obituaries

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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),...

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...