obituaries

Oct 2, 2002

The death of Melfort "Mel" Ramsey, beloved husband of Stella, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on October 2, 2002. The funeral service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North on Saturday, October 5, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Mel may be made to...

Oct 2, 2002

WARD: Norman Theo, of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg. Norm was born on July 26, 1935 at Baldur, Manitoba, the second youngest child of Victoria Amanda and Fred Ward. Upon completion of his schooling in Baldur he worked as a farm hand on farms in the area. In 1954, Norm joined...

Oct 1, 2002

Irene Hannah Brown (nee Ramsay): Irene Brown passed away on October 1, 2002 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon. Deep appreciation is extended to Dr. Duncan and the staff of A3. John, her beloved husband of 53 years predeceased her in 1994 and now they are together again. Irene was born in 1923 at St. Boniface, Manitoba to Roy and...

Sep 30, 2002

Mrs. Marjorie McMaster passed away peacefully on September 30, 2002 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, in the presence of her family after actively living, a number of years with cancer. She loved her family deeply, giving them unconditional love. Marjorie was born in Cochrane, Ontario on February 9, 1914 and lived many years in Northern Ontario: Cochrane, Timmins, Kirkland...

Sep 28, 2002

The death of Melvin Lee Anderson, of Brandon, occurred in the city on Saturday, September 28, 2002. Melvin was born on May 6, 1926, in the R.M. of Dufferin, near Carman, Manitoba obtaining his schooling at Carman. He enlisted in the army in 1942, and served for 2 years. Melvin worked at various jobs, before starting with Manitoba Hydro, where...

Sep 24, 2002

The death of Lew Chu-On Choy, formerly of 242 - 16th Street, occurred at her residence, Fairview Home, on Tuesday, September 24, 2002. Funeral service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North, Brandon on Friday, September 27 at 12:00 noon. Reverend Gordon Stevenson will officiate. Interment will take place in the Strathclair Cemetery at approximately 3:30...

Sep 17, 2002

Terry Stanchuk, 50 years of age, passed away in Brandon on Sunday, September 15, 2002. Funeral service will be held at Angusville Ukrainian Catholic Church, Angusville, Manitoba on Saturday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Angusville Cemetery. A memorial service in honor of Terry will be held in Brandon at Central United Church Chapel, Wednesday October 2...

Sep 16, 2002

The death of Janina "Jean" Szczepanski of Brandon occurred in the city on September 16, 2002. Jean was born in Lasisk, Poland on May 15, 1925. Her early years were spent in Poland in forced labor camps. She left Poland in 1948 on the S.S. Marine Shark, arriving in Quebec, where she worked as a nanny for one year. Jean...

Sep 14, 2002

Dagny Charles was born in Minnedosa on May 22, 1923; she lived her whole life in this area and passed away at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home surrounded by her loved ones on September 14, 2002 at the age of 79. Dagny attended Hazelwood School for grades 1-9. In those days it was a privilege to continue your education past...

Sep 14, 2002

BADER: The death of Margaret Rose Bader occurred at her residence, Central Park Lodge, on Saturday, September 14, 2002. Arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Margaret Rose Bader (nTe Loughins) of Central Park Lodge in Brandon (formerly of Surrey, B.C.) passed away September 14th, 2002 at the age of 79 years. Margaret was born in County...

Sep 13, 2002

Frederick Edward Plante beloved husband of Hazel, father of Faye and Cheryl passed away at the age of 84 years at the Assiniboine Centre, Friday, September 13, 2002. Fred was born July 28, 1918 at the Rossburn Hospital. He spent his early years in the Rossburn District and received his education at the Birdtail Valley School. He left the Rossburn...

Sep 9, 2002

Sep 8, 2002

The death of Judge David Coppleman of Brandon, occurred Sunday, September 8, 2002 at the Assiniboine Centre. Funeral Arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. COPPLEMAN: Judge David Coppleman passed away the morning of Sunday, September 8, 2002. David was born and educated in Winnipeg. He graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law in 1961...

Sep 6, 2002

Minnie Mitchell died suddenly in Edmonton, Alberta. A memorial service will be held at First Presbysterian Church, 339 - 12th Street, on Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dale Woods officiating. Donations may be made in memory of Minnie, to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 3 - 824 -18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Complete...

Sep 4, 2002

Ivy Helena Reed passed away peacefully at her residence, Fairview Home, on Wednesday, September 4, 2002. Ivy was born on January 18, 1913 in Tavistock, England, to Charles and Stella Kathleen Reed. As a small baby she traveled with her mother on the voyage to Canada to join her father who had emigrated earlier. They settled in Brandon where Ivy...

Sep 3, 2002

The death of Peter Merko, beloved husband of Mary, passed away peacefully at his residence at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, Tuesday, September 3, 2002. Divine Liturgy will be Celebrated at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, on Friday, Sept 6, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Celebrants will be Fr. Victor Yakowchuk and Fr. Peter Brezden, assisted by Cantor Mr. Peter Romanik....

Aug 28, 2002

Mary McClure of Oak Lake, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at the Virden Hospital, on Wednesday, August 28, 2002. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at the Oak Lake United Church on Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 11:00 am. Viewing at the Church prior to the ceremony. Interment will follow in the Oak Lake Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a...

Aug 25, 2002

Aug 23, 2002

The death of Wilma Elizabeth Hatch of Oak Lake, widow of Lloyd Hatch, occurred accidentally at Oak Lake, Manitoba on Friday, August 23, 2002. Wilma was born in Resylvia, Alberta on April 20, 1914. The Funeral Service will be held at the St. Alban's Anglican Church, Oak Lake on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Kim Salo...

Aug 23, 2002

Marion Jean Brown, beloved wife of Raymond, dear mother and grandmother, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 23, 2002. A graveside ceremony will be held at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 1:30 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Marion to the...