obituaries
Victoria Sukaroff
Dec 24, 2001
Victoria (Vicki) (Nee Sorochynski) Sukaroff: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and sister. Vicki passed away on December 24, 2001 at the Fairview Home. She was born in Brandon on August 31, 1922. Vicki was predeceased by her husband, Paul in May of 1986, parents, Michael and Josephine, twin siblings, Ann...
Lillian Bazylewski
Dec 24, 2001
The death of Lillian Bazylewski of Brandon occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, December 24, 2001. Lillian was born in Maryfield, Saskatchewan on November 21, 1920, daughter of the late John and Victoria Palahnuk. The family moved to Dunrea shortly after Lillian's birth. She received her education at Dunrea. Lillian later moved to Brandon where she was...
Florence Wishart
Dec 22, 2001
Florence Mary Wishart, beloved wife of Elvin Wishart, of Riverheights Terrace, formerly of 97 Clark Drive, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, December 22, 2001. Florence was born July 22, 1920 in South Shields, England, daughter of William and Selena Shoebridge. In 1929, Florence moved with her parents and sister, Selena to Winnipeg, Manitoba. On August...
Vera Borland
Dec 19, 2001
Vera Lawrie Borland, formerly of Virden and recently of Brandon, passed away at her residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home, on Wednesday, December 19, 2001. Vera was born on April 9, 1906, in Crandall, Manitoba, daughter of the late Jane and William Johnston. The Johnston family farmed in the Crandall area. Vera was educated at the Crandall School and also...
William Free
Dec 13, 2001
The death of William John Free occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, December 13, 2001. Bill was born on May 9, 1914 in Neelin, Manitoba, son of John and Alma Free. He spent his early years at Mountainside, receiving his education at Deloraine and then moved to the farm at Arden in the mid 1930's. He served...
William Mcpherson
Dec 12, 2001
William Peter (Bill) McPherson passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at Pelican Rapids, Manitoba. Bill was born on September 19, 1951 in Wawota, Saskatchewan to Alec and Donalda McPherson, their fifth child and second son. His early years were spent in Wawota and after the family moved to Brandon in 1961, he attended St. Augustine's School, St. Michaels...
Alice Brandon
Dec 11, 2001
Alice Helen Brandon passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at her residence. Alice was born on August 10, 1919 in Brandon, Manitoba to James and Helen Connon. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years. Alice lived in the country with her son until she moved to Lion's Manor, where she enjoyed being close to family and friends....
Edith Birch
Dec 8, 2001
The death of Edith May Birch, beloved wife of Cecil occurred on Saturday, December 8, 2001 in Brandon. Edith was born August 2, 1920 in Brandon, daughter of William and Alice Jackson. Edith received her education in the city, and on August 17, 1938 married Cecil Birch. Edith was a devoted wife and mother to her children and grandchildren. During...
Edward Martinook
Dec 6, 2001
Ed Martinook passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 6, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre after a lengthy struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Linda, son, Mark (Wendy) Martinook and their children, Ashlee and Jordan; daughter, Kristin (Scott) Young and their child, Ryan; mother-in-law, Julia Borotsik;...
Raymond Kennedy
Dec 5, 2001
The death of Raymond (Ray) Kennedy of Brandon occurred Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ray was born in Portage la Prairie on April 14, 1934 to Earl and Olive Kennedy. Ray spent his childhood in Portage la Prairie and moved to Brandon when he was 13 years of age. From an early age he was...
Marie Richards
Dec 4, 2001
The death of Marie Alice Justine Richards of Dinsdale Home in Brandon, occurred at her residence on December 4, 2001 at the age of 93 years. Miss Richards was born at Baie, St. Paul, Marquette, Manitoba on October 26, 1908. The Funeral Service will be held at Dinsdale Home on Friday, December 14, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Captain Wayne Williams...
Barbara Hyde
Dec 3, 2001
Barbara Ann Hyde (nee Spraggs) 1921 - 2001, passed into eternity December 3, 2001 surrounded by loving family. You might have seen her riding around town on her three wheel bicycle in her purple helmet. Maybe you're wearing a sweater she knit for you just because you admired the ones you saw her daughters wearing. Never a day passed without...
Shirley Johnson
Nov 30, 2001
It is with deep love and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Shirley Maxine Johnson (Thorarinson) on November 30, 2001. Maxine will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her loving husband of 47 years, Brian, son, Brent, daughter, Alice Ficek (Ward), grandchildren, Jordan and Tanner, daughter, Sandra Haithwaite (Rob) and grandchildren, Meghan and Evan. She is...
James Cowan
Nov 24, 2001
The death of James Duncan Cowan, beloved husband of Lorna, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 24, 2001. Jim was born in Waskada, Manitoba on September 18, 1928 to Daniel and Elizabeth (nee Divens) Cowan. He was the youngest of five children. Jim attended Waskada School and grew up in that area. His parents, Daniel and...
Anna Brugger
Nov 24, 2001
Anna Eleanor Brugger passed away at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home on Saturday, November 24, 2001 at the age of 90 years. Anna was born to parents, Elias and Sara Sandstrom on March 30, 1911 in Minnedosa, Manitoba. She grew up on the family farm in the R.M. of Odanah. Anna received her education at the Rookhurst and Minnedosa Schools....
Alexander Vennard
Nov 17, 2001
Alexander "Alex" Raymond Vennard 1952 - 2001 It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, father, brother and friend on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at Surrey, British Columbia. Known to a lot of people as "Big Al" he will be sadly missed by his sons, AJ and Jeremy, mother and step-father, Erna...
Georgina Parker
Nov 14, 2001
Georgina Mary Parker (nee Rands) passed away peacefully at her residence in Brandon on November 14, 2001. Georgina was born on November 15, 1929 at MacGregor, Manitoba , daughter of the late Cecil and Janet Rands. She attended Orangeville School in the MacGregor district and then worked several years in Ontario. She was the first woman to work in the...
Walter Byczkowski
Nov 14, 2001
It is with great sorrow that the family of Walter Byczkowski announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on Wednesday, November 14, 2001. Walter was born on March 30, 1925 in Poland. He immigrated to Canada following the second world war. Walter was employed with the City of Brandon. He remained with the City until...
Allan Hargreaves
Nov 13, 2001
William A. "Bill" Hargreaves, beloved husband of Florence, passed away after a lengthy illness at Dinsdale Personal Care Home, on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at the age of 76 years. Bill was born in Brandon on February 6, 1925, and was raised on the family farm in the Brandon Hills. His early school years were spent at the Gorrie School,...
George Kroeger
Nov 9, 2001
George Kroeger of Donwood Manor Personal Care Home, Winnipeg and formerly of Rivers, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2001 at the age of 99 years. He was predeceased by his first wife Katie in 1977 and his second wife, Elizabeth in 1997. Mr. Kroeger is survived by his six sons; Peter (Helen), George (Katie), Edwin, Henry (Selma),...
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