obituaries

Jan 31, 2003

THOMPSON: Lillie Thompson, widow of the late Wilmer Thompson, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on Friday, January 31, 2003. Lillie was born on April 27, 1908, on the family farm, NE 27-4-19, R.M. Of Morton, in the Brownlea District, north-east of Boissevain, MB, the youngest of eight children born to William and Emma Wray. She was raised...

Jan 28, 2003

FERGUSON: Beatrice Ferguson, beloved wife of Mel Ferguson, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, January 28, 2003. Beatrice was born in Brandon on February 19, 1924, daughter of Theodore and Frances Wenger. She grew up in Brandon, attending school in the city. Beatrice lived in Brampton, Ontario in earlier years before moving back to Brandon to...

Jan 28, 2003

SPEELMAN: Janice Hazel Speelman, beloved wife of Chris, dear mother of Gillian, Curt and Jason, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, January 28, 2003. The Ceremony to Celebrate Jan's Life will be held at Central United Church, 327-8th Street, Brandon on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Joan Jarvis will officiate. Flowers are...

Jan 28, 2003

McPhail: Earl Douglas McPhail, beloved father of Ray, Barry (Holly) and Erliss, passed away peacefully at home in Brandon, on Tuesday, January 28, 2003. The Ceremony to Celebrate Earl's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street N., on Friday, January 31, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Brandon Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Flowers...

Jan 26, 2003

The death of Emil Mondor, beloved husband of Evelyn, occurred at the Assiniboine Centre on Sunday, January 26, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. MONDOR: Emil Wilbert Mondor of Brandon, Manitoba passed away at the Assiniboine Centre on Sunday, January 26, 2003. Emil was born in Dunrea, Manitoba on May 2, 1919 to Joseph...

Jan 26, 2003

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Jan 17, 2003

Herbert (Herb) Brian Canty: Suddenly on Friday, January 17, 2003, Herb husband of Karen and father of Ryan, Kristin and Kelly passed away at the Health Science Center, Winnipeg. Funeral service will be held at Memories Chapel 330-18th St. North, Brandon on Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations in memory of Herb may be...

Jan 15, 2003

The family of W. John Kain, age 74 years, mourns his passing on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. John was the beloved husband and best friend of Helen, and dear father of Debra and Leah. John was born on the family farm south of Melita (Peninsula District) on September 21, 1928, the third child and...

Jan 13, 2003

BLAIN: Lola Annetta Blain, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, January 13, 2003 in her 94th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Reg Blain of Wawanesa, MB, precious mother of Eileen (Jack) McLachlan and Marguerite (Art) Yung, and grandmother to David and Kathryn Yung. The memorial service will be held at a future...

Jan 9, 2003

Barkley: It is with great sorrow the family of George "Bev" Barkley, aged 62 years, of Brandon, announces his untimely passing after a lengthy battle with heart disease and diabetes. Bev was born May 27, 1940 in Virden, Manitoba. His family moved to Brandon when he was a small child. Bev graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree...

Jan 3, 2003

The death of Robert Howard of Brandon, beloved husband of Margaret, occurred in the city on Friday, January 3, 2003. Funeral arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Irvine "Bob" Howard on January 3, 2003 at the Rideau Park Personal Care Home, after a long...

Jan 1, 2003

POETS: Camilla (Milly) Marie Poets (nee Van Achte) of Hillcrest Place passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2003. Milly was born July 3, 1914 in Ghent, West Flanders, Belgium to Aloysius and Sophie Van Achte. The family immigrated to Canada in 1919 and made their home in Swan Lake, MB. Milly married Charlie Poets in 1939 and they raised...

Jan 1, 2003

The death of Leslie "Cham" Paine, beloved husband of Shirley Jo, father of Matthew, Nancy and Patricia, occurred peacefully at home on January 1, 2003. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 401-1st Street on Saturday, January 4, 2003 at 1:30 pm. The Rev. Garry MacDowall will officiate. Interment will follow at the Brandon cemetery. No...

Dec 30, 2002

The death of Suzanne Bartlette, beloved wife of Peter, mother of Roger, Ryan and Heather, occurred suddenly at her residence in Brandon on Sunday, December 29, 2002. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Thursday (tonight), January 2, 2003 from 8:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will...

Dec 28, 2002

Dec 24, 2002

The death of David Preston of Oak Lake, Manitoba occurred Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at the Virden District Health Centre, Virden, Manitoba. The Ceremony to Celebrate David's Life will be held at the Oak Lake United Church on Monday, December 30, 2002 at 2:00 pm. Pam Dean will officiate. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation...

Dec 22, 2002

The death of William Alexander (Bill) McLachlan , beloved husband of Norah of Brandon and formerly of Boissevain, Manitoba occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 22, 2002. Bill was born in Boissevain, Manitoba on August 2, 1926, son of James and Frances McLachlan. He attended school in Boissevain. Bill moved to Brandon in 1948 and he...

Dec 21, 2002

BERTRAND: Lawrence William (Bill) Bill Bertrand of Rapid City, MB passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 21, 2002. The Funeral Service will be held at the Rapid City United Church on Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.. Rev. Boyd Drake will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rapid City Cemetery. Friends who so desire may make memorial...

Dec 18, 2002

Stephanie Bayak, widow of William Bayak, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. Stephanie was born in Lumsden, Saskatchewan on January 8, 1920, the daughter of the late Elarry and Elaine Pasklav. She received her education in Regina. She met William Bayak and they were married in...

Dec 15, 2002

BARTRAM: The death of Nellie Bartram, widow of David, occurred on December 15, 2002 at the Assiniboine Centre at the age of 90. Nellie was born on May 14, 1912 to John and Mary Sabeski of Angusville, Manitoba. She married David Bartram in 1933 and raised four daughters on their farm in Birtle. Nellie had resided in Brandon since September...