obituaries

Feb 11, 2015

URICHEN: John Urichen, age 83 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. John was born in Saskatchewan in 1931, the second eldest of a family of seven. He was raised on a mixed farm north of Dauphin. After John left home in 1951 to attend teacher's college in Winnipeg, he taught in several...

Feb 10, 2015

BRADSHAW: Joan Guthrie, of Brandon, mother of Shannon Lilley (Glen Parker), Rown Smith (Bonnie Cass), Brian Smith passed away at Rideau Park Personal Care Home with her family at her side on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Joan also leaves behind her brother Jim (Shirley) Dayton; step-daughters: Carolyn Pickel (Ian), Wendy (Bryon Chyz), Loree Bradshaw (Doug Zimmer) and step-son Lionel Bradshaw,...

Feb 9, 2015

BELL: Phyllis Anne Bell (nee Zywina), age 87 years, passed away at her residence, Tuxedo Villa, Winnipeg on Monday, February 9, 2015, just one day after her 87th birthday and almost seven years to the day since the passing of her beloved husband of 62 years, the late John Reginald "Reg" Bell. Also predeceased was her grandson, Chad John Husson...

Feb 5, 2015

WASYLUK: Peter John Wasyluk of Brandon, age 61 years passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre following a brief illness. Peter leaves his two sisters; Mary Ann Patterson of Brandon and Mabel Kole of Kelowna, BC. There are several nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Olga Wasyluk. A celebration of Peter's Life and interment...

Feb 5, 2015

JOHNSON: Donna Charlotte (nee Dandridge) passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, at her residence of Hillcrest Place, on February 5, 2015. Born in Shoal Lake, MB, Donna was the youngest of four children. She lived on the family farm while completing grade 11 and then began her working career with the Royal Bank. During those years Donna...

Feb 3, 2015

ROY: Marie Roy passed away peacefully at her residence, Fairview Home on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the age of 93 years. She was the second of nine children born to Leontine and Benoit Fouillard of St. Lazare, Manitoba and lived there until her marriage to Edgar Roy in 1946. After residing in Saskatchewan for the first 11 years of...

Feb 2, 2015

JOHNSON: Jean Johnson (nee Sumka) 1957-2015. Jean passed away peacefully in Brandon on February 2, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of forty years, Wayne; her sons, Steven, Andrew, Michael (Kelly); her ex daughter-in-law, Nina and her grandchildren: Tatyana, Reanna, Serenity, Patience, Braelyn and Michaela. She is also survived by her brothers,...

Jan 31, 2015

CAMPBELL: Tory Albert. March 26, 1993 - January 31, 2015. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our son and brother, Tory, at the age of 21 years. Tory was born at Brandon General Hospital, a very special 3rd birthday gift for his brother Jordan. Tory lived his life on an acreage outside of Brandon, where...

Jan 23, 2015

MILNE: Gloria Jean Milne (nee Greenlay), August 27, 1942 to January 23, 2015. Gloria is survived by her daughter Allison Milne of Carberry, sister, Gayle Bernier of Carberry, brothers; Gerald Greenlay, of Glenboro and Michael Greenlay of Neepawa and their families. A come and go reception will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, January 30, 2015...

Jan 23, 2015

SOLDAN: Edward James Soldan, Sept. 13, 1917 - June 16, 2013 and Sylvia Elsie Ada Soldan, Feb. 14, 1921 - Jan. 23, 2015. With love and deep sadness, the Ceremony to Remember the Lives of Jim and Sylvia was held at Memories Chapel on January 29, 2015. Left to cherish their memory are: son Gerald and daughter, Sandra Constable; Granddaughters,...

Jan 22, 2015

ARMSTRONG: Robert Wayne Armstrong of Brandon passed away in the city on January 22, 2015. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Kay Armstrong. He is survived by his daughters: Amy and Ashley, his sister, Janice Armstrong and brother, Glenn Armstrong. A private graveside service was held.

Jan 20, 2015

Following a brief illness, Jake Klassen, age 90 years, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Jake was born on October 27, 1924 and passed into the presence of the Lord on January 20, 2015. He raised his family and farmed in the Alexander area for twenty-eight years, then moved to Brandon where he resided till his death....

Jan 15, 2015

ROBINSON: Evelyn Marie Robinson of Valleyview Care Centre, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2015, after a brief illness at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Wes, daughters Janet (Ron) Krebs, Diane (Wayne) Ferguson, 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren: Greg (Kyla) Joyce, Wes, Mitchell and Autumn; Tim (Theresa) Joyce, Colby and...

Jan 12, 2015

ANSLEY: Maude Catherine Ansley was born February 21, 1921 in Rainy River, Ontario to parents Catherine (nee Bennett) and Charles Henry Derrier. He worked as a shoemaker. Maude and her family enjoyed a happy though not affluent childhood. When Maude was 11 they moved to Transcona, Manitoba. Her dad took the kids to church and her mom would stay home...

Jan 12, 2015

DEGROOT: Karren Maria Degroot of Brandon, beloved wife of the late Allan John Degroot and dear mother and grandmother passed away at her residence, Hillcrest Place Nursing Home on January 12, 2015. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Shaunna (Cornell), Wendy (David), son Michael; grandchildren, Jonathan, Samaira, Brian, Lisa and great grandchildren Teyla, Aiden, Danika and Damon. Cremation...

Jan 8, 2015

CABLE: Joyce "Betty" Rose Cable, a resident of Victoria Landing, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Assiniboine Centre. Betty was born on February 25, 1933 in Brandon where she lived her entire life attending Park, Earl Oxford and Brandon Collegiate schools. After completing school, she was employed at Eaton's. Betty is survived by her beloved husband and...

Jan 6, 2015

BRIDGER: James Arthur Reginald Bridger, age 64 years, passed away at Alexander, Manitoba on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba May 29, 1950, Jim attended Green Acres and Harrison High Schools. As a teenager he began to work for Frank and Don Main at Pik-A-Dilly Trailers and remained there until his retirement. He was a long...

Jan 5, 2015

Jan 4, 2015

MACKALSKI (MICHALSKI): Robert "Bob". As a father; for let the world take note I shall not look upon his like again. (HAMLET, Shakespeare). Surrounded by his beloved wife and children, Robert MacKalski surrendered his soul to God on January 4, 2015 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Robert was born to Polish immigrants, Walter and Anna Michalski, in Brandon on...

Jan 4, 2015

SNYDAL-GREGOIRE: On Sunday, January 4, 2015, Helen Hazel Snydal-Gregoire passed away at the age of 82 years at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Helen is survived by daughters JoAnn Slifka, Kathy (Bill) Collins and Shelly (Darren) Penney; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Helen was predeceased by her first husband, Hafstein "Steini" Snydal and by her second husband, Real Gregoire. Prayers...