obituaries

Susan Irene MacKay

Susan Irene MacKay

Mar 13, 2026

It is with great sadness that our family announces the peaceful passing of Susan MacKay in Brandon, Manitoba on March 13, 2026. We have lost a giving, caring, and compassionate member of our family who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Born on April 28, 1957, in Brandon, Manitoba, to Donald and Hazel MacKay, Susan was...

Jim William Ballingall

Jim William Ballingall

Sep 15, 2026

Jim Ballingall was born on July 11, 1946, and passed away peacefully at home in Brandon, Mb, at the age of 80.

The oldest of four, Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Donny and Harry, but is survived by his sister, Janice, who is always eager to offer advice for across the pond.

Jim was always reluctant to join in activities but...

Joanne Marie Malkowich

Joanne Marie Malkowich

Sep 13, 2026

Joanne Marie Malkowich

January 17, 1936 – September 13, 2026

A Celebration of Joanne’s Life will be held at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 327 - 4th Street, Brandon, MB on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A private interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens.

Donations in Joanne’s memory may be made to Prairie Mountain Health, c/o Recreation Department, 525 Victoria...

Wayne Henry Toews

Wayne Henry Toews

Aug 30, 2026

Wayne Henry Toews, 70, of Rivers, Manitoba, passed away on August 30, 2026.

Wayne was born on August 16, 1956, to Harry and Elsie Toews in Dryden, Ontario. He grew up in the Vermilion Bay sharing many fond memories with his siblings and cousins. He enjoyed working various jobs in the forestry and farming as a young man. Additionally, he dedicated...

Arthur Ralph Penner

Arthur Ralph Penner

Aug 29, 2026

For those that are unable to attend the Family invites you to watch the service to honour Art's Life. Please scroll below the obituary for the link. 



Arthur Ralph Penner

April 29, 1954 - August 29, 2026

Arthur Ralph Penner was born to Jacob and Mary Penner of Justice MB on April 29, 1954. His home all his life was the family farm...

Hazel Elizabeth Peech

Hazel Elizabeth Peech

Aug 25, 2026

For those that are unable to attend, the Family invites you to watch the services to honour Hazel's Life. Please scroll below the obituary for the link. 

Hazel Peech

December 10, 1949 ~ August 25, 2026

It is with deep sadness that the family of Hazel Peech announces her passing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, with her...

Dorothy Weston

Dorothy Weston

Aug 22, 2026

Dorothy Weston (Robb)

Sept. 8,1921-Aug. 22,2026

Dorothy was born in Cypress River, Manitoba, one of seven sisters and one brother. She was the daughter of Sara and Ed. As a young woman she lived in several Manitoba communities, including Winnipeg, but when she settled in Brandon it became home for her.

Dorothy and her sister, Ethel, joined the military, an achievement she shared...

Shirley Dianne Hainsworth

Shirley Dianne Hainsworth

Aug 21, 2026

Shirley Dianne Hainsworth

July 30, 1950 – August 21, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Shirley Dianne Hainsworth (née Radsma), who passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 21, 2026, at the age of 76.

Shirley was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba, on July 30, 1950. She grew up and attended school in Rapid City before making...

Nell Lillian Strandberg

Nell Lillian Strandberg

Aug 17, 2026

Nell Lillian StrandbergMay 12, 1930 - August 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Nell Strandberg at Valleyview Care Centre on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the age of 96.

Her memory is lovingly cherished by her children; Duane (Elaine), Brenda (Ken) Johnson, Verna (Ed) Chambers, Darcy (Joy), and Nicole (Chris Kilmury) Bullee; eight...

Glenn Ralph Erskine

Glenn Ralph Erskine

Aug 16, 2026

Glenn Ralph ERSKINE

Glenn Ralph Erskine beloved husband of Shirley (Lepka) Erskine was born July 31, 1933, on a farm near Gravelbourg, SK (S26 T11 R5 W3) to Jack and Alice (Hewitt) Erskine. Glenn passed away at age 93 on August 16, 2026, at Brandon Regional Health Centre.

