obituaries

Jan 18, 2007

McGIBNEY: The death of Andrew John McGibney, beloved husband of the late Isabel McGibney, and loving father of Laura-Lee McGibney, occurred at Fairview Home on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Service to be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy and tributes may be left at the Memories Chapel website at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre,...

Jan 18, 2007

MAHER: Gail Sally Maher (nee Koskie) of Brandon, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the age of 57 years. Cherishing the love, laughter and good times is Gail's husband and best friend Jim; daughters Tracy (Colin) Grierson, and their daughter Maya of Calgary and Tara Maher of Lethbridge. She is also survived by a brother Ron (Jo-Ann) Koskie...

Jan 17, 2007

ROHLFS: The death of Carl Ernest Rohlfs, of Brandon, beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Laura and Rick, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 17, 2007. A time of visitation will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Sunday, January 21, 2007 from 7:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. The Funeral Ceremony will...

Jan 15, 2007

CHAPMAN: The death of N. Ilene Chapman occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, January 15, 2007. The Ceremony to Celebrate Ilene's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 10:00 am. The Very Reverend Robin Walker will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Flowers are gratefully...

Jan 13, 2007

WIEBE: It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Gert Wiebe of Brandon on January 13, 2007 at the age of 71. Gert was born on August 21, 1935 to Anna and Abram Dyck on the family farm near Plum Coulee. It was here where she met her future husband, Neil. They were married in 1955 and made...

Jan 12, 2007

HANSON: After a courageous battle with cancer it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Hanson on January 12, 2007, at age 65. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years Neil; children Corinne Teetaert (Jim), Irene Fawcett (Kim), Ron (Jill); grandchildren Jamie, Amie, and Kaitlyn, and brother Tree Ellams. Carol was predeceased...

Jan 12, 2007

ARMSTRONG: The death of Jim Armstrong, beloved husband of Kay and dear father of Glenn, Wayne and Janice, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 12, 2007. The Ceremony to Celebrate Jim's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 2:30 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish, may...

Jan 11, 2007

Brandon Sun MORGAN: The death of Richard "Ri" Morgan of Brandon, beloved husband of Vicki, dear father of Jody, Mark, Reva, and Hugh, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 11, 2007. Mr. Morgan had been employed with Manitoba Hydro for many years. The Ceremony to Celebrate Ri's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North,...

Jan 9, 2007

MCLACHLAN: It is with sadness the family announces the passing of D.W. "Bill" McLachlan on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home at the age of 87 years. Bill is survived by his wife of sixty-four years Leila and his three children and their families. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service...

Jan 8, 2007

WATSON: The death of Ralph James Watson occurred at the Assiniboine Centre on Monday, January 8, 2007. Ralph was born in the Rounthwaite District on April 27, 1926, the son of Walker and Edith Watson. He worked for Imperial Oil in Brandon and later joined the Brandon City Police in 1959, retiring as Detective Sergeant in 1985. Ralph was a...

Jan 5, 2007

Jan 3, 2007

KULCHYCKY: Catherine Jean Kulchycky, beloved wife of Adam, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Jean was born on June 27, 1926 at Crawford Park, Manitoba, the daughter of Dave and Alice Young. She will be lovingly remembered by: her husband, Adam; children, Judy (Rick) Sample; Murray Kulchyski and Marty (Glynys) Kulchyski. Her memory...

Jan 2, 2007

Reverend Anthony Thaddeus Korewa, pastor of St. Hedwig's Parish in Brandon and a Priest of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg died at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. Father Korewa was born in Warsaw, Poland on March 14, 1917. Father Korewa was ordained on December 6, 1952 for the diocese of Chelmno, Poland at Basilique Sacre-Coeur in...

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,...