obituaries

Dec 19, 2003

PAETKAU: Anna Paetkau of Brandon passed away at her residence, Hillcrest Home, on Friday, December 19, 2003. Anna is survived by: her son, John (Trudy) Paetkau; grandchildren, Khristina (Jeffrey) Place, Michael Paetkau and Elisa Paetkau; sisters Helen Loewen and Mary (Abe) Wiebe as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by: her parents, John and Helen Penner; sister...

Dec 18, 2003

MCINTOSH: After a short illness, Wilfred Norman "Freddie Mac" McIntosh passed away peacefully, with family at his side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, December 18, 2003. Wilf was born January 21, 1913 in Rapid City, Manitoba, the youngest of a family of seven brothers and one sister and was the last remaining member of his family. Wilf...

Dec 5, 2003

The death of Alvin Holden, of Brandon, beloved husband of Hazel, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, December 5, 2003. Alvin Marmion Nelson Holden was born at Stranraer, Saskatchewan on November 23, 1919, one of five children born to Ethel and Sylvester Holden. Alvin received his education at Stranraer and Smiley, Saskatchewan. He later worked with Anglo...

Dec 4, 2003

LYSENKO: Lynne Mary Lysenko passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2003 with her family at her side. Lynne was born on October 17, 1944 in Brandon. Her kind, gentle nature, evident in her early childhood, endeared her to all. Lynne attended David Livingstone School, followed by St. Michael's Academy. After graduating from a secretarial course, Lynne was employed by the...

Nov 23, 2003

Voodre: After a lengthy illness, Robert James "Bob" Voodre, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 23, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, at the age of 71 years. He was predeceased by: his father in 1973, his mother in 1991, one sister and two brothers-in-law. He will be sadly missed by: his...

Nov 21, 2003

SADLER: The death of Agnes Sadler of Fairview Home, widow of Harold Philip Sadler, occurred at her residence on Friday, November 21, 2003. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Joan Jarvis of Central United Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial...

Nov 21, 2003

The death of Ronald Stewart Moore, of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, November 21, 2003. Ron was born in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan on December 22, 1911, son of Thomas R. Moore and Ellen (nee Stewart). Following the family's move to Manitoba, Ron received his early education in the Dauphin area. He graduated from Dauphin Collegiate...

Nov 20, 2003

BRANDON: Elizabeth Rebecca "Bessie" (nee Fletcher) Brandon passed away peacefully at the Riverdale Personal Care Home on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at the age of 88 years. She was predeceased by her parents John James Fletcher (1950) and Catherine Allen (1962), a sister Maggie (1914) and by her husband, Wesley Alexander Brandon (1971). Bessie will be lovingly remembered by her...

Nov 18, 2003

PHILLIPS: Marjorie "Marj" Phillips, devoted wife of Mick and mother of Greta and Gregg, was called home at the Minnedosa Hospital on Tuesday, November 18, 2003. The Ceremony to Celebrate Marj's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street N., on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Mona Franklin and Rev. Barb Jardine will officiate. Complete obituary information...

Nov 17, 2003

DAVIDSON: The death of Eugene Benvie "Jeep" Davidson, beloved husband of Frances, occurred at his residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Monday, November 17, 2003. A time of visitation will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday (tonight) from 7:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel on Thursday, November...

Nov 16, 2003

The death of Margaret Isabel Northam, beloved wife of John, of Rapid City occurred at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg on Sunday, November 16, 2003. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at the Rapid City United Church, Rapid City, Friday, November 21, 2003 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Boyd Drake will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rapid City Cemetery....

Nov 16, 2003

HAMNETT: The death of Polly Hamnett, beloved wife of David of Rivers, occurred at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB on Sunday, November 16, 2003. She was born on November 6, 1939 in Chicago, Ill. She married David Hamnett on October 6, 1984 and resided in the Continental Divide, New Mexico before moving to Rivers. Polly worked as a bank...

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...