Les Coldwell, of Assiniboia, SK., passed away April 5, 2025 with family at his side.
Les was born July 9th, 1936 at the family farm near Readlyn. He attended Hepworth School until he completed grade 8. He then worked for various farmers in the area. In 1955, he started work at the R.M. Lake of the Rivers as patrol operator, a job he held for 19 years, the last four as foreman.
In 1966, Les married Bev BeBeau. In 1972 son Jason was born followed by Darren in 1973. In 1975 daughter Dana arrived and his family was complete.
He worked hard but always had time for the family. He attended their hockey games, ball games and dance recitals.
In 1974 he began work at the local John Deere as Service Manager where he worked for 25 years. After that “retirement” he worked at many jobs, farming for Larry Dennison, working at PMP for Clayton Pinfold, carpentry for Leeville Construction and Les Wyber, farming with Kelly and Jaret Ruzicka. His last job was back at the R.M. Lake of the Rivers mowing ditches. His final retirement was in 2019.
Les enjoyed gardening, curling, playing cards, ice fishing and watching hockey. He belonged to the Elks Club, minor hockey and served 10 years as chairman of the Assiniboia Housing Authority.
Les loved his family. He was a proud father, grandfather and uncle. He was so happy when grandson Mason was born followed by Jordyn and Kaden. He enjoyed the visits but especially when they came to stay in the summer without parents Darren and Karla. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren’s accomplishments.
Les was a very positive person, living life to the fullest. He always said he loved to work and that is what he did but still finding time for family, friends and ice fishing.
Les is survived by his wife Beverley (nee BeBeau), sons Jason, Darren (Karla); daughter Dana Coldwell; grandchildren Mason, Jordyn, Kaden. Also surviving are sister Christine Stasiuk and brother Lloyd, sisters-in-law Noella Coldwell, Jean Coldwell, Yvonne Fender, Joan BeBeau, Denyce Coldwell, Verna BeBeau, Brenda (Mike) Newman and brother-in-law Blaine (Yvonne) BeBeau, numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents, Hannah and George, sisters Edith (Mel) Noess, brothers Clarence and Don, sister Evelyn (Lorne) Domes, brother-in-law Mike Stasiuk and sister-in-law Geraldine Coldwell, brothers-in-law Wilfrid (Kay) BeBeau, Harvey Fender, LaVerne BeBeau, Edmund Coldwell and Brian BeBeau, parents-in-law Marion and Buck BeBeau, nephews Mike BeBeau and Nolan Coldwell.
Celebration of Les’ life was held Friday, April 11, 2025 in St. George’s Roman Catholic Church, Assiniboia, SK with nephew, The Reverend Jeffery BeBeau officiating. Meaningful tributes delivered by great-nephews, Mitch Pituley and Nick Pituley and a family power point presentation. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. Donations in Memory of Les may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (April Daffodil Campaign). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Coldwell family may be shared at . Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.
