Mr. John Wayne Tilbury of Melita passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the age of 67.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Kara Hay (Ken Hogue) (her son, Ethan); son, Kent (Ashley) (daughters, Denali, Arabelle, Everleigh, and Madeline); brothers, Bob Tilbury and George Tilbury; sisters, Jean (Delmar) Loucks, Joyce (Clarke) Traill, Patsie (Cal) Campbell, and Sherry (Earl) Line; brothers-in-law, Don Gerlock and Randy (Janice) Miller; sister-in-law, Ruby Tilbury; also numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, James & Ruby Tilbury, son-in-law, Brett Hay; sister, Barb Gerlock; brothers, Bill Tilbury and Jim Tilbury; sisters-in-law, Margaret Tilbury and Patsy Tilbury; and in-laws, Fred & Helen Miller.

A service to celebrate Wayne's life was held at the Melita Legion Hall (Main St.) on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Donations in memory of Wayne may be directed to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, 400-393 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6 or to Westman Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention Association, Box 1226, Souris, MB. R0K 2C0.