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BARBARA ANN TALLAS
Date of Passing: May 07, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBARBARA ANN TALLAS
Barbara Ann Tallas (née Meakin), beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on May 7, 2026.
Barb was born in 1952 in Neepawa to Walter and Marion Meakin. She had four siblings: Don, Marilyn, Ken, and Cam. She grew up in St. James and attended school in the area.
Barb married her husband, Dale, in 1977, and together they raised two beautiful daughters, Jenelle and Kristin. Several decades later, they welcomed Daryl into the family and were blessed with the absolute love of Barb’s life, her grandson, Evan.
Barb was deeply dedicated to her family. She was the cheerleader, the consummate school mom, and the organizer of every function and gathering in life. She extended herself in countless directions and managed it all with remarkable ability, keeping her home, yard, place in Gimli, and home in Phoenix in perfect and pristine condition.
Barb was the quintessential shopper and loved traveling, dancing, gardening, bike riding, workout classes, working at Heritage School, Saturday adventures with Dale, and spending summers with Evan.
She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, warm hugs, and the special way she treated her family, friends, and everyone she met - you could always count on Barb.
Barb’s family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at St. Boniface Hospital floor 5B for their compassionate care.
Barb’s celebration of life will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, on May 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barb’s memory to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and St. Boniface Hospital Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2026
