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August 13, 1950 – January 23, 2026
Peacefully, at the Selkirk Hospital, Arthur passed away at the age of 75 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Anola Community Club, 35085 – PTH 15, Anola, MB.
All friends and family are welcome to attend.
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| Star Bright, Star Light I wish I may, I wish I might Have the wish, I wish tonight! Please send me a Little Sister! I got my wish when Rosalie Irene Tennison arrived 11 February 1958. Tragically Rosalie left me on 22 November 2025. Rosalie was predeceased by her Father, Sgt Daniel Tennison, WW II and her Mother, Naomi Tennison, [Rosalie honoured her Mother with her book “Naomi’s Houses”], her husband, Robert Whitelaw, her baby brother Gareth, her big brother Edward, nephew Chad, Aunts Jean [William], Irene [Allan] Uncle Henry, Grandparents Harley and Iva and Cousin Harley. Rosalie is survived by her Big Sister Lynette, her step son Jay [Jennie] and was proud Gram to Logan and Mackenzie, her nieces Tracy [Greg], Shelly, and nephew Scott [Angie], sister in law Connie, great nieces Carissa, Ella and Chloe, Great nephews Jamison, Seth and Charlie, Uncle William, her cousins Dorothy, Cynthia, Barbara [John], Patricia [Barry], Dianne [Ken], Vern [Mary Anne] and Twila. Rosalie has too many friends to list. Rosalie always maintained her friends near and far with her letters and cards. Rosalie kept in touch with her Manitoba friends when she married Bob and moved to Ontario. Once Rosalie returned to Manitoba, she began her busy schedule. Rosalie would buy two tickets to the theatre, musicals and other cultural activities so she could take a Friend. Rosalie and her friends were always making memories. Rosalie loved to travel and left behind two cruises to Brazil and Portugal. Rosalie made many trips to spend time with our Pennsylvania cousins. Now Rosalie is on a new journey and I am sure Big Brother Edward met her with one of his pranks. Rosalie started her life in Bowsman, Manitoba. Her first school was a one room classroom. Her Father passed away when she was in Grade One and the Family moved to Swan River, Manitoba. She completed her High School in Swan River, then on to Carleton University to get her University Degree that started her writing career. Rosalie had a variety of jobs. She started at Domo [Gas Bar], jobs in Ottawa to pay for her University, Residential School and then she began her writing career. Rosalie quietly bore the false accusations of the Canadian Parliament and Canadian public that she abused the cute little girls she cared for at the residential school. Rosalie started her writing career at “Grain News” in Winnipeg, moved to the “Valley Leader” newspaper in Carman, Radio Announcer at CFAM in Altona, “WFCD Communicator” magazine in Brandon, and the Communications Department at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences. Once Rosalie returned to Manitoba from Carlton University, she declared she would never move back to Ontario. Rosalie crossed paths with Bob when she worked at the “WECD Communicator”. After Bob got Rosalie’s Family approval. They were married. There was one problem. Rosalie was a Winnipeg Jets fan. Bob was strictly a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Brother Edward and Bob Jr. solved the problem. At their wedding Rosalie and Bob were presented with hockey jerseys. |
| The Jets and Maple Leaf logos were switched on the respective jerseys. When they attended hockey games, the camera would flash the picture of their altered jerseys across the television screen. Never say never, because Rosalie moved back to Ontario. Her Free Lance Career started. Many of her articles are still on the internet. Rosalie told her Mother as soon as she could “scribble” that she was going to write a book. Her final accomplishment was publishing her book “Naomi’s Houses” to honour our Mother. A great thank you to Heritage House Publishing who granted Rosalie her final accomplishment. Rosalie was born a Big Girl. She had to do what the Big Kids [Lynette and Edward] were doing. Before the age of six she helped paint the wall with her little paint brush that she declared was “too” small. Lynette