obituaries
Orville Peter Prokopchuk
Feb 1, 2026
Orville Peter Prokopchuk passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A Celebration of Orville's life will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Memories Chapel - 330- 18th Street North, Brandon, MB with a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Complete obituary to follow.
Nelson John Baranyk
Jan 28, 2026
Nelson Baranyk
Nelson was born November 16th, 1948, at the Shoal Lake Hospital to his parents Walter and Anne Baranyk. His brother Leonard was waiting for him and his sister Janice joined later to complete the Baranyk family of five.
Nelson grew up on the family farm in Seech, MB. Around the age of eight, his family moved to Strathclair, MB, where...
Jocelyne Tremblay
Jan 26, 2026
Jocelyne Tremblay passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 26, 2026, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.
Jocelyne was born on March 29, 1949, in Birtle, Manitoba. She grew up in St. Lazare as part of a large, close-knit family, where she learned to appreciate the simple joys of life and the importance of being together.
Her first job was at...
William Gerald Lockhart
Jan 23, 2026
Bill passed away, as he wanted: in his sleep surrounded by those who loved him. He left us in the early morning hours of January 23rd, 2026, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre after a brief illness. He was known as Bill to most, but to us he was Dad, Willy, Grandpa, Gramps, Great-Grandpa, Uncle, brother, friend, mentor, and so...
James "Jim" Kennedy MacArthur
Jan 21, 2026
James Kennedy “Jim” MacArthur
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jim MacArthur on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. His loss has left a profound emptiness in the lives of his family and friends.
Jim was born on September 1, 1944, to George and Marjorie MacArthur of Brandon. Throughout his school years he developed a love for horses and eventually...
Kenneth Reid Robbins
Jan 21, 2026
Kenneth Reid “Ken” Robbins
With family by his side, Ken Robbins passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. Ken was born near Regent, MB on November 14, 1926, to Harold and Gertrude Robbins.
He pursued a lifelong career in construction and used his exceptional carpentry skills volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.
Ken demonstrated strong community dedication through his...
Carmen Carol Chown
Jan 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Carmen Carol Chown, on January 20, 2026, in Brandon, MB.
Carmen was born in Brandon to Margaret and Walter Crossman on November 2, 1957
Her lifelong career was in health care. First in Laundry and then as a health care aid at the Brandon Mental Hospital. Her last position at Rideau...
Sandra Darlene Hedley
Jan 19, 2026
Sandra Darlene HedleyApril 5, 1943 – January 19, 2026
Sandra (known as Sandy) Hedley was born on Monday, April 5, 1943 and passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Riverdale Personal Care Home in Rivers, Manitoba. Sandy was born in Brandon, Manitoba and lived in a variety of places in her early years....
Richard Albert Eamer
Jan 19, 2026
Richard Albert EamerAugust 31, 1953 - January 19, 2026
Rick Eamer died on January 19, 2026. We love and miss him very much. But Rick accepted God’s promise of eternal life, so we are rejoicing at the thought of his soul in Heaven. The family invites you to join them for the memorial service on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10...
Kathleen "Kathy" Utsunomiya
Jan 18, 2026
KATHLEEN (KATHY) UTSUNOMIYA (née Miyauchi) passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the age of 89.
Kathy will be lovingly remembered by her children, Kevin (Cathy Jo) and Sandi.
A funeral service will be held at a later date, and a longer obituary will follow.
Donations in memory of Kathy may be made to the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba or to...
Shirley Campbell
Jan 18, 2026
SHIRLEY ANNE CAMPBELL
Shirley Campbell, age 93 years, wife of the late Keith Campbell, mother of Colin, Alex, Caryn, Cathryn and Donna passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Wawanesa Health Centre on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The family will honour the memory of Shirley privately.
Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Wawanesa Personal Care Home,...
Jim Anderson
Jan 16, 2026
Jim Anderson passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.
Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife Mable of 62 years, son Cory (Lisa) Anderson, their children Olivia and Lucas, daughter Kylee (Rob) Michaluk their children Lexi and Cooper.
The family will honor Jim’s memory privately.
Sherry Lynn Sass
Jan 14, 2026
Sherry Lynn Sass passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.
Sherry was born and raised in Thompson, Manitoba, to Laurie and Helen Stafford. Sherry had a full childhood with her family in Thompson and moved away upon graduating high school to pursue the next chapter of her life.
In the spring of...
Carol Louise Pashnyk
Jan 13, 2026
Carol Pashnyk
October 27th, 1944 – January 13th, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Louise Pashnyk, age 81.
Carol was raised near Erickson and later moved to Winnipeg at age 16. It was while working at Brooke Bond Foods, that she met the love of her life, George. George and Carol were married in 1964 and...
Kylee Jade Moore
Jan 10, 2026
Kylee Jade Moore
August 31, 1971 – January 10, 2026
Sadly we share the passing of Kylee on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Kylee was born on August 31, 1971, in Brandon. She attended Riverview Elementary School, Earl Haig, and Crocus Plains High School. After graduating from Crocus Plains, she pursued hairdressing, a path that reflected her natural creativity. She worked as a hairdresser...
Lesley Anne Nykoliation
Jan 10, 2026
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Lesley's Life. Please click the link below:
https://vimeo.com/event/5645347/654f0dc88d?fl=so&fe=fs
Lesley Anne Nykoliation
With her three daughters by her side, mom peacefully passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 10, 2026 at the age of 77 years.
Mom was born on April 30, 1948 at Holland Manitoba and attended Holland School where she made...
Joseph Jesse Hi-Eagle
Jan 5, 2026
Joseph Hi-Eagle "Wambdi Waṡtena " passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.
A Traditional Wake will take place at the Canupawakpa Complex on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. with departure from Memories Chapel - 330 - 18th Street North, Brandon, MB at 2:45 p.m.
A Funeral Service...
Murray James Thomson
Jan 1, 2026
Murray James ThomsonMarch 8, 1957 – January 1, 2026
It’s with great sorrow to announce Murray James Thomson, at the age of 69, passed peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Authority with his family by his side. Murray had an incredibly huge heart and fought a long battle with Cancer. Murray will be deeply missed by his loving wife Colleen; siblings:...
Nickola "Nick" Petroski
Dec 31, 2025
PETROSKI:
On December 31, 2025, Nick Petroski, age 90 years old, passed away suddenly in Brandon, Manitoba.
Nick was born December 15, 1935. Remaining to cherish Nick's memory are his daughter Rochelle Petroski (Brian Rowse), Stepsons Gord Stuart (Susan Haskett), Randy Reeve (Denise), Rick Reeve, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The Ceremony to Celebrate Nick's life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330...
Fred Bialas
Dec 31, 2025
The Family invites you to watch the service to honour Fred's Life. Please click the link below.
Fred (Ted) Edward Bialas
July 2, 1930 — December 31, 2025
It is with deepest sadness the family of Fred (Ted) Bialas announces his passing on December 31, 2025, surrounded by family, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.
Fred was born on July 2, 1930, in the...
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