MESTDAGH: The death of Odiel Mestdagh of Brandon occurred in the city on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Mr. Mestdagh is survived by his loving wife Beverley and his children, Lynda (Neil) McDonald, Karen (Dennis) Rigaux and Bill (Pat) Mestdagh. He is also survived by, a brother, Marcel. The Ceremony to Celebrate Odiel's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, December 14, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Odiel to the Canadian Diabetes Association, B727-10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G7 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, #3, 824-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Complete obituary information will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.


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MESTDAGH: The death of Odiel Mestdagh of Brandon occurred on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Mr. Mestdagh is survived by his loving wife Beverley and his children, Lynda (Neil) McDonald, Karen (Dennis) Rigaux and Bill (Pat) Mestdagh. He is also survived by, a brother, Marcel. The Ceremony to Celebrate Odiel's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, December 14, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Odiel to the Canadian Diabetes Association, B727-10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G7 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, #3, 824-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.


MESTDAGH: Odiel passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on December 11, 2007 at the age of 85. He was born on April 12, 1922 on a farm in the Bruxelles area. A few years later the family moved to the Somerset district where he received his education. In 1945, he married Doris Hirst. Odiel worked for a short time at the Kent Flour Mill. Soon after they farmed in the Dry River District, later moving to the Gerolamy farm in the Greenway-Glenora area. They had three children: Lynda, Karen, and Bill. Odiel had a strong love for animals, especially horses. He could usually be found with a dog at his side. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying fastball with Dry River and later with Baldur and Mariapolis Blues. Odiel later turned to coaching and also took up Belgium Bowling. He was an active member of the Recreation Association, Baldur Curling Club and the Legion. Odiel also loved cards - especially Bien and cribbage, which he still enjoyed in his last year. He loved curling and was fortunate to score an eight-ender in his senior years in Brandon. Odiel also loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren. He retired to Brandon and married Beverley Combs in 1990. Odiel was predeceased by his parents Edmond and Romanie; sister Margaret and brothers George, Alphonse, Albert, Rene. He is survived by his wife Beverley; children Lynda (Neil) McDonald, Karen (Dennis) Rigaux, Bill (Pat) Case and one brother Marcel. He also leaves to mourn his eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren as well as Beverley's five children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. The Ceremony to Celebrate Odiel's life was held at Memories Chapel, on Friday, December 14, 2007. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Odiel to the Canadian Diabetes Association, B-727-10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G7 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, #3, 824-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
Canadian Diabetes Association, or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba