(JOHN) WAYNE BLAND

Condolences & Memories (35 entries)

• Hey Dad, another trip of memories at Norris Lake this year for august Long 2025! 60th wedding Anniversary for Ron and Lorraine. Floating, boating, fishing, campfires, stories, teachings, warm weather, laughter and spirits! Missing you!! - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Aug 06, 2025

• Father’s Day can feel different when your dad is no longer here. While the world talks about gifts, phone calls, and celebrations, you’re left sitting with memories, some warm, some painful. And that contrast can feel heavy. You might find yourself remembering little things. Like the way his shirt smelled. Or how he laughed at his own jokes. Or the advice he gave that didn’t make sense until years later. These moments sneak up in quiet ways, when you're folding laundry, hearing a certain song, or catching your own reflection and thinking, “I look like him.” There’s no timeline for missing someone. It doesn’t matter if it’s been decades or just days. Grief doesn’t need a special occasion to show up. But Father’s Day brings it closer to the surface. Still, missing him doesn’t mean you’ve stopped moving forward. In fact, the way you keep going? That’s one of the many ways you carry him with you. In the way you show up for others. In the strength you don’t always notice in yourself. In the way you love, because he loved you first. On this day, if your heart feels heavy, you’re not weak. You’re human. And you’re not alone in that feeling. Talk about him. Laugh at old memories. Let the tears fall if they need to. There’s no right way to honor someone you loved deeply. But remembering, feeling, and continuing on with a piece of him in your heart, that’s more than enough. You’re not forgotten. Neither is he. - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Jun 15, 2025

• Hey Dad! This weekend is father’s day and another year passes, me wondering what you are up to🤔🤔, heaven expanded when Colleen joined you all take good care! Miss you always and memories are strong but knowing you are always in my corner makes get through the tough days! Cheers Dad and big hugs!! - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Jun 14, 2025

• I thought of you today, But that is nothing new I thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too. I think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. It's the heartache of losing you, That will never go away! Happy Heavenly Birthday Dad! Love You, Miss You! - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Nov 13, 2024

• 2024-06-14 it has been 10 years and still feels like yesterday! We are having a family weekend and will hit the Teulon golf course today for a quick round! We will think of you and hope to feel your presence (no teeing off the fairway) 😁😜 life has a few curve balls but nothing we can’t handle with you in our corner! Keep smiling and laughing pops ~~-🩵🩵🩵🎶🎶🙌💯 - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Jun 16, 2024

• Yesterday being Mother’s day we felt your presence and of course the dime just to confirm. Your guiding light has been well received and so thankful! I will continue to put one foot in front of the other and Believe!! Miss you! - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: May 14, 2024

• Today, another year passes and in a blink of an eye but very present are my thoughts of you. You are missed and I am certain you know how much! ❤️❤️ - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Nov 18, 2023

• June 18, 2023 Happy heavenly Father’s day! I sense your presence stronger some days and seek your guidance from time too time, THANk YOU! Life has some curve balls and look forward to what it brings! Taking care of each other, missing you tonnes! Hope you are as free as you can be and doing what you love best, sharing a story or two! - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Jun 18, 2023

• Today is your 76th! Dance like no one is watching! Love you!! - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Nov 13, 2022

• Happy heavenly Father’s Day Dad! It is a hot one today and wondering you would be doing if you were still with us! Reflecting on the special Fathers Day celebrations today! Love and miss you!! Xoxoxox - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Jun 19, 2022

• Today Nov 13, 2021 would be your milestone 75 years and it would indeed be a party! Such an interesting world, wonder what your thoughts would be? Those you left still navigate your loss and I remember you everyday! Here is to you Dad! Cheers xoxoxoxox - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Nov 13, 2021

• Wayne always put a smile on a person, with his presence and gander. Wayne had stories he would share with co-workers on a regular basis. One hell of a GOOD worker, would help others workers when needed. Privilege to work with that man. Wayne rest in peace! - Posted by: Harold (co- worker) on: Sep 12, 2021

• June 20, 2021, here I am and you got it, wishing you a very Happy Father's day wherever you are! Planting and working in something always, keeping things organized just like you would! Listening to music, remembering you, wondering what advice you would leave me to ponder! Appreciate you everyday, 🥰🥰❤️❤️ - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Jun 20, 2021

• January 3, 2021, I wonder what you are up to, what you are thinking of this pandemic and knowing what is to come! I do hope for your guidance as I call out when it is needed! There is so much going on and I do hope you are aware of all of it!!! Missed you more than ever this year end! Family is together and always will be! Loving you always xoxoxoxoxoxo❤️❤️ - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Jan 03, 2021

• June 21st, 2020 Father’s Day and thinking of you more today! Happenings continually taking place, events and moments passing by and I wonder what you have been up to! Your force guiding each step of the way! Still trying to navigate even after 6 years! Thank you Dad, love you xoxox😢 - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Jun 21, 2020

• Today you are 73 yrs young! I celebrate you everyday in a memory, speaking your name, laughing, crying and wondering how things would be if your true presence was here. I swear you are always around. Life continues, but it is just different. Loving you always xoxoxox ❤️ - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Nov 13, 2019

