Category: Services

Edmund Hoyes “Ed” Bowley

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May 13, 1948 – May 24, 2024

Edmund Hoyes Bowley passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 24th at 1:30 pm at the Brandon General Hospital at the age of 76.

Edmund Hoyes Bowley was born in Neepawa Manitoba on May 13th 1948 to Edmund and Viola Bowley of Harte Manitoba. Dad grew up on the family farm at Harte until the age of 13 then the family moved into Carberry. There he worked for and apprenticed under his Dad for electrical and plumbing. He received his full electrical license at the young age of 19. He was the youngest certified electrician in Manitoba for many years.

He met Mom and they were married on April 24th 1971. They were blessed with 3 children Melanie, Mark and Linda. They celebrated 53 years of marriage in April.

Dad and Mom lived in Brandon Manitoba where he worked on various projects. They soon decided to move to Carberry and this is when Dad decided to go on his own and start his own business Ed’s Electric, servicing Carberry and the surrounding area for many years.  He then decided to move on and pursue something different, he was hired on at the Shilo base as an electrician originally but then became Contract Inspector on the base for 10 years. Then another opportunity came up for him to be Project Manager for our Health Care Region. Here he was to supervise projects and maintenance of all hospitals in the region.

Once he retired he enjoyed the simple life. He was very particular about his yard and spent many hours on his lawn mower.  He was always up for a visit and a beer in his shop/man cave. Many problems were solved and many laughs were had in that shop.

 While he was at the farm he found a new passion…..motorcycles. Against his family’s advice and disapproval of this new hobby, he did enjoy many rides with his good friends Jay and Barry.

In February of 2020 Dad and Mom moved into Carberry with the Condition Dad had to have a shop/man cave for him to enjoy. Once settled into Carberry and town life they formed many new friendships. He spent many hours cruising the streets of Carberry, checking to make sure everyone was where they should be. Dad loved reading his western pocket books, on cold or rainy days he would read 2 or 3 a day.

Then another new hobby of side x siding came, which Mom and Dad both very much enjoyed. Many good rides, lots of laughs with great friends.

Dad was also a senior member of an elite Dart Club. He sure thought a lot of these guys and they always made him feel welcome.

Dad really enjoyed his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He loved hearing about everything going on in their lives. Dad was fortunate to have his own Mom with him until she passed in 2019 at the age of 100. He faithfully visited her everyday to check in and keep her up to speed on the daily goings on. Dad enjoyed reading his western pocket books, cruising the streets of Carberry.

Dad gave the best hugs, had an ear to listen, advice to give and was always there to help. Dad was truly our best friend, confidant, and he was a true gentlemen. Our hearts are broken, and we will miss him terribly.

Dad was predeceased by his parents Edmund and Viola Bowley, his sister Gail Mack, brothers in law Willy Mack, Glen Duncan and Jim Caughell.

Dad is survived by his loving wife Donna, daughter Melanie (Jason) Sam, Tylor Rylee and Travis, Cole and Whitley, son Mark (Laura) Torey, Elijah, Hunter and Madi, daughter Linda (Brett) Barrett (Kira) and Carter, Sisters- in- law Marge Caughell and Sharon Duncan.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carberry Plains Cemetery with Shannon Bodnarchuk officiating.

As tokens of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1379 Kenaston Blvd. Winnipeg, MB. R3P 2T5

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Antonia (Toni) Kohut (Updated)

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It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of
Antonia, our Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother on
May 23, 2024. Mom was born in Chatfield, Manitoba on July 29,
1931.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Gary (Debbie),
Terry, and Shirley Vandale (Claude). Her grandchildren; Brandi
(Erik), Tyler (Zephyra), Carly (Enis), Travis, and Sarah (Eric). Her
great grandchildren; Lilly, Ivor and Keanu. As well as numerous
in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Antonia was predeceased by her husband Michael Kohut, parents
William and Tekla Skrabek, stepfather John Skomoroh, brothers
John, Roy, Nick, Tony, Harry, Walter, and Fred. Stepbrothers;
Mike, Harry, Fred, George, Walter, and Nick.

In 1953, she married Dad and they raised their family in East
Kildonan. They started a family business, K&L Cartage Ltd. and
worked together for 30 years, until their retirement in 1988.

She found great joy in spending time with her family, especially
supporting her children and grandchildren in their various
activities. She was an avid gardener; a competitive bowler, and
enjoyed playing cards, Bingo and day trips to the casino.

Mom lived in her home on Nottingham for 62 years, where family
gathered often, especially for Sunday get togethers. One way
Antonia showed her love was by cooking for her family. She
cooked many Ukrainian favourites including perogies,
headcheese and cabbage rolls. She warmed our bellies and our
hearts, and passed along her traditions to her family.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the
staff at River East Personal Care Home for the exceptional care
and kindness Mom received.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.

A Funeral will be held on Thursday June 6th at 2:00 at E.J. Coutu
Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street.

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Rudolf Ullmann

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March 25, 1932 – May 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Rudy announces the passing of our beloved husband and father on May 14, 2024. Rudy passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side at the age of 92.

