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David Culbertson

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August 25, 1944 – February 26, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Lee Culbertson on February 26, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 81.

Eighty-One Candles – A Life to Celebrate.

Each year tells a story — through sunshine and storms, through much laughter and strain, through moments of joy and moments of pain. Time may have brought aches to your body and slowed your steps, aging and illness placed before you challenges you never would have chosen.  But your true strength always lived in your heart. Your mind as sharp as ever, you remained the same remarkable man we have always known and loved.

We honour you — a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. We celebrate the life you built, the guidance you’ve given, and the many hard choices and sacrifices you made so our family could have the life we share today.

Your strength, your humour, and most of all your unconditional love mean more to us than words can ever fully express. And if we carry even a small part of your strength, your kindness, and your love forward, then everything you have generously given us will continue to live on — in this family, and in all of us.

Dave was a devoted husband to his beloved wife and soulmate, Donna, a loving father to his daughters Kristi and Kelly, a proud grandfather to Brayden, Ethan, Simon and Samantha and his grand pets, Charlie, and Lucy. He loved all our family quirks and wished us nothing but happiness always.

Dave was born in Salina, Kansas on August 25, 1944, and was raised in Algona, Iowa where he had many fond memories of his mother, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.  He was drafted to the military in 1966 and served as an Operating Room Specialist in Fort Carson, Colorado. During his service, Dave met Donna and feel deeply in love. They married in 1968 and started a family soon after.  Dave’s sole purpose in life was to ensure his family was loved and well taken care of and he worked so hard to make sure we had a good life.

Beyond his immediate family, Dave made deep and lasting impressions on his nieces, nephews, godson, Tyler and his many friends. He touched the lives of all who knew him with his kindness, wisdom, and witty sense of humour. His was genuinely curious about people, and treated everyone with dignity and respect.  For those who were not able to say goodbye, please know he held you in his heart and cherished you always.

Above all, Dave will be remembered for the love he shared with his family. His courage in the face of too many years of physical pain is a testament to how brave he was. His presence will be deeply missed, but the memories he created will never be forgotten.

As per Dave’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a quiet family gathering will follow.

The family wishes to thank his many caregivers and the doctors, nurses, and health care aides at St. Boniface Hospital Cardiac Unit 4 & 5 for their care and compassion. He truly appreciated you.

Your fight is now over. May you rest in peace. Love you always.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice, in memory of our Dave.

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Cindy Lou Martin (née Heinrichs)

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September 12, 1959 – February 28, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cindy Lou Martin (née Heinrichs) on February 28, 2026, at the age of 66.

Cindy was predeceased by her loving parents, Eva and Otto Heinrichs, and her beloved husband, Garth Martin.

She spent her early years in Greta, Emerson, and Altona, building lifelong friendships and memories. In 1978, she graduated from St. Boniface School of Nursing and began a career that perfectly reflected her compassionate heart. She started at Children’s Hospital before continuing her work at Selkirk Betel and later Gimli Betel, where she retired in 2017. Even after retirement, her dedication to caring for others led her to continue working casually until 2023, when her health began to decline.

Cindy was a caregiver in every sense of the word — always thinking of others and rarely putting herself first. Even in her final days, her concern was for those around her.

Throughout her life, Cindy found joy in both busy and quiet seasons. In earlier years, she was an avid crocheter and quilter, effortlessly creating beautiful quilts and afghans for family and friends. She enjoyed cross-stitching and a friendly game of crib. She loved spontaneous road trips to visit old friends, soaking up sunshine at the beach, and perfecting her tan.

Cindy also cherished simple pleasures: bonfires, good food, thrifting adventures, late-night trips to the casino, and occasionally treating herself to getting her hair done or enjoying a good pedicure. In her later years, she found contentment in quieter moments and simpler joys.

She will be deeply missed by many. Cindy is lovingly remembered by her daughter Wendy (Dayle), her treasured grandson Cory(Bree), her special friend Brad, as well as Special friends Karen and Allison, and all who were blessed to know her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when the weather becomes warmer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care at Gimli Hospital in Cindy’s memory.