After going to Gauthier school, Glenn worked for various farmers before moving to Brandon,...

Frances Mabel McKague

Frances Mabel McKague

Aug 13, 2026

For those that are unable to attend the Family invites you to watch the service to honour Frances's Life. Please scroll below the obituary for the link. 

Frances Mabel McKague

March 27, 1933 – August 13, 2026



Frances Mabel McKague (née Hopley) was born March 27, 1933, passed away August 13, 2026, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Mom had lived in her...

Phyllis Stephania Zimmerman

Phyllis Stephania Zimmerman

Aug 13, 2026

Phyllis Stephania Zimmerman

December 30, 1930 – August 13, 2026

Phyllis Zimmerman passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Phyllis was born on December 30, 1930, and lived a very full life.

She married Paul Zimmerman when she was very young and they had over 60 years together, living in Birtle and Brandon.

Phyllis had many talents....

Lucas Andres Jiron Gonzalez

Lucas Andres Jiron Gonzalez

Aug 12, 2026



For those that are unable to attend the Family invites you to watch the service to honour Lucas's Life. Please scroll below the obituary for the link. 

Lucas Andres Jiron Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, August, 12, 2026.

A Celebration of Lucas' life will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church - 635 McDiarmid Drive, Brandon, MB...

Audrey Kellington

Audrey Kellington

Aug 11, 2026

Audrey Kellington

Born April 26, 1931, in Alameda, Saskatchewan. Audrey passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Heath Centre on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Audrey was predeceased by her husband Mark, parents Fred & Flora Krieger, two sisters and six brothers.

We would like to extend our thanks to the staff at Hillcrest Personal Care Home for the care and support Audrey received.

In...

Sonia Sawatzky

Sonia Sawatzky

Aug 9, 2026



For those that are unable to attend the Family invites you to watch the service to honour Sonia's Life. Please scroll below the obituary for the link. 

In Loving Memory of Sonia Sawatzky 

(Previously Skwarchuk) (Nee Belous) November 23, 1944 – August 9, 2026

It is with deep sadness and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Sonia Sawatzky on August 9,...

Norman Alistair Milne

Norman Alistair Milne

Aug 8, 2026

Norman Alistair Milne

May 7, 1950 ~ August 8, 2026

On Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 14:20 hours, Norm received tower clearance for take off to begin his final flight in his Cessna 206 named “On Eagles Wings”. With perfect weather conditions and his flight plan completed in advance – his destination was Heaven Bound with eternity on his mind.

He had opened...

Harry Denham Hayward

Harry Denham Hayward

Aug 3, 2026

Harry Denham Hayward was born in Gladstone on March 14th, 1931 to Mary & Harry Hayward.

Dad started school when he was 6 and went to Foxwarren Consolidated School. Took his lunch in a pail which was an old 5 lb syrup can. In the wintertime, kids had to get on a farm sleigh with a box on it, box had...

Kaitlin Demas

Kaitlin Demas

Aug 2, 2026

Kaitlin Noel Demas passed away on Sunday, August, 2, 2026. A Funeral Service will take place at the Sioux Valley Veterans Hall on Thursday, August, 13, 2026 with departure from Memories Chapel - 330-18th Street North, Brandon, Manitoba at 9:15 a.m.

Interment will take place at the Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. 

Frederick (Fred) Joseph Lane

Frederick (Fred) Joseph Lane

Aug 2, 2026

Frederick Joseph LaneAugust 29, 1975 – August 2, 2026

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred Lane. He had a courageous battle with cancer, sadly he lost his battle.

He left to mourn his mother, Cathy Webb, his loving daughter Niki, his brother David (wife Melanie), sister Cathy (husband Danny), along with numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins,...

Carmen Villapando Paggao

Carmen Villapando Paggao

Aug 1, 2026

Carmen Villapando PaggaoDecember 30, 1941 - August 1, 2026

Carmen peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family from Brandon, Toronto, and the Philippines.

Born in the Philippines, Carmen courageously began a new chapter in 1967 when she immigrated to North America. She first worked as a nurse in Chicago before moving...

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