obituaries

Raymond Kirchner

Raymond Kirchner

Jun 11, 2013

KIRCHNER: Raymond Bruce Kirchner passed away at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the age of 83 years old. Raymond is survived by his cousin Lillias Myhr and family of Guelph, Ontario and by sister-in-law Dot and family of Regina, Saskatchewan as well as Jon, Becky, Caitlin and Matthew Reid of Wawanesa, Manitoba. Becky's extended family...

Neeltje Slootweg

Neeltje Slootweg

Jun 10, 2013

SLOOTWEG: Neeltje "Nell" (nee van Tol). It is with great sadness that the family of Nell Slootweg announce her passing on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, at the age of 81. Nell was born in Abbenes, Haarlemmermeer, The Netherlands on November 10, 1931, one of a set of twins. She grew up in Holland...

Thomas Oberton

Thomas Oberton

Jun 9, 2013

OBERTON: Thomas Paul Oberton. On Sunday, June 9, 2013, Tom left his tired and worn out body behind and entered into the arms of his heavenly Father. Waiting to greet him was his dad, Henry, who predeceased him in 1984. Memories of his amazing life will be treasured by his family: mom and step-dad, Audrey and Ben Kardoes; sister and...

Hazel Holden

Hazel Holden

Jun 2, 2013

HOLDEN: The death of Hazel Georgina Holden (nee Brown), age 89, widow of Alvin Marmion Nelson Holden, occurred on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. She was born at Shoal Lake, Manitoba on November 4, 1923. Hazel and Alvin were married on October 1, 1942 and spent their lifetime caring and sharing with their family. She...

Lydia Chambers

Lydia Chambers

May 30, 2013

CHAMBERS: Lydia Annie May Chambers (nee Price) passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Lydia was born on March 12, 1919, and raised in the small Saskatchewan town of Arcola. As a young adult, she moved to Brandon, Manitoba, which became her life-long home. Lydia was predeceased by her loving husband Harry and son Wayne. She is survived by...

Beatrice Wright

Beatrice Wright

May 29, 2013

WRIGHT: Beatrice Eileen Wright, age 91, of Brandon, MB, formerly of Isabella, MB, died peacefully on May 29, 2013, at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. Mom had very close connections to her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, sewing and gardening. She enjoyed music and gave music lessons in the Isabella area. She was church organist at Isabella...

Shirley-Anne Dixon

Shirley-Anne Dixon

May 28, 2013

DIXON: Shirley-Anne Dixon (nee Brown) passed away at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 71 years of age. Survived by loving husband and best friend Merv; daughter Patti; son Brad (Tanis) and her very precious and oh so special granddaughters Britney, Jensen and Kara; sister Joyce Phelps; brother Mel Brown (Lorette); brother-in-law Bill (Joyce) Dixon, Ron (Val) Dixon; sisters-in-law...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

May 25, 2013

SMITH: Dorothy "Dot" Christena Smith (nee Moore), reunited with her soul mate the late Lloyd Smith, on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Dot was born in Carlyle, Saskatchewan on November 27, 1942. Brandon became her home when she met Lloyd Smith. For all whom knew Dot and Lloyd could see their unique bond of everlasting love and special friendship. On February...

Kimberly Allen

Kimberly Allen

May 25, 2013

ALLEN: After a courageous battle with cancer, the death of Kimberly Allen, age 62, of Brandon occurred on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born in Maryville, Tennessee on May 23, 1951 Kim was the youngest of four children born to Kenneth and Jean Christopher. She was raised and attended schools in Overland Park, Kansas. Kim...

Frederick Craig

Frederick Craig

May 24, 2013

CRAIG: On Friday, May 24th, 2013 at the Assiniboine Center, Frederick "Fred" William Craig passed away peacefully surrounded by family, with one last smile on his face. Fred was born into a family of thirteen in McCreary, Manitoba to Richard & Bertha Craig on October 14, 1932. He moved to Flin Flon, Manitoba after obtaining his Electrician's Ticket, where he...

Makaja Engelhardt

Makaja Engelhardt

May 22, 2013

ENGELHARDT: It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Makaja Engelhardt, age 20, beloved daughter of Jasmeen Stahl and Uwe Engelhardt and sister of Samantha Stahl, announce her tragic death on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Funeral Service took place at Central United Church on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Rev. Edmund Mielke of Grace Lutheran Church officiated....

Mary Mclean

Mary Mclean

May 21, 2013

McLEAN: It is with sadness the family of Mary Irene McLean, age 88, announce that her death occurred on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at her residence, Fairview Home. Funeral Service took place at Memories Chapel on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Rev. Barbara Jardine officiated. Interment followed at Madford Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Mary may be...

Mary Merko

Mary Merko

May 20, 2013

MERKO: Mary Merko, widow of Peter, of Brandon, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, May 20, 2013. A private interment took place at the Brandon Cemetery. Friends may make a donation in memory of Mary to Fairview Home, 1351 – 13th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4S6.

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

May 18, 2013

SMITH: Donald Keith Smith, of Brandon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the age of 76. Born in Boissevain, Manitoba on October 6, 1936, Don lived in Brandon all his life raising seven children: Calvin Smith of Lethbridge, Alberta, Connie (Curt) Tomlinson of Nanaimo, BC, Darlene (Steve) Bullee of Creston, BC, Rennie (Ian) Barclay of Calgary, Alberta,...

Brian Bergquist

Brian Bergquist

May 7, 2013

BERGQUIST: Brian Charles "Levi" Bergquist passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 after a very brave battle with cancer. His passing was peaceful and he was surrounded by love. He is remembered by his wife Diane; daughter Sara of Whitehorse, Yukon; son Josh (Misty) and granddaughters Lauren and Kate of Mackenzie, BC. Brian is also survived by his siblings: Carol O'Neill...

Alan Ross

Alan Ross

May 7, 2013

ROSS: Peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Alan Alexander Ross passed away at the Riverdale Personal Care Home, Rivers, Manitoba at the age of 88 years. Born January 31, 1925, Alan was the second eldest of five children born to Alex and Hannah (Baily) Ross, on his father's homestead near Neville, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his parents, Alex and...

Thomas Duncan

Thomas Duncan

May 4, 2013

DUNCAN: The death of Thomas Sydney Duncan occurred on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born at Souris, MB on January 31, 1950, Thomas was predeceased by his parents David and Jean Duncan and sister Pamela. He is survived by his son David; aunts Orla Maitland, Joan (Del) Murray; cousins Jeff, Mark, Craig, Sandra; uncle Carl...

Phyllis Shelvey

Phyllis Shelvey

May 4, 2013

SHELVEY: With family by her side, Phyllis Ann Shelvey passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre after a brief illness with cancer. Born January 28, 1950 at Brandon General Hospital, Phyllis resided all her life in the Forrest District. Her parents, Bill and Dora as well as siblings Jim and Elaine, lived on a...

Richard Marvin

Richard Marvin

Apr 29, 2013

MARVIN: It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of Richard John Marvin on Monday, April 29th, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Richie passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Place, which was his home for the last four months. Born in Brandon, MB on July 26, 1922, he was the youngest child of Walter and Annie Marvin....

Helen Slomiany

Helen Slomiany

Apr 28, 2013

SLOMIANY (nee Biczak) Helen Frances June 17, 1934 – April 28, 2013 We said good-bye to our dear wife, mother, nana, aunt and friend on May 2, 2013, with a service at Memories Chapel, officiated by Very Rev. Fr. Jerzy Urbanski of St. Joseph's Polish National Catholic Church. Lector Lloyd Dyck assisted. Helen's favourite hymns were played, and the service...

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