obituaries
Margaret Dechka
Feb 28, 2025
Elaine Dechka passed away in Brandon on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 93. Elaine was predeceased by her parents, Sid and Ida Higgens; sister Jean and her husband George Wilson; sister Pat and her husband Jack McKendrick. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Walter; son James (Vicki), their son Tyler (Saara), their children Jackson...
Eveline Perreaux
Feb 28, 2025
Eveline Emma Anita, formerly of Redvers, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully with Irene and Denis by her side on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Fairview Personal Care Home. Eveline was born June 13, 1935, near Bellegarde, Saskatchewan and completed her schooling in Bellegarde, Saskatchewan. Born and raised farming, Eveline carried on the family tradition with her husband Lucien, as a mixed...
Emily Thomson
Feb 25, 2025
The family invites you to watch Mass of Christian Burial for Emily Thomson. Please click here Emily Thomson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Emily, along with her mother and siblings, moved around Manitoba throughout her childhood due to her father's teaching career. The family eventually...
Desiree Pratt
Feb 24, 2025
Desiree Jacine Erin Pratt passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. A Traditional Dakota Funeral Service will take place at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Veterans Hall on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with departure from Memories Chapel at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Pratt Cemetery, Sioux Valley following the service.
Richard Hlady
Feb 23, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Gene Hlady, age 76, on February 23, 2025, in Brandon, Manitoba. Born on March 22, 1948, in Fort William, Ontario, Richard graduated from Westgate High School in 1968, where his exceptional talent in baseball earned him a draft pick by the Minnesota Twins. He went on to attend...
Robert Shepherd
Feb 23, 2025
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Bob's Life. Please click here Bob Shepherd passed away at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the age of 85. Bob was pre-deceased by his beloved spouse, Ethel; parents, Doug and Mel Shepherd; and sister, Barbara. He is survived by daughter, Sharon, her husband Dan Dechka, and...
Gary Harvatt
Feb 23, 2025
Gary Thomas Harvatt passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Gary was born on April 23, 1950, to Thomas and Mary Harvatt. He grew up in the Lenore area as well as the town of Virden. After high school Gary went on to obtain his power engineering certificate. He then worked for the city...
Clayton Van Damme
Feb 21, 2025
Clayton Van Damme, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, February 21, 2025, in the comfort of his friend's home. Clay was born in Russell, MB on September 2, 1978, to Roger and Mary Van Damme, the middle child with sisters Lisa and Sherry. Clay was a lover of animals as a child and continued into his...
Trina Hotain
Feb 21, 2025
Trina Hotain passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. A Traditional Service will take place at the Sioux Valley Veterans Hall on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 with departure from Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, Brandon, MB at 9:15 a.m. Interment will take place at Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Valley, following the service.
Phyllis Dunton
Feb 19, 2025
Phyllis "Jean" Dunton passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Jean was born on September 16, 1932, to Percy and Sarah Jane Hollingsworth on the family farm near Doonside, SK. After moving to Brandon, Jean met and married Bill Dunton in 1954. She loved flowers and spent many hours in her yard looking after...
Laurence Nielsen
Feb 18, 2025
At the age of 84 years, Laurence passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Laurence is survived by his partner Sharon Pompana, son Brad, Sharon's son Tim (April), one sister Florence and brother Danny, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He is also missed by his furry companions, dog Rex and cat Kitty. Laurence...
Mary Warren
Feb 18, 2025
Mary Patricia Warren (Nankivell) passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on Tuesday, February 18th at Hillcrest Personal Care Home. Mary was born August 23, 1934, at Arrow River, MB. She was one of seven born to William & Eileen Nankivell. Most of her childhood years were spent in the Crandall area. Mary married Frank Warren on February 12, 1953....
Rowan Burrows
Feb 18, 2025
The family invites you to watch Rowan's Funeral Service. Please click here Rowan Amos Elijah Burrows had a very exciting, although brief, life. Born December 7, 2024, he passed on February 18th 2025. He truly was a fighter. Survived by his Mother Rebekah, Father Robert, and twin brother Rory. Services will be held at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church, 635 McDiarmid...
Karen Sinclair
Feb 17, 2025
Karen Ruth Sinclair "Mahpiya Toi Win - Blue Cloud Woman" passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025. An Evening Service will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Memories Chapel - 330 -18th Street North, Brandon, MB. A Traditional Dakota Funeral Service will take place at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Veterans Hall on Saturday,...
Colleen Kingdon
Feb 16, 2025
Colleen passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with her daughter by her side. Colleen was the second child of John and Marion McRae of St. Vital and was born in the St. Boniface Hospital. She took her public education at Windsor School and Glenlawn Collegiate. During this time, she was active in Regents...
George Pashnyk
Feb 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George James Pashnyk, age 85. George peacefully departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Brandon Hospital surrounded by his loving wife, Carol, daughter Sandra, and son-in-law, Kelsey Schoonbaert. George was a devoted husband and father with a big heart. George was born July 16, 1939, on...
Richard Hykawy
Feb 15, 2025
Richard Hykawy, passed away with his wife and mother by his side on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB. Richard was born on October 5, 1965, in North York, Ontario to parents Allan and Mildred. Richard attended high school at Vincent Massey and Crocus Plains High School. His pride and joy was the time he served...
Lois Aube
Feb 15, 2025
Lois Aube passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Lois was born August 22, 1929, in Sidney, MB. Lois was predeceased by her husband Lloyd Aube and son Lorne Leslie Aube. Lois is lovingly remembered by all her family. The family wishes to extend a heart felt thank you to all the wonderful...
Donna Lochhead
Feb 13, 2025
Donna Audrey Lochhead, born June 17, 1940, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, with family by her side. She is survived by son Ron (Lynn) and grandson Logan; daughter Wendy (Shane) granddaughter Kaitlyn (Braden) great granddaughter Brooklyn, grandson Kyle (Quiana) great grandson (Adonis) and grandson Robyn. Donna is also survived by her sisters Evelyn, Dorothy (Gene), her brother Ken (Carol)...
Dr. Kenneth Hanly
Feb 12, 2025
The family invites you to watch Kenneth's Funeral Service. Please click here Dr. Kenneth Ralph Hanly, fondly known as Ken, was born to Harold (Leslie) and Rosetta Viola Hanly, on July 30, 1932, in Clinton, Ontario. He obtained his B.A. (honour in English and Philosophy) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1959, his M.A. in Philosophy from the same institution...
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