obituaries

Oct 8, 2007

THOMPSON: The death of Orval Thompson of Brandon, dear father of Bob (Shirley), Larry (Lorie) and Sandra Gail Thompson, occurred in the city on Monday, October 8, 2007. The Funeral Service was held at Memories Chapel on Saturday, October 13, 2007. The Rev. Harvey Hurren officiated. A private interment took place at the McAuley Cemetery. Friends who wish may make...

Oct 8, 2007

ORR: Murray Gerald Orr passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, October 8, 2007. Murray was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba on April 4, 1964. He was raised on the family farm near Franklin, Manitoba. Murray received his education in Minnedosa. He enjoyed working on the family farm whenever he could. Murray was employed with the Canadian Pacific...

Oct 6, 2007

SMITH: Donna May Smith passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, October 6, 2007. Donna was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 26, 1955. She was separated from her family at a very young age and lived in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. In her late teens she moved west, living in Brandon till her passing. She...

Oct 4, 2007

GARLAND: The death of Kenneth Wilfred "Ken" Garland, beloved husband of Kay, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, October 4, 2007. The Graveside Ceremony to Celebrate Ken's Life will be held at Rosewood Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Chaplain Joanne Biggs will officiate. Donations in memory of Ken may be made to...

Oct 2, 2007

BS MORCOMBE: John Allan Morcombe, of Oak Lake, Manitoba, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Allan was born on October 15, 1945 in Holland, Manitoba. He lived in Cypress River until the age of nine, before relocating to Oak Lake, where he resided until his passing. Allan completed his education at Oak Lake...

Sep 28, 2007

FRIESEN: The death of Joan Friesen of Brandon occurred Friday September 28, 2007 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Ceremony to Celebrate Joan's Life will be held on Tuesday October 2, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at Memories Chapel, 330- 18th Street North. Mr. Alfred Klassen will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations...

Sep 26, 2007

BS MACHTALER: Brian Darryl, of Starbuck, Manitoba, formerly of Brandon, beloved husband of Genienne; son of Susan (Rob) Dufresne; son-in-law of Margaret (Jack) Crompton, passed away accidentally on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. Viewing will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Monday, October 1, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Ceremony to Celebrate Brian's Life will...

Sep 21, 2007

Sep 15, 2007

HARDER: After a courageous battle with cancer for one and a half years, Sharon Ruthy Harder (nee Janzen) passed away September 15, 2007 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Sharon will be greatly missed by her husband Phil and three sons Brent, Blaine, and Darren; parents Jack and Hilda Janzen; brother Stan and sister-in-law Lynda Janzen; sister Heather and brother-in-law...

Sep 13, 2007

SMITH: Olga Angeline "Blondie" passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, September 13, 2007. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. A private family graveside ceremony will be held at the Veterans' Section of the Brandon Cemetery. The Rev....

Sep 7, 2007

PETERS: (nee Dalgleish) Jean Winnifred passed away at the Rivers Personal Care Home on Friday, September 7, 2007 at the age of 78. Jean was born on April 19, 1929 at MacGregor, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur; infant daughter Marion Dianna; parents Wilfred and Annie; sisters: Flora, Mary, Dina, Noreen and one brother Allan. Jean will be...

Sep 7, 2007

YOUNG: Dorothy Jean Young passed away on September 7, 2007 at Fairview Nursing Home at the age of 92. Dorothy was born in Brandon, Manitoba on July 14, 1915, the eldest of five children born to Jean and Harry Fulcher. Dorothy grew up and received her education in Rapid City, Manitoba after her family moved there in 1918. She volunteered...

Sep 5, 2007

HENSON: Peacefully, with her son and daughter from British Columbia by her side, Alma Irene Henson passed away at the Valleyview Care Centre on Wednesday, September 5, 2007. In keeping with Alma's wishes, no formal ceremony will be held. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

Sep 4, 2007

WISHART: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Jerry J.J. Wishart, of Brandon, on September 4, 2007. Jerry was the brother of Evie (Donna) Wishart of Russell and the late Chester (Doreen) Wishart of The Pas. A private graveside service was held at the Russell Memorial Garden. "He lived to teach and he...

Sep 4, 2007

JOHNSTON: Gloria Annis Johnston (nee Sturko), beloved wife of Morris G. Johnston, passed away in Brandon on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. Following cremation, a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Complete obituary information will follow. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. JOHNSTON: Gloria Annis Johnston (nee Sturko), beloved wife of Morris G. Johnston,...

Sep 2, 2007

EWEN: Percy Borden. It is with sadness that our family announces the death of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather on September 2, 2007 at Valleyview Care Centre. Percy was born on August 30, 1914, to John and Norma Ewen. He was raised in Glen Ewen Saskatchewan, one of nine children. Percy married Lorena Schneider in 1939 at Edrans, Manitoba....

Aug 27, 2007

KAYTOR: The death Ellen Edith Kaytor, of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, August 27, 2007. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Shannon McCarthy of Central United Church will officiate. Interment will be in the Brandon Cemetery. Complete obituary information will...

Aug 26, 2007

PARTRIDGE: The death of Mabel Partridge occurred at Fairview Home, on Sunday, August 26, 2007. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3319 Park Avenue, on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 1:00 pm. Pastor Rick Harwood will officiate....

Aug 25, 2007

COCHRANE: The death of Garfield Vincent "Gary" Cochrane of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, August 25, 2007. Mr. Cochrane was born in Ottawa, Ontario on July 4, 1939, son of Vincent and Mildred Cochrane. He served with the Department of National Defense for numerous years before settling in the Brandon area. He is survived by,...

Aug 24, 2007

McDOUGALL: Isabell Mary McDougall, beloved wife of Angus and dear mother of Dennis, Gary and Carolyn, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 24, 2007. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. with the funeral...