DOUGLAS WAYNE MAES
1956 – 2025
Douglas Wayne Maes aged 68 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, surrounded by family.
Doug was born December 31st, 1956, in London, Ontario, and he always said the whole world celebrated his birthday. Doug grew up on a farm in Mt Brydges, where he learned the value of hard work and giving back. He went on to own and manage WINMAR Chatham, Moose Jaw and Yorkton. WINMAR was his second family, and his knowledge and support were invaluable.
WINMAR allowed him to retire early and travel the world with the love of this life, Nicki, visiting over 30 countries. His other love was golfing, and he enjoyed all of the rounds he played with his many friends. Doug was able to attend over 300 concerts in his life and his love of music played a big part of the joy in his life.
He was predeceased by his wife, Nicki Tzavaras on April 7th, 2020; parents, Camiel and Yvonne (Grozelle) Maes; brother, Ken Maes; and brother-in-law, John Thyret. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Selena Maes (Tim Hawryluk); and stepdaughters, Anna Tzortzis (Kyle Jacques) and Natasha Ratajczak. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren: Aurora Maes, Diezel Cornford, Mya Jacques, Brett McCoy, and Timothy Long. Doug is survived by his siblings: Linda (Rick) Dennis, Don (Mary) Maes, Sue Maes-Thyret, Betty (Gerry) Pichette, and Mike Maes; sister-in-law, Donna Maes; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held in early July. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Food Bank, 270 Fairford St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1V6 or your local food bank. Doug was heavily involved with his local community and helped design and build the new food bank building in memory of his late wife Nicki. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. There are so many years filled with great memories of times spent with Doug. He will be missed by many. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest condolences.
Gary & Carol
I got to celebrate a couple mutual birthday celebrations with Doug at the legion in Mount Brydges back in the day! Dougs & Kens passing has left a lingering hole in my soul My condolences to the family. God bless!
Rest in Peace my friend
Gone too soon! Thank you for being the wonderful and kind man, father and grandfather that you are!
Hey Lydia I m really sorry to hear about Doug there are so many memories of us four together having lots of fun and thanks for helping us snow skiing. And the vacation we took to Canada also the 4th of July at Niagara Falls. Miss talking to you. Love ya
Doug will be really missed he was a great friend. I’ll miss the many rounds of golf the friendly bantering between Doug , John , and Mike and me . I’ll carry those memories for ever.
I have known Doug for a very long time and became friends when they were in Prospect Hill NC. Mark and I went on vacation to Detroit and we had the best time and will never forget. Sympathy for the family
Sending our condolences from Chris Parish and family very very sorry to hear the loss of this man. Be strong as he knows you all are.
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you Selena and your family,and to the Maes family.Doug was a great friend of ours for many years.We have some wonderful memories of him.We will miss him so much.❤️
My sincere condolences to the Maes family.
I am lost for words he will be missed rest in peace, my friend, love Brad Tracy
Sending condolences to Selena and family, as well as to our cousins, Don & Mary, Linda & Rick, Sue, Donna, Betty & Gerry and Mike and their families. I will remember Doug as the cute little red headed cousin from London. May he rest in peace.
I and all the Winmar’s family will miss you whitey
Sending sincere condolences to the Maes family. Doug ran the Chatham Winmar, where my dad worked while I grew up. Him & Nicki always welcomed me in with open arms, treated me like a grandchild. They were always nothing but kind. I will always have fond memories of the both of them.
Rest Easy Doug
RIP Bro, I know where to find you, will see you soon…….book a ttime.
My Condolences Guys So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing and Nicki earlier Haven’t seen you guys in a few years here in Chatham or at the farm. Was always proud to have been part of the Original crew to get Winmar started with Doug in Chatham, Good times, Bad times and fighting to keep the lights on at first! Thank you for everything we learnt! You’ll be really missed and Happy trails in your New adventure my friend! Love and Peace from one of your OG of three. Steven Hebert
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
My condolences to the entire family Doug was a very kind and loving guy He will be missed dearly God Bless all the family❤️❤️❤️❤️
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Doug.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family.
My condolences to the family. I will miss following him on his adventures. I am keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending love, light, and healing to you and your family.