Hereford Farewells

Trevor Wilfred Alvis

Trevor passed away peacefully at the farm in Boissevain on March 8th, 2021 at the age of 62. Lovingly remembered by his partner Laura Campbell, children Glenn (Wendy), Candice (Steven) and Delaney, mother Doreen, brother Kurt (Gwen) and sister Elaine. Trevor was predeceased by his dad Wilfred. Trevor and his family were chosen as the MHA Commercial Hereford Breeder of the Year in 2020. Our sympathies to Trevor’s family.

Marvin Mathew Stocki

Marvin Mathew Stocki passed away at the Arborg Hospital on May 16, 2021. Marvin was born in Winnipeg, MB on July 27, 1943 to his parents, Joseph and Mary (Golas) Stocki. Marvin is survived by his wife Janet, son Kevin (Kristen) and granddaughter Khloe.

He spent his entire life working on the family farm, striving to produce good crops and good Hereford cattle. He participated in 4-H and from there he went on to show cattle at summer fairs in Manitoba, Canadian Western Agribition and the Toronto Royal where he proudly accepted a champion banner.

One of the many highlights of his Hereford career was selling Hereford cattle to England, Russia and Mexico in addition to sales across North America. He was a proud Hereford breeder and was pleased with the way Kevin, Kristen and Khloe have continued the Hereford tradition.

Elva Savage

Elva Savage passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021. She was born in Sanford on May 16, 1926 and the family moved north of Culross when she was 2. She attended Giltedge and Wingham Schools and then worked as a teller for the Bank of Commerce in Carman. She married Doug Savage June 22, 1946 and they farmed in Elm Creek (Wingham) area.

Doug and Elva had 4 sons Robert (Barb), Don, Allan, Rod (Helen). Grandchildren Ryan (Myra), Erin (Pat) Rey, Dayna (Cam) Hardy, Jaclyn (Mike) MacKenzie, Dean (Lauire), Kelly (Beau) Richardson, Mark (Chantel). Her great grandchildren included Madilyn, Tyson, Misty, Nila, Ainsley, Hunter, Norah, Kylan, Quinn, Landon and Luke. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her husband Doug, parents Joseph and Clara Johnston, her brother Arthur (Bud) with RCAF in June 1944, her father and mother in law Alex and Sarah Savage and her daughter in law Dianne.

Elva had been a member of Wingham UCW group, trustee for Midland School Division and Doug and Elva were inducted into Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll in 1995. In 1984, MB Hereford Association awarded her Woman of the Year.

Brynlee Mae Jones

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Brynlee, peacefully in her sleep on September 2, 2021. She is survived by her parents, Myles and Stephanie, and little sister Taryn. Grandparents, Grant and Shelley Cheadle, and Donna Jones Turner. Great grandparents, Keith and Barb Olson, Ron and Pat Roche, and Beulah Jones (Clayton). As well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Bryan Jones.

Brynlee was born in Winnipeg on September 13, 2021, and was later blessed with little sister Taryn, who was so eager to be a big helper. Brynlee’s zest for life was endless. She loved days on the farm, which included days spent in the tractor, feeding the cows, ranger rides, jumping on the trampoline, and the wind blowing in her hair. Aside from the farm, Brynlee enjoyed camping and fishing at various locations around the province, and trips to McDonalds for french fries. Brynlee will be deeply missed, along with her beautiful smile.