Elaine Shirley Rex

Elaine Shirley Rex

January 24, 1932 – November 3, 2025 

On November 3, 2025 at the age of 93, Elaine Shirley Rex peacefully passed away at her home at Donwood Manor and was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her daughter Jan (Roy), son Connor, grandchildren, Courtney (Dan), Katelyn (Brandon), Jessica and Cody, and great-grandchildren, Chase, Greyson, Hazel, Ethan, Sophia and Blake.  She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Alfred Rex, and her two siblings Marlene and Barry Wall.

Elaine was born in Clearwater, Manitoba on January 24, 1932, to Mabel and Wilbert Wall. Elaine loved nature, gardening and the outdoors. She was her dad’s right hand and naturally she learned to milk cows and assist on the farm at a young age. Hiking in the valley, fishing in the creek, target practice with her dad, playing hide and seek with her mom and knitting were her favourite childhood activities!

Elaine excelled in school and was a skilled baseball player! She had a passion for music and even won the coveted Rose Bowl trophy as a soloist on two occasions!

Elaine graduated from high school in Crystal City in June of 1950 and obtained her teaching certificate at Manitoba Normal School in Winnipeg. It’s no surprise she pursued a career in teaching as her life’s mission was to help others and be a servant to those around her. Elaine was empathetic, kind, thoughtful, patient, loving and understanding. Her impact on those around her was monumental and her kindness and gentleness was deeply felt by all who knew her.

Elaine met the love of her life, Alfred, at a young people’s group in Darlingford, MB, and they married on July 31, 1954. Faith was an essential part of their lives. Their personal relationship with the Lord grew when Alfred, Elaine and family gave their hearts to the Lord in 1980. Since then, Elaine was convicted to share the love and story of Jesus with all she met. She was truly a selfless servant, and the hands and feet of Jesus! Elaine would always say “I begin each day with my Lord, by thanking Him for His mercies which are new every morning.” Psalm 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Elaine will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Our family would like to thank her homecare workers, staff at Concordia Village 1 and Donwood Manor for your care and compassion. She loved you all so dearly.

A burial will take place in the Spring of 2026 at Thornhill Cemetery.

A Celebration of Elaine’s life will take place at Springs Church’s 725 Lagimodiere Blvd. location on December 8, 2025 at 1PM. The service will be live-streamed on following YouTube link.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Springs Church – Inner City.