• Today is November 14,2017, it is true life carries on and you wish it could stop, go back in time, but I guess that may be considered regret! That you would not tolerate, you say have a purpose, be the best you can be and believe in that. I will ❤️. - Posted by: Lori Bland (Daughter) on: Nov 14, 2017

• November 13, 2015 another year older, day came and went but your laughter, hopes and dreams still live on within us. This earth isn't the same without you in it! Sitting here the day after your birthday listening to Elvis and it is sunny like you wouldn't believe in the city. Love you to the moon and back Dad.XOXOXOXO - Posted by: Lori Blad (Daughter) on: Nov 14, 2015

• The guidance, the love, the laughter, the moments, allowing me to find my way in life, being there always to see success and failure and knowing how to instill perseverance in life, right from wrong. Today, is father's day and the first without you. You had a way of making life around me just be a better place and that has changed. The loss is great that I feel every day but focus on the next chapter seeing things clearer, with you to thank. Thank you Dad for giving me a wonderful life. Missing you immensely. XOXOXOX. - Posted by: Lori (daughter) on: Jun 21, 2015

• Our sincere condolences to Rose, John and Lori on Wayne's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your families. - Posted by: Carol & Ryan Smith (nee Sherred) () on: Nov 27, 2014

• We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences Lori (and family). - Posted by: Anita (and Jeff) Ves Honey () on: Nov 27, 2014

• Our condolences Lori and family. We are sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Troy & Shelley Blair (friend) on: Nov 27, 2014

• You will be missed pops! Love you to pieces xoxo - Posted by: Tavona Molinski (Family Friend) on: Nov 26, 2014

• One of the many memories I have of Wayne is when we were kids and Wayne always had Pepsi. You always had to make sure you didn't take Pepsi from Wayne's side of the fridge! Wayne is always someone I looked up to! I agree with the dancing. Wayne and Rose dancing together is something you would never forget after seeing them. The Stinson family (Craig, Taryn and Donavon) would like to extend our deepest condolences to Rose, Lori, John, Linda, Rick, Shannon, Janice, Artelle and family. You will be greatly missed. RIP. - Posted by: craig Stinson (cousin ) on: Nov 26, 2014

• Debbie and myself are sorry for your loss. I have known you guys since I was about 15 yrs old. I have always felt like you were like family. I will remember Wayne forever. He was an influence in my life. Rest peacefully Wayne. - Posted by: Allan & Debbie Gates (Family Friends) on: Nov 26, 2014

• Wayne, you will be missed greatly. I'm not sure where life goes from here but I do know it won't be the same. Rest easy my friend till we meet again! Our thoughts and prayers go to Rose, John and Lori. Hang in there loved ones it will get easier. - Posted by: Ron Muir (friend, buddy brother with different parents) on: Nov 26, 2014

• I have many fond memories of working at the Inwood Creamery with Wayne. He was a very happy, positive person and could always brighten my day. My prayers and condolences go out to his family. - Posted by: Heather Fiebelkorn (Dolyniuk) (Former co-worker) on: Nov 25, 2014

• Auntie Rose, John, Lori - I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Wayne's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. A lifetime of memories will never be forgotten, but held in the hearts of his loved ones forever. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." - Matthew 5:4 - Posted by: Michelle Lamoureux (Niece) on: Nov 25, 2014

• so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a nice pleasant person and would take the time to talk or at least give a high "Five" when driving by. - Posted by: Dale Taylor (friend) on: Nov 25, 2014

• Rose and family, my sincere condolences. I have great memories of Wayne, may he rest in peace. - Posted by: Patti Williamson (former sister-in-law) on: Nov 25, 2014

• We are so sorry for your loss...thinking of all of you at this time. - Posted by: Patti and Steve Harder () on: Nov 25, 2014

• Rose and family - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, I worked with Rose for several years at SICU. God Bless - Posted by: Carol Chrismas (Stevens) (Old Co-worker from South Interlake Credit Untion) on: Nov 25, 2014

• What a wonderful person Wayne was. Whenever I was lucky enough to see him and talk to him he always had a smile on his face. I remember quite well all the fun times the Higginson and Bland families had when we were young and growing up in Rivers & Transcona respectively. One memory I will always have is watching Rose and Wayne dance, they were so "together" and always had a fun, wonderful time. My mom Dorothy (Dede), sister Shani and brothers Greg & Warren along with myself would like to extend their deepest sympathy to Rose, Lori, John, Linda, Rick, Shannon, Janice, Artelle and their families. May Wayne rest in piece. - Posted by: Laralie Higginson (Cousin) on: Nov 25, 2014

• Sorry to hear about your loss. I can remember Wayne very well as I was growing up next door in Transcona. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.. - Posted by: Donna Brown(Cumming) (neighbour in Transcona) on: Nov 25, 2014

• I just rememeber some of the good times in the days partying at grand beach, one time we were all sun tanning and we told Wayne to get out of the sun, but he wouldn't listen, so to say he turned out to be red as a lobster with 2nd degree burns and sitting in a bathtub filled with ice for a couple of days, there's is a few other things, but all I can say as much as I knew him he was a great person. - Posted by: Raymond Chikowski (old friend from transcona) on: Nov 25, 2014