obituaries

Nov 12, 2003

MUMFORD: The death of Donald Paul Mumford of 29 Charles Avenue, Sprucewoods occurred suddenly in Brandon on Wednesday, November 12, 2003. Don was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on January 19, 1948. Don attended St. Andrews School until he reached the age of fifteen years. He lost his father at age eleven and became the man of the house until...

Nov 11, 2003

Nov 11, 2003

WELLS: Beatrice Annie Wells passed away peacefully at Central Park Lodge in Brandon on Tuesday, November 11, 2003. Her husband Charles predeceased Beatrice in 2001. She was born October 2nd, 1916 at Kisby, Saskatchewan, the third daughter born, in a family of seven girls and six boys, to Ernest and Gladys Ardron. Beatrice was raised and educated at Douglas, Manitoba....

Nov 8, 2003

The death of Gordon Robert "Gordie" Carnahan, beloved husband of Pearl, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 8, 2003. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Central United Church, 327-8th Street on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brandon cemetery. Friends who wish may...

Nov 8, 2003

Wyton: Norman Charles "Jim" Wyton passed away at his residence, Riverdale Personal Care Home, Rivers, on Saturday, November 8, 2003, with the love of family by his side. Jim was born on November 18, 1912 to Joseph and Elizabeth Wyton in the Village of Douglas. He grew up on the family farm in the RM of Cornwallis, south of Douglas,...

Nov 7, 2003

MYKLE, Halvdan "Don" Sigurd: A much loved husband, father and grandfather entered into rest on Friday, November 7, 2003. Don Mykle was born in the small fishing village of Syvde, Norway on October 9, 1911, youngest in a family of seven children. His childhood was spent among the mountains and fjords of western Norway. He immigrated to Canada in March,...

Nov 7, 2003

LAWSON: Jessie Lawson, beloved wife of Ken, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. A private family graveside ceremony will be held at the Brandon Cemetery on Monday, November 10, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. The family invites friends and relatives to share their memories of Jessie at a time of fellowship and refreshment at...

Nov 7, 2003

Sherril Johanne Hardy (nee Hodgson) of Alexander, beloved wife of Maurice Hardy, passed away at the Assiniboine Centre on Friday, November 7, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sherril's outlook on life was nothing but positive right to the end. Sherril was born in Hartney, Manitoba on January 14, 1942, daughter of John and Jean Hodgson. Sherril and Maurice...

Nov 1, 2003

HUNTER: The death of Robert "Bob" Hunter beloved husband of Jean and father of Lara and Cole, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Saturday November 1, 2003. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to memorieschapel@mts.net Arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. HUNTER: The family of Robert "Bob" James Hunter announce with great sadness and indescribable...

Nov 1, 2003

GOULSBRA: Beatrice "Bea" Goulsbra, beloved wife of the late Bud and mother of Bruce and Cindy, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday November 1, 2003 at Fairview Home Inc. Funeral service will be held at the Alexander United Church, Alexander on Wednesday November 5, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. John Nesbitt officiating. Flowers are gratefully...

Oct 28, 2003

The death of Miss Jean Mitchell occurred at her residence, Hillcrest Place, Brandon on Tuesday, October 28, 2003. Jean was born in Brandon on May 14, 1927, daughter of Frederick and Dorothy Mitchell. She was predeceased by her six brothers and sisters. A graveside ceremony will be held at the Brandon cemetery on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 2:30 pm....

Oct 22, 2003

HIGGENS: The death of James "Jim" Higgens beloved husband of Susan occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, October 22, 2003. Funeral arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. HIGGENS: James "Jim" Edwin Higgens, beloved husband of Susan, father of Jaron of Cedar Hill, TX, Josh of Edmonton, AB, Alison (Foster) and Brittany of Brandon,...

Oct 20, 2003

PROKASKI: The death of Margaret "Peggy" Galbraith Prokaski of the Sokol Manor occurred Monday, October 20, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Ceremony to Celebrate Margaret's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North on Saturday October 25, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Evert Busink of the Christian Reformed Church will officiate. Interment will...

Oct 20, 2003

REID: Robert Roger Reid, beloved husband of Berenice and father of Shirley Pedersen, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Memorial Service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street N. on Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of...

Oct 18, 2003

ROBINSON: George Alexander Allan Robinson passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2003 at the Grandview Personal Care Home, Grandview, MB. George was born on February 16, 1925, at the family farm in the RM of North Cypress, MB. He was predeceased by his parents John and Edith (nee Scotland) Robinson. He is survived by his children Diane (Brian) Tkachyk of...

Oct 14, 2003

The death of Hugh Young Murray of Rivers, occurred at the Riverdale Health Centre on Tuesday, October 14, 2003. Hugh was born on November 23, 1918 in Glasgow, Scotland, son of Hugh and Annie (nee McKigney) Murray. He is survived by; his loving wife Sarah, daughter Doreen and granddaughters, Jodie (Rick) and Nikki. He was predeceased by; his parents, two...

Oct 13, 2003

GOWING: Violet Eileen Gowing of Manhattan Beach, Ninette passed away on Monday, October 13, 2003. Eileen was born in Angusville, MB on June 4, 1917 the daughter of Tom and Bessie Pearson. The family lived in various Manitoba communities, due to the fact that Eileen's father was a minister, such as. Swan River, Beresford, Holland, Belmont, Gilbert Plains, Shoal Lake...

Oct 10, 2003

MILLER: The death of Grace Ellen Miller of Fairview Home, formerly of Justice, widow of the late Harry Miller, occurred at her residence on Friday, October 10, 2003. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Barbara Jardine will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial...

Oct 3, 2003

The death of Leslie John Green, of Rivers, beloved husband of Violet and dear father of Lorne, occurred at the Riverdale Health Centre, Rivers on Friday, October 3, 2003. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at the Zion Pentecostal Church, Rivers on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Bruce Nehring and Pastor Ernest Shelvey will officiate. Interment will...

Oct 2, 2003