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On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Wes Paddock, age 86 years, passed away at Valleyview Care Centre, Brandon.

Wesley Bryan Paddock was born October 19, 1938, on the family farm north of Rivers with doctor's assistance to Martin and Bethia Paddock. He grew up helping in the fields and with the dairy cows. He attended the Medina country school until grade 10 and then to Rivers for Grade 11 driving his model A car. Following high school, Wes went to Agriculture School in Brandon for one year and then to University of Manitoba for a diploma in Agriculture.

Following his degree, Wes returned to Rivers and farming as he bought a ½ section of land. He met Darleen Mitchell at church in Rivers and they were married July 15, 1961, at Bethel Temple in Brandon. At age 70 years old, Wes finally retired to Brandon to be close to family and grandkids.

In his spare time, Wes volunteered as a board member of Central Pentecostal College and Zion Pentecostal Church. He was the Sunday School Superintendent, Secretary Treasurer, and Sunday School Teacher. He also served as a member of the Daly Municipal Council for several years.

Wes enjoyed lots of puttering and tinkering in his shop, playing games with family, watching football and curling.
He is survived by son Glenn Paddock (wife Marina) and daughter Brenda Paddock Thiessen (husband Rick) and his grandchildren, Elayna, Owen, Benjamin, David, Joel, Kelsa and Olivia.

He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Bethia Paddock, brothers Ernest and Kenneth and sister Merlyn.

Wes was laid to rest, beside his beloved wife Darleen, and son Ross at the Rivers Cemetery on Monday, April 28, 2025. The Celebration of Wes' Life followed at Memories Chapel.

Pallbearers were Owen Paddock Thiessen, Benjamin Paddock, David Paddock, Joel Paddock, Darran Paddock and Brent Hart.

Donations in memory of Wes may be made to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, PO Box 767, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2L4.