obituaries

Aug 29, 2004

DAVISON: Gerald James "Deb" Davison, passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, August 29, 2004. He is survived by his wife Edna Marie (Judy) and his five children and ten grandchildren; Lori (Scott) McFarland, Amber, Ashley and Lisa of Portage la Prairie; Kent (Carrie), Pam, Connor and Grace of Ottawa, ON; Murray (Lynn), Leah and Curtis...

Aug 27, 2004

ARDAGH: The death of Ed Ardagh, beloved husband of Rita, dear father of Debra and Pam occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 27th, 2004. The Ceremony to Celebrate Ed's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, on Friday, September 3rd, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. John Dolloff of St. Mary's Anglican...

Aug 24, 2004

BOYCHUK: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pearl Boychuk (nee Sasnella), at the age of 80 years, on Tuesday, August 24th, 2004 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre after a brief illness. Pearl was born in Gypsumville on April 17th, 1924 where she resided until she met her future husband, John. They met in St....

Aug 24, 2004

COURTEPATE: The death of Gabriel Frank Courtepate occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, August 25, 2004. Frank was born February 20, 1927 at Villeneuve, Alberta. He had resided most of his life in Alberta and had recently moved to Brandon from Barrhead in 2003. He is survived by; his niece, Martha (Thomas) Burnham and a great niece,...

Aug 18, 2004

JAMIESON: Anne Patricia Jamieson of Brandon, wife of the late Grant Jamieson, beloved mother of daughters, Kelly Thomson and Patty Stuart, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, August 18, 2004. The Celebration of Anne's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Dale Woods of...

Aug 17, 2004

BOHATSCHUK: The death of Mykola "Mike" Bohatschuk, beloved husband of Anne, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, August 17, 2004. Arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. BOHATSCHUK: The death of Mykola "Mike" Bohatschuk, beloved husband of Anne, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, August 17, 2004. Prayers will be held...

Aug 14, 2004

With immense sadness but also a sense of joy, the Vail family wishes to announce that Hazel passed from this life into the arms of her Lord in the evening of August 14th, after a nearly two year battle with cancer. Wife and soul mate to Ken, loving mother to Suzanne, Cathy (Gerald), Gordon (Brenda), and David (Sharon), Hazel was...

Aug 11, 2004

MACKAY: James Arthur "Jim" MacKay, beloved husband of Gayle, dear father of James and grandfather of Jesse, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, August 11,2004. Prayers will be said at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church...

Aug 11, 2004

DAVIDSON: R. Louise Davidson of Dinsdale Personal Care Home passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 11, 2004. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Monday, August 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Officiant will be Darlene McClay, assisted by Majors Wilson and Winnie Perrin. Interment will follow in the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are...

Aug 8, 2004

FORKUSA: Katherine Forkusa of Brandon, passed away at her residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Sunday, August 8, 2004. Kay was born in Portage La Prairie on July 3, 1917, the daughter of Alex and Mary Forkutza. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Rideau Park on Friday, August 13, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Mona Franklin will officiate. Interment...

Aug 8, 2004

POPPLE: Robert Wilfred Popple (August 11, 1931 ?? August 8, 2004), second son of the late Harvey and Elaine Popple of Minto, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, August 8, 2004. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Ethel (Duffield); his special daughters, Marie of Souris, Mavis and son-in-law Chris Winters and his extra...

Aug 6, 2004

THIESSEN: The death of Art Thiessen, beloved husband of Linda and dear father of Derek and Corey, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 6, 2004. Art was born on July 4, 1950 in Altona, Manitoba the son of Cornelius and Helen Thiessen. He had eight brothers and one sister. The family lived in the Gretna/Altona area...

Jul 29, 2004

Jul 27, 2004

JESPERSON: Grace Jesperson of Brandon, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at the Assiniboine Centre. Grace was born on September 6, 1915 in Strathclair, daughter of Herb and Isabella McFaddin. The family moved to Cardale, where Grace grew up. Grace married Andreas Jesperson June 26, 1935. They were married 52 years. Grace is survived by; her daughters, Shirley (Roy)...

Jul 27, 2004

YANICK: The death of Mary Gladys Yanick, of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, July 27, 2004. Mary was born in Grandview, Manitoba on April 16, 1937 and spent her early childhood in Marco MB. She started school at the age of five at Ohla and moved to Menzie, MB at the age of six where...

Jul 24, 2004

PATTEN: The death of Harold Edward Patten, beloved husband of Frieda, dear father of Rudy, Alvin and Katie, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, July 24, 2004. The Funeral Service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 3101 Victoria Avenue on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Edmund Mielke will officiate. Interment will follow in...

Jul 23, 2004

DREGER: The death of Delmer Edwin Dreger of Brandon occurred at Sidney, Manitoba on Friday, July 23, 2004. Delmer was born in Watrous, Saskatchewan on March 16, 1942, son of Walter Henry and Erna Alma Dreger. Delmer was employed with the Brandon School Division for many years prior to his retirement in 1990. He is survived by; his son, Scott...

Jul 19, 2004

BLAIR: Herbert "Bert" Harold Blair, husband of the late Pearl Blair passed away peacefully at his residence in East-View Lodge in Neepawa on Monday, July 19, 2004. Dad was born on January 10, 1920 in Miami, Manitoba. He and Mom were married for 62 years, and he once again will join her. Dad served overseas from 1942-1945 and when he...

Jul 19, 2004

TREMAINE: Janice Elaine Tremaine of Brandon, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2004 at her residence. Elaine was born in Brandon on September 15, 1950 and spent her early childhood in Boissevain and Miami, MB. She received her education at Green Acres Elementary and Harrison High School. Elaine has resided in Brandon since 1961, has been the caregiver for her...

Jul 15, 2004

CORK: Jams Ian Cork, age 88 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2004 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ian was born on June 20, 1916 in Brunkild, Manitoba, spending his early years in various parts of Southern Manitoba. He was employed by the Canadian National Railway for 46 years, except for the 4 years he served in...