SHIRLEY ANN SCHLAG

We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved mother, Shirley Ann Schlag, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her parents, Douglas and Doris Brasch; and her brother Gary. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Trent (Jackie), Dana (Cory), and Tracy (Paul); her five grandchildren: Callie, Eric, Ella, Owen, and Hazel; and her siblings: Ray (Cathy), Lois (Ross), Kathy (Ivan), Jim, and Darcy (Erin), along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Shirley was born on October 15, 1952, and raised in Grandview, Manitoba. After graduating high school, she moved to Winnipeg, where she worked at the hospital as a clerk. In October 1972, she met our dad, Clifford, through a mutual friend at the bar where he worked. They were engaged that December and married that following spring, on May 5, 1973, in Grandview.

Together, they raised three children and shared a love for curling, baseball, and bowling. Shirley spent much of her career at CMHC, later taking a buyout and working various jobs to support her family. After divorcing Clifford in 2005, she sold her Winnipeg home and moved to her cherished cottage in Lester Beach, purchased with an inheritance from her parents.

There, she worked in homecare, a role she found deeply fulfilling. She built strong bonds with coworkers and the people she cared for, retiring in the spring of 2020. Shirley took great pride in her home and yard at Lester Beach, never shying away from hard work and always ready to tackle any project.

She had many hobbies, she enjoyed wood carving, rock painting, knitting cozy facecloths, toques, and scarves, as well as working with stained glass. She also loved bowling, dancing, and taking Zumba classes. She loved her daily 5 km walks with friends and neighbours.

Becoming a grandmother brought out a softer, more affectionate side of her— she was a fun-loving, energetic grandma who played wholeheartedly with her grandchildren, creating lasting memories through laughter and love.

Shirley celebrated her 70th birthday in October 2022. The following summer, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She faced her illness with strength and grace, always protecting and putting her children first—right up until her final breath.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Selkirk Cancer Care team for their compassionate care over the past two years, and to the Pine Falls Health Centre staff for their support in her final days.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 4, 2025, at the Eagles Club No. 3870, 3459 Pembina Hwy, from 1:00–4:00 p.m., with speeches beginning at 2:00 p.m. A light lunch will be served.

Shirley’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.

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ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

1833 Portage Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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