obituaries

Apr 22, 2006

BARR: Norman Barr, born May 18, 1935 in Carberry, Manitoba passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Kelowna General Hospital. Norman will be lovingly missed by his wife Alice, of 50 years, of Kelowna, five children; Gordon (Lorraine), Portland, Oregon, Karen (Rob), Oakbank, Manitoba, Lorraine (Wayne), Pinawa, Manitoba, Shaun (Shiela), Kelowna British Columbia, Errol (Kim), Las Vegas;...

Apr 19, 2006

Church Notice The funeral service for Mike Metruk, father of Brian (Pauline) Metruk, will be held, Monday, May 1, 2006, 2:00PM at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North. Brandon Sun METRUK: Michael (Mike) Metruk passed away at the Carman Memorial Hospital, Carman, Manitoba, on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Mike was born in Brandon on August 24, 1913. He spent most of...

Apr 16, 2006

PRICE: The death of Anne Isabel Price, age 89 years, widow of the late George William Price, occurred at her residence, Fairview Home, on Sunday, April 16, 2006. Cremation will take place. There will be no formal service at this time. A graveside service and interment will follow at a later date. Complete obituary information will follow. Expressions of sympathy...

Apr 9, 2006

WILLSON: The death of Muriel "Moodie" Willson occurred in the city on Sunday, April 9, 2006. Muriel was born on June 24, 1920 in Brandon, one of Harry and Annie Rohlfs five children. Moodie attended school until grade 11 and then entered the work force. She had many jobs housecleaning and waitressing. She married Stanley Willson and they had two...

Apr 6, 2006

PHINNEY: The passing of Robert Norman Phinney, affectionately known as "Bob" or "Norm" to his family and friends, occurred Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Bob was born on May 13, 1951 in Brandon, Manitoba, the son of Milt and Sarah Phinney. He gave 40 years of skilled tradesmanship to the construction industry in Brandon. His...

Apr 4, 2006

CURTIS: Georgina Curtis (nee Box) passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, April 4, 2006.Georgina was born in Grenfell, Saskatchewan on February 21, 1916, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R.A. Box. She married Winston Charles Curtis on December 5, 1941 in Alexander, Manitoba. Georgina will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lila (Vic) Moore and Bob...

Apr 1, 2006

Mar 30, 2006

ARMSTRONG: The death of William Earle Armstrong of Brandon occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on March 30, 2006. Bill was born in Boissevain on January 4, 1931, son of Earle and Frances Armstrong. He worked as an automotive mechanic for Binkley Motors for thirty years. He is survived by: his daughter, Susan Frances Armstrong and two grandchildren, Kaylen...

Mar 29, 2006

RADFORD: Bruce Radford, beloved husband of Betty, passed away at his residence, Fairview Home, on Wednesday, March 29, 2006. The Ceremony to Celebrate Bruce's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Harvey Hurren of Knox United Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the Minnedosa Cemetery. Friends who...

Mar 28, 2006

ZOLINSKI: Stanley Zolinski, formerly of Fairview Home, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Stanley was born on April 23, 1924 in Meleb, Manitoba the son of Harry and Lena Zolinski. He was raised on the farm and received his education in a one room country school. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces...

Mar 23, 2006

WILSON: Martha Genevieve "Curlie" Wilson passed away at her residence, Hillcrest Place, Brandon on Thursday evening, March 23, 2006. Martha was born on December 11, 1905 in Aux Marais District near Emerson, Manitoba. She was the seventh child in a family of six girls and four boys. Her parents, James Robert and Mary (nee Calder) Copeland were pioneers in the...

Mar 22, 2006

PATON: The death of Margaret Waring Paton occurred on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. A private graveside ceremony will be held in the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Margaret to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, Dialysis Unit, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2B3. A complete...

Mar 21, 2006

OMILANOW: Kenneth Walter "Wally" Omilanow passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. The Ceremony to Celebrate Wally's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Orton Anderson will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made at...

Mar 17, 2006

SLIMMON: The death of Randy Slimmon of Brandon, occurred Friday March 17, 2006 at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon. The Ceremony to Celebrate Randy's Life will be held at Central United Church 327 8th Street, on Wednesday March 22, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations in Randy's memory may be made...

Mar 15, 2006

Brandon Sun - Saturday, March 18, 2006 - with photo BELL (nee McKinnon): Dorothy Irene - April 11, 1916 - March 15, 2006: peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, Dorothy passed away at Central Park Lodge. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Edith (Thomas) Gillett, son, Kenneth (Claire) Bell; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased...

Mar 12, 2006

PREVADA, William Victor: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William on March 12, 2006. William passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the Assiniboine Centre and now joins his wife, Kathleen in heaven. William was born in Brandon on October 20, 1927, the youngest child of the late Alexander and Sophie Prevada. William received his...

Mar 10, 2006

NEALE: Olive Marion Neale passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2006 at the Assiniboine Centre after a short battle with cancer. Mom was born on the family farm, the eighth child and only girl of George and Williamina Coleman. She was raised on the farm located between Waskada and Goodlands. Mom attended Waterloo and Addington Schools and took her...

Mar 10, 2006

GRANGER: John Haselden, beloved husband of Peggy, passed away at the Assiniboine Centre on March 10, 2006, in his 101 year. John was born July 7, 1905 to Ernest and Jane Granger on their farm in the Rounthwaite district. He was the middle child in a family of 7 and the first to be born in the big white house....

Mar 8, 2006

DAVIES: The death of Thomas Albert Charles "Tom" Davies, beloved husband of Sheila and dear father of Maureen, Michael, Mark and Tom, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. A time of visitation for friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Monday, March 13, 2006 from 7:30 pm. to 8:30 pm....

Mar 8, 2006

LUKIANCHUK: The death of Nick Lukianchuk of Brandon occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. A time of visitation will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, March 10, 2006 from 7:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 2:00...