obituaries

Diane Salyn

Diane Salyn

Nov 16, 2015

SALYN: Diane (nee Shwaluk) It is with great sadness that the family of Diane Salyn, age 68 years of Brandon, announce that she passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born in Rossburn on July 15, 1947. She married Bill Salyn on October 12, 1968 in Oakburn and they settled in Brandon...

William Dunton

William Dunton

Nov 16, 2015

DUNTON: On Monday, November 16, 2015, Bill Dunton, age 85 years, passed away in his usual private, quiet, peaceful manner. Bill was born in Sidney, Manitoba, later moving to Brandon, where he worked several years for the CP Rail and later 30 years for the Brandon City Police. After moving to Brandon, Bill met and married Jean, a union of...

Marie Williamson

Marie Williamson

Nov 15, 2015

WILLIAMSON: Marie Elizabeth (nee Miller) passed away peacefully at Fairview Home on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Marie was born on February 12, 1932 in Brandon, Manitoba. Remaining to cherish Marie's memory are her husband of almost 60 years, Joseph Arthur "Art"; children: Linda Williamson, Lorie (Tim) Potter, Louise (Darcy) Woods, Barb (Ron) Kristjansson, Bev...

David Winter

David Winter

Nov 13, 2015

WINTER: The death of David Peter Winter, of Brandon, occurred on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born January 8, 1953 in Brandon, David's father was in the military, and the family relocated to various places such as CFB Shilo, Gagetown NB, and Hemer, Germany. During his youth and teenage years , David belonged to the...

Jean Potosky

Jean Potosky

Nov 13, 2015

POTOSKY: Jean Potosky, widow of the late John Potosky and dear mother to Linda and the late Larry Potosky and loving grandmother, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, November 13, 2015. The Ceremony to Celebrate Jean's Life was held at Memories Chapel on Friday, November 20, 2015 with Joe Ball officiating. Interment followed in the Veterans...

Glen Maben

Glen Maben

Nov 13, 2015

MABEN: With his family by his side, Glen Robert Maben passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, November 13, 2015. Born July 19, 1944 in Portage la Prairie, Glen grew up in the Firdale and Sidney districts and attended school at Sidney. When not farming, Glen enjoyed dancing and travelling. Remaining to cherish Glen's memory are his...

Carroll Kostesky

Carroll Kostesky

Nov 12, 2015

KOSTESKY: With sadness the family of Carroll Kostesky announce that her passing occurred on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Riverdale Health Centre, Rivers, MB. A Come and Go Reception was held on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Rivers Royal Canadian Legion, 633 2nd Avenue, Rivers, MB from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a time of reflection at...

Eduard Riesmeyer

Eduard Riesmeyer

Nov 8, 2015

RIESMEYER: Ed Riesmeyer passed away peacefully, with his family by his side at the Assiniboine Centre on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the age of 65 years. Ed will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elaine of 44 years, daughter Kim (Brian), son Jason (Katelyn) and his three beautiful grandchildren, Hailey, Rowan and Tripp. Also cherishing his memory are sisters...

Adrienne Burnell

Adrienne Burnell

Nov 5, 2015

BURNELL: Peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2015, Adrienne Jenny Burnell (nee Vandermaas), age 100 years, widow of the late Gordon Nicholas Burnell, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Adrienne is survived by her daughter Joyce (Herb) Hardy, grandchildren Darrell (Erica), Deborah, Cameron (Kathie) and Ian (Joyce); son Howard (Loretta), grandson Alan (Tammy, great-grandchildren Andy and Travis), and grandson...

George Hunt

George Hunt

Nov 3, 2015

HUNT: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of George Hunt, age 95 years, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Remaining to cherish George's memory are his wife of 63 years, Elva; sons Ralph (Wendy), Ken (Karen) and Dale (Connie); eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Alice as well as numerous nieces and nephews....

