obituaries

Jul 30, 2010

BERNIER: Joseph John David Bernier 66 years, better known as J.D. Blair passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. J.D. was born February 8, 1944 in Val d'Or, Quebec. J.D. was raised in Elliot Lake and lived with his parents until he was 21. This was when music took over his heart and the...

Jul 30, 2010

LOHNES: Anita Lohnes passed away in Brandon on July 30, 2010 at the age of 83 years. Born in Yugoslavia, Anita emigrated to Canada in 1950. Mom was a proud Canadian. She leaves her two daughters: Brenda (Terry) Reed and granddaughter, Terri-Lynn; Donita Lohnes and husband Lawrence Anderson. Anita was predeceased by her husband Rex in 1998. She was a...

Jul 27, 2010

SCHACHTERLE: Faina 'Oma'. The death of Oma Schachterle aged 92 years, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Oma was predeceased by her husband Johann and son Alfred. She is survived by daughters, Gertie (Jack) Edmiston, and Irene (Brian) Martineau and daughter in law Joey Schachtlerle. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A...

Jul 26, 2010

BALLANCE: Melva Florence (nee Brown) passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, July 26th, 2010 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Loving Mother of four daughters: Myrna (Dale) Fraser of Regina, Sharon (Darryl) Fordyce, Gail (Bob) McElroy, and Diana (Allan) West all of Brandon. There are seven wonderful grandchildren: Miranda & Riley Fraser, Stacey & Marisa Fordyce, Kendra...

Jul 25, 2010

SMITH: Judith Lynn Smith (nee-Beam) of Brandon, MB, passed peacefully away at the Assiniboine Centre, in the early hours of Sunday, July 25th, 2010, at the age of 63 years, to cancer. She was born on March 11, 1947 in Portage La Prairie, MB. While residing in Portage, she was a trained Hair-Stylist, then eventually making her permanent home in...

Jul 24, 2010

MELNYK: Tim. On Saturday, July 24, 2010 we lost our Dad to cancer. He was always a hard working man who fought hard to be successful in anything he felt strongly about. Dad's brave fight with his disease netted him five extra years of life and was his greatest battle. Tim was born September 10, 1926 in Montmartre, SK. He...

Jul 23, 2010

PANCHUK: Elsie Irene Panchuk passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Care Centre on Friday, July 23, 2010 at the age of 84. Elsie was born on October 5, 1925 at Horod, Manitoba to Mike and Mary (nee Malchuk) Gregorash. She received her education at Horod and Elphinstone Schools. She went to Winnipeg for a few years and was employed...

Jul 22, 2010

THOMPSON: Bessie. The family sadly announces the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Bessie Thompson of Brandon at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, July 22, 2010. Our mother was born in her parents's home in Carnduff, Saskatchewan, May 4, 1918. Mum was the second youngest of seven children born to William and Elizabeth Ennos. She received...

Jul 22, 2010

MACAULAY: Gordon Allan. Allan passed away peacefully on July 22, 2010 at Brandon Regional Health Centre surrounded by loved ones. Allan was born in Brandon on June 12, 1948. He lived at home till age six. As Allan had special needs he went to the Manitoba School in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba for a few years. Later as a young...

Jul 21, 2010

Jul 20, 2010

FISCHER: J. Douglas Fischer, beloved husband, dear father and grandfather, passed away in Brandon on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Doug is survived by his wife, Eleanor and children; Gary (Kathy), Gordon (Keri), Neil (Colette), Donna (Larry); his grandchildren, Chad, Traci, Kirsty, Alec, Shantel, Hunter and great grandson, Riley. He also leaves his brother, Robert (Shirley), sister, Helen (Bill Watson) and...

Jul 19, 2010

LYSACK: Doreen Bertha Lysack passed away peacefully on July 19, 2010 at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. Ceremony to Celebrate Doreen's life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with viewing one hour prior to the service. Mona Franklin will officiate. Committal service will take place on Sunday,...

Jul 19, 2010

MILES: David "Dave" Frederic Miles. The death of Dave Miles occurred on Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with his family by his side. Dave is survived by his wife Gerry; sons Ray and Mike (Bev); daughter Lori (Rob) Pope; grandchildren Emily and Aiden; and sister Nancy (Ted) Risebrow of Victoria, BC. He was predeceased by...

Jul 17, 2010

RINGASH: Clifford Joseph Ringash of Brandon passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Cliff was born in Portage la Prairie, the son of John & Mary Ringash (deceased). He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anne; daughter Dr. Jolie Ringash and her husband Dr. Glen Bandiera of Toronto; a brother Ernie, wife Josephine and their children Tracy,...

Jul 17, 2010

Jul 17, 2010

HARDER: Bill Harder, March 5, 1938 to July 17, 2010. It is with great sadness and deep mourning in our hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Bill Harder. Bill passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 17, 2010. Bill was predeceased by his parents Abraham and Eva Harder as well...

Jul 16, 2010

HAKMAN: William "Bill" - beloved husband of Mary and devoted father of Andrew passed away suddenly & unexpectedly at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton on Friday July 16, 2010 at the age of 62 years. Bill was born on June 7, 1948 in Winnipeg MB, the second child of Michael and Margaret Hakman. Bill grew up in Winnipeg,...

Jul 14, 2010

TOWNSEND: With her family by her side to the end, it is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Rena Lyn Townsend (nee Campbell) - her battle with cancer ended July 14, 2010. Rena is survived by: her loving husband Bud and parents Bill and Evelyn; two children, Larry (Melanie) four grandchildren, Kiya, Bryer, Kynesha, and...

Jul 12, 2010

THOMSON: The death of David John "Jack" Thomson occurred at the Rivers Hospital, on Monday, July 12, 2010. Jack was born in Souris, Manitoba April 18, 1930, the eldest son of Bill and Olive Thomson. He grew up on the family farm north of Souris with his brothers, Norm and Don. His education began in a country school in South...

Jul 10, 2010

KENNEDY: The death of Annie "Anna" Jane Kennedy occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Anna was born on April 4, 1922 in Ballyclaire, Northern Ireland, eldest child of Thomas and Sara McLean. She met the love of her life, Joseph, during the Second World War while working as a nurse. In March of 1945...