obituaries

Marguerite Ferguson

Marguerite Ferguson

Jul 20, 2014

FERGUSON: Rita, widow of the late Doug Ferguson, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the Maples Personal Care Home, Winnipeg. She was born Marguerite Myrtle Moss on October 1, 1923. Rita came to Canada from England as a young war bride in 1946, settling at 447 - 4th St. where first Jim was born, then Anne eighteen months...

David Abrahams

David Abrahams

Jul 18, 2014

ABRAHAMS: David Abrahams, age 82 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, July 18, 2014. David was born at Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 23, 1932. He grew up on a dairy farm at Pigeon Lake, Manitoba. He attended a country school for grades one to eight and high school at Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna, MB,...

Florence Kelso

Florence Kelso

Jul 18, 2014

KELSO: It is with great sadness that the family of Florence Kelso (nee Wager) announce her passing on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre Florence was born in Lindsay, Ontario on February 28, 1946 to Adelbert and Norma Wager. Florence will be lovingly remembered by her lifelong soul mate, best friend and husband of 49 years,...

Josephine Bachmier

Josephine Bachmier

Jul 16, 2014

BACHMIER: The death of Josephine Elizabeth Bachmier of Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home occurred on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at her residence. Josephine is survived by her loving husband Edward, three children, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Rev....

Myrtle Davidson

Myrtle Davidson

Jul 14, 2014

DAVIDSON: Davidson (Reeves), Myrtle Elizabeth, January 26th 1917 – July 14th 2014. Born and died at home in peace. Loving mom to Heather (the late Mario Therrien), Bruce (Harriet Ireland), and Gordon (Barbara Ford). Beloved grandma to Natasha (Hugo), Marc (Kylie), Alexander (Carrie), Rachel, and Sarah. Kind great-grandma to Lexi. Myrtle was born to Richard and Ellen Reeves in Lachine,...

Martin Hassard

Martin Hassard

Jul 13, 2014

HASSARD: Martin B. (Marty) passed away on July 13, 2014 after a short illness with lung cancer. Beloved husband of Kathie and father of Chad (Kari), loving grandpa of Zachary Fullerton - Anderson and Kamryn Hassard. Marty was born in Dauphin on August 19, 1954 to Mary and Mel Hassard. He was the second youngest of six children and the...

Ethel Tokarek

Ethel Tokarek

Jul 13, 2014

TOKAREK: Our Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, Ethel Tokarek, passed away peacefully at Fairview Home Brandon, on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the age of 94 years nine months. Ethel was born October 7, 1919 in Eden, Manitoba and took her schooling there. She met and married Louie Tokarek there later moving to Kelwood. They raised four daughters, Shirley (Alan)...

Ruth Stewart

Ruth Stewart

Jul 12, 2014

STEWART: Ruth Marie Stewart, of Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Ruth was born in Brandon on October 17, 1938. She loved adventure and as a very young woman she joined the Navy to see the world. She lived in Nova Scotia and Ontario for a number of years. In her mid...

Leslie  Greves

Leslie Greves

Jul 11, 2014

GREVES: Leslie Seymour passed away peacefully with his son and wife by his side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, July 11, 2014. Leslie was born in Reston, Manitoba on April 11, 1912. He was the eldest of three children to Seymour and Ethel Greves. As a young man Les rode the rails out to the west coast...

Velma Martin

Velma Martin

Jul 7, 2014

MARTIN: Velma Ruth Martin (nee Keir) was born to William and Lillan Keir on December 10,1927 in Morden Hospital. She spent her early years on the farm with her younger sister, Margaret, who was born in 1931.They had many adventures with their cousins on the farm .She attended nearby Cheval School. As a teenager, she boarded with her grandmother in...

Jacob Peters

Jacob Peters

Jul 7, 2014

The death of Jacob Peters of Alexander, occurred at his residence on Monday, July 7, 2014. Jacob was born at Morden, Manitoba on September 10, 1943, son of David and Maria Peters. During his lifetime he farmed, was employed with Shur-Gro and worked for the Rural Municipality of Whitehead as a road maintenance operator until his retirement. Jacob enjoyed wood...

Clayton Green

Clayton Green

Jul 2, 2014

GREEN: It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our sweet baby boy Clayton James Green on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Beloved son of Nicole and Derek Green, little brother to Abigail, Clayton was born May 31, 2013. He was our happy little boy who melted everyone's heart who knew him or met him. He will be...

Marlene King

Marlene King

Jul 1, 2014

KING: Peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, Marlene King passed away in her 80th year with her family by her side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Predeceased by her husband Don, son Bob and great-grandson Julien, Marlene is survived by sons Barry (Doreen), Brian (Judy), daughter Patricia, eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. A Family Graveside will take place at...

Jessie Metcalf

Jessie Metcalf

Jun 30, 2014

METCALF: Jessie Ellen Metcalf, Brandon, widow of WM "Mac" Metcalf, died June 30, 2014 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon after a brief illness. Jessie was born August 1, 1920 to Jack and Sadie Hay, the youngest girl in a family of 8. Raised on the family farm at Findlay, MB; she attended elementary at Maple Lake School, completed grades...

Gordon Ferguson

Gordon Ferguson

Jun 28, 2014

FERGUSON: The death of Gordon Ferguson, beloved husband and best friend of Sheila, father of Brent, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Gordon was born October 17, 1927 and lived all of his life on the family farm, that his father homesteaded after coming from Scotland, he called the farm "Doonhill". Like his father...

Basil Roberts

Basil Roberts

Jun 28, 2014

ROBERTS: Basil William "Bill" Roberts of Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Bill was the beloved husband of Jessie and dear father to Judy Elder, Joan Roberts and Bill Roberts. Cremation will take place with a private family memorial gathering to be held. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory...

Donald Montgomery

Donald Montgomery

Jun 25, 2014

MONTGOMERY: Donald Kenneth Montgomery passed away on June 25, 2014 at the age of eighty-eight years at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Don was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba on May 18, 1926, the twelfth of twelve children born to Stanley Harrison and Mini Maude (nee Baker) Montgomery. Donald joined the Air Force on November 22, 1943 and trained in electronics....

Rose Nieradka

Rose Nieradka

Jun 24, 2014

NIERADKA: The afternoon of June 24th, 2014 Rose Nieradka, age 81 passed away peacefully at Brandon Regional Health Centre. Rose lived a full life and will continue to through her seven children that she shares with John Nieradka: Tim (Erin), Rick (Barb), Brian, Mark (Claudia), Rosemary (Richard), Ray (Jodi) and Teena (Grant). Her eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren brought many...

Gregory Oulette

Gregory Oulette

Jun 23, 2014

Gregory "Peck" Joseph Oulette December 12th, 1949 - June 23, 2014 Predeceased by mother, Edith Anne Oulette, and Father, Howard Cartwright. It is with great sadness that our dearly beloved brother Greg (Peck) passed away after a courageous , 11 year battle with cancer. He was a member of the Flin Flon Legion, volunteer for the Flin Flon and Brandon...

Irene Oakley

Irene Oakley

Jun 21, 2014

OAKLEY: Irene Oakley passed away peacefully after a short courageous struggle with cancer on June 21, 2014. Irene was born in Elk Ranch, MB on July 9, 1929 to John and Martha Wisnoski. She received her education at the Elk Ranch School. The family lived on the farm where Irene helped in the garden and prepared preserves. Irene met Jim,...

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