was knitting, so her Daddy made Rosalie little needles so she could learn to knit. Rosalie surpassed Lynette in knitting skills. Rosalie left many unfinished knitting projects. Some were for gifts. Rosalie always had a “stash” of bed socks to give to Friends who were sick. Rosalie started with Four H and became a prolific sewer. She made her own clothes, quilts and items for the church she attended. The last church to benefit with her sewing skills is The Parish Church of St Luke in Winnipeg. Friends were a very important part of her life. She managed to weave all of you into her “busy” schedule. I thank each of you for being flexible as she checked her calendar for some free time just for you. Far away friends were just as important as she sent out letters, cards and small gifts. Just before Rosalie crossed the street, she stopped at the drugstore to pick up her Christmas stamps so those far away would get her annual Christmas letter. One paragraph would tell her friends about her final accomplishment. She finally, published her first book “Naomi’s Houses”. A tribute to her Mother, Naomi. Now I have to said good bye! ! ! A Celebration of Life is planned for 10:30 a.m., July 11, 2026 at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. ** The interment will be postponed due to overland flooding until next summer 2027 ** The Family will then travel to Bowsman, Manitoba for Rosalie’s internment in the Family Plot on July 13, 2026. Again, when it is closer to the date contact a Family member for details once they are finalized. In Rosalie’s memory, follow her lead of helping others. This can be paying it forward, helping the elderly, and her best attribute of surprising friends with a small gift. Rosalie was always finding unique and sometime humorous chocolate items to send to various Friends. In Rosalie’s memory9 continue her kindness with your Family, Friends and Strangers. In closing, I will share a poem written by my Little Sister Rosalie as a gift to me. This poem was written [1979] and gifted it to me in a frame with her picture. To take a picture is to steal a part of the soul. Therefore imagine That in your hand you hold a fragment of my Spirit And think That tho’ I am not near you, I am sending part of myself And so By looking at me, in spirit we are together, and our souls unite Whereby you will know, That I think of you often And you will feel That I love you And you will understand How much I miss You! |
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February 20, 1939 – November 1, 2025
With family by her side, mom passed away at the Selkirk General Hospital on November 1, 2025 at the age of 86 years.
Predeceased by her husband Patrick Lorne Magnusson, her parents Bert & Kit Setter, her in-laws Johann & Lillian, daughter Corrie Nadine, as well as her sister Myrna, brothers Ken, Fred and Alvin, brother-in-law’s Gerald and Joey, sister-in-law’s Marion, Dilly, Joan, Claire, Valerie-Ann, Cynthia and Kak, nephews Kerry and Garth and great great grandson Baby Elias.
She is survived by her brother Harvey, sister-in-law Candace, children Warren (Pam), Cheryl (Keith), Colleen, Pam (Paul) and Deb Cancade. Also survived by 27 grandchildren, Melainee (Trevor), Ryan (Karissa), David (Elena), Aaron (Jeanine), Aimee (Terry), Gordie, Shane (Sameria), Christopher (Zoey), Cameron (Michelle), Avery (Natascha), Meagan (Josh), Jasmine, Brooke, Benjamin (Allie) and Reilly (Shayna), 27 great grandchildren Darian, Corbin, Atreese, Brody, Amber, Elizabeth, Curtelle, Elizabeth Q, Chase, Whitley, Alexis, Cashton, Aiden, Mason, Landon, Elijah, Anthony, William, Madison, Aalieyah, Cezar, Kelsey, Alicia, Dayson, Chaden, Rae-lynn, Sophia, 7 great great grandchildren Kamryn, Princeton, Alexander, Arlena, Elita, Emersyn, Micah, as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members too numerous to mention.
In mom’s early years, she worked at Eaton’s and then with dad at Gondola Pizza, Nite Owl, and Lorne’s Place Restaurant.
Mom and her friend Zarvie started up the soup kitchen and mom had a room for donations, which she was there 6 days a week, accepting donations and helping anyone who needed help with clothing, kitchen items, beds, dressers and whatever she could get for them.
