obituaries

Oct 1, 2014

LESKIW: The death of Sam Leskiw, age 92 years, beloved husband of Laurena "Ena" and father of Sheldon Leskiw and Wendy Lesy, occurred at Dinsdale Personal Care Home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The Ceremony to Celebrate Sam's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Arlene Robertson officiating....

Sep 29, 2014

Ina Coventry Hartley 1924-2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mom, Ina, on September 29, 2014 at Virden Hospital. Predeceased by her husband, Dave in 2012, and her daughter, Joy in 2011. Ina is survived by her sister Irene Hyde, sons Rodney (Charlene), Sterling (Caroline), and Gregory (Tara), as well as grandchildren, great...

Sep 29, 2014

BOLES: It is with great sadness the family of Grace Boles, age 92 years, loving mother of Jim (Joan), Sherril (Dan) Flick, Leonard (Sylvia), and Warren, announce her sudden passing at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, September 29, 2014. A Celebration of Grace's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Thursday, October 2, 2014...

Sep 21, 2014

TRAFORD: Isabelle Lillian (nee Boles) passed into the presence of her Lord at Fairview Personal Care Home on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the age of 101 years. Isabelle was born November 12, 1912 in the District of Cornwallis to George and Ellen (nee Stanley) Boles. She was the eldest of a family of eight, survived only by a sister,...

Sep 20, 2014

MATHESON: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert David John "Bob" Matheson. After a long and valiant battle with cancer Bob passed away in the early hours of September 20th, 2014 at the Assiniboine Centre at the age of 60. Bob was born July 3, 1954 in Russell, MB to Everett James Matheson and Ilene Eleanor...

Sep 14, 2014

BUCHANAN: Doris Irene Buchanan passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Doris is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Lorne; children, Ron (Holly), Gordon, Brent (Brenda), Brian (Debbie), Sharon (Ken), 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings Grace Blair, Phyllis Walker, Angus and Lorrie Sneesby, and Gerald and Jackie...

Sep 10, 2014

HELGASON: Our beloved Gudmundur "Helgi" Helgason, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 with his family at his side. He is survived by loving wife Irene, children Wayne (Margaret), Faye (Doug), Jo-Ann (Rae) and Sherri (Chris) and adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family wish to extend their appreciation to the staff at Brandon...

Sep 8, 2014

Leo Drohomereski, age 73 years, passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home on Monday, September 8, 2014 in Brandon, MB. He is survived by his dear friend Kathy Blackmon and family, sons Kevin (Angelika) and Trevor (Leslie-Anne) and their mother Beverley; seven grandchildren; brother Julian, sister Grace (Bob) Doherty. Leo was a unique and brilliant man whose generosity and...

Sep 6, 2014

PHILLIPS: Surrounded by family Robert "Bob" John Phillips passed away at Valleyview Care Centre in Brandon on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at the age of 104. Robert was born on May 31, 1910 in Rapid City, Manitoba. Bob attended Mount Vernon school. He left school to help on the family farm. He farmed north of Forrest and did various jobs...

Sep 5, 2014

WIEBE: On Friday, September 5, 2014, Abe Wiebe, age 87 years, passed peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with his family by his side. Abe was born in Schoendorf, Ukraine on October 15th, 1926 and emigrated to Germany during World War II. While in Germany he met his future bride, Mary. He immigrated to Canada in 1947 at 21...

Sep 4, 2014

WHITELAW: Ernest George. We are very sad to lose our brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle as well as our friend. Ernest "Ernie" as we called him, was born on February 14, 1950, the second son of Bill and Florence Whitelaw. After a courageous battle with cancer he passed away September 4, 2014. Ernie lived a full life. When he...

Sep 3, 2014

SCHMIDT: Fredrick Schmidt of Brandon passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. He was born on December 29, 1917 at Camper, Manitoba. Fredrick was predeceased by his wife Lucy. He is survived by his daughter Gail (Jake) Krahn of Winnipeg; sons Clifford (Audrey) of Winnipeg and Richard (Glenda) of Calgary; grandchildren Shelley (Gerry) Marion,...

Sep 2, 2014

CHORNEY: With great sadness we announce the passing of John Chorney on Tuesday September 2, 2014 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon with family by his side following an eleven month battle with Cancer. John was born July 2, 1934 in Newdale, MB and received his education at Mount Calm School. After he moved to Brandon, he initially drove a...

Aug 25, 2014

SNURE: With family by her side, Evelyn Doris Snure passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, August 25, 2014. Evelyn was born on November 23, 1946 at Belcourt, North Dakota. She attended Elementary School at Dunseith Indian School and High School at St. Joseph's Academy in Crookston, Minnesota. Evelyn was a nursing aide at San Haven hospital...

Aug 22, 2014

Aug 18, 2014

Louis Raymond "Louie" Lafontaine, born January 29, 1948, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 of cancer. In 1973, he went to ACC before joining Cardinal Signs in 1974. Louie was an outdoorsman, spending a lot of time hunting and fishing when he was younger. Then camping with Kim and friends and golfing whenever he could. He was glad to help...

Aug 17, 2014

DEGROOT: Allan John Degroot of Brandon, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on August 17, 2014 at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Karren, daughters Shaunna (Cornell), Wendy (David), son Michael, grandchildren Jonathan, Samaira, Brian, Lisa, and great-grandchildren Teyla, Aiden, Damon and Danika. He also leaves a sister, Teresa (Ken) Thompson...

Aug 15, 2014

SHURVELL: Garry Wayne Shurvell of Brandon, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on August 15, 2014 at the Palliative Care Unit, at the age of 78. Wayne was born at Birtle, MB on June 11, 1936 to Terry and Helen Shurvell. During his early years, he lived in Isabella, Beulah, and then moved to Harding in 1945. At...

Aug 13, 2014

BOYKO: It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Boyko at the Brandon Hospital. After a very brief hospital stay (1 1/2 days), John passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. His entire life was blessed with good health. John is survived by his wife Bernice and daughter Karen. John was born on December...

Aug 9, 2014

KROEGER: Edwin "Ed" Kroeger, beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Rivers Personal Care Home, Rivers, Manitoba. Ed was born on October 27, 1930 to Gerhard "George" and Katherina (nee Unger) Kroeger. He was the fourth of eleven children. It was difficult labour with only his father and a neighbour lady in attendance. Ed was...