the table. He loved a joke, a prank and even better a tall tale and as we called him the Hnausa Tattler, he knew everything that was going on.

Al started his career working for Hnausa Transfer for Einar Einarson and eventually bought it out with his brother in law Richard and operated it for many years. Many memories were made in those trucks and longtime friends made throughout. When they sold the business he did a stint as a helper on the lake fishing but eventually went into heavy construction on major projects in Manitoba. He worked construction until 2016 until he had a major health crisis which we were thankful he survived.

So now he was faced with forced Retirement! Which to him meant 2 gardens, acres of grass cutting and early coffee dates starting at 4:30 in the morning. Cruising to count the deer along the way to get the mail or take the garbage and calling all his friends and family with updates. 37 deer today, I will do another count tomorrow!

The family would like to Thank everyone for the outpouring of support we have received and we know Dad would have loved the attention! We know he was met at the gates by his long time friends Sandy, Roy, Danny are just a few as he had friends everywhere. We are especially sure he was reunited with his missing thumb!

The family are planning to have a Celebration of Life at a later date. We want to Thank Dr. Patel for the care given to Dad and the staff at the dialysis unit. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in his memory to the Gimli Dialysis Unit.

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Doreen Louise Seaford

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Doreen passed peacefully on March 7, 2023 following a brief illness. She will be missed dearly by her sons Kevin and Jeffrey, daughters-in-law Anita and Linda, and grandchildren Nelson and Jessica. She was predeceased by her husband Ken, parents Henry and Molly Horn, and brother Gary.

Doreen was born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End. She faced many adversities during her life, none more devastating than the sudden and unexpected loss of her beloved husband Ken. She managed with courage and strength, along with support from her faith, family and friends. She persevered and successfully raised her two boys as a single mom. She remained strong, courageous and supported through a variety of health challenges.

She was eager and quick to assist any family member or friend in need. The doors to her house were always open and accompanied with generous hospitality. Her friends, cousins and other relatives meant the world to her. She loved hosting her out of town visitors. She also had many memorable adventures travelling with her friends, but equally enjoyed their regular Saturday dinners or Sunday drives. She loved lounging in the sun and the times spent with Jeff and Linda at the lake.

She cherished her two grandchildren and loved seeing their growth and development. She was so proud of them and their accomplishments.

Her flower gardens kept her busy during the spring and summer. Evenings were often spent admiring her impatiens and geraniums from either the front porch or back screen room with a cup of coffee or a Coke and a chocolate bar in hand.

Doreen loved animals especially birds, with ducks being her favorite and subject of much of her talented needle work. The visits from the family dogs always brought her comfort and a smile. Doreen never missed giving them her famous “skritching” behind the ears.

She lived in her home independently until 2017 when her memory loss, the only health challenge she could not defeat, prevailed. Her memory progressively failed and ultimately prevented her from living safely on her own. Ironically, she could remember details from decades gone by like yesterday, but had limited capacity for recent recollection.

Luther Home then became her new home. Doreen received exceptional care there. She participated in many events and activities. Music therapy was one of her favourites. Regular visits from family and friends continued, along with dinners and celebrations of special occasions, until the pandemic interfered. Then visits were managed with precautions in the visitation pod or outdoors when permitted. She was fortunate to have avoided COVID. Her family remains thankful for the precautions taken and the home’s extraordinary efforts in that difficult fight.

Her 92^nd, and last birthday was celebrated happily In January with a Jeannies cake, of course. She enjoyed it to the last crumb.

A celebration of Doreen’s life is planned for Friday June 16, 2023. Details to follow.

In memory of Doreen, donations may be made to Luther Home 1081 Andrews Street,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 2G9 or to a charity of your choice.

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Laszlo Tibor Varga

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I want to throw a party, where all who loved me gather
I want them to share stories, with little tears, just laughter.
I want everyone to know my heart, and this was not defeat.
I did the things I wanted to and never skipped a beat.
I’m resting now without stress, no chores or rush or lists.
An eternal dream of hockey, where the Habs do not exist.
I want my son to smile and say, “This One’s for my dad”.
I want my girls to smile back knowing I’d be glad.
I do not wish to feel your sorrow, nor to see you cry.
Just to see you raise your glass and have a shot of rye.

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