obituaries

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...

Nov 25, 2006

HAWKINS: The death of Matthew Charles Hawkins of Brandon occurred in the city on Saturday, November 25, 2006. The Funeral Service will be held at Central United Church on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 10:00 am. Mr. Mike Waddell and Deacon John MacKenzie will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in...

Nov 20, 2006

ANTONATION: The death of Ralph Joseph Antonation, beloved husband of Jean, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, November 20, 2006. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Memories Chapel on Thursday, November 23, 2006...

Nov 18, 2006

GRANTHAM, Gayle (nee Smith): It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gayle, beloved wife of Phil Grantham, on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Complete obituary to follow. The Ceremony to celebrate Gayle's life will be held at Memories Chapel on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in...

Nov 15, 2006

WILLIAMSON: Following a brief illness, Mavis Margaret Williamson (Yerex) passed away in Brandon on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. Cherishing her memory are her husband and best friend of 47 years, John; three sons Dale (Faye), Garry and David (Elizabeth). Her life was especially enriched by her grandchildren: Alison and Eric, Elyssa, Bryanna and Brock, and Robyn. The third youngest of...

Nov 14, 2006

STASILA: John Stasila, beloved father of Bob, Helen and Larry, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. John was born November 27, 1930 in Brandon. He grew up in the North end where everyone was family. John lived in Brandon all his life. He worked at the Army Navy, the Sokol Hall and Merchant...

Nov 10, 2006

BLAIR: The death of Dorothy Beatrice Blair occurred at her residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home, on Friday, November 10, 2006. Visitation will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Ceremony to Celebrate Dorothy's Life will be held at Memories Chapel on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at...

Nov 7, 2006

BRIGGS: Gwenneth Diana Briggs (nee Jones) passed away at Central Park Lodge on November 7, 2006. Gwen was born November 25, 1920 at Brookdale, Manitoba to Gwendolyn and Joseph Jones. The Ceremony to Celebrate Gwen's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to take place at Rosewood...