obituaries

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...

Henry Stevenson

Henry Stevenson

Jan 10, 2013

STEVENSON: Henry "Harry" Stevenson. Harry passed away quietly and joined his loving wife Jean on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 77 years of age. Harry is survived by his daughters; Connie (Tim) Rey and Kim (Kevin) Shamanski, as well as his cherished grandchildren; Nathan and Carli Rey, Madison and Piper Shamanski whom he loved very much. He will be lovingly...

Doreen Black

Doreen Black

Jan 6, 2013

BLACK: Doreen Black (Heron) was and always will be in our hearts. She passed away peacefully with all her children at her side on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Valleyview Care Centre. Left to cherish her memory is her children: daughter Heather (Vern Bilawchuk), son Duncan, son Bradley (Loretta); sisters Margaret Towriss, Gladys Towriss; sisters-in-law Anne Heron, Winnie Black, Jean...

Margaret Whittington

Margaret Whittington

Jan 5, 2013

WHITTINGTON: MARGARET ELIZABETH (BETH) died at the Brandon Regional Health centre on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Born November 2, 1919, at home on Douglas Street in Brandon, Manitoba, Beth was the fourth of five siblings born to Leonard and Margaret Ann Harriet Rous (Connolly). She attended King George School, Earl Haig Junior High and...

William Scharff

William Scharff

Jan 2, 2013

SCHARFF: William Gardener "Bill" Scharff passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Bill was born in Hartney, MB on September 14, 1932 and spent his childhood on the farm. He attended Deleau School. In his younger years he held jobs driving school bus, carpentry and various other jobs before heading to Ontario to work...

Verna Deneka

Verna Deneka

Jan 2, 2013

DENEKA: With family by her side, Verna Deneka (nee Bellas) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the age of 79 years. She will be lovingly missed by her sons Greg (Heather) Deneka and Rodney Deneka; daughters Debbie (Bernie) Everett and Cyndi (Paul) Solon; grandchildren Michael (Angela), Jennifer and Sydney; great-grandsons Jake and Jesse; brother Ken (Lois) Bellas...

Gilbert Roth

Gilbert Roth

Jan 2, 2013

ROTH: Gilbert Dennis "Gil" Roth passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Rivers, Manitoba where he enjoyed living for a number of years. Born May 19, 1944 in McKenzie Island, Ontario, Gil was raised in Red Lake, Ontario. Gil is survived by his wife, Vi, of 47 years; daughter Tammy of Brandon; son Gil Jr. (Nicole) of Sylvan Lake,...

George Klassen

George Klassen

Jan 2, 2013

KLASSEN: George Klassen, of Alexander, beloved husband of Joan, dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. George was born in Mexico on February 18, 1937, son of John and Susanna Klassen. Besides his wife Joan he leaves his children; Rick (Tammy), Debbie (Kevin) Stevens, Cathy Nielsen and John...

Violet Sherb

Violet Sherb

Jan 2, 2013

SHERB: Violet Greta Sherb, widow of Stanley Sherb, passed away in Brandon on January 2, 2013. Violet was born at Carnegie, Manitoba on September 30, 1928, the daughter of Anthony and Frances Gonroski. She married Stanley Sherb and resided in Brandon most of her life. Violet worked as a hairstylist until her retirement. She and Stanley raised one daughter, Valerie....

Helen Wood

Helen Wood

Jan 1, 2013

WOOD: The family of Helen Josephine Wood, age 106 years, announce her peaceful passing on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Helen is the beloved mother of Donald (Alice), Kenneth, Richard, Ella Macmillan, Cathy (Ernie) Wilcox, Barbara Wood, Emily Sutherland, Brenda Wood and Pat (Gary) Wheeler. Family and friends were invited to a time of visitation...

Donna Lippett

Donna Lippett

Dec 27, 2012

LIPPETT: The death of Donna Mae Lippett, age 70, beloved mother of daughter Rose Cucksey and sons Donald and Kenneth Lippett, occurred on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Funeral Service took place at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North on Friday, January 4, 2013. Pastor Mike Davis of Bethel Christian Assembly officiated. Interment took place...

Annie Johnston

Annie Johnston

Dec 26, 2012

JOHNSTON: Annie "Marlene" Johnston (nee Porritt), beloved wife of the late Orland Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Brandon, Manitoba. Left to mourn are: daughter Cheryl Couturier of Brandon, Manitoba; son Neil (Shirley) of Perth, Ontario; granddaughters Danielle and Stephanie Couturier and GG's little angel, great granddaughter Grace Couturier. Cremation has taken place. A graveside and interment...

Madeline Cote

Madeline Cote

Dec 26, 2012

COTÉ: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, Madeline Coté, on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Rideau Park Personal Care Home. She is now with her Lord and Saviour and has joined her husband Edouard, son-in-law John Kennedy and grandson Terry Joye in heaven. She was...

Ruby Powne

Ruby Powne

Dec 26, 2012

POWNE: Ruby Myrtle Powne (nee Ferguson) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, leaving to celebrate her life daughter Lois Powne of Winnipeg; son Doug of Brandon; grandson Jim (Naomi); great grandson Anthony of Brandon; granddaughter Krista (Scott Dreger) and great grandchildren Bailey and Jordyn of Martensville, Saskatchewan as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was...

Valerie Rubeniuk

Valerie Rubeniuk

Dec 26, 2012

Rubeniuk: Valerie "Val" Diane Rubeniuk passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Center on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Val was born August 11, 1957 in Rossburn, Manitoba to James (predeceased) and Sonya Rubeniuk. She was the eldest of four children. Throughout life Val enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening. She had the pleasure of growing up on both the farm and...

David Brimmell

David Brimmell

Dec 19, 2012

BRIMMELL: It is with sadness that the family of David Robert Brimmell, age 66 years, announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. David was born in Port Arthur, Ontario on May 11, 1946, son of Howard and Elizabeth Brimmell. David was a Journeyman pipefitter/steam fitter and was a member of UA628. He enjoyed golf, fishing, nascar and loved...

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