obituaries

Robert Orr

Robert Orr

Nov 25, 2023

The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Bob's Life. Please click here On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Bob died peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre surrounded by love. Until he was admitted to hospital for Covid and other infections, he enjoyed being at home, watching the construction out in front of the sunroom windows and reading, reading,...

Joy Lees

Joy Lees

Nov 24, 2023

The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Joy's Life. Please click here With heavy hearts we mourn the sudden passing of Joy Lorelle Lees, on Friday, November 24, 2023. Joy was born to parents Wayne Lees and Barbara Havens on June 29, 1982, in Olds, AB. In 1984, Wayne married Joy's stepmother Leah. Joy's childhood summers were spent...

Sherry-Ann Poitras

Sherry-Ann Poitras

Nov 24, 2023

Sherry – Ann Poitras, at the age of 56 passed away peacefully with family by her side in Palliative Care Unit at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday November 24, 2023. Sherry will be lovingly remembered by her son Jordan Poitras, grandson Owen Poitras of Brandon; brother Lonny Poitras (Dee Dee), niece Sophia of Hazelridge, MB; sisters Robin Varndell...

Janice Bokkel

Janice Bokkel

Nov 21, 2023

Janice Elaine Bokkel (née McRae) passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with the love of her family surrounding her. Janice McRae was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1961 to Allan and Margaret. Janice grew up on their family farm south of Brandon. She was a farm girl through and through. She'd prefer to be outside barefoot...

Bernice Simpson

Bernice Simpson

Nov 20, 2023

The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Bernice's Life. Please click here Bernice Simpson, age 89, late of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away on the Palliative Care Unit at the Brandon Regional Hospital on Monday, November 20th, 2023. She was the youngest child of Arthur and Edith Burley of Brantford, Ontario. Bernice was predeceased by her brother Robert (Norma)....

Ioulia "Julie" Zorzos Pappas

Ioulia "Julie" Zorzos Pappas

Nov 15, 2023

Ioulia "Julie" Zorzos Pappas (nee Banakou) In Loving Memory of Ioulia "Julie" Pappas, formerly Zorzos (nee Banakou), passed away in Virden, Manitoba on November 15, 2023 at the age of 84, happily surrounded by many of her close family and friends. Julie was predeceased by her siblings Dimitri, Yiorgo, Evridiki, and Panagiota. She is survived by her sister Eleni, and...

Arthur Turner

Arthur Turner

Nov 13, 2023

Arthur "Art" Turner passed away after a brief illness at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the age of 70 years. Art will be lovingly remembered by his wife Faye, son, step-daughter and 5 grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society of Manitoba.

Janet Steeves

Janet Steeves

Nov 11, 2023

Janet Steeves December 28, 1936 – November 11, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet Steeves on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Janet is survived by her children Greg, Melanie (Gene) Guentert, and Mike (Jill Simmons), 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A celebration of Janet's life will take...

Gerald "Jerry" Paterson

Gerald "Jerry" Paterson

Nov 11, 2023

The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Jerry's Life. Please click here Gerald Thomas Paterson, affectionately known as Jerry, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023 at the Brandon Assiniboine Centre. Born on October 15, 1937, at the family farmhouse north of Oak Lake, Manitoba, Jerry's journey through life was marked by resilience, hard work, and a deep...

Maria "Mary" Wesselius

Maria "Mary" Wesselius

Nov 10, 2023

Maria Wesselius December 17, 1934 – November 10, 2023 Maria(Rietje) Wesselius, nee Malipaard, passed away peacefully Friday November 10, 2023 in the presence of her family at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. She was 88. Maria was born in 1934, in the small village of Leimuiden in the Netherlands, and immigrated to Canada in 1956. She was married to Andries...

Heather Morrison

Heather Morrison

Nov 4, 2023

The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Heather's Life. Please click here On the morning of November 4th, 2023, Heather Marion Morrison (nee Bryan) passed away peacefully and dignified with her loving husband Steve Morrison and daughter Lauren Morrison by her side. Daughter Sarah & granddaughter Bailey arrived from England shortly after Heather's passing, however they had a...

Wendy Sime

Wendy Sime

Nov 2, 2023

Wendy Mae Sime March 22, 1964 – November 2, 2023 With family by her side, Wendy Mae Sime, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Wendy was born on March 22, 1964, in Dauphin, MB, the first of three siblings. Wendy grew up in rural Rice Lake, MB. Her love for animals started...

Doreen Washington

Doreen Washington

Nov 1, 2023

Doreen Patricia Washington (nee Grainger) May 31, 1928 – November 1, 2023 Doreen passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday November 1, 2023. Doreen will be missed by her sons Robert (Marlene), Glen (Judy) and her grandson Andrew. She is also survived by sisters- in-law Doreen Grainger and Doris (Craig) Baker, brothers-in-law, Jim (Tina), Charlie (Linda) and...

Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

Oct 30, 2023

Dennis John Olson May 23, 1955 – October 30, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dennis J. Olson at the age of 68 on Monday, October 30, 2023. Dennis will be remembered lovingly by his three children and their spouses Ryan (Tara), Jana (Adam) and Eric (Amy); His five grandchildren Haley, Warren, Ethan, Jordyn, and...

Evelyn Lackie

Evelyn Lackie

Oct 30, 2023

With great sadness and gratitude for a well-lived life, we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Aunty, Cousin, and friend Evelyn Lackie of Brandon, Manitoba on October 30, 2023. Evelyn was born on April 22,1934 in Manson, Manitoba and grew up in Kirkella, Oak Lake, McCauley, and Virden. She married Don Lackie in Virden in July of 1955 and...

Sheena Duncalfe

Sheena Duncalfe

Oct 29, 2023

Sheena Howie Duncalfe (nee Williams) It is with great sadness that we, her family, announce the loss of Sheena Howie Duncalfe (Williams), born in 1934 in Carberry, Manitoba. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Brandon, Manitoba, at the age of 89 years. Sheena spent her childhood on the farm with her parents and her younger sister,...

Arlene Arbour

Arlene Arbour

Oct 29, 2023

ARLENE MAY ARBOUR (nee MAYES) May 4, 1939 - October 29, 2023 It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Arlene May Arbour (Mayes) of Brandon, Manitoba on October 29, 2023, at the age of 84. The world welcomed Arlene on May 4, 1939 in Port Arthur, Ontario (later named Thunder Bay, Ontario). Arlene had...

Esther Hansen

Esther Hansen

Oct 27, 2023

The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Esther's Life. Please click here Esther (Funk) Hansen passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Center early in the morning of Friday, October 27, 2023. Her health had been failing of late requiring hospitalization until the Lord took her home, and she is now at peace with Him. Esther was...

Carrol Ariss

Carrol Ariss

Oct 26, 2023

Carrol Nancy Anne Ariss 1960 - 2023 Carrol passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Brandon Regional Hospital. She was born October 20,1960, the 5th and youngest child to parents George and Anne Ariss of Crandall, MB. In 1973 Carrol and her parents moved from the Crandall farm to Virden and Carrol attended Kinsmen School. Here she...

William Bolley

William Bolley

Oct 25, 2023

After a courageous, three-year battle with Glioblastoma, Bill passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, with his family by his side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Kathy, son Matt (Lauren), daughter Sam (Kendal) Boulet, and granddaughter Hannah Bolley. Sharing in the loss are Bill's sisters Sharon Furman and Alanna (Paul) Murray...

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