A gathering to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Selkirk Friendship Centre where stories and a meal can be shared.
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October 3, 1961 – October 21, 2025
Born in Fort Frances Ontario to Colleen Wells (Mallory) and Wilfred (Bob) Wells, Robert spent his entire life in Winnipeg.
He was a dedicated carrier for the Winnipeg Free Press and an avid consumer of all things techie. After teaching himself how to use a computer Robert moved on to an IPod, IPhone and IPad seldom being without at least one.
Robert loved family and stayed connected to them thru daily calls and texts. Everyone on his list could be assured of knowing they would hear from him regularly. He had many friends but of note is his exceptional long-time friendship with Heather Hooper. They met at a young age and maintained their friendship through almost daily phone calls or FaceTime connections.
After suffering a stroke in September of 2024 Robert subsequently resided at Selkirk Mental Health Centre in the Acquired Brain Injury program where he received excellent support and enjoyed the attention of the staff. Cremation has occurred and Robert will be placed in the family plot in Ontario with his parents.
There will be a memorial service to be announced at a later date
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January 8, 1964 – October 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert Raymond Bazinet announce his passing on October 2, 2025, at the age of 61.
Albert will be lovingly missed by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Swan, and their children: Dale Swan, Gene (Janice) Swan, and Rachelle (Paul) Stephenson. He will also be deeply missed by their beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his mother Helen Bazinet, and his siblings: Douglas (Grace) Bazinet, Diane Stevenson (Terry Lee), Garry (Tara) Bazinet, Denise Bazinet (Taras Konyk), Raymond Bazinet, and Suzanne (Alex) Kluke, along with many nieces and nephews. Albert was predeceased by his father, Victor Bazinet.
Albert was born and raised in Eriksdale, Manitoba, where he lived and worked on the family farm alongside his parents and siblings. Growing up in a close-knit rural community shaped his lifelong values of hard work, kindness, and friendship.
Albert met Shirley in the spring of 1988, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. They especially cherished camping, spending countless weekends exploring the outdoors and sharing quiet moments by the fire.
Albert was known for his friendly nature and love of conversation. He enjoyed talking with people wherever he went—whether he knew them or not—and could always find common ground and good humour in every exchange.
He had many interests, including farming, camping, and fishing, but his greatest passion was curling. From a young age, Albert was drawn to the sport, becoming a devoted competitor in bonspiels and league nights alike. Whether he was on the ice or watching from the sidelines, he was never shy about sharing his thoughts on the game, often offering friendly coaching and encouragement to players on both teams.
Albert made a lasting impact on junior curling in Manitoba. His experience and love for the sport were evident in his coaching and in the many relationships he built within his broad curling family. He cared deeply for all curlers, offering guidance, advice, and support to anyone who shared his enthusiasm for the game.
Outside the rink, Albert was a dedicated and hardworking member of Manitoba’s agricultural community. Over the years, he worked on numerous dairy farms and with both Alta Genetics and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. His career took him travelling across the province, where he became well recognised and highly respected within Manitoba’s dairy and beef industries.
Albert and Shirley were deeply grateful to the many friends and family members who offered their support in countless ways, whether through rides to appointments, acts of kindness, or simply spending time with them. Their generosity and companionship meant the world to them. The family would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Cancer Centre team at the Victoria Hospital for their exceptional care, compassion, and support throughout Albert’s journey.
A Celebration of Life in honour of Albert will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Heather Curling Club, 120 Rue Youville, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Albert’s name can be made to the Manitoba Junior Curling Tour (MJCT) in support of the young athletes and community he cared so deeply about. Donations may be made by e-transfer to: samantha.gevers@gmail.com (please include “Albert Bazinet Donation” in the subject line), or by cheque made payable to Manitoba Junior Curling Tour and mailed to c/o Pierre Alan, 27 Jupiter Bay, Winnipeg, MB., R3T 0W5.
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