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Ronald Heath
Feb 19, 2013
HEATH: The death of Ronald William Heath of Brandon, formerly of Oak Lake, beloved husband of Doris, loving father to Robert (Marian), Winston (Susan), Garnet (Jean) and Pamela, occurred Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Funeral Service was held at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Rev. Craig Miller officiated. Interment...
Mollie Nevin
Feb 18, 2013
NEVIN: Mollie Nevin (nee Demler) September 11, 1912 - February 18, 2013 Dearly loved, Mollie will be greatly missed by family and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by her husband Cecil, her son Demler, and daughter-in-law Trish, Mollie is survived by her daughters Craigey, Eryl (Denny), and Elvi (Brian), grandchildren Carolyn (Jacques), Beth (Steve), Geoff (Megan), Christina, Cynthia, Darren,...
Larry Potosky
Feb 14, 2013
POTOSKY: The death of Larry "Spud" Potosky, occurred suddenly on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Ceremony to Celebrate Larry's Life took place at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Mr. Joe Ball officiated. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Larry may...
Jerry Nykoliation
Feb 13, 2013
NYKOLIATION: Jerry Nykoliation of Brandon passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Assiniboine Centre at the age of 77. Jerry was born November 20, 1935 at the Shoal Lake Hospital. He lived with his family in the Seech area until 1948 when their house burned down and then they relocated to the Kelloe area....
William "Bill" Petrie
Feb 12, 2013
PETRIE: William John Petrie. Peacefully, Bill passed away on February 12, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Predeceased by his parents Freda and John Petrie. Bill is survived by his son Timothy, and Tim's mother Deborah, sisters Susie (Brian) and Carol, step-father Roger (Pauline). Thank you the staff on A3 for their excellent care. Condolences to Tim and family...
Jane Mitchell
Feb 9, 2013
MITCHELL: After 99 years of a wonderful life, Jean Mitchell passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Assiniboine Centre, in Brandon. Jean was born on September 11, 1913 to Joseph and Charlotte Warren in Rivers, Manitoba. This was the same year Rivers was incorporated as a town. She was so looking forward to the 100 year celebrations. Jean...
Annabell Allnutt
Feb 8, 2013
ALLNUTT: With heavy hearts the family of Annabell Allnutt announce her passing at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, February 8, 2013. Ann leaves to mourn her four daughters and their husbands - Sheila and Rick McNish, Bonnie and Dave Fletcher, Cindy and Neil Murray, Patti and Randy Kingdon; eleven grandchildren and their families; ten great grandchildren and one...
Ronald Simpson
Feb 8, 2013
SIMPSON: The death of Ronald Francis Simpson, beloved husband of Bernice, occurred on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ronald Simpson was born at Shoal Lake, Manitoba on July 20, 1925, the only son of Edmund and Susan Simpson. He attended Wheatfield Elementary School and Shoal Lake High School. After finishing school, he began working with...
Betty Miller
Feb 7, 2013
MILLER: The death of Betty Velma Miller, beloved wife of Bernard, occurred on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Funeral Service will take place at Bethel Christian Assembly, 440 Richmond Avenue on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Mike Davis will officiate. Interment will take place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Betty may...
Verla English
Feb 6, 2013
ENGLISH: With her family by her side Verla Marie English (nee Loney) passed away peacefully on February 6, 2013. She was born in Neepawa, Manitoba in 1929 and moved to Shoal Lake in 1931. Verla spent her youth enjoying music. She sang in the church choir and in talent shows. Verla and her family had good times at their Sandy...
Gayle Mackay
Feb 5, 2013
MacKAY: Gayle Patricia MacKay, widow of the late James Arthur MacKay, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born April 30, 1938 in Brandon, 25 minutes prior to her twin sister Gloria, Gayle was raised at 813-5th Street and attended McLaren School, Earl Haig Jr. High School, Brandon Collegiate Institute, Wheat City Business College....
Edaline Walker
Feb 5, 2013
WALKER: Peacefully, with her family by her side, Edaline Leona "Lee" Walker passed away at 12:26 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, at the age of 76 years. Born May 12, 1936 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, she was the only daughter of Willemtje (Hogeweide) and Edwin Fjeld. She was raised in the Weldon/Birch Hills...
Joyce Harper
Feb 3, 2013
HARPER: It is with great sadness that we announce that Joyce Florine Harper (nee McCaffrey), age 88 years, passed away peacefully in the Assiniboine Centre on Sunday, February 3, 2013 in the company of family members. She is survived by her husband Gerald of 66 years; her six children: Hugh (Janet) Harper, Dawn (Don) Curtis, Ron (Jan) Harper, Dale (Anne)...
Robert Reuser
Jan 30, 2013
Robert Gysbert Reuser (aka Bob/Bubba/Rooster) of Brandon, Manitoba was born January 2, 1949 in Tiel, Holland quietly passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. When he was a young boy his family (father, mother and two sisters) immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Upon his parents' divorce, one sister and his mother returned to Holland. Bob then moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba with...
Walter Surovy
Jan 28, 2013
SUROVY: It is with great sadness the family of Walter Carl Surovy announce his peaceful passing at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the age of 84 years, after a lengthy hard-fought battle of failing health. Walter was predeceased by parents Felix and Mary Surovy. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of...
Keith Blight
Jan 28, 2013
BLIGHT: Keith Blight, beloved husband of Doreen and dear father of Murray and Marilyn, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, January 28, 2013. A time of Remembrance and Celebration of Keith's Life will be held at the Imperial Ballroom, Victoria Inn on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 beginning at 11:30 am. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who...
Josephine Pilchar
Jan 27, 2013
PILCHAR: Josephine Isla Pilchar (nee Cutter) peacefully passed into heaven with her family by her side on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at her residence, Fairview Home. Josie was born December 26, 1928 in Waggle Springs (Douglas), Manitoba. Josie and John enjoyed a lifetime of love for animals, most importantly rabbits and pigeons; which carried on to award winning blood lines...
Leonard Friesen
Jan 26, 2013
FRIESEN: It is with sadness the family of Leonard Friesen, of Brandon, announce that his death occurred on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born February 14, 1936 at Riverside, Manitoba, Leonard was one of eleven children born to Cornelius and Mary Friesen. Leonard knew the meaning of hard work and he exemplified it his entire...
Harry Tully
Jan 25, 2013
Harry Warren Tully Passed away peacefully on January 25, 2013 at the age of 91 in Brandon, Manitoba. Harry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 23, 1921 to Charles Kingsley Tully and Margaret Hannah Tully (Proctor). Predeceased by his parents, brother Gordon and his sister Jean. Beloved husband of Irene (Hewitt). Loving father of Lorna Smith (Don) of Brandon...
Ruth Sowiak
Jan 23, 2013
SOWIAK: On a brilliant sunny day, Ruth Freda Carla Sowiak (nee Gartz), passed away quietly and joined her loving husband Rudy in eternal rest on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 75 years of age. Ruth is survived by her son Todd (Michelle, and her children Chelci, Shelby, Derek); daughter Caroline (Tom), as well as her cherished grandchildren Kendall and Matthew....
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