obituaries

Aug 12, 2005

WATCHORN: The death of Wendell Stanley Watchorn occurred peacefully at his residence in Brandon on Friday, August 12, 2005. Wendell was born at Minnedosa, Manitoba on May 6, 1947, son of Gordon and Lucille Watchorn. Wendell attended elementary and high schools in Minnedosa. As a young man he enjoyed sports and meeting people. He later attended Assiniboine Community College, where...

Aug 6, 2005

REID: The death of Garnet William "Hap" Reid of Brandon, husband of Ann, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, August 6, 2005. Hap was born at Foxwarren, Manitoba on August 29, 1920, son of William and Margaret Reid of Foxwarren. He taught school, worked for B/A Oil and Inter-City Gas. Hap was an active member of the...

Aug 5, 2005

POSTHUMUS: Justina Posthumus, widow of the late Frank Posthumus Sr. and formerly of Rapid City, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 5, 2005. Mrs. Posthumus was the beloved mother of Frank, Maria, Bill, Sandra, Bob (deceased), Elaine and Linda. A time of visitation will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday,...

Aug 1, 2005

SILLIKER: The death of Leola Emma Silliker of Brandon, occurred at the Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Monday, August 1, 2005. The Ceremony to Celebrate Leola's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 2:00 pm. Complete obituary information will follow. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of...

Jul 31, 2005

JANZ: The death of Evelyn A. Janz, beloved mother of Bob, David, Judy, Jeanne, Michael, Paul and Phil, occurred at her residence, Fairview Home on Sunday, July 31, 2005. The Funeral ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel on Saturday, August 13, 2005. More complete information and obituary details will be published closer to service time. Arrangements are with Memories...

Jul 21, 2005

VANHEYST: Elizabeth Nancy vanHeyst (nee Hofstee) B.Sc., D.D.S. beloved wife of Ted and mother of Jonathan and Daniel, passed away peacefully at home in Brandon on July 21, 2005. Born, November 10, 1962 in Port Jervis, NY, she grew up the youngest of eight on her family dairy farm on the banks of the beautiful Neversink River. There she learned...

Jul 21, 2005

The death of Kazimierz "Kaz" Garczynski of Dinsdale Home occurred at his residence on Wednesday, July 23, 2003. Kaz was born in Wrorinia, Poland on August 23, 1925. Kaz immigrated to Canada and worked in the gold mines at Ogana. He was a resident of Dinsdale Personal Care Home since November 1985. The Funeral Service will be held at Dinsdale...

Jul 21, 2005

TURTON: Brittney Lynn (Lynn) Turton passed away in Brandon on July 21, 2005. Lynn was born on August 1, 1961 in Brandon, daughter of Jessie and Cliff Turton. Lynn attended kindergarten and grade 6 at George Fitton Elementary. She took part in after-school music and dance, during grade 5 & 6. She was a patrol and supervised the kindergarten class...

Jul 21, 2005

TYLER: Margaret Helen Tyler, nee McLeod, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, July 21, 2005. Margaret was born on November 28, 1916 in Saskatoon, SK and attended Caswell School and Bedford Road Collegiate. It was there she met her husband, E.J. "Curly" Tyler. Margaret and Curly, were married on August 22, 1942 and the next day...

Jul 20, 2005

Omeljanow: (Omilanow) Paul Omeljanow passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on July 20, 2005. Prayers will be said at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street N., on Wednesday July 27, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrant will be...

Jul 19, 2005

YUEN: Chau Kwai. Already in heaven, she passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at the age of 100 years. She will be remembered by her daughter-in-law Big You Yuen; her grandchildren Lisa, Loree, Steve, Susan, Leanne and Chris; and her precious great grandchildren; Adam, Jennifer, Iskandir, Jasmine, Mikayla, Micah, Hannah and Lucah. Born in ToySun, China, the majority...

Jul 18, 2005

PAPESH: Susan (Buri) (nTe Radenkovits) - Peacefully, on July 18, 2005, at Fairview Home in Brandon, Manitoba, Susan passed away with her family at her side. She was born in Hungary, lived many years in Holland, and came to Canada in 1951. She resided in Winnipeg until 1995 when she moved to Fairview Home. Susan is survived by; her sons...

Jul 16, 2005

COMMON: Suddenly on July 16, 2005, Darrell Wayne Common (Charlie) passed away at his home in Rivers, Manitoba. Darrell was born in Rivers on October 7, 1961, son of John and Elaine Common. He lived in Bradwardine as a young child and moved with his parents to Rivers where he resided until his passing. Darrell as a young person struggled...

Jul 16, 2005

NEILSON: The death of Bruce Neilson, beloved husband of Mavis, occurred in the city on Saturday, July 16, 2005. Funeral arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. NEILSON: The death of Bruce Neilson, beloved husband of Mavis, occurred in the city on Saturday, July 16, 2005. Bruce Duthie Neilson was born March 30, 1949, the fourth child...

Jul 15, 2005

Jul 14, 2005

BARTLETT: The death of Gary Bartlett, beloved husband of Lynne and dear father of Taja and Travis, occurred on Thursday, July 14, 2005. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 339-12th Street, on Monday, July 18, 2005 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Dr. Dale Woods will officiate. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of...

Jul 14, 2005

SMITH: Naomi Ruth Smith (nee Underhill) passed away peacefully at Fairview Home on July 14, 2005. Naomi was born on December 4, 1905 at Underhill, Manitoba, daughter of Harry and Frances Underhill, pioneers in the district. Naomi spent many happy summers since 1941 at her cottage at Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park and many memorable winters at get-aways...

Jul 11, 2005

CHALMERS: Annabelle Chalmers of Brandon passed away at her residence, Hillcrest Place Nursing Home, on Monday, July 11, 2005. Annabelle was born in Brandon on May 11, 1911, the daughter of William and Ann Inkster of Nesbitt, Manitoba. She received her education at the Minnewawa, Nesbitt and Delton Schools. She also attended Brandon Collegiate. On January 11, 1934, she married...

Jul 10, 2005

PRICE: The death of George William Price, age 97 years, occurred at his residence, Fairview Home on Sunday, July 10, 2005. Cremation has taken 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 may be forwarded to memorieschapel@mts.net. Arrangements are...

Jul 9, 2005

YONDA: On Saturday, July 9, 2005, Walter Yonda passed away at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, Brandon. Walter was born in 1925, son of Andrew and Helen Yonda. He attended David Livingston School. In 1943, he left for Toronto and in 1944 went to Detroit and joined the American Army. Upon discharge, he attended Coyne Electrical College in Chicago and...