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STANISLAV BALEJA
Born: Jan 14, 1933
Date of Passing: Sep 17, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySTANISLAV BALEJA
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Baleja. Dad's passing was peaceful, on his own terms, and surrounded by family.
Stan is survived by his loving wife, Christa; his three daughters, Janice Blair (Ken), Heather Cherepak (Tim), and Susan Baleja (Joel); his granddaughters, Paige and Lucy Cherepak, Cassandra and Natasha Gagné; great-grandchildren Miguel Gagné and Arabella McCorry; sister-in-law Diane Baleja; brother-in-law Hart Schmidt (Carolyn), and nieces, nephews and cousins.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 20, 2025
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. - Posted by: Fraela Tuckett (Friend) on: Sep 24, 2025
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Sincerest Sympathy in your loss of Stan. Remember many happy times with you on the Bird River. Take Care Linda Bilkoski - Posted by: Linda Bilkoski (Friend) on: Sep 22, 2025
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Our sincerest condolences to the Baleja family. We have had the privilege of knowing Stan through his daughter, Sue. Stan the Man was a quiet man, but he filled the room with his presence. His strength of character and love for his family was always evident in his smile and in his eyes. One of our fondest memories was in 2018, in Killarney where he came to cheer for Sue and team in a curling event. He was there for the games and did not miss a minute of the fun between and after the games. Stan and Christa danced and giggled till the wee hours of the morning with us at end of the event. He did not want to miss any of the fun. Stan faced many health challenges over the years; yet his humility, courage and quiet strength never wavered. It was an honour to know Stan. We look forward to hearing more inspiring stories about him from Sue and Joel and family in the future. Natalie and Dave 💜 - Posted by: Natalie Claude and Dave Harrison (Friend) on: Sep 21, 2025
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I’ve know Stan over 35 years. Quite a few of those years we’ve either meet at parties, family gatherings or at the hair salon. He was always a sharp dresser probably due to Chris’s fashion sense. We would chat for 45 mins. while I did his hair, well maybe me mostly chatting but he always had a story about lake life or talking about family or his workout routine. His laugh was quiet but honest, which made me smile. I haven’t done Stan’s hair in a while since Sue took over so our chats have been missed. I’m sure wherever you are you’ll still be the best dressed!! - Posted by: Karen McCarthy (Friend) on: Sep 21, 2025
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A life well lived. I will miss you Stan - Posted by: Diane Baleja (Sister in law) on: Sep 20, 2025
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Janice and Susan, sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. May your Dad rest in peace. - Posted by: Bradley Pisiak (met Janice and Susan through softball and curling) on: Sep 20, 2025
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Sincere sympathy to the family - Posted by: Normand et Liliane Prejet (Cousins) on: Sep 20, 2025
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Dear Chris and family I was so sorry to hear that Stan had passed away. We had so many good times together snowmobiling and partying. Stan and Larry grooming the snowmobile trails together at Lee River. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love, leaves memories no one can steal and may all your wonderful memories you shared together in happy times somehow sustain you at this time of sorrow Love and hugs Marlyn ❤️❤️ - Posted by: Marlyn Harding (Friend) on: Sep 20, 2025