Rudy was predeceased by his father in 1983, his mother in 1990 and his brother in 2023.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly and his children Robert (Tracy), Michele, Diane (David) and Brenda. 

Dad was born in Trinksaifen, Czechoslovakia in 1932, and moved with his family to West Germany in 1948. He then immigrated to Canada in 1956, settling in St. Martin, Manitoba. There he met his future wife Beverly and eventually settled in East Selkirk in 1967 and raised his family along Cooks Creek.  Dad worked as an Industrial welder, first with Dominion Bridge in Winnipeg and then with the Manitoba Rolling Mill in Selkirk, until his retirement in 1995. 

Dad was always a crafty man, tinkering in his workshop, dreaming up his many inventions. He loved his garden and camping with family and friends and enjoyed watching his favourite shows on tv. 

The family would like to express their gratitude to the excellent staff at Selkirk Betel Home for their loving care of our father.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place, and no formal service will be held at this time. A private family celebration of his life may be held at a later date. 

Rest easy Dad.  You and Peter can raise a toast to us left to mourn…..

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Carla Leah Allingham (Update #2)

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A Celebration of Carla will take place at the Charleswood Legion, 5995 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg, on Saturday June 8, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

We hope to see you there.

Born August 29, 1952 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Carla lived in Beausejour, Manitoba.

Her parents were Bernice and Art Lawlor.  Carla was the youngest of 4 – Siblings: Greg, Gary and Karen (Pierre)

She moved to Charleswood in Winnipeg at 15 years old (1967) where she lived on Coventry Rd. Went to Charleswood Collegiate

Carla started working at the Legion at 18 years old, her first job. She met Ned at the Legion while she was working and he was losing at poker – She beat him at pool. They began dating, and she knew she had a winner when someone brought Ned’s paycheck up to her at the bar after winning it in poker and asked her if he was good for it… 

They were married on Dec 13, 1975 and after an appropriate amount of time, Laura was born.

Laura was a dream baby. Not only was she brilliant and well beyond her years, she was adorable and simply a shining light in her parents lives (Thought I’d throw that in!)

Once Laura was a bit older, Carla and Ned started travelling to warm destinations around the Caribbean, South America and Mexico with friends and family, their home base being a timeshare in a small town in the Dominican Republic which she loved.

Playing endless rounds of 7 deck canasta, exploring local markets, haggling with the locals and drinking the local rum was her dream vacation. 

Almost as much as the Dominican, she loved her casino trips with her crew from the Legion. From South Beach to Grand Forks, she was always up for playing the machines and having some laughs. Larry the Lobster can rest easy now. 

Her grandkids, Audrey and Lyla were born in 2010 and 2014 respectively and she was an involved and doting nana.

She visited them often and they loved those visits – from reading books to taking care of her iPad farm animals, they had a special bond as she always took the time to get to know them and what their interests were. 

Many summers were spent at Laura’s cabin in Montana playing crib, bbqing, boating and relaxing on the deck. Karen and Pierre often joined in on those trips, adding to the fun family summers. 

In 2017 she finally got to NYC with her sister Karen and toured around there getting in her daily steps.

Carla basically worked at the legion for all her years with bits of time off here and there for other ventures. She retired about 4 years ago but was still involved and visited often to hang out with her many friends there.

Carla passed on February 15, 2024 after a long hard battle with Cancer.

Peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, Carla passed away in Riverview Health Centre.

She is survived by her husband Ned, daughter Laura (Neil), and granddaughters Audrey and Lyla.

Cremation has taken place and arrangements are pending.

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Willard Stangl

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November 1, 1942 – April 24, 2024

After a beautiful long life filled with love, laughter and happiness, Willard Stangl passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 81 years after a courageous battle with cancer that he fought so hard right to the very end.  Willard was predeceased by his parents Lorenz & Rose Stangl, and brother George Stangl.  Left behind to miss him forever, wife of 53 years Diane, Tricia (Steve) and Chad (April), grandchildren Faith, Tyler, Austin, Evan and Mason; and his three step-grandchildren Kristin, Teagan and Greg.  Willard is survived by his sister Doris Bennett, Brother Albert Stangl, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family was at the center of everything Willard stood for, and he was always the first one to help with anything his family needed no matter what it was.  Dad & Mom’s lifelong love of travel took them to many unique locations throughout the years; China, Amsterdam, Paris, St. Maartens, Hawaii, Cuba, and Jamaica just to name a few.

Thanks to all the doctors, nurses and HCA’s at SRHC (Med 1 and Med 2) for the unbelievable care and compassion they gave Willard to the very end to ease his final journey.  Thanks to Dr. Harlos at Cancercare Winnipeg and the team at Cancercare in Selkirk for everything they tried to save our dad and husband.  Per Willard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will take place.  Please take a moment to remember Willard in your own way, in your own time.

We love you so much Dad, you’ve left a hole in our hearts that will never be filled.  We will never say goodbye, instead “see you later Dad”.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancercare Manitoba to continue the fight against this life-altering disease.

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