It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth (Betty) Perrick announce her passing on March 25, 2026.
Betty was born October 3, 1935 in Northern Ontario. She had an extreme love for gardening, animals of any kind and cooking. The neighbors used to drop by and see what she had baked them on a regular basis, and she always had something for them!
Betty will be missed and loved by her family children, Candace Kernested, Arthur Perrick and Edward Perrick; grandchildren, Danna Kernested, Cody Kernested, Lorlene Perrick, Melissa Perrick, Tyler Jensen, Brooke Jensen, Victoria Googoo and many great grandchildren.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
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Liz was born and raised by her grandparents in the Gillam, Manitoba area. She attended two separate Frontier School Divisions. The first during grades 9 and 10 at Cranberry Portage, Manitoba and second grades 11 and 12 in Gillam. Liz eventually left Gillam in 1984 in order to attend the four year program at the U of M Social Work Program at Thompson. She met her partner Mitchell Ducharme when he attended the same program in March 1987. Although Liz graduated in 1988 she waited until Mitchell graduated in 1991. Liz meanwhile worked for Community and Youth Correctional Services as a Youth Probation Officer from 1987 to 1991.
She leaves behind her three greatest achievements: Veltina (Tina), Aaron and Kristi. Liz has two nieces, in particular, Marley Spence and Hannah Henderson who have been an integral part of her life.
Predeceased by her grandparents Christine (deceased August 16, 1976) and John Peter’s, parents John (deceased September 15, 1974) and Margaret Spence (nee Massan – deceased October 18, 2018), Brothers Edward and Alex, and Sister Vicki.
The family moved to Brandon where Liz was employed as an Intake Worker with Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba from May 1991 to July 2000. She then rejoined Probation Services until her untimely death on February 22, 2025.
Liz held the position of Area Director – first in Thompson in 2015 and then in Westman until just prior to her passing. Her Probation Officers were her pride and joy. Liz mentored them in the way she would want to be mentored to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a Probation Officer – but more importantly a civil servant.
Liz fought the daily battles of the stereotypes of being an Indigenous female government employee. She was an active member of Pitima and later co-chair of Brandon Bear Clan and remained an active participant.
Liz touched the lives of many people. She maintained a great sense of humour. Liz will be forever missed. May she now rest in peace. Till we meet again.
In accordance with her wishes, Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elisabeth Flett, who left us on October 25 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre with her family by her side.
Elisabeth was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and friend. She is predeceased by her father, Edward Mueller (1982) and mother, Madeleine (nee Pageot) (2016).
Elisabeth will be deeply missed and survived by her only daughter, Lisa Johnson (Jeff), grandchildren Kole Johnson (Tess), Kayla Sholdice (Riley), and Kassidy Johnson (Alex); and great-grandchild Dawson Sholdice.
Elisabeth also leaves behind her Brothers Wilfred Mueller (Joanne), and Alfred Mueller (Donna), nephew and nieces Steven, Stephanie, and Selina, as well as other treasured uncles, aunts, and cousins in Winnipeg, Saint Malo, and Pornic, France. She will be missed dearly by her many beloved friends including Molly, Leila, Jean and her breakfast crew over the years.
Elisabeth was born in Nantes, France and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1950. She grew up in Transcona, attending Murdoch MacKay Collegiate and lived in Manitoba throughout her life making her home in Rivers, Tyndall, Thompson, and finally Selkirk.
Her loss will be felt by many in the community as Elisabeth was an active lifelong volunteer for numerous organizations. The Royal Canadian Legion, Selkirk Game & Fish, Jr. Rifle, the Gordon Howard Senior Centre, and Tudor House were among a few that were especially dear to her.
Elisabeth had a fulfilling career working for the likes of Air Canada, Stony Mountain, Elections Canada and Industry Canada over the years as well as practicing as a hairdresser and operating her own driving school in Thompson. She cared deeply for her coworkers, keeping up with them over the years and had been thoroughly enjoying her retirement since 2009. She enjoyed spending her time scouring garage sales, craft sales, and thrift stores, complaining about A&W’s breakfast and hearing the latest gossip with her friends.
Our family would specifically like to thank Elisabeth’s wonderful neighbours, Tanya and Dale Monkman for their continued support, friendship and care.
We will miss Elisabeth tremendously, particularly for her enthusiasm, generosity, humour, and resilience.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Selkirk Legion.
Please enjoy the following humorous poem written for Elisabeth by her grandkids for her 60th birthday:
Look at you Gramma you’re 5 foot 2, And your only daughter hit you with a shoe. She hit you so hard she made you cry, It seemed that you thought you were going to die. Once again you’ve cheated death, 60 years and you still have breath, Garage sales, arts and crafts. Junior Rifle and Income Tax. All these things you’re compelled to do, If you were a horse you’d be turned to glue. Appetizers, dinner, desserts and wine, If you’ve got the Stovetop everyone’s fine. Thank you, Gramma for everything you do, We hope that our poem doesn’t make you blue. We love you!
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Marion Nuttall announces her passing on Friday November 25th, 2022 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre in Selkirk, MB.
Elizabeth was born on February 17th, 1937 in Fort Frances, Ontario to Leonard Francis and Sarah Eileen Williams. As a young woman, she moved to Minneapolis with her first spouse Gary, where she enjoyed working as an Executive Assistant with an architecture firm. Her next stop was Winnipeg, where she lovingly raised her four children, Greg, Mark, Dale and Laurie. She also obtained a Fine Arts Degree from the University of Manitoba and enjoyed painting and pottery, artistic skills she occasionally put to professional use doing freelance design. Discovering her entrepreneurial spirit, she moved to Winnipeg Beach, becoming the sole owner and proprietor of the Lone Oak Motel, which she successfully operated for many years, making lifelong friends in the process. After supposedly “retiring”, Liz was not someone to sit still long, and continued to work into her 80s! She most recently enjoyed working as a personal support worker, providing special care to her clients, many of whom faced great challenges.
Elizabeth loved the water and swimming, as well as cross country skiing, playing the organ, baking, gardening, crossword puzzles, games, reading, poetry, and spending time with family. She was so proud of all her grandchildren. Her homemade cookies and jams were eagerly awaited. A lifelong learner, she remained open to new experiences, to trying a new activity or sport, and was keenly engaged with current events and political and financial news her whole life.
Elizabeth was united in marriage to her beloved spouse, and fellow entrepreneur, Brian Matthew Armstrong, on February 11th, 2005. They enjoyed living in the country at the Sundown Ranch with their horses, going on trail rides, playing games with friends, sampling each other’s delicious cooking, gathering with family, and dancing, including square dances and their favourite, the “Midnight Waltz”. They liked to travel to Arizona in the winter, but mainly spent their time in the beautiful Interlake area. Most recently they had returned to Winnipeg Beach where they enjoyed relaxing in their cozy home together in front of the fire.
Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her beloved husband Brian; her children Greg (Heather), Mark, Laurie (Donald); her brother Richard Williams (Peggy); sisters-in-law Antonia Williams and Lenore Williams; daughter-in-law Sylvia; four stepdaughters, their spouses and family. Grandchildren Ace, Max, Blake, Jack, Aria and numerous step grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son Dale, her parents Leonard Francis and Sarah Eileen Williams, stepdaughter Jean Armstrong, and brothers Herbert and John Williams.
Interment will take place at a later date at Fort Frances Cemetery in Fort Frances, ON.
If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Cancer Society and MS Society or a charity of your choice.
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