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ALAN ROBERT NIXON
Born: Nov 30, 1944
Date of Passing: Nov 14, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALAN ROBERT NIXON
After a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, our beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and best friend was forced to leave us. Al did not lose his battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, rather he won the battle, but in the only way left to him - by escaping its grasps, and forever and finally leaving it behind. It is with deep sorrow that we announce his passing, 17 days short of his 81st birthday.
Al will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years Gayleen (Essex), children, Alan and Grant, sister Marian Ulyatt (Norm), brother-in-law Ken Essex (Pat), sister-in-law Margaret Beauchamp (Lorne), many nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Margaret (Peggy) Nixon, brother Tom Nixon, niece Terri Essex, nephews, Tommy Nixon and Brian Nixon.
A Celebration of Life will be held December 6, 2025, at the Stonewall United Church, 369 First Ave N, Stonewall, at 11:00 a.m., with a lunch to follow at the Odd Fellows Hall, 374 First Street W, Stonewall.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation for research into eliminating this disease, or a charity of one’s choice. Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 3250 Bloor Street W, East Tower, Suite 600, Toronto, ON, M8X 2X9, or online at cpff.ca.
The family would like to thank Dr. L. Homik, Debbie Homik and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group family for their caring and support throughout this journey.
Thank you to the Stonewall RCMP and EMS for their kindness and support. A special thank you to Ken Loehmer for his gentle guidance as we face our new tomorrows.
The saddest word mankind knows, will always be “Goodbye”
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 29, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I’m so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. We’ll remember Al with warmth and gratitude for the kindness, strength, and community he brought to those around him. To Gaylene and all in the PF Support Group, please accept our heartfelt condolences—may you feel surrounded by fond memories in the days ahead. - Posted by: Juliette Mucha (Manitoba Lung Association) on: Dec 03, 2025
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We came to know and work with Al during the closing of the Golden Links and the trips he and Larry made to us at Bagot,the cups of tea and raisen bread or Christmas cake on the last trip here.He was a great person to work with. God bless. - Posted by: Karl & Joann Voesenek (members of Portage Oddfellows Lodge) on: Dec 03, 2025
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Our son, Raurie, knew Al through Scouts, through to Ventures and so we met Al many times over the years. Raurie went with Al to Quebec. Al gave a lot of his time to the kids through Scouts and Taurue has many fond memories. Our condolences to the family. - Posted by: Joy Sime (Acquaintance) on: Nov 30, 2025
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Gayleen and family, so sorry to hear of Al's passing. - Posted by: Teena Hargreaves (friend) on: Nov 30, 2025