obituaries

Jan 29, 2009

LANGMAN: The death of Vivian Jean Langman, beloved wife of Gordon and dear mother of Darlene (Ron) Leslie, occurred in Brandon on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Vivian was born at Souris, Manitoba on April 25, 1927. She was raised on the family farm at Bunclody, Manitoba. On July 12, 1947 she married Gordon Langman and enjoyed 61 years, 6 months...

Jan 26, 2009

MAUNDER: The death of David R. Maunder, beloved husband of Jo-Ann and dear father of Patti-Jo, Tim, and Todd, occurred in Brandon on Monday, January 26, 2009. The Ceremony to Celebrate David's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 1:30 pm. Capt. Bill Preston of Dinsdale Home will officiate. Flowers are...

Jan 26, 2009

Jan 25, 2009

IRVINE: The death of Dorothy Jean Irvine, widow of Bill Irvine and late of Westwood Lodge, Rivers, occurred at the Hamiota Hospital on Sunday, January 25, 2009. Mrs. Irvine recently celebrated her one-hundredth birthday on July 17, 2008. The Ceremony to Celebrate Dorothy's Life will be held at the Rivers United Church on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 2:30 pm....

Jan 24, 2009

Jan 23, 2009

KISS: Ilona "Helen" Kiss (nee Horvath) passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home on Friday, January 23, 2009. Helen was born in Kenyeri, Hungary on May 24, 1937. She was married in 1956 in her hometown to her sweetheart, Istvan "Steve" Kiss. That same year, the two left the country and took a voyage across the Atlantic to begin...

Jan 23, 2009

STRUTH: The death of Sharon Louise Struth occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, January 23, 2009. The Ceremony to Celebrate Sharon's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Harvey Hurren will officiate. Interment will follow in the Boissevain Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in...

Jan 22, 2009

Jan 22, 2009

OCKERT: The passing of Georgina Ockert occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, January 22, 2009. The Ceremony to Celebrate Georgina's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Mr. Dave Wurtz and Mr. Arthur Dornn will officiate. Donations in memory of Georgina may be made to the Brandon...

Jan 15, 2009

CHEN: The death of Pei Qiong occurred at Dinsdale Personal Care Home on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Pei Qiong was predeceased by her husband Get Se Choy. She is survived by four sons: Cai Du Wei (Liao Yan Xiu), Cai Yan Wei (Liu Rui He), Siu Wai Choy (Yong Xu Lin), and Vot Wei Choy (Shu Ru Liao); nine grandchildren...

Jan 14, 2009

CHAMBERS: The death of Lawrence William Chambers occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. A private family service will be held. Interment will be in the Austin Cemetery. Complete obituary information will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Herald Leader CHAMBERS: The death...

Jan 13, 2009

FEHR: "Dick" Diedrich Fehr passed away with his family by his side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 13, 2009 at the age of 65. Dick was born August 3, 1943 in Winkler, to David and Mary. He was the fourth of seven children. Dick spent his childhood in the Winkler area before his work took him to...

Jan 12, 2009

NEAL: The death of Mabel Gray Neal, of Rivers, Manitoba, occurred at Riverdale Personal Care Home on Monday, January 12, 2009. In keeping with Mabel's wishes, cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials Charity...

Jan 11, 2009

LAMONT: Elizabeth (Betty) nee Rapitta. It is with much sadness that the family of Betty Lamont announces her passing on January 11, 2009, at the age of 76, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her sister, Georgina, brother Randy and daughter Tammy, by her side. Betty was the eldest daughter of John and Sophie Rapitta of Kipling, Saskatchewan. She...

Jan 10, 2009

KLASSEN: David Klassen, beloved husband of Katherine and dear father of Helga Bryant and Paul Klassen, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, January 10, 2009. The Funeral Service will be held at the Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church, 1525-26th Street, Brandon on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 2:30 pm. Pastor Dave Ens will officiate. The graveside...

Jan 9, 2009

HUTTON: The death of Agnes Marion Hutton, widow of the late James Hutton occurred at the Victoria General Hospital, Winnipeg on Friday, January 9, 2009. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm. The Rev. David Cathcart of Knox United Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the...

Jan 6, 2009

Jan 3, 2009

KNIGHT: Captain Canon Walter Albert Knight (Praise the Lord Al), age 88, of Brandon, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Al was born in Toronto on June 9, 1920. His family consisted of his parents Walter and Ellen Knight and his only sibling, sister, Helen. Al was baptized and confirmed in...

Jan 3, 2009

OLFREY: Olive Alice May, of Kelowna, B.C. Born on May 30, 1921, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on January 3, 2009. Olive is survived by her niece, Patricia Olfrey. She was predeceased by: parents, Walter and Mae Olfrey; brother, Horace and niece, Maxine. The Ceremony to Celebrate Olive's Life will be held at New Life Assembly, Killarney,...

Dec 31, 2008

KUFLOWSKI: The death of Yvonne Kuflowski, beloved wife of Ed, occurred at Fairview Home on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. The Ceremony to Celebrate Yvonne's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Mona Franklin will officiate. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Donations in memory...