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Wanda Mae Hardwick

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January 16, 1953 – February 25, 2026

Wanda Mae Hardwick, 73 years young, beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, auntie and friend to many, passed away surrounded by love and peace.

Wanda Mae was born January 16, 1953, in Selkirk, Manitoba. She was the eldest daughter of seven and sister to ten brothers. Mom married her one and only love, Bob Hardwick, May 29, 1971, and they shared a life of true devotion. Together they had three children, Roberta, Rob (Tikena) and Roy (Wendy), with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mom/Wanda will be remembered for her hard work ethics, zest for life, and that smile and infectious laugh that you could hear anywhere. Most of all, serving her one and only Lord Jesus Christ.

Wanda Mae will be incredibly missed by all who knew and loved her. It’s not good-bye, it’s see you later. We will meet again.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Wanda Corrine Freeman

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September 25, 1964 – February 19, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce that Wanda passed away with family by her side at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her parents, K. Ronald Pungy and Hazel Freeman, and her soulmate, Don Goletz.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Ashley (Remi); son Austin (Faith); sisters Crystal and Pamela (Jon), nieces and nephews Anthony (Kristen), Chiron, Gabriel, Ciana, Isabella, and Josephyna; extended family and friends; and her beloved fur baby, Sandy.

Wanda was often the life of the party. She was fiercely competitive and always down for a game of Crib, Yahtzee, or Scrabble—usually with a drink in hand and her favorite tunes playing. Always quick witted and with a joke ready to go – she always had to get the last word in. She loved her children and family unconditionally and would do anything in her power for them.

Cremation has taken place, and a service will be held at a later date.

Rest in Peace Wanda, Mom, “Mouse”
We love you and will miss you.

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Susan Louise Barr

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October 6, 1962 – January 25, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Susan Louise Barr on January 25, 2026, at the age of 63. A loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother she was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments.

Susan leaves to mourn, her loving sons Johnathon (Kat) and Warren as well as grandson, Archer. She is survived by her sister Debbie (Gary), brother Wayne (Patti) and her nieces and nephews, Brandi (Erik), Tyler (Zeph), Sawyer and Dallas. Also left to mourn are many close cousins and her Aunt Min.

Susan was predeceased by her parents, Louise and David, as well as her step father George.

Susan was born in Dryden, Ontario in 1962. When Susan was very young, the family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba but they continued to have strong ties to the family left behind, including frequent visits and even a summer job for Susan at the Maple Leaf restaurant on, what was then named, Barr’s Corner.

Susan attended St. Alphonsus Elementary School in East Kildonan and Elmwood High School. Shortly after high school, Susan met Christopher Rawdon. They married in 1983 and welcomed their first son Johnathon in 1984, followed by their second son, Warren, in 1988.

They purchased their first house in 1985 in Transcona, where Susan continued to live until her passing. While Chris had to travel frequently for work, Susan was the constant in her children’s lives, balancing the demands of family life and a full-time career. In later years, she continued to raise her children independently while working full time, meeting every challenge with determination and love.

Susan worked for many years at Vista Park Lodge in Winnipeg. Despite her many responsibilities at home and at work, she formed friendships there that she valued deeply.

As her children grew older, Susan began taking night classes at Red River Community College to earn her accounting credentials. Around this time, she also moved on to work at Green Acres Funeral home. It was here where she was able to put her new skills to work and gained her bookkeeping experience.

Susan later transitioned into property management, where she found a natural fit and where her organization and people skills flourished. She had been working at Ash Management for nearly 10 years. She truly enjoyed her job and the people with whom she worked.

Susan rarely had the opportunity to travel outside of Canada, but when her brother married in Scotland, she could not be kept back. She embraced every opportunity to explore and create lasting memories with her family. Later her eldest son would marry in Las Vegas where she, again, embraced every joyful moment. She enjoyed that experience so much that she returned for her cousin Terry’s 50th wedding anniversary.

Susan grew up in a home where cooking was central to creating both memories and a sense of connection. She carried that deep love of cooking and baking throughout her life, finding happiness in creating meals and treats to share with others.

Susan’s family was the centre of her world. Above all else, she built her life around the people she loved and her greatest joy and proudest role was being part of her family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at E.J. Coutu & Co Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, at 1:00 p.m.

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