obituaries

Calvin John

Calvin John

May 15, 2003

The death of Calvin John of Brandon occurred at his residence on Thursday, May 15, 2003. A graveside ceremony will be held at the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Manitoba on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 2:00 pm. Capt. Gary Keeping of the Salvation Army Citadel will officiate. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Calvin to the Salvation...

Fred Kopytko

Fred Kopytko

May 6, 2003

KOPYTKO: Fred Kopytko, beloved husband of Lillian passed away peacefully in the Riverdale Health Centre, Rivers, MB on Tuesday, May 6, 2003. Fred was born in Alonsa, MB on July 28, 1926 to John and Irene Kopytko. He married Lillian Sul in 1954, and they farmed in Alonsa. Fred possessed a true love of the land and of animals, and...

Alfred Paterson

Alfred Paterson

May 2, 2003

Alfred Roy Paterson, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Alf is survived by: his wife, the love of his life for sixty-three years, Olive. He is also leaves, his son Brian and daughter-in-law Bonnie, son-in-law, George Watson and wife Judi. He will be sadly missed by, his wonderful grandchildren, Kerri, Tricia, Shelly, Dixie,...

Emil Vermeersch

Emil Vermeersch

Apr 28, 2003

VERMEERSCH: It is with sadness that the family of Emil August Vermeersch announces his passing at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Manitoba on April 28, 2003. Funeral service was held at Memories Chapel on May 1, 2003. The Royal Canadian Legion Branches #3 and #247 formed an Honor Guard. He was born in Langenberg, Saskatchewan on March 15, 1918 to...

Jennie Mcdougall

Jennie Mcdougall

Apr 26, 2003

McDOUGALL: The death of Jean A. McDougall of Brandon, formerly of Minnedosa occurred on Saturday April 26, 2003 at the Assiniboine Centre. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Harold P. McDougall in 1979, she is survived by son Bob, daughter Valerie (Larry ) Zoerb, grandchildren Scott, Heather, Dorothy-Jean and Charla and by 3 great grandsons. A graveside service for all...

Elizabeth Darling

Elizabeth Darling

Apr 25, 2003

The death of Elizabeth Wallace Darling, formerly of Lions Manor and Riverheights Terrace, occurred peacefully at her residence, Dinsdale Home on Friday, April 25, 2003. Elizabeth was born on April 13, 1918 in Winnipeg, MB to Robert and Grace Breckenridge. She was raised and educated in Calgary, AB where she met and married Elmer Darling in 1936. Together they resided...

Michael Sadowski

Michael Sadowski

Apr 23, 2003

SADOWSKI: Michael Sadowski of Brandon passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2003. Prayers will be said at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street on Friday, April 25, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Celebrant will be Fr. Eric Giddins. Interment...

Lenard Hay

Lenard Hay

Apr 22, 2003

HAY: Lenard (Len) Charles Hay passed away at his residence in Rapid City, MB on Tuesday, April 22, 2003. Len was born in Gull Lake, SK on August 20, 1948 and received his education there. He was on the winning 1965 Championship Football Team. He then worked as a journeyman carpenter in Lethbridge, AB for 22 years. In 1984, he...

James Cooke

James Cooke

Apr 19, 2003

Cooke: Vince Cook of Rideau Park Personal Care Home passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, April 19, 2003. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

Allan Davies

Allan Davies

Apr 16, 2003

DAVIES: Allan Forrest Davies, beloved husband of Betty, dear father of Ivan, Cathy, Patti, and Shelley passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, April 16, 2003. A private family service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North. Reverend Don Hudson will officiate. Interment will take place in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Friends are invited to meet...

Donald Elson

Donald Elson

Apr 15, 2003

ELSON: Donald Herbert Elson of Brandon passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Don was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on October 14, 1925, the son of Sam and Ellen Elson. He was employed with CNR Railroad for 38 years and retired in 1982. Don was a veteran serving in WW II. In 1950, Don...

Ernest Bunch

Ernest Bunch

Apr 10, 2003

Ernest W. Bunch passed away on April 10, 2003 in Tsawnassen, BC. Ernie was born in Brandon on November 20, 1912, the second son of Fredrick and Rachel Bunch. He spent 38 years as a psychiatric nurse at B.M.H.C., retiring in 1972. At an early age he joined the Masonic Lodge and had a lifetime membership in the Brandon Shrine....

Annie Hope

Annie Hope

Apr 6, 2003

HOPE: Anne Hope, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, April 6, 2003. Anne Kamaranski was born in the RM of Woodworth, MB on July 12, 1932. She was the eldest child of Daniel Opasky and Maria Kamaranski. Anne's mother passed away from Tuberculosis, while she was very young. She,...

Wallace Kirkpatrick

Wallace Kirkpatrick

Apr 2, 2003

KIRKPATRICK: The death of Wallace Caldwell Kirkpatrick, beloved husband of the late Ruth Agnes Kirkpatrick, occurred at his residence on Wednesday, April 2, 2003. Wallace is survived by: his son Barrie (Donna), daughter Merle McCubbin, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. The graveside service with interment will follow at a later date in the family plot in Montreal,...

George Taylor

George Taylor

Mar 25, 2003

TAYLOR: George William "Stanley" Taylor passed away at Central Park Lodge on Tuesday, March 25, 2003. Stan was born in the Desford district in the R.M. of Turtle Mountain on December 28, 1907. He received his education at West Lake School. Stan's first occupation was farming. He farmed with his family near Ninga until he chose to join the services....

William Black

William Black

Mar 24, 2003

The death of William (Bill) Alexander John Black occurred Monday, March 24, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon. Funeral service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Bill to the Westman...

Peter Ostash

Peter Ostash

Mar 23, 2003

The death of Peter Ostash of Brandon occurred Sunday, March 23, 2003 at his residence. Prayers will be said on Thursday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel. Father Leo Fernandes of St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church will officiate. Interment will follow...

Bernice Newitt

Bernice Newitt

Mar 23, 2003

The death of Bernice Lily Newitt occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, March 23, 2003. Funeral arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. NEWITT: The death of Bernice Lily Newitt, beloved wife of the late Ray Newitt, mother of Barry (Beverley) Newitt and Beverley (Norman) Bridgeman, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on...

Irene Dowan

Irene Dowan

Mar 22, 2003

MCKAY: Irene Agnes (Dowan) McKay passed away peacefully at the Riverdale Health Centre, Rivers, on Saturday, March 22, 2003. She was born on May 22, 1921, at the Oak River Indian Reserve, now known as Sioux Valley Reserve. She was the daughter of the late Demas and Bessie Dowan, her siblings included three brothers and five sisters. As a born...

Bruce Mcdonald

Bruce Mcdonald

Mar 21, 2003

Bruce McDonald passed away peacefully on March 21, 2003 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-five years, Lenora; daughter Barb (Brent) Clark; son Bob (Jan) McDonald; daughter Lynda McDonald and four grandchildren he adored; Ryan, Holli, Lindon and Tanner. He also leaves: sisters, Shirley (Merv) Ward,...

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