obituaries

Emma Richardson

Emma Richardson

Jul 12, 2008

RICHARDSON; The death of Emma "Ruth" Richardson (formally from Douglas), occurred peacefully, July 12, 2008, at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. Ruth was born January 1, 1907 to John and Elizabeth Duncan of Brandon. Ruth received her education in Brandon at King George, and Earl Haigh Schools, as well as Brandon Business College. She was employed as Secretary-Bookkeeper by a local...

Gail Culbertson

Gail Culbertson

Jul 11, 2008

CULBERTSON: Margaret Ruth Gail Culbertson, of Brandon, widow of Wes Culbertson passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, July 11, 2008. The Ceremony to Celebrate Gail's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 2:00pm. Arlene Robertson of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rosewood...

Isa Hamilton

Isa Hamilton

Jul 11, 2008

HAMILTON: Isa Bella Mitchell Hamilton Isabel passed away at the Assiniboine Hospital on July 11, 2008 at the age of 82. She is survived by her husband John (Jack), her son David (Lisa) and their sons Devin and Ian of Brandon, and her daughter Anne Hamilton and her daughter Jennifer Thiessen of Graysville, MB and stepsons Steven Thiessen of Vegreville,...

Margaret Shand

Margaret Shand

Jul 11, 2008

SHAND: Margaret Elinor Shand (Neighbour) passed away on July 11, 2008, at age 72, after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born November 25, 1935 in Portage La Prairie; the only daughter along with five sons born to Thomas Neighbour and Elsie Hunt. Margaret's father was a railroad man and she spent her early years moving to many section...

Jack Fordyce

Jack Fordyce

Jul 9, 2008

FORDYCE: The death of Jack Duane Fordyce, of Oak Lake, beloved husband of Sharon and father of Brandon and Ryan, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. A time of visitation will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 7 - 8 p.m. The Ceremony to Celebrate Jack's...

Helen Vooch

Helen Vooch

Jul 9, 2008

VOOCH: Helen died peacefully at Fairview Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the age of 95. She was born on November 17, 1912 in Brandon, the second daughter of Dmytro Kobarynko and Antonina Klepaczek. Helen was predeceased by: her husband Lewis, sisters Bernice, Valerie and brothers John and Charles. Helen is survived by; two daughters, Carol Horesky (Michael)...

Walter Mcbeth

Walter Mcbeth

Jul 7, 2008

McBETH: Walter Richard "Dick" was born in St. Andrew's on June 21, 1927 and passed away July 7, 2008. Dick was predeceased by his parents Harry and Edith, his older brother William and four brothers-in-law: Sam Johnston, Ken Clements, John Moorehead and Al Wieshlow. Dick is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Margaret and his three children Lori (Rod)...

Noreen Mckibbin

Noreen Mckibbin

Jul 7, 2008

McKIBBIN: Noreen Elizabeth McKibbin (Delbridge) born September 4, 1935 in Hamiota, Manitoba, passed away July 7, 2008 at Brandon Regional Health Centre following a lengthy illness. She attended schools in Hamiota and Brandon. She lived in Winnipeg for many years and returned to Brandon six years ago following the death of her husband Murray. She is predeceased by her parents,...

Esther Elmhirst

Esther Elmhirst

Jul 5, 2008

ELMHIRST (BOAK): Esther Violet Elmhirst passed away at Riverview Personal Care Home on Saturday, July 5, 2008. Esther was born in Austin, Manitoba on August 19, 1917. She married John Boak and together they had four children. They resided in Portage La Prairie where she worked in a restaurant. They then moved to Castle Point. From there they lived in...

Bruce Braaten

Bruce Braaten

Jul 3, 2008

BRAATEN: Bruce Kenneth, died unexpectedly on July 3, 2008 at St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba. He leaves to mourn his passing: his bride of fifty years ,Patricia; only daughter, Tracey Braaten-Pugliese (Philip) and their son Dominick. His only surviving son Patrick Braaten (Doreen) and their children Ty, Sydney, and Joe. He also leaves his little sister and only surviving...

Doreen Bayes

Doreen Bayes

Jul 3, 2008

BAYES: Doreen Ellen Bayes (Edwards) beloved wife of Cecil passed away July 3, 2008 with her loving family at her side. Mom was born on May 14, 1931 in Brandon, the youngest child of Harry and Katherine Edwards. She attended school in Moore Park and when her parents passed away, she moved to her sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Alf...

Joseph Prost

Joseph Prost

Jul 2, 2008

PROST: The death of Joseph John Prost of Brandon, beloved husband of Ivy occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Joe was born in Winnipeg on March 12, 1918 one of ten children born to Andrew and Amelia Prost. Joe received his education in Winnipeg and in earlier years enjoyed playing baseball and football. He...

Eleanor Leclercq

Eleanor Leclercq

Jun 29, 2008

LeCLERCQ: Eleanor Elizabeth LeClercq of Dinsdale Home, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 29, 2008. Eleanor was born in Winnipeg on September 20, 1926 the youngest of six children born to Sarah and William McCormack. Upon completing her schooling in Winnipeg, Eleanor moved to British Columbia to be near her sister and began working in a hardware store....

Lloyd Dyer

Lloyd Dyer

Jun 28, 2008

DYER: The death of Lloyd "Bucky" Dyer occurred at Hillcrest Place, on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Lloyd was the first-born on May 31, 1921 to Mabel and William Thomas Dyer, and two sisters Lillian and Phyllis and one brother William followed. He received his education at Daly Union School. Lloyd farmed with his family and later on his own but...

Stanley Johnston

Stanley Johnston

Jun 26, 2008

JOHNSTON: Stanley "Stan" Thomas, born May 4, 1942; beloved husband of Janet and father of Mark, passed away suddenly on June 26, 2008. His parents were Thomas Russell Johnston and mother Aileen Bernice (nee Donogh), and sister Judy. Stan grew up in Griswold, Manitoba and was raised on the family farm. Stan worked at various jobs until he joined the...

Abram Hildebrand

Abram Hildebrand

Jun 25, 2008

HILDEBRAND: The death of Abram Hildebrand, of Brandon, occurred in the city on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Abe was born at Lowe Farm, Manitoba on December 14, 1927. He was raised on a farm near Rose Farm and worked as a farm hand by Lowe Farm. He moved to Brandon in 1955 where he started in the carpentry trade. Abe...

Ross Turner

Ross Turner

Jun 22, 2008

TURNER: It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Ross Burton Turner on June 22, 2008 at the age of 67 years. Ross was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba and received most of his schooling in Hartney, Manitoba. Ross had various jobs prior to starting at BMHC, June 10, 1963. Initially, he worked as an attendant, then worked in...

Robert George

Robert George

Jun 19, 2008

GEORGE: The death of Robert Michael George, of Brandon, beloved husband of Ilene occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, June 19, 2008. The family will receive friends at a time of fellowship and visiting at the Army & Navy Air Force Veterans Hall, 31-14th Street on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 3:00 pm. to 5:00 pm. Flowers...

Agnes Martens

Agnes Martens

Jun 17, 2008

MARTENS: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, Agnes "Aggie" Martens on June 17, 2008. Aggie was born to John and Margaret Goerz and raised along with her 6 siblings in Altona, MB. While attending Winkler Bible School, she met the love of her life and future husband, David...

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