obituaries

Verla English

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Eileen Campbell

Eileen Campbell

Jan 22, 2013

CAMPBELL: Eileen Winnifred Campbell, age 78, widow of the late Frederick William Campbell, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at her residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home. Funeral Service took place at Memories Chapel, on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Rev. Wayne Sanderson officiated. Interment followed at Minnedosa Cemetery.

Joseph Symchych

Joseph Symchych

Jan 21, 2013

SYMCHYCH: The death of Joseph Symchych, age 85 years, occurred on Monday, January 21, 2013 at his residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home. Joseph is lovingly remembered by his son David; two sisters Rose Smith and Pauline Johnson as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service was held at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, on Wednesday, January 30,...

Christina Goldstone

Christina Goldstone

Jan 18, 2013

GOLDSTONE: Christina Peace (Terry) Goldstone of Brandon, Manitoba Canada peacefully passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013 with her children by her side. Born in the Virden district on November 22, 1918, Christina was raised and educated in Oakner, Manitoba. She was the fifth child of seven children born to John and Annie Clark. After finishing school, Christina did housekeeping...

John Little

John Little

Jan 18, 2013

LITTLE: The family of John Percival "Jack" Little, of Brandon, announce that his death occurred on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. Born February 8, 1926 in Brandon, Manitoba, Jack attended school at McLaren Elementary, Earl Haig Junior High School and Brandon Collegiate. Following his graduation, Jack joined the Navy and upon his discharge was employed at...

Michael Kowalchuk

Michael Kowalchuk

Jan 18, 2013

KOWALCHUK: Michael (Mike) Kowalchuk, age 73, of Brandon, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013. Mike was born to the late Peter and Mary Kowalchuk, on October 16, 1939. Mike attended Park School and Meleb School before joining the Canadian Forces in 1958. Mike served 25 years in the Canadian Forces as a Medic. He retired from the CF at...

Paul Zimmerman

Paul Zimmerman

Jan 17, 2013

ZIMMERMAN: It is with sadness the family of Paul Peter Zimmerman, age 94, beloved husband of Phyllis, father to Tillie (Robert) Lund, David (Caroline) and Leslie Zimmerman, announce that his death occurred on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place in the Veterans Section of the Brandon Cemetery. If...

Agnes Down

Agnes Down

Jan 16, 2013

DOWN: The death of Agnes Emma Down occurred on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born May 31, 1922 at High Bluff, Manitoba, Agnes attended school at Carroll, Manitoba where she graduated grade 12 and went on to graduate from Wheat City Business College in Brandon. She worked for New York Life Insurance Co. in Toronto...

E. Beth Stott

E. Beth Stott

Jan 16, 2013

STOTT: The death of E. Beth Stott (nee Turner) occurred on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Beth was born on Hardscrabble Farm near Invermay, Saskatchewan. She attended Mason School and later moved to Winnipeg and then Brandon. She worked at the Childrens Home (now Daly House Museum), the Durnin family home, and the Brandon Mental...

Winnifred Stott

Winnifred Stott

Jan 13, 2013

STOTT: Winnifred Fannie Stott (nee Hockley) passed away peacefully at Fairview Home in Brandon on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the "young" age of 103. Winnie was born on the family farm located 8 miles northwest of Brandon on July 14, 1909. She was the second oldest and only daughter of four children. As a young girl she attended Powerville...

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