LESLEY ANNE NYKOLIATION

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LESLEY ANNE NYKOLIATION

With her three daughters by her side, mom peacefully passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre January 10, 2026 at the age of 77 years.

Mom was born on April 30, 1948 at Holland, Manitoba and attended Holland School where she made many life long friends. She worked as an x-ray technician in Winnipeg for 1 year at St. Boniface Hospital. At the wedding of mutual friends, mom met Stanley Nykoliation, a young farmer from the Lenore area, in the R.M of Woodworth. Shortly after, Mom and Dad were married, on October 26, 1968. Together they raised three daughters on the mixed grain and cattle farm. It was through these years, where her days were balanced between tending to a large garden, preparing meals for many while ensuring chores were done. Mom’s care and compassion extended beyond those that mattered most, and you would often see her tending to a weak calf.

Being gifted a piano from her grandmother, this was the starting point for a lifelong passion for music, playing for her church as a young girl and being called upon to play at special events throughout her lifetime. Mom learned to sew from her mother and became a exceptional seamstress, sewing our Halloween costumes, dresses for weddings, and repairing zippers and buttons. Mom never shied away from the hard work of farm life. This work ethic was always softened with Sunday games and laughter, visits with the neighbours, and the occasional trip to town for ice cream or a meal out.

After 34 years of farming the decision was made to sell the farm, and they moved to their acreage, just outside of Brandon, Manitoba. Early retirement years were spent travelling south for the winter to Needles, California reconnecting with lifelong friends. Tending to the acreage and garden was a passion of hers, but even more loved her time with her children and grandchildren.

In July 2023, seven years after dad's passing Mom was delighted to move to her new home in Monterey Estates. She quickly embraced this retirement community and they enthusiastically embraced her. Through evenings spent playing cards, potluck lunches, happy hour and chats in the cul-du-sac, mom thrived. She always had a coffee on and was willing to stop what she was doing to have a visit.

Mom was predeceased by her husband, Stanley, son Jeffrey, father and mother, Jerry and Annie Glorieux, sister Cecilia, and father-in-law and mother-in-law Mike and Jennie Nykoliation. She is survived by daughter Donna (Bernie Adam) their children Ciera Adam and Cortnee Brace, and her children Theo and Emery; her daughter Gail (Josh Finn) and her children Em and Laura; her daughter Rhonda (Dean Oakden) and their children Payton and Hunter; her best furry friend, Toby; as well as many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends near and far.

A viewing will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday January 14, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A celebration of Mom’s (Lesley) life will take place at Memories Chapel on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. with interment at the Brandon Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Ukrainian Reading Association Hall.

Donations in memory of Mom can be made to a charity of choice.



Rest your tired hands, Mom.

Condolences: www.memorieschapel.com

LESLEY ANNE NYKOLIATION

With heavy hearts, the family of Lesley Nykoliation, aged 77 years, wishes to share her passing away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

Lesley is the beloved wife of the late Stanley Nykoliation and is the mother to Donna (Bernie) Adam, Gail Nykoliation (Joshua Finn) and Rhonda (Dean) Oakden.

A time of viewing will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Celebration of Lesley’s Life will be held at Memories Chapel, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Lesley will be laid to rest beside her husband Stanley at the Brandon Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Ukrainian Reading Association Hall, 1005 Assiniboine Avenue.

Donations in memory of Lesley may be made to a charity of choice.

Complete obituary information will follow.

Condolences: www.memorieschapel.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 13, 2026, Jan 14, 2026