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Elisa Suzanne Thickson

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July 12, 1977 – April 15, 2026

It’s with heavy hearts the family announces the sudden passing of Elisa Suzanne Thickson. After battling several health issues stemming from a heart attack back in January 2023, Elisa passed away on April 15 2026 at the St Boniface hospital with her family by her side. 

Elisa was born July 12, 1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Jim and Carroll Thickson.  She was predeceased by both parents. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her dearly beloved Son, Ethan Greentree, Brother, Kyle Thickson (Valerie) Sister, Kara Thickson, Nephews, Evan, Lucas, and Kaycen, Niece, Breann, Step father, Martin Robak, Step Mother, Jeanette Thickson as well as extended family and friends. 

Elisa attended Grant Macewan university in Edmonton, Alberta where she studied to be a legal secretary.  As the youngest of three siblings, Elisa had a great sense of humour and was more than capable of taking a light hearted joke from family, friends and colleagues. In her younger years she loved to sing all her favourite songs for anyone who would listen. Some people may remember her enthusiastic rendition of “vogue” by Madonna with a smile. Elisa loved nothing more than to spend a day at the beach or pool with family. She would also never turn down an opportunity to have her hair, nails or makeup done at the salon or by her niece Breann. All of these memories will hold a special place in our hearts. 

A celebration of life will be held privately with family at a later date.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Elisa’s memorial page using the comment field below.

Claudette Carlson

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August 17, 1948 – April 19, 2026

Peacefully, on April 18 with her son by her side, Claudette began her final journey. Left to honour her memory are her children, Nicole (Ricky) and Daniel, her grandchildren Sarah (Trevor), Heather (Matt) and Rachael. Her great-grandson Kalvin, her siblings Claude (Ellie), Aline (Terry), Amanda (Glen), Marc, numerous nieces and nephews and many foster children as well.

Mom was born and raised in La Broquerie, Manitoba, to Jean Marie and Hortense Mulaire. She was the quintessential middle child. Unique in every way, Mom forged her own path through life and broke the molds along the way. She ended up in Riverton where she owned and managed Nidan Management. Through that venture, she made many lifelong and respected friends that will miss her dearly. Later in life, she began the rewarding and loving journey of foster parent. The love she showed to those that ended up in her care will forever be cherished by each one and will always be remembered.

Anyone who knew her knows of the love she had for her big garden and meticulous yard and the deck built around the house that she so enjoyed all those many summer days and evenings. She could be found most evenings sitting with family and friends having great conversations. Never one to sit idle, Mom set out on many adventures from the infamous family road trip to Mexico, right up to her recent fight with health issues that she fought head on. She was a courageous and rightly stubborn woman who never failed to impress.

Claudette was predeceased by her parents Jean Marie and Hortense, her sisters Yvette and Marie, husband Jack (1996) and husband Sam (2021) and many other family members and friends.

We will miss her and the love she gave every day. She was and will always be the matriarch of our family.

The family wishes to thank the EMT’s and Gimli Hospital that helped care for Mom in her final time.

In lieu of flowers, please hug your Mom’s and make a donation to the MS Society, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or a charity of your choice in her honour.

A come and go celebration will be held at Mom’s place later this summer for all who knew and loved her to gather and share the joy and love we all had for Mom.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Claudette’s memorial page using the comment field below.

Harold Lloyd Monkman

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June 17, 1941 – April 9, 2026

With family by his side, it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Harold, on April 9, 2026, at the age of 84 years.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Isabel, daughter Maureen (Norma) of Hay River, NWT, son Larry (Niada) and his beautiful granddaughters Annalee and Carlyn of Hay River, NWT, brother Wayne (Judy), sisters Mona (Eoan), Joan, Elaine and Bonnie.

In keeping with Harold’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Harold’s memorial page using the comment field below.

Kenneth Joseph Lavallee

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March 31, 1948 – April 1, 2026

Ken passed away peacefully at Dear Lodge Centre on April 1, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was predeceased by his father Fred Sr., mother Terri (Coutu) and brother Fred.

He is survived by his wife Donna (nee Gunnarson), daughter Nicole (Gord Ziegler), a brother and three sisters, and many close relatives and friends.

Ken worked in the automotive industry as a Parts Manager for almost all his career at Gladstone Datsun/Nissan, McPhillips Suzuki, and Winnipeg and Crown Honda. He made many connections in the industry, and you could always count on him for advice in his field.

Ken was active in many sports over the years and enjoyed the comradery that it brought. Fastball, slow pitch, curling and competitive pool were his favourite to play but he also enjoyed watching sports and cheering on his favorite teams, the Jets, Bluejays and Dallas Cowboys. He also loved hunting and fishing, socials, playing cards with family and Texas hold-em nights with the gang.

Summers were spent at the cabin in Onanole, where so many great memories were made. In the boat on the lake followed by a fish fry on the deck with a Bud, sharing stories for hours, or just sitting around the campfire with friends and family singing classic country tunes.

Ken also loved a good winter vacation with family and friends and was fortunate to travel to a variety of places seeing new sights, deep sea fishing and making memories to tell even more stories.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, for his quick wit, dry humour, generosity, or a bit of advice.

Rest in peace.

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Eva Fenning Rey (nee Hayward)

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July 4, 1924 – March 29, 2026

Eva was born at Cold Springs, Manitoba. She grew up in Lundar, Manitoba, and was one of nine children born to George and Elizabeth Hayward on the family farm. She was predeceased by all eight of her siblings, Betty, Lal, Fred, Dave, Jim, Nan, Jenny and Les. Brother-in-law Nick Rey and wife May.

Eva is survived by her sons Ken (Kim), Jim (Debbie), grandchildren Kevin, Mike (Ashley), Tyler (Corene), Cory (Eden), with whom she adored. Sister-in-law Margaret Hayward and numerous nieces and nephews.

In the late 40’s, Eva met Bill while playing shortstop for the C.U.A.C. Blues fastball team and had a real wicked side arm throw. She was honored with the MVP trophy for the team that year. Eva had been given a contract to play professional ball in the USA at this time, which was turned down to stay home and work on the family farm with her siblings.

Eva was employed at Eaton’s, downtown Winnipeg for many years before going to work at Loblaws which was closer to home. I remember the Mayor of Winnipeg, Mr. Stephen Juba at the time would come in quite frequently to the store as Eva “made the best hamburgers in town”, as she worked in the cafeteria there.

Some of her favorite times were at her brother Les and Margaret’s farm, where Les had built a raised covered dance floor with lights strung all around and yes, Fred her brother would be up there with her dancing up a storm along with her other siblings. Many good times were had in Lundar.

The other dear place to Eva was at Pye’s Landing, Clearwater Bay in Lake of the Woods, Ontario, in which Bill and Eva had a trailer for almost 30 years. So much time was spent there with family and very dear friends.

Eva had a very special bond with her sister Lal’s girls Lillian Halldorson, Wendy Urban and Edith Zeke and their families right up till the last few years. Many laughs were exchanged between them and a lot of dancing.

During Mom’s last month, all she kept saying was that she “wanted to go home” so as per her wishes, her ashes will be spread in Lundar and at Lake of the Woods at a later date.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Eva’s memorial page using the comment field below.