obituaries

Dec 31, 2006

ZAVISLAK: Lloyd Edward Zavislak of Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 31, 2006. Lloyd was born in Brandon, Manitoba on July 18, 1940, the youngest son born to Frank and Pearl Zavislak. He was raised on a farm south of Brandon and attended Cornwallis School. Lloyd married Leona in 1963 and they had four...

Dec 31, 2006

JOHNSTON: The death of Orland Ivan Johnston of Brandon occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 31, 2006. Orland was born in the Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Ontario on April 1, 1931. He is survived by his wife Marlene, daughter Cheryl Couturier of Brandon and son Neil (Shirley) Johnston of Lanark, Ontario. There are four grandchildren; Danielle...

Dec 30, 2006

FAGG: The death of Archie Fagg of Brandon, beloved husband of Ina and dear father of Barbara (Corey) Dinsdale and Beverly (Wayne) Otley, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Cremation will take place with a graveside and interment service to be held in late May of 2007. Flowers are gratefully declined at this time....

Dec 30, 2006

MARCINO: Edward Marcino passed away at his residence, Fairview Home, on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Edward was born on September 22, 1922 in the RM of Clanwilliam, the eldest child of Mac and Caroline Marcino. He was raised on a farm in the Erickson area while receiving his education in Erickson and Clanwilliam. Edward farmed with his father before joining...

Dec 30, 2006

CULBERTSON: Wesley Rutledge "Wes" Culbertson, beloved husband of Gail passed away peacefully at his residence in Brandon on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Wes was born in Brandon on September 24, 1921, one of nine children born to John and Sophia Culbertson. He received his education at Fleming and Earl Oxford Schools. Wes later joined the Army, serving overseas with the...

Dec 29, 2006

HUNTINGHAWK: On Friday, December 29, 2006, with family by her side, after a very brave battle with illness, Margaret Huntinghawk (nee Patrick) left us to begin a journey into the spirit world. Margaret is survived by: her loving children, Richard (Debbie), Elvin (Cheryl), Anne Huntinghawk, Cindy Terpstra, Helen Huntinghawk (Henry), Darcy Huntinghawk, Candace Huntinghawk, and Angela Huntinghawk (Daniel). She also...

Dec 29, 2006

STAPLETON: The peaceful passing of Norma Louise Stapleton occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, December 29, 2006. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. The Ceremony to Celebrate Norma's Life will be held at Memories Chapel on Thursday, January 4,...

Dec 28, 2006

SHADLOCK: The death of Elizabeth Mary (Betty) Shadlock, beloved wife of Nick, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on Thursday, December 28, 2006. The family will receive friends at a visitation held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Ceremony to Celebrate Betty's Life will be...

Dec 27, 2006

WPG FREE PRESS EDWIN CHARLES CHOWN It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father Edwin Charles Chown on December 27, 2006. Ed was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan on May 29, 1924 and moved to Elkhorn, Manitoba in 1926. He attended Elkhorn School until employed with CP Rail in 1942. He joined the army in 1943 and...

Dec 22, 2006

THORNE: The death of John William "Jack" Thorne of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, December 22, 2006. Jack was born in the Lake Audie District, Manitoba on December 11, 1938. Jack is survived by two daughters Rena and Jacqueline; siblings Joe Thorne, Jean Erickson, Madeline (Gilmour) Lund, Howard (Donna) Thorne. There are numerous nieces and...

Dec 21, 2006

MACDONALD: John Brian MacDonald of Brandon passed away peacefully on December 21, 2006 at Fairview Home after a lengthy illness. Brian and his twin brother, Kevin, were born on April 3, 1934, to parents John and Mary MacDonald in Dunrea. Brian grew up on the family farm affectionately called Section 9. In 1957, Brian married Joyce Little from Hilton. They...

Dec 20, 2006

MARTIN: Lorne Martin of Brandon, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Betty and sons Scott and Bradley. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Flowers are...

Dec 20, 2006

Dec 18, 2006

EAGLE BEARS: The death of Dale Clifford Thomas Eagle Bears, beloved husband of Heather, loving father to Jaimeson, Jordan, Michael, and Eileen, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, December 18, 2006. A public graveside ceremony will be held at the Veterans' Section, Brandon Cemetery on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Mike Davis will officiate....

Dec 15, 2006

Dec 10, 2006

CHAMBERS: The death of Harry Herbert Chambers, beloved husband of Lydia, occurred at Dinsdale Personal Care Home on Sunday, December 10, 2006. Funeral Ceremony will be held at Dinsdale Personal Care Home, 510 - 6th Street, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Majors Wilson and Winnie Perrin will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Complete...

Dec 9, 2006

SANDERSON: Daisy Agnes Sanderson passed away at Hillcrest Place on Saturday, December 9, 2006. Daisy was born on July 22, 1908 in Arcola, Saskatchewan to John and Jane Maxwell. After the loss of her mother and father at a very young age to a flu epidemic, Daisy and her two brothers and two sisters went to live with family and...

Dec 3, 2006

WILK: Wanda Marie Wilk, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 3, 2006. Wanda was born on July 1, 1946 at Ethelbert, Manitoba, one of six children born to Anton and Cassie Milcharek. She leaves her husband, Phillip; son, Craig (Rachelle) and their children, Nichelle and Anthony; son, Terry (Lisa) and...

Dec 2, 2006

WASTLE: John Thompson Wastle passed away in Brandon on December 2, 2006. He is survived by; his beloved wife, Merle, son Clarence (Theresa) Wastle of Leduc, Alberta and daughter, Joyce (Barry) Teal of Brandon. He also leaves grandchildren; Lisa (Kyle) Chrystian, Teresa (Ryan) Meise, Barb (Mark) Schram, James Teal, Christal Wastle. There are four great grandchildren, Nathan, Drew, Austin and...

Nov 27, 2006

MCKAY: It is with great sadness and sorrow, for the family of Donald James, born February 11, 1941 at Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Broadview, SK to announce his sudden and tragic passing on Monday, November 27, 2006 at 65 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lorraine (Pompana), sons Trevor and Curtis of Brandon, daughter Corinne...