obituaries

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...

Sam Leskiw

Sam Leskiw

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....

Ina Hartley

Ina Hartley

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...

Grace Boles

Grace Boles

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...

Isabelle Traford

Isabelle Traford

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,...

Robert Matheson

Robert Matheson

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...

Doris Buchanan

Doris Buchanan

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...

Gudmundur Helgason

Gudmundur Helgason

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...

Leo Drohomereski

Leo Drohomereski

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...

Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

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...

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