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Garry Nelson Little

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October 3, 1953 – July 17, 2026

Garry passed away suddenly and peacefully at home July 17, at the age of 72.

Garry was predeceased by his mother and father, Gordon and Molly Little, his brother Wayne and sister-in-law Trudy Foster. He leaves to mourn his wife Kay, brother-in-law Ken (Linda), nephews Keith (Annya) and Kyle (Vanessa). Also heartbroken by his loss is his unofficially adopted family. The Ramadan Adam family, Yaya, Zara, Habib, Jamal, Saida, Awad and the little ones, Maisounne, Samir, Salim and Ameen. He loved them as his own. He leaves behind many friends, most importantly, lifelong friend Albert Sheppard and Janet. Garry loved animals and his best bud, Brodie, misses him dearly. Garry, I wish you knew how many people cared about you.

Garry loved sports of all kinds and music. He bled Blue and cheered on the Jets, 1.1 and 2.1. Through the years he had great joy playing guitar and singing with his friends. He sang in the church choir and for a time with the Back Pew Boys.

I want to thank our nephews and friends for all their help and comfort at this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Garry’s memory can be made to the Selkirk United Church or an animal rescue of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Selkirk United Church, 202 McLean Ave., Selkirk, MB., at 1:00 p.m.

All are welcome to attend as we gather to celebrate Garry’s life, honour his memory, and say our final goodbyes.

Rest in peace Garry.

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Dana Kent Murchison

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May 14, 1951 – July 28, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dana Kent Murchison.

Born in Altona, Manitoba, to Florence and Edward Murchison, Dana, the fourth of six children, was raised in Winnipeg. After graduating from John Taylor Collegiate, he began his career with Canadian Pacific Railway as a pipefitter apprentice. He later earned his CIM accreditation from the University of Manitoba and spent more than three decades with CP, retiring in 2007 as Director of Human Resources.

Dana lived life to the fullest and found joy in gardening, golfing, riding his motorcycles, and spending time outdoors. He especially cherished his family and beloved pets.

Dana shared 45 years of marriage with his first wife, Margaret, with whom he raised two children, Jeffrey (Deanne) and Shannon (John). He was a devoted father who rarely missed a game, recital, concert, or milestone, and later became a proud and loving grandfather to Jaime, Sydney, Hudson, Avery, and Emery. Known affectionately as “Poppa,” he treasured every opportunity to support and celebrate his grandchildren. He was overjoyed to welcome his great grandson, Owen.

Although Winnipeg was home for most of his life, Dana spent five years living in Alberta during his career, where he enjoyed being close to the mountains he loved.

In 2020, Dana found love again with his wife, Jill. Together, they enjoyed travelling, time at the lake, and making lasting memories with their blended family.

Despite living with illness in recent years, Dana continued to enjoy time with those he loved, including his dog, Eddie. His warmth, infectious smile, and quick sense of humour remained with him until the end.

Dana will be deeply missed by his wife, Jill; his daughter Shannon (John); his grandchildren, Jaime, Sydney, Hudson, Avery, and Emery; his great-grandson, Owen; his siblings Penny and Terrie (Angie), extended family, and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Florence and Edward Murchison, brothers Gary, Larrie, and Dwight, wife Margaret, and son Jeffrey.

The family extends sincere thanks to the caring staff at Kildonan Extendicare for their compassion and support.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 at Woodhaven Park Community Centre 200 Glendale Blvd at 11am

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dana’s memory may be made to the PSP Society of Canada.

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Ronald Johannes Stiem

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August 1, 1951 – July 11, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Ron Stiem, aged 74 years, of Lockport, MB., on July 11, 2026 at Selkirk Regional Health Authority (ER).

He leaves behind his beloved wife Barb, daughter Cassandra, sisters Barbara (Robert), Patricia (Roman), nephews Gregory (Brenlee), Steven (Cohen), nieces Rachael and Nicole (Chris), sister-in-law Dale, brother-in-law Randy and nephew Jett Bullard.

Ron was predeceased by his parents Egon and Margarete Stiem and mother-in-law Jean and father-in-law Lawrence Sielkie.

Ron was born in Quickborn, Germany and came to Canada in 1956 when he was five years old. He worked many years at Custom Truck Sales and continued his career when the company changed to Inland.

Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.

Luv u always and forever, Barb

Until we meet again, Rest In Peace Ron

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Isadore “Nestor” Krawec

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May 5, 1938 to June 24, 2026

With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Isadore “Nestor” Krawec on June 24, 2026, at the age of 88.

Nestor leaves behind a grieving family and a multitude of friends.  He is survived by his children Michael and Nancy (Randy) and his grandson Jeff (Jasmine).  Nestor was predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie, his wife of 61 years, Cynthia and his grandson Mitchell.

Nestor was born in the little town of Foley, Manitoba in the rural municipality of Gimli.  After leaving school in grade 10, Nestor soon realized that selling was his passion and embarked on a 40+ year career as a salesman during which he amassed a collection of awards and trophies.  He was such a good salesman he often said he could sell ice to the Arctic.  Nestor travelled extensively as a salesman and one fine evening while travelling through Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia, he met the love of his life Cynthia when he picked her up hitchhiking.  After a short courtship they made their way back to Winnipeg where they were married on New Year’s Eve of 1963.

Nestor was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage.  He loved the music (especially live bands), the language, the food and even travelled to Ukraine several times.  He was a member of the Ukrainian Professional and Businessmen’s club.  In his spare time Nestor loved to read, to go fishing, to play scrabble, to play the stock market, and to go to the casino.  One of Nestor’s greatest passions was that he loved making speeches.  He wanted to talk to everyone, everywhere and all the time.  He was a member of several Toastmaster’s groups in Winnipeg.

Nestor was the epitome of a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and uncle.  He was a strong and proud man and we are immensely grateful for the time we had with him.  He will be deeply missed and forever held in our hearts.

The family wishes to thank the staff at the Fred Douglas Lodge for the excellent care they provided to Dad as well as Rick from Interlake Cremation and Memorial Services for guiding us through this difficult time.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 20th at 7pm at E.J. Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street in Winnipeg.

Nestor, we love you and are eternally grateful for the moments we shared.  Until we meet again Dad.

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Timothy (Tim) Rudy Wishnicki

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November 11, 1960 – July 1, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Tim at his home on July 1, 2026.

Tim leaves behind his mother Linda and stepfather Gary Young; his former wife Deborah Dunmall; stepsons Sean and Kevin (Kristen) Dunmall; and his beloved grandson, Maddox Dunmall. He is also survived by his stepsister Jennifer Young (Stephen), step nephews Gabriel and Levi Young, stepbrother Derick Young (Denise), and his close cousin, and lifelong friend Harold Gregorashuk, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Prior to his retirement, Tim gave 36 years of dedicated service as a Head Custodian for the St. Vital/Louis Riel School Division. Throughout his career at the Board Office and numerous schools—most notably Windsor and St. George—he built lasting connections and made many friends.

An avid sports enthusiast, Tim loved baseball, football, curling, and hockey. His favourite role in recent years was cheering on his grandson Maddox at his baseball and football games.

Among his travels, Tim’s favourite vacation spot was Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where he formed many friendships. He also had a love of music, namely our iconic Canadian bands such as The Tragically Hip and Rush.

As an avid cat lover, Tim always shared his life and home with a beloved feline companion. If desired, donations may be made in Tim’s memory to the Winnipeg Humane Society, or any cat rescue shelter of your choice.

Following Tim’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal funeral will be held. The family will gather privately to celebrate his life.

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