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Obituary

R. Murray Hicks

R. Murray Hicks passed away peacefully with Helen by his side at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 88 years.

Murray will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Helen of over 45 years; daughter, Nicole Hicks and her children, Tyler (Rachel) Garden and their son, Jace, Haley Garden (Jesse) and Gavin Garden (Chelsey); daughter, Sheri (Randy) Stephanchew and their children, Riley Stephanchew (Garret) and Reed Stephanchew; Murray’s sister, Myrna Dring; sister-in-law, Isabelle Hicks and his twin cousin, Mel Hicks. Murray will also be remembered by Helen’s family, Don (Sylvia) Kostiw, Marian (Dan) Holukoff, Joyce (Jerry) Zaruk, Leonard (Jan) Kostiw, Jack (Lori) Kostiw as well as many nieces and nephews. Murray was predeceased by his parents, Alymer and Alice Hicks; brother, Ross Hicks; brother-inlaw, Ray Dring and Helen’s parents, Bill and Mary Kostiw.

As per Murray’s wishes, a private funeral with family and close friends will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Murray may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 457 9th Street, Brandon, MR, R7A 4A9 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7. Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan Funeral & Creamtion. (204)727-0694. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

Sandra

“Gayle” Hunter

June 20, 1940 – June 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gayle Hunter, June 3, 2023 at the Neepawa Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. Gayle was predeceased by her beloved husband Murray, her parents Mary and Maurice Piett, her sister and brother in law Glenda and Fred Blackledge, her grandson Dustin Wheeler and her nephew Rob Kilborn.

Gayle worked hard her whole life, starting at home as a young girl. She helped her parents on the farm with whatever needed to be done whether it was housework or fieldwork. She then went to Brandon and worked at Fairview Home, then to the Brandon hospital where she worked in the nursery. She loved the little babies. Neepawa hospital was next and she made many, many friends there. East View Lodge was where she finally retired from. She was such a gentle, kind, and compassionate person and caring for people was very important to her. She loved to garden, read, knit and crochet. There were many beautiful things made and given away to family, friends and co-workers. If you have something of this, know it was made with love and given in kindness.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She held our hands when we were small

She caught us when we fell

The hero of our childhood

And later years as well

Every time we think of her, our hearts just fill with pride

In

On behalf of the late Gayle Hunter, we would like to thank: White's Funeral home for their professionalism and compassion.

Thank you to Rita Friesen for her kindness and lovely service.

Thank you to the Neepawa doctors, nurses and staff for their excellent care of our mother.

Thank you to friends, neighbors and colleagues for the prayers, phone calls, cards, food and flowers.

Thank you to Cherie and Randy Paswisty for their endless support and love.

Wendy & Ryan

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A huge thank you to the Eden and Neepawa fire departments for their quick response and service at our fire in May. Thank you to Springhill Colony, Shur-Gro Farm Services, Redfern Farm Services, Rolling Acres Colony and Stephane Lapointe for their water trucks. Many thanks to friends and neighbours that came to help. Special thank you to Cam Tibbett and the Loewans for suppling food for the fire fighters. Everything was very much appreciated. The Hanke family

I would like to send a huge Thank You to all the people who sent Get Well Wishes to Michelle during her lengthy illness. To the UCT for the beautiful blanket they gave to Michelle, and to Dawn for the beautiful Afghan blanket, she Loved them. Thank you also to the people after we lost Michelle that sent cards of sympathy to myself and the entire Family. To the people that sent food trays and baked cakes and sent beautiful bouquets of flowers, I (we) can't thank you enough. To Bruce MacKay at the Holiday Inn Airport West in Winnipeg, Thank you. I may not have known you at the start of this journey, but you always made Michelle and myself feel like we were home when we stayed there. I know I have likely missed someone that I should be thanking so if I missed you I am sorry and thank you.

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And though we'll always miss her

We know she's by our side

Wendy & Ryan

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Norm Sims, K.C. and Arthur J. Platt are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2023 Arthur will be joining the law firm of Sims & Company. Arthur will continue to practice out of his Erickson location at 36 Main St. Erickson, and out of the Minnedosa office of Sims & Company. To book an appointment with Arthur, clients should call Sims & Company at 204-867-2717.

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