obituaries

Nov 5, 2001

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lester (Les) Gerard MacDonald on Monday, November 5, 2001. Les entered into rest peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon at the age of 48 years, after a brief but very courageous battle with cancer. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Elaine; sons, Brent (Richael) and...

Nov 1, 2001

Oct 29, 2001

Elsie Mea Wark, age 74 years, widow of the late Douglas Wesley Wark, passed away at the Assiniboine Centre on Monday, October 29, 2001. A Memorial Service was held at St. George's Anglican Church on Friday, November 2, 2001. The Rev. Jim Brown officiated. Friends so wishing may make a donation to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200 - 17th Street...

Oct 28, 2001

Anna Neufeld of Brandon passed away in the city on Sunday, October 28, 2001. Anna was employed at Brandon University from 1965 to 1993. During these years she worked as an equipment manager, and completed many courses at University. Surviving are her three children and their families, three sisters and one brother and their families. Anna was predeceased by her...

Oct 28, 2001

Etta Marie Prysiazniuk was lifted to eternal rest at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, with her children by her side, on Sunday, October 28, 2001. Etta was born in Poland on February 23, 1923 and immigrated to Canada with her parents, Charles and Stella Kotwicki, when she was six years old. The Kotwicki's homesteaded land in Renwer, Manitoba. There she...

Oct 20, 2001

Stena Louise Jaworski (nee Len) passed away in Brandon on Saturday, October 20, 2001 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Stena was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on August 19, 1946, the daughter of Stanley and Louise Len. She was raised on the family farm near Fone Hill, Saskatchewan. Stena attended elementary and high school in Yorkton. She continued...

Oct 16, 2001

Ellen Mary "Nellie" (nee Gerrard) Kennedy passed away at Birch Lodge, Hamiota, Manitoba on Tuesday, October 16, 2001. Nellie was predeceased by her husband, George Gerrard in 1955; husband, Don Kennedy in 1983; grandson, Roy Nesbitt in 1971; son-in-law, Jerry Steski in 1995; daughter, Betty Nesbitt in 2000; and her brothers, Bill, Harry and Stan Neal. She is survived by...

Oct 16, 2001

William Urechko, beloved husband of Pauline, of Flin Flon, Manitoba passed away in Flin Flon on Tuesday, October 16, 2001. A Graveside Service was held at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens on Monday, October 22, 2001. Captain Garry Keeping of The Salvation Army officiated. Donations in memory of Mr. Urechko may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society , 193 Sherbrook...

Oct 15, 2001

TAME ROBBINS LESLIE It is with great sadness and regret we announce that Glennis Amy Isabella (formerly Tame) passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on October 15, 2001 at the age of 66. Mom was born, educated and resided in Brandon most of her life. She worked at the old Assiniboine Hospital and also at the Brandon...

Oct 13, 2001

Oct 12, 2001

Oct 11, 2001

The death of Charles Licens occurred peacefully at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, Brandon on Thursday, October 11, 2001. Charles was born on September 7, 1916 in St. Petersberg, Russia. He was a veteran of the Second World War. Following the war, he and his wife Erna emigrated to Canada, settling in Winnipeg. While in Winnipeg Charles served with the...

Oct 11, 2001

Donald Victor Smale passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Donald was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on August 20, 1926 to Wilfred and Elizabeth Smale. He was educated at Westward and Central School as well as Portage Collegiate. Donald joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1944 and served overseas on the HMCS...

Oct 8, 2001

The death of Edmond Meunier of Carnduff, Saskatchewan, beloved husband of Eileen and father of Bonnie (Mike) Cairns of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, October 8, 2001. The Graveside Funeral Service will be held at the Fertile Cemetery, Fertile, Saskatchewan on Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. (C.S.T.) Rev. Kathy Kyle will officiate. Donations...

Oct 5, 2001

The death of Willard Joseph Lamirande of Brandon occurred Friday, October 5, 2001 at his residence. Willard was born on February 2, 1944 to Chief Eddie and Jean Lamirande at Duck Bay, Manitoba. He was raised and received his education in Duck Bay. Willard worked as a housing inspector for the Manitoba Metis Federation. One of his favourite things to...

Oct 1, 2001

Karl Budynski, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Monday, October 1, 2001 at Fairview Personal Care Home. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, October 5, 2001 at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North, between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Ceremony of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Leo...

Oct 1, 2001

Clarence Leslie Lacquement passed away on Monday, October 1, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Clarence was born to Adolph and Sarah Lacquement on February 17, 1928 at Benito, Manitoba. He was educated in Benito and loved to be in plays and Christmas concerts at the school. Clarence worked at General Bakeries as a baker for 20 years, Metal...

Sep 30, 2001

Elson "Mac" Vernon McKinney passed away on Sunday, September 30th, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit. He was born November 25th, 1913 in Boissevain, Manitoba to Fred and Ina McKinney. He grew up on the family farm in the Turtle Mountains. In his teen years he travelled the railways, worked in lumberjack camps in Ontario and...

Sep 29, 2001

George Keith Cripps passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2001. George was born on August 4, 1931 in Brandon, Manitoba, where he was raised and educated. George served in the Royal Canadian Air Force followed by employment with Gulf Oil in Brandon and Sunco in Fort McMurray. He returned to Brandon upon his retirement. George was predeceased by his father,...

Sep 28, 2001

Carol Ann Peters died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, September 28, 2001, with her partner and kindred spirit, Bert Lesage, at Notre Dame de Lourdes. Her joyful laughter and smile will be missed. Cherishing Carol's memory are: her children, Brad, Lisa, Carla and Jesse Hansen; her parents, Art and Shirley Peters; her siblings, Bev (barb); Doug (Barb); Gordon (Diane); Pat...