obituaries

Harold Manns

Harold Manns

May 12, 2015

MANNS: Harold Josiah Manns, formerly of Carberry, MB, passed away on May 12, 2015 in Virden, MB at the age of 97. He was born on the family farm in the Firdale area on March 8, 1918, the 6th child of 11 born to Charles and May Manns. He married Matilda Sladek on June 28, 1941 in Austin and moved...

Robert Lund

Robert Lund

May 12, 2015

LUND: The death of Robert Lee Lund occurred at his residence at Brandon, Manitoba, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the age of 56 years. Born June 8, 1958 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Bob became a foster child at a young age. His teenage years were spent with foster parents Brian and Marilyn Nelson before joining the military. Military was...

Sylvia Boles

Sylvia Boles

May 6, 2015

BOLES: The death of Sylvia Anne Boles, of Erickson, occurred following a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her residence. Sylvia is survived by her loving husband Leonard, daughter Jan-Lee Boles, granddaughter and grandson. A gathering of remembrance will take place at a later date. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Sylvia may be made to...

Fran Van Heyst

Fran Van Heyst

May 6, 2015

Van HEYST: Frances (Fran) Elaine Van Heyst, beloved wife of Ron Van Heyst; mother of Austin and Eric; daughter of John and Laura Tiel; sister of Al Tiel (Vicky), Doug Tiel (Selina), Glen Tiel (Colleen); daughter-in-law of Don and Jeanette Van Heyst; sister-in-law of Dianne van den Ham (Herman), Daniel Van Heyst (Rhonda), Pat Vreeman (Herman), Ted Van Heyst (Wenonah),...

Joyce Brotherston

Joyce Brotherston

May 5, 2015

BROTHERSTON: The death of Joyce May Brotherston, beloved wife of Morley and mother of Rick, Dan and Rob, occurred at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.

Evelyn Windsor

Evelyn Windsor

May 4, 2015

WINDSOR: Evelyn Hazel passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 at her residence, Fairview Home. Hazel was born in Brandon Manitoba, July 12, 1925. As a youngster she lived and was raised in Rapid City Manitoba. From there her family moved to "the farm" just outside Renown, Saskatchewan. At 17 years of age, she moved to Winnipeg Manitoba, where she...

Richard Margetts

Richard Margetts

May 4, 2015

MARGETTS: Richard Donald "Rick" Margetts, beloved husband, and best friend of Noreen, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, May 4, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Rick was born in Russell, Manitoba to Len and Mabel Margetts on February 24, 1942. His family moved to Brandon in January 1960, where he attended both BCI and...

Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

May 1, 2015

SMITH: Stephen Aubrey Smith, age 75 years, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, on Friday, May 1, 2015 with his family by his side. Remaining to cherish Stephen's memory are his wife Virgina, children Denise (Richard Zink, grandson Braeden), Steve (Indie Mangal, grandson Dreysen) and Robin; siblings Ulric (Dawn), Keith, Yvonne Innis, Joan...

Nicholas Kamula

Nicholas Kamula

Apr 30, 2015

KAMULA: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Nicholas (Nick) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 30, 2015 at Riverdale Health Centre. He was predeceased by his parents Kyrlo and Justina, older brother Steve, first wife Ethel (Rollo) and daughter-in-law Sherry Kamula. He will be...

Florence Johnston

Florence Johnston

Apr 27, 2015

JOHNSTON: Florence (nee Boyd, formerly McLennan) Johnston. With sadness, but with the sense of a full and long life complete, the family announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, peacefully at her residence, Valleyview Care Centre, on Monday, April 27, 2015, at the age of 95 years. Flo was born on the family farm south of...

Kathleen Mears

Kathleen Mears

Apr 26, 2015

MEARS: Kathleen Susan Mears, age 71 years, of Brandon passed away in the city on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Kathleen is survived by her children Larry Townsend and Melissa Townsend, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Graveside Ceremony took place at the Brandon Cemetery on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Joe Ball, Hospital Chaplain officiated.

Arthur King

Arthur King

Apr 25, 2015

KING: Arthur "Tony" Clarence King, beloved husband of the late Elsie Ellen King, passed away at his residence, Fairview Home, on Saturday, April 25, 2015. A private interment will be held at the Brandon Cemetery with Legion Padre Chris Arthur officiating. Tony was a combat Veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by his son Charles King of...

Celia "Daisy" Carey

Celia "Daisy" Carey

Apr 23, 2015

CAREY: The death of Celia "Daisy" Carey (nee Thorley) occurred at her residence, Fairview Home, on April 23, 2015. Born January 14, 1920 in Brandon, Manitoba, Daisy was the youngest daughter of James and Celia Thorley. She received her education in the Brandon school system. Daisy was a wonderful housewife and mother to Wayne and Karen. She also worked in...

Wendy Horton

Wendy Horton

Apr 21, 2015

HORTON: With sadness, the family of Wendy Anne Horton, age 52 years, announce that her death occurred on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Wendy will be fondly remembered by her parents Robert and Jean Horton, siblings Chris, Heather and Jillian (Eric Hachinski), nephews Ian, Adam and Cameron. The family would like to express their sincere...

Eleanor Reeve

Eleanor Reeve

Apr 19, 2015

REEVE: With sadness the family of Eleanor Marie Reeve, age 73 years, announce that her death occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born in Grande Clairiere, Manitoba, on May 28, 1941, Eleanor received her schooling there, as well as Fairfax and Minto. Always on the go, Eleanor worked in Virden, Brandon, Winnipeg, Calgary, eventually...

Paul Sawchuk

Paul Sawchuk

Apr 17, 2015

SAWCHUK: The death of Paul Sawchuk occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, April 17, 2015. Paul was born July 8, 1930 at Newdale, Manitoba. He is survived by his children Shelly Davison, Sherry (James) McNally and Holly (Barry) McPhail and grandsons: Trent McPhail and Cody McPhail. A private graveside service will take place at the Brandon Cemetery....

Henry Isaak

Henry Isaak

Apr 16, 2015

ISAAK: The death of Henry Isaak, beloved husband of Susan, dear father to Sharen and Lorna, beloved grandfather to Blake and Kurtis, occurred at his residence, Hillcrest Place on Thursday, April 16, 2015. The Funeral Ceremony was held at Grace Mennonite Church, 951-10th Street on Monday, April 20, 2015. Viewing was held at the Church prior to the ceremony. Rev....

Irene Smith

Irene Smith

Apr 16, 2015

SMITH: The death of Irene Smith, of Brandon, occurred at her residence, Dinsdale Personal Care Home on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Born September 1, 1926, Irene attended David Livingstone school and during her working years she was the manager of Willson Stationers. Left to cherish Irene's memory are son Rick, grandchildren Richard, James, Alexis, Matthew; son Brian (Vickie); daughter Lori...

Eunice Scott

Eunice Scott

Apr 15, 2015

SCOTT: The family wish to announce the passing of Eunice Luella Scott, age 81 years, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Harold, parents Melvin and Eva McLaughlin, brothers Marlin and Earl McLaughlin and sisters Fern Kirby, Bernice Battersby and Vivian Kelly. Left to cherish her memory are daughters: Donna (Don) Greig...

James Duthie

James Duthie

Apr 15, 2015

DUTHIE: It is with much sadness that the family announces the passing of James "Jim" Ruthven Duthie on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Fairview Home, Brandon. Born May 7, 1922 in Hartney, Manitoba, the elder son of James Campbell and Ida Duthie, he loved the outdoors and all things Western, especially rodeos. Dad was educated in Melgund and Hartney schools;...

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