August 13, 1962-December 13, 2020
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved priest, brother, uncle, and friend, Father Owen Steeves, on Sunday, December 13, 2020.
Due to current restrictions, a funeral and celebration of life will be held once we are able to gather at a later date.
Longer obituary to follow.
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Alfred C Chorney
Condolences to Family and the large number of people touched by Owen Steeves.
May he rest in Peace
Bob and Veronica Osiowy
Although Reverend Father Owen Steeves was not our parish priest, we had the opportunity to listen to his messages at many funeral masses. His sermons were so heart-felt and meaningful. May he rest in peace. He will be very difficult to replace.
Cindy Matychak
A wonderful Reverend who touched many lives within and outside of his parish. Prayers are with this family and all those whose path he has crossed. God bless his spirit.
Hannah Belinski
You made a huge difference in my Faith and my life. You will be so missed
Gerald and Pamela Hawranik
We are so sorry to hear about Father Owen. He was one of a kind!!! We loved his sermons. He was always so concerned about his parishioners in St. Mary’s. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace….
Patrick Lachance
RIP my friend
Melvene & Lorne hachkowski
Gone but not forgotten.
Robert and Ida Zebinski and family
Our heartfelt deepest sympathy to his family. We are very saddened by this loss. Fr Owen
was a dear friend and Priest to our family. He married both our kids and christened 3 of our grandchildren. He was also the Priest at my two brothers funeral. May he rest in peace.
Stan & Dianne Kruk
Stan and I are so saddened by the passing of Father Owen , a very special man, always there when one needed some advise. We will miss the smile he had, his voice that made everything more comforting.
He will be missed. May you rest in peace Father Owen .
The Weselak’s
Sincere condolences from our family.
Sheri and Tim
True friends come around once in a lifetime . He was one of the best.
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your brother.
May his memory be a shining light in your heart. Today and always.
Sheri and Tim
Terry Lori and Allysa Baker
My condolences to the family of Father Owen, a good man and good friend. Rest In Peace!
Will miss you and your visits with us.
Natalie Stanger
I was there when he was ordained and Father Owen married my husband and I. He will be missed. Sympathies to the family
Andy & Kathy Urban
My fondest memory of Father Owen happened in 2010 when the ring tone on his cell played a bit of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” song. I had just been made aware of a new Christian “Easter Story” version by Canadian Kelly Mooney. When I informed Father Owen of this he contacted Mooney and obtained her version in print copy and her approval to perform her version.
A short time later my Mom passed away. In preparing for her funeral, Father Owen encouraged me to sing Mooney’s version of “Hallelujah” and gave me a copy of her song words.
In my mind I can still hear the beautiful reverberations off the walls and ceiling of St. Mary’s Church as this song was sung. An invisible angelic choir appeared to join the Pinawa Church choir in what then became a spiritually uplifting prayer in song. “Hallelujah”.
Today as I reflect on this and remember Father Owen, I dedicate this prayer in song to you Father Owen. Dear Shepherd, rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. Job well done.
Our sincerest sympathy to his family and friends. Father Owen will be greatly missed.
Andy & Kathy Urban
Reinhard Kazmierczak
It is with great sadness to read the passing of Father Owen Steeves, he was a remarkable gentleman that had a gift to help and guide mankind, Rest In Peace
Gerald Martin
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a friend and father and a man the same age as myself has left us. I have known Father Owen since 2000 and was a great help to my family after our move to Manitoba.
Rip in peace my friend.
Greg Rosa Crognali
You made us laugh so many times with your humor during your sermons!!
Rest in peace Father Owen. You will be missed.
Koreen
My prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Father Owen. I give thanks for the many converstations we shared over the years of serving together and the gift of Owen’s yes to God. May perpetual light shine on Owen and eternal rest be granted to him.
Betty McDOwell
We were so sorry to hear of Father Owen’s passing. When it came to giving sermons, Father Owen was truly ‘gifted’! May he rest in eternal peace in the arms of our Saviour.
Sharon
Heartfelt sympathy to the family. He touched the hearts of many and will truly be missed. Rest in Peace.
Brian
Rest in Peace Father Owen.
You were a great inspiration and a friend to many.
Joyce Elvin Adam
Will never forget you in many ways. Will never forget the sing songs we had at our home.
That was one of the best laughs we ever had . That will always stay in my heart. Al & Joyce Adam
Till we meet again
Rick Stefansson and Family
Very rarely do you meet a person who by giving of themselves can bring about so much change. That was Father Owen, or as we affectionately referred to him, F. O.. For those of you who knew him, that reference would draw out that spark in his eyes and his sheepish grin. He could be a force to be reckoned with, the roof needed to be repaired to save an artistic treasure of a Leo Mol fresco on the ceiling adorning St Mary’s church in Beausejour. His sermons always had some little piece of gold that everyone could identify with, think about and elevate you if you were feeling down. Music was always somewhat of a passion for him in the church and that is how my wife Debbie was inducted into the inner circle, she and my sister in law Bonnie. He integrated their voices into his Saturday sermons and we were all richer for it. He will be missed but not forgotten, we were very lucky to be able to call him our friend. I am sure that it will be a great reunion with Clara and Colin.
Bob & Nancy Baranoski & Family
Father Owen will be forever be in our hearts. He was a genuine part of our lives and St Mary for many years and we will miss him. Our deepest sympathy to his Family and Friends.
Megan
Dear Jim, Suzie, Justin, Lianne, Pam and families, I was heartbroken to read of the loss of Dear Owen, I know he meant the world to you, as you did to him, and he touched the lives of so many, many people.
I met Owen through Jim and Clara, and from the first moment on he had me in stitches. His wry sense of humor, his great intellect and his total authenticity was only surpassed by his sweet heart. The degree of love he expressed to me for his mom, siblings and nieces and nephews, was only matched by the love he had for God and undoubtedly the people he served. He was so proud of all of you, and you were always front and center in his thoughts and concerns. In true Owen style he could say in a few short words what mattered most (and would!), and he held himself to an impossibly high standard with great humility. Never once did I hear him speak of his own accomplishments or talents or strengths, but they were there in spades (including making The World’s Best Cherry Cheesecake which he brought me the next day just hearing I loved it). That was Owen- his kindness and generosity was beyond measure, and he did so much for so many silently behind the scenes. He had a heart bigger than Manitoba; I think that is a ‘Steeves” heart, definitely a golden one. I feel Blessed to have known such an awesome, courageous and tender-hearted man and dedicated priest. My heart and prayers go out to each of you. He did so much for so many and I am sure the lives he has touched are beyond what can ever be imagined. An amazing man who will be greatly missed.
Lou &Rita Hutlet
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Father Owen. He will be remembered forever. May he rest in peace!
LeBlanc Family
Oh how I will miss your amazing homilies 🙂
I always felt amazing after I left Mass, ready to share the word every chance I got. Fr. Owen would always be able to keep our whole family engaged during the homily.
Fr. Owen, you are missed 🙁
Deloris and Tom
Our dear friend Father Owen has sadly left us. We are left with fond memories of Owen. It was an honour to have been at his ordination 24 years ago and all the fun times since. We are blessed to have known and loved him. How sorry we are that he left us too soon.
Father Owen was very open minded and helped so many young people. Someone so special will never be forgotten.
To his family, we share in your sorrow with love and friendship.
Deloris and Tom