It is with heavy hearts the family of Judith “Judy” Merle Montgomery of Wawanesa MB wishes to announce her passing on October 1,2026 at the age of 84 years at the Wawanesa Personal Care Home.

Judy was the oldest daughter born to Robert and Bessie Montgomery on March 24,1942 in Brandon, MB. She grew up on the family farm in Oak Lake, MB later attending Ryerson School and Oakwood High School. Judy married James Beard of Trossachs, SK in December 1959. They resided in Oak Lake, MB later moving to Trossachs, SK in 1967. Together they had 4 children. Judy moved to Wawanesa, MB in 1998 to live and care for her elderly parents.

Judy is survived by sister Roberta (Casey) Jones of Winnipeg, MB daughter Susan (Roni) Obirek of Beausejour, MB, sons Wesley (Vera) Beard of Oakville, ON, Barry (Laurie) Beard of Moose Jaw, SK and Arron Beard of Grande Prairie, AB, seven grandchildren Charity, Craig, Taryn, Keenon, Roy, Blair and Wyatt, seven great grandchildren William, Kail, Axel, Tyson, Lawson, Theodore and Benjamin.

Judy was predeceased by special friend Marcel Decock, brother Keith Montgomery, sister Cathy Sveinson and brother-in-law Roy Sveinson.

The family wishes to thank Wawanesa Personal Care Home staff for the excellent care given to mom.

A celebration of Judy’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Wawanesa United Church with Shirley McBurney officiating. A reception will follow at the Wawanesa Community Hall. Everyone is welcome. Private family interment will take place at Methven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judy’s memory to the Wawanesa Personal Care Home, Box 309, Wawanesa, MB R0K 2G0, or to a charity of choice.