obituaries

Apr 30, 2006

LEGG: Elizabeth, October 20, 1943 - April 30, 2006. In loving memory of our dearly beloved mother and grandmother who passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at her residence with her husband at her side. Elizabeth was born and raised on a farm twelve miles north of Elphinstone. She was the daughter of the late Mac and Lena...

Apr 28, 2006

DUNHAM: Leona (McIntosh) Dunham, age 78 years, passed away on April 28, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre after a lengthy illness. Leona was the sixth child of eight born to Annie and Howard McIntosh of Rossburn. She was predeceased by; her parents, three sisters and two brothers; Blanche Duncanson and Dorothy Plante of Flin Flon and Carol Martine...

Apr 27, 2006

GARNER, SHARON 1944 - 2006 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sharon Georgina Garner on Thursday, April 27, 2006 in Brandon, MB at the age of 61 years after a courageous struggle with cancer. Sharon was predeceased by her father George Garner in 1972 and her nephew Kevin Roberts in 1998. Besides her loving children, John,...

Apr 24, 2006

WHITE: Barbara White was born on November 1, 1958, passed away on April 24, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Barbara will be greatly missed by her two sons Jason and Landen White; mother Mabel White; sister Bev (Jim) Mckay and nephews Ryan, Trent, and Scott Mckay. She was predeceased by her father Ken White. Barbara initially took training...

Apr 23, 2006

BATE: Donald Dwight - 1928 - 2006: We are saddened by the sudden loss of our husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Celebration of Don's Life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2006 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Rivers, Manitoba. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Don to CancerCare Manitoba...

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...