Ardena Isabel (Mansell) Page (Pizzey)

Ardena Isabel Page (Mansell, Pizzey) went to be with her Lord & Savior on August 30, 2024, with her three daughters by her side. She was born in Hamiota MB, on February 16, 1934 (90 years young) to Arden Clark Mansell and Charlotte Isabel Lemon.

Her Brothers: Waine Mansell (Caroline), Fred Mansell (deceased) (Maureen), Graham Mansell (deceased) (Diana)

Her Spouses: Allan Gordon Pizzey (deceased 1978), Cyril John (Jack) Page (deceased 2017)

Her Children:

Karen Isabel Butler (Pizzey)

-Jack Heath Butler (Becca Butler) , children Lael, Caleb, Micah, Bethany, Samara, Daniel, Jonathan, Jesse

-Vickie Lynn Derksen (Butler) (Lance Derksen), children Quinn, Chase

-Charla Ann Bergen (Butler) (Dwaine Bergen), children Austin (Brandi) Karsyn, Hunter, Emily (Zach), Noah, Cole

-Kari Dayle Fouillard (Butler, McFarlane) (Jason Fouillard) children Hayden, Shelbi, Talya

Gordon Arden Pizzey (Cindy)

-Laurie Dawn Robson (Pizzey) (Ryan Robson), children Luke, Nate

-Allan Gordon Pizzey (Nora), children Evan, Kyra

Donna Louise Simard (Pizzey), Jean-Marie Simard

-Calinda Moran (Simard) (Rick Moran), children Hailey (Dallas) Dawson, Lettie (deceased), Emily (Vaughn), Jaymee

-Stephanie Simard, children Sophie, Nico

-Justin Simard

-Robert Simard, (Shelley), children Makayla, Lylah, Krew

-Stacy Farquhar (Simard), (Kris Farquhar), children Coehn, Sydney, Kinsley

-Amanda Dyck (Simard), (Matthew Dyck) children Jacob, Benjamin, Amelia

-Joel Simard, (Carmen), children Bridget, Livia, Wells

-Marc Simard, (Regan) children Sloan, Mila

-Patrick Simard, (Cora)

-Kristjan Simard, (Ally)

-Natalie Simard

-Isaiah Simard

Edith Lorraine Bonner (Pizzey), Les Bonner

-Jenni Verhaeghe (Bonner), (Chris Verhaeghe), children Kaylie, Alexis, Riley, Odin, Anden, Logan

-Jay Bonner, (Jill)

-Tenaya Bonner, (Jordan Chmielnicki) children Cori, Avery, Alex

-Kate Bonner, (Austin Gauthier), children Declan, Grayson, Brynlee

Ardena was born in Hamiota, MB to Arden & Belle Mansell on February 16, 1934. Her Dad was in the military so they lived in many places however she ended school in Foxwarren. After school she went on to work as a telephone switchboard operator which she was very proud of. She met the first love of her life Allan Gordon Pizzey and they were married June 12, 1954. They farmed just west of Foxwarren on the Pizzey homestead where they raised their four children. Allan struggled with health issues and passed away in 1978. Two years later Ardena met the second love of her life Cyril John (Jack) Page. They were married in Beulah, MB on June 13, 1981. They farmed on the Page homestead west of Beulah. Health issues forced an early retirement to Russell, MB. Jack passed away in March 2017 and Ardena moved to a suite in the Lions Manor.

Ardena lived a very active life, belonging to the Legion, TOPS and many other organizations. She was a social butterfly and loved people in many walks of life. Weekly coffee groups as well as her card nights were especially important to her. Anyone who knew her loved her.

In 2022 Ardena moved to Karen’s house until health issues compelled her to move to Sunnyside PCH in Birtle. She loved her new home as she had spent several years working there as a nurse’s aid.

One of Ardena’s main focuses was her family of 4 children, 22 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren. They were her pride and joy and she could be heard bragging about her many little ones. A yearly Gramma’s day at Binscarth Park will be long remembered by them all.

From Birthday parties, Christmas’s to family celebrations, Ardena was at them all.

She always had to call and sing happy birthday to each and everyone. I think even some of her friends got the birthday calls. These calls will be so missed.

Ardena sold inspirational books and went to Decker Hutterite Colony where she made lifelong friends. From garage sales at their Russell house to tables at local flea markets, Ardena had a passion for sales. She was in it for the social aspect as she never made money as she had to buy other peoples things.

When Jack passed away, we had a family online auction where Mom modelled many items for sale and it warmed her heart knowing that her grandchildren desired and were willing to pay for a small piece of Gramma & Grampa.

Mom lived her 90+ years to the fullest. She lived and walked her faith. She knew where she was going and could not wait for the day that she knelt at Jesus feet, and he took her into his arms and said I love you. She reminded us of this many times. She was so ready, it is just us that was not. We will miss her forever…..Love you Mom