Suddenly on February 8, 2024, Steven passed away at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 51 years.
He is survived by his mother Jeannette, his brother Peter and special friend Abigale.
He was predeceased by his father Ronald in 2015.
Steven was a 43 year cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with Leukemia in 1979 and in 1980 he had a bone marrow transplant. He was the recipient of a stem cell donation from his brother.
Steven was computer savvy and his expertise took him to St. Lucia.
Cremation has taken place.
A private service and interment will be held at a later date.
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It is with immense sadness that the Dow family announces the passing of their mother Karen. She is survived by her husband Bert, children Brett (Sarah), Jenna and Brodie, and her two loving pets Zach and Sully. Karen was born in Toronto, Ontario. Her parents were Hedley and Lillian Abbs; she is survived by her siblings Peter (Marilyn), Sue and Carol.
Karen attended Cameron Avenue Public and Northview Heights Collegiate Schools. After graduating, Karen was employed at a local physician’s office. Karen then embarked on her lifelong journey and moved to Kerrobert, Saskatchewan and was employed at the local newspaper, Kerrobert Citizen, as an office manager.
In 1983, Karen met Bert while playing at a fastball tournament. Karen was an excellent athlete and played many sports including fastball, curling and tennis. On July 28, 1984, Karen and Bert married in Kerrobert. In 1989, Brett Andrew was born, just a year later Karen and Bert moved to Rosetown, Saskatchewan due Bert being transferred for work. Karen and Bert’s stay in Rosetown was short as Bert was transferred again in 1991 to Manitou, Manitoba. On February 9th, 1992, Jenna Leigh and Brodie Ryan were born and her family was complete.
In 2001, it was decided to move one last time to Morden, Manitoba. Karen was employed as an Educational Assistant at Morden Collegiate for 26 years. Karen enjoyed working with children with exceptional needs, she volunteered her time with Special Olympics and worked part-time for Gateway Resources for over 15 years.
In 2020, Karen and Bert decided to purchase a family cottage, in Grindstone Provincial Park. The cabin was Karen’s “happy place”. She enjoyed going on long bike rides, sitting on the dock each morning with a coffee and taking Zach and Sully for many walks. During winter, she enjoyed snowshoeing and sitting by the fire with a good book.
Karen possessed a remarkable knack for forging connections with anyone she encountered. Frequently, her family would find her absent for hours while she strolled with her dogs, befriending strangers or reconnecting with old acquaintances. This habit perplexed her loved ones, yet it was typical of Karen to engage in lively conversations with newfound or familiar faces. Her hospitality extended beyond the neighbourhood streets; her home became a gathering place for a diverse array of individuals. Over the years, current and former students would drop by for a cup of coffee, alongside new friends she met during her excursions. Always ready to lend a compassionate ear, she embodied kindness and empathy in her interactions.
Karen cherished her family deeply, finding immense joy in her roles as both a mother and a partner to her husband, Bert. Their enduring love endured for 39 years, radiating brightly in their daily lives. Whether it was Bert preparing her lunch before heading to work or their shared passion for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and other sports teams, their affection was evident in every gesture. When it came to her children, Karen’s devotion knew no bounds. Each day, she made it a point to send a text to each of them, concluding with the heartfelt phrase, “Love you most,” a testament to her boundless affection.
It was Karen’s wish not to have a funeral or celebration of life, in place of flowers a donation in Karen’s name to Pembina Valley Humane Society or Special Olympics Manitoba.https://somanitoba.akaraisin.com/ui/somdonations
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Murray passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 80 years.
Murray grew up in Flin Flon, MB before moving to Brandon, MB in his early 20s. In Brandon, Murray worked at CN Rail, then Brandon Auto. He was an avid musician and played bass guitar in the Swinging Bravados before joining the popular southwestern Manitoba band, The Marksmen. In 1973, he moved back to Flin Flon, MB and worked in the Mill until his retirement in 2003. Aside from Murray’s love of music, he enjoyed fishing, camping and golf.
Murray was predeceased by his mother Enid, father Garnet, and sisters Lucille and Norma. He is survived by his daughter Shawnee (Brennan Boyko), his two cherished granddaughters, Autumn and Scarlett Boyko, sister Ethel Galbraith (Hervey), brothers Doug (Kathie) and Jamie, and many nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and close friends will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Murray’s honour to the Northern Health Foundation (northernhealthfoundation.com) that serves the diverse healthcare needs of Manitoba’s North.
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Rita Paynter, beloved wife of Raymond, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg at the age of 51 years.
Rita was born into the community of the Northlands First Nation, Lac Brochet, MB., August 16, 1972 to parents, Modest Denechezhe Sr. & Noemi (Nee: Gazayou) who have since predeceased her along with her brothers, Jack, Curtis and Pascal.
Rita is survived by her husband Ray, sisters & brothers Margaret (Modeste) Big Eye, David, Norman, Annie Buck Denechezhe and Modeste Denechezhe Jr., and many extended family members. Also surviving Rita are Ray’s parents; Phillip & Florence Paynter, sisters; Marilyn Linklater and Jennifer O’Meara.
Ray & Rita eventually became best friends and were married April 23, 2022 in Winnipeg, MB.
Rita was a well-known advocate in her activism in Muscular Dystrophy, Camp Arnes, Wild Wise Camp, Cerebral Palsy activities, and her involvement with friends at Calvary Temple, Special Olympics (swimming & sledge hockey), Bocce ball and her involvement with Truth and Reconciliation activities. She was a champion volunteer in many activities.
She will also be missed dearly by her church family at the Central Church of Christ.
Funeral Service will be on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 2p.m. in the Central Church of Christ 170 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, 213 Notre Dame Avenue, #903 Wpg, MB R3B 1N3 or
Muscular Dystrophy Canada 825 Sherbrook Street Wpg, MB. R3A 1M5
Fly free beautiful angel
Miigwech
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Peacefully, with her family by her side, Rose passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 79.
Rose was predeceased by the love of her life, husband Jim Steinke Sr., Mother Harriet Chartrand, Sisters Margaret Thorsteinson, Thelma Chartrand and Brother Albert Chartrand. Rose is survived by her children Jim and Calvin Steinke of Selkirk, MB, her beautiful grandchildren whom she wholeheartedly adored, Madison, Andrew, and Rowan Steinke. Rose is also survived by her sisters Lily (Dennis), Alice and Doris, brother in law Arthur Thorsteinson, John and Alice Steinke, Laddie Steinke and many nieces, nephews and special friends Lorraine Thomas and Lesley Scramstad.
Special thank you to The Betel Home Foundation for their outstanding care and compassion to Rose; we can’t thank them enough for the personal care they provided and the great staff for sharing their human spirit, making Rose’s hard days more comfortable to manage.
Rose’s end of life care was well thought out. She grew softer as the days grew short. Kindness, gratitude and thinking of others were her greatest parting gifts.
We’re at peace, knowing her pain is gone and she is reunited with her one and only true love.
We love you Mom & Grandma and so grateful for the life you shared with us Xo
Cremation has taken place and a private family Interment will follow at a later date.
“Your smile doesn’t belong to you, it belongs to the world”
~ Grandma Rose
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