Mary Ross

Mary Ross

Nov 2, 2015

ROSS: On Monday, November 2, 2015, Mary Isabel Ross, age 91 years, passed away peacefully at her residence in the Riverdale Personal Care Home, Rivers Manitoba. On January 24, 1924, in the farming community of Pambrun in southwestern Saskatchewan, Mary was the eldest of five children born to Alex and Hannah Ross. When Mary was thirteen, the family moved to...

Lynda Johnston

Lynda Johnston

Oct 30, 2015

JOHNSTON: Lynda Ann Johnston (nee Bailey) passed away suddenly, at age 69, on October 30, 2015 in Minnedosa. Many knew her as 'Lynda' and to many she was known as 'Nan' – the loving grandmother and great grandmother to some very special kids, and all their friends. Born to Norman and Muriel Bailey, Lynda was the fourth youngest of nine...

Rosemary Levesque

Rosemary Levesque

Oct 29, 2015

LEVESQUE: J. Rosemary Levesque passed away at Fairview Home, on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Rosemary was born on June 15, 1923 at Winnipeg, Manitoba and attended school there. She worked at the Brandon General Hospital for over twenty years, and was a wife and homemaker raising six kids. Rosemary taught Sunday School at Little Souris School for many years. From...

Edith Hayden

Edith Hayden

Oct 25, 2015

HAYDEN: On October 25, 2015, Edith May Hayden (nee Moir), age 91 years, passed away peacefully at her residence Valleyview Care Centre, Brandon. Born May 10, 1924 in Hartney, Manitoba, Edith was the first daughter of George and Lillian Moir. She attended school in Hartney, worked part time at Hill's Store and was a Girl Guide Leader. In 1946, she...

Robert Green

Robert Green

Oct 19, 2015

GREEN: Robert (Bob) Robert passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on October 19, 2015 at the age of 72. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sandy, his brother Wayne (Marion), his daughters Roberta (Randy), Jennifer, and Christina (Rusty), his grandkids Chad, Adam, Samantha (Austin), Jordyn, Hunter, Mya and Madelyn his great granddaughter Serenity as...

Darwin Glaseman

Darwin Glaseman

Oct 17, 2015

GLASEMAN: The death of Darwin Glaseman, beloved husband of Karen, father of Tracey and Cori, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, October 17, 2015. The Ceremony to Celebrate Darwin's Life took place at Memories Chapel on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Joe Ball officiated. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Darwin may be made to ALS...

Gordon Speers

Gordon Speers

Oct 14, 2015

SPEERS: Gordon passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Marion, son, Randy (Shannon Glasheen) of Nakusp, BC, daughter, Michelle, and granddaughter, Melissa, of Alexander. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Joyce and Margaret, brothers in-law, Bill (Debbie) Humphreys,...

Thomas Gillespie

Thomas Gillespie

Oct 3, 2015

GILLESPIE: The death of Thomas Maxwell "Mac" Gillespie, age 79 years, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Born April 25, 1936 in Brandon, Mac attended school in Douglas and Brandon. He was passionate about cars, especially antique cars, motorcycles, and flying. In his spare time, Mac would restore old vehicles, which he enjoyed driving...

Margaret Tribe

Margaret Tribe

Sep 28, 2015

TRIBE: Margaret Ida Tribe, widow of the late Harry Tribe, daughter of the late Gerald Burney, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 93 years. Margaret was predeceased by four sisters, Doris, Edith, Stella and Geraldine, and two brothers, Les and Ray. Margaret married the love of her life, Harry....

Geraldine Macarthur

Geraldine Macarthur

Sep 25, 2015

MacARTHUR: Geraldine Marie "Geri" MacArthur passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, September 25, 2015. Geri was born the third of four daughters to Susan and Arthur Lewis at Hayfield, Manitoba on September 7, 1929. The family moved from the farm into Brandon as they didn't expect any of the girls to continue with farming. Geri received...

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