obituaries

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...

Dec 14, 2002

Irene Mitchell, widow of the late Rev. Ecklin C. Mitchell, passed away at her residence, Central Park Lodge, Brandon on Saturday, December 14, 2002. The Funeral Service will be held at Bethel Christian Assembly, 440 Richmond Avenue on Friday, December 20, 2002 at 2:00 pm. A time of viewing will be held at the church prior to the service. Pastor...

Dec 12, 2002

WHALLEY: Madeleine Whalley, beloved wife and mother, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, December 12, 2002. Madeleine Hermina Whalley (Maddi) was born in Montreal, Quebec on July 28, 1922. She was raised and received her entire education with the Grey Nuns in Montreal before moving to Winnipeg in 1956. It was here that she met Ronald...

Dec 10, 2002

The death of Ella Mildred Hunter, of Dinsdale Home, widow of Gordon Hunter, occurred at her residence on Tuesday, December 10, 2002. Ella was born at Margaret, Manitoba on April 19, 1909, daughter of John and Sarah Caldwell. Following her marriage to Gordon Hunter in 1942, they resided at Moline and later moved to Brandon. Ella is survived by: her...

Dec 9, 2002

George Dutkewich, of Brandon and formerly of Swan River, beloved husband of Sylvia and dear father of Randy, Carrie, Cindy and Lisa, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, December 9, 2002. The Ceremony to Celebrate George's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 2:30 pm. Pastor Mike...

Dec 8, 2002

Eagle Bears: Christopher Dale stopped for only a brief pause in our lives on December 8, 2002. He is deeply missed by Mom, Heather; Dad, Dale; brother, Jamieson, Jordan and Michael; and sister Eileen. He is also mourned by maternal grandparents Don and Ruby Eagle, and great-grandmother Marjorie Eagle, and his paternal grandmother Eleanor Bears. Christopher also leaves behind aunts,...

Dec 4, 2002

The death of Krystal June Goebel, beloved daughter of Ginny and Matt Goebel, occurred accidentally in the city on Wednesday, December 4, 2002. A time of visitation for friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Friday, December 6, 2002 from 8:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. The Ceremony to Celebrate Krystal's Life will be held at Memories...

Dec 2, 2002