It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father and grandfather on July 7, 2012 at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, MB at the age of 83 years. He will be greatly missed by four children, Teresa (Lionel) Saindon, Greg (Francoise) Balan, Angie (Mary) Balan, Kim (Chris) Koop, grandchildren Bryan, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Madison and Walker. Nestor was predeceased by his wife Gloria, brothers, Peter, John, William, sisters Anna, Pauline, Anastasia, Natalie, Victoria and Melinda. He is survived by his brother Steve and sister-in-law Lena. The family offers their sincere thanks to the staffs of Rest Haven Nursing Home and Bethesda Hospital. A special thanks to Dr. Curtis Krahn. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Our Saviour Catholic Church, 365 Loewen Boulevard, Steinbach, MB. Viewing is prior to mass. Lunch to follow at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach, MB. Interment at Holy Family Cemetery, 4355 Main Street, West St. Paul, MB with Father Gerry Sembrano officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200 - 6 Donald Street; Wpg., MB R3L 0K6.