obituaries

Irene Denoon

Irene Denoon

Jun 19, 2013

DENOON: On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the age of 97, Olive "Irene" Denoon (nee Coad) passed away peacefully at the Valleyview Care Centre. Irene was the youngest child of Dick and Margaret Coad and was born May 23, 1916 and raised in Eden, Manitoba. The Coad family were among the first cabin owners (Sunset View) at Clear Lake and...

Jeanette Sadowski

Jeanette Sadowski

Jun 17, 2013

SADOWSKI: Jeanette Ann passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born in Brandon, Manitoba on April 21, 1933, Jeanette was the youngest child of Joseph and Ann Kruk. She received her schooling and lived her entire life in Brandon. On September 15, 1951, Jeanette married Michael Sadowski. Together they had two children, Joanne and...

James Soldan

James Soldan

Jun 16, 2013

SOLDAN: With deep sadness the family of Jim Soldan announce his passing on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Fairview Home, at the age of 95. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Sylvia (of 70 years); son Gerald; daughter Sandra Constable; granddaughters Shauna (Mike) Turnbull, Susan Constable (Shaune Dornian); great grandchildren Matt, Danika and Kade Turnbull, Ashley Constable...

Sam Shewchuk

Sam Shewchuk

Jun 15, 2013

SHEWCHUK: After 93 years of life, Sam Shewchuk was called to heaven on June 15, 2013. His presence will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Born March 26, 1920 at his farm home in Ozerna, Manitoba, which is north of Minnedosa, Sam was the 7th of 13 children. His parents were the late Peter and Annie (Lyschynska) Shewchuk....

Arthur Heide

Arthur Heide

Jun 12, 2013

HEIDE: Arthur Glenn "Art" Heide of Douglas passed away suddenly in Brandon on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Art enjoyed playing bridge, poker and watching NASCAR racing. He was also an avid motorcycle enthusiast. During his years in Douglas, he was an active member of the Sprucewoods Community Club. Art is survived by his family: daughter, Cynthia (Wayne) Kelly and grandchildren,...

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...

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