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Adam Matviuk

Adam Matviuk

Nov 21, 2014

MATVIUK: The death of Adam Matviuk, age 69 years, beloved husband of Lynn, father of Tanya (Scott) Johnson, JR (Diane) and beloved grandfather of Kenna and Nate Johnson, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, November 21, 2014. In accordance with Adam's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family interment will follow at a later date. Flowers...

Rene Fifi

Rene Fifi

Nov 18, 2014

FIFI: Rene Archie Fifi, of Brandon, age 64 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Rene was born at Holland, Manitoba on May 9, 1950 and was raised on a farm in the Bruxelles area. He received his early education at a convent at Bruxelles, then later moved to Holland, then to Portage...

Evelyn Mcfarlane

Evelyn Mcfarlane

Nov 17, 2014

McFARLANE: Evelyn Yvonne Hedwig McFarlane, age 75 years, passed away at the Valleyview Care Centre on Monday, November 17, 2014. Evelyn was born in Plauen, Germany on January 20, 1939. Evelyn is survived by her husband Bruce of fifty-two years; children Steven (Heather) of Calgary, Alberta, Martin (Penny) of Kingston, Ontario and Kirsten of Brandon. She will be dearly missed...

Evelyn Joynt

Evelyn Joynt

Nov 15, 2014

JOYNT: Agnes "Evelyn" Joynt (nee Bradley), age 99 years, beloved wife of the late Richie Joynt, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love with family by her side on November 15, 2014 at Hillcrest Personal Care Home. Evelyn was born in Brandon on March 17, 1915, daughter of William Walter and Hannah Mabel (nee Routledge) Bradley. She resided at "Mule...

John Common

John Common

Nov 3, 2014

COMMON: John "Johnny". With great sadness the family announces that Johnny passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 3, 2014. He was born in Bradwardine, Manitoba on September 16, 1928, the fourth child of Wes and Christina (nee McKenzie) and lived there until moving to Rivers in 1972. Johnny married Elaine Graham on December 9,...

Stuart Moir

Stuart Moir

Nov 1, 2014

MOIR: We regret to announce the passing of Stuart Taylor Moir on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born April 24th, 1931, Stuart spent his first few years in Alberta before he and his parents, Robert and Olive Moir (nee Taylor) and brother Bruce found their way to Manitoba. They acquired land between Minnedosa and Rapid...

James Douglas

James Douglas

Oct 30, 2014

DOUGLAS: James Alexander Douglas, beloved husband of the late Marion Douglas and loving father of Maureen Kolosky and Perry Douglas passed away at Fairview Home on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in his 90th year. Jim was born in Saskatchewan on April 9, 1925 and spent his childhood in Saskatchewan. In 1952, he married Marion McKenzie. He farmed in early years...

Garth Patterson

Garth Patterson

Oct 24, 2014

PATTERSON: Wilford Garth Patterson of Fairview Home, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, October 24, 2014. Garth was born on July 12, 1937 at Boissevain, Manitoba. He attended school until the age of fourteen when he left to help on the family farm. Throughout his life, Garth was a truck and heavy machine operator, a city...

Murray Hutton

Murray Hutton

Oct 23, 2014

HUTTON: Murray Robert "Moe" Hutton, age 67 years, of the Roseland district, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Moe was born an only child to John and Flora Hutton in Brandon, Manitoba on October 9, 1947. He was raised on the farm and remained there until his passing. Moe attended Cornwallis School up to grade eight...

Wilf Beech

Wilf Beech

Oct 19, 2014

BEECH: Wilfred Harvey Beech passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with his wife Pat and daughter Jackie by his side. Wilfred was born October 13, 1936 in Portage La Prairie. He was the youngest of his four siblings by just a few minutes to his twin brother Bert. His family had a...

Lorna Drake

Lorna Drake

Oct 19, 2014

DRAKE: With profound sadness the family of Lorna Elaine Drake (nee Richards), age 83, announce her passing on Sunday, October 19, 2014. She passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre with her family by her side. Lorna was born April 8, 1931 in Vanguard, Saskatchewan to Clint and Ellen Richards. When Lorna was only four her mother passed away and...

Laura Bell

Laura Bell

Oct 18, 2014

BELL: Laura Mary Bell (nee Wintersgill) of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away on Saturday, October 18th, 2014 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 85 years. Laura was born on May 9th, 1929, in Dryden, Ontario to Joseph Wintersgill and Louise (nee Spalding). She was the second to youngest of six sisters. Laura met her first husband Chester...

William Kalmakoff

William Kalmakoff

Oct 17, 2014

KALMAKOFF: Peacefully, on Friday, October 17, 2014, William "Bill" Kalmakoff, age 68 years, passed away at his residence. A time of visitation will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Thursday, October 23, 2014 (TODAY) from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service be held at Memories Chapel on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with...

Elwood Brown

Elwood Brown

Oct 16, 2014

BROWN: With family by his side, Elwood Harvey Brown passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Elwood was born on April 26, 1941 at Erickson, Manitoba, the middle child of three boys. He took his schooling at Crawford Park and Onanole. Elwood remained on the farm until he married Ruth Burnett on...

Stacie Labay

Stacie Labay

Oct 15, 2014

LABAY: Stacie was born on a stormy morning January 2, 1981 to Dianne and Wayne Labay. Suddenly on October 15, 2014 she was taken from her family. The storm in this case left her daughter Mackenzie and their true inseparable love for each other in its wake. Left to cope with her passing are her daughter Mackenzie, parents Wayne and...

Isabelle Wright

Isabelle Wright

Oct 13, 2014

WRIGHT: On Monday, October 13, 2014 Isabelle Wright, age 88 years, beloved wife of Donald Wright and mother of Roy and Ron Leitch, passed away at Fairview Home. Funeral service took place at Memories Chapel on Thursday, October 16, 2014 with Arlene Robertson officiating. A private family interment followed at Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made...

Donald Mcdonald

Donald Mcdonald

Oct 12, 2014

McDONALD: #15613 Retired RCMP S/Sgt. Donald McDonald, beloved husband of Doreen, passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon on Sunday October 12, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Donald was born August 21, 1930 at Teulon, Manitoba, son of retired RCMP Cpl. Michael Patrick and Daisy McDonald. He joined the RCMP in Winnipeg...

Demetro Osudar

Demetro Osudar

Oct 6, 2014

OSUDAR: On Monday, October 6, 2014 Demetro "Matt" Osudar, age 87, passed away peacefully with family by his side, into the presence of the Lord, at the Assiniboine Centre. Matt was born December 25, 1926 in Ostrynia, Ukraine. In 1955, he married Lois (nee Scharff) of Holland, Manitoba and started their lives together in Brandon. In 1957, their first son...

Ina Morson

Ina Morson

Oct 5, 2014

MORSON: The death of Ina Morson, age 90 years, beloved mother of Kathy Thornborough and Patti Taschuk occurred at her residence, Fairview Home on Sunday, October 5, 2014. The Graveside Service will be held at the Brandon Cemetery on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Dong-Ha Kim officiating. A Come & Go Reception will follow at...

James Town

James Town

Oct 4, 2014

TOWN: On Saturday, October 4, 2014 James Barry Town passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born on February 18, 1940 and raised in the north end of Brandon, Barry was a true character until the end. He loved mischief, practical jokes and being silly! He loved a tall tale and a bargain. An electrician by trade, he thrived...

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