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Richard “Rick” Barry Steffan

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May 14, 1960 – September 22, 2024

It is with saddened hearts to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Richard Barry Steffan at the age of 64 years.

Richard was born in Winnipeg Manitoba, May 14, 1960, to Sarah and Lawrence Steffan.

He was predeceased by his daughter Leanne, and his parents and grandparents.

He is survived by his daughters Rebecca, Rachel, and Christina, his common­ law girlfriend Paulette Perrault, his brothers Gary (Cheryl), Ken (Pauline) and nephews Graham and Connor Steffan and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

He was private in his personal life, but loved joking and loved to chat with family and friends. He loved cars and maintaining his car and working with wood and installing doors and hardware and cabinets and loved to have fun.

He enjoyed intelligent conversations on various topics including religious discussions. He enjoyed the Northern Manitoba communities of Churchill and Rankin Inlet.

One of Richard’s favorite things to do was cooking, especially using ingredients of garlic, onions and hot peppers and have friends and family join him in his dishes that he made.

Even though he was not without struggles in his life, and sometimes life got really hard for him, he always could have a smile on his face and a joke to tell, and he held to his faith in God and would tell others about Him.

We will miss you a lot Rick. Your struggles are over. Rest in God.

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Richard Albert Vezina

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September 14, 1956 – June 20, 2024

After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with deep sadness that we, his family, announce the peaceful passing of Rick aka Moose at home.

Rick is survived by his wife Michele, his children Elyse (Kyle), Justin, Grandson Blake, and extended family and friends across Canada and in England.

Rick was born at the Portage La Prairie hospital and shortly thereafter adopted by Marjorie (nee Kennedy) and Raymond Vezina into a large boisterous loving extended family.

He spent his childhood in Stockton and Glenboro moving to Winnipeg as a young teen, making lifelong friendships, excelling both academically and athletically in particular track and field.

He loved living in the country and told many wonderful stories of attending a little one room school house, walking through the snow to Christmas concerts, and fishing in the creek beneath his Grandads hill. To a born and bred city girl, it sounded magical. We were so happy to give Elyse, Justin and later Blake similar experiences growing up in Springfield and at the cottage in Matlock. What times we have had Rick.

Rick spent his working life with Air Canada and the IAMAW, wearing a variety of hats, helping many people along the way.

How do you put into words the measure of a man among men.  Those of us lucky enough to have walked beside him through this wonderful journey we call life will each have our own special memories to comfort us at this time.

We find ourselves on different time zones once again Rick, but I know we will find each other again. Thank you for a wonderful life, be free now to run as fast as you want wherever you want my love.

For as long as I live and everywhere I go, I will search for pieces of you, I adore you Dad, all my love Elyse.

Our family would like to thank the army of people who have contributed to Ricks care over the last six and a half years. You are all simply the best at what you do.

At Rick’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral. We will celebrate his life later this summer.

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Richard Homann

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Peacefully, on January 21, 2022, Richard passed away at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, at the age of 68.

In accordance with Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.

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Richard Wayne Johannesson

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July 21, 1943 – January 15, 2022

It is with deep sadness our family announces the peaceful passing of Wayne Johannesson at the age of 78 years on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St.Boniface Hospital (Extended Care Unit) after a long illness.

His desire to live knew no bounds and he was a miracle for what he had overcome.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 59 years, Eleanor Johannesson, daughter Leanne (Ward) and son Warren, grandchildren; Rae-Anne (Ryley), Kyle, Rachelle(Jaren), Rebecca (Vishal), Anthony, Joseph, greatgrandchildren; Lucca, Aria and Audrey. He also leaves his sister Christine (Don), brother Jory, brother-in-law Brian Boyle (Donna), cousins and many very close friends.

Wayne was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 21, 1943 to the late Margaret and Walter Johannesson. He was also predeceased by his son Daryl and brother Ken.

Wayne worked for the Winnipeg Transit, retiring on June 20, 2003.

Mesa, Arizona was our winter home for 10 years where we met so many new friends.

Wayne enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a good pool player, playing pool for fun and in competitions where he was known in the South as “Manitoba Fats”. He enjoyed weekly crib games that he loved so much with close friends along with bingo outings.

He was always friendly, kind and willing to help someone.

The family wishes to thank Doctors and Staff at Seven Oaks Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital (Extended Care Units and Dialysis Units) for their patience and care during Wayne’s illness.  Many thanks to our wonderful friends who have shown so much support during this trying time.

As per Wayne’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

“We love you now Honey and always.”

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The moment that you died

My heart was torn in two,

One side filled with heartache,

The other died with you.

I often lie awake at night,

When the world is fast asleep, and

Take a walk down memory lane,

With tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy,

I do it every day,

But missing you is heartache

That never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart

And there you will remain.

Until the joyous day arrives,

That we will meet again.