obituaries
Eric Ekin
Dec 20, 2023
Eric Lyle Ekin passed away peacefully at Evergreen Personal Care Home in Boissevain, Manitoba on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at the age of 95. Eric was predeceased by his wife Barbara in 2021. Interment will take place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Janina "Janet" Fitzpatrick
Dec 20, 2023
Janet, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at 88 years of age on December 20, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Frank, her parents John and Sophie, her sister Elsie, and her brothers Jim, George and Marion. She is survived by her daughters Brenda Brooks, Sharon (Vern) Lecocq, and Christine (Dallas) Skayman,...
Miriam Fowke
Dec 19, 2023
Frances Miriam Ruth Fowke Miriam Fowke (nee Clark) of Brandon, MB passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023 at Valleyview Personal Care Home. She was born on January 11, 1925 in Brandon. Miriam grew up on a farm in Daly Municipality where her life long love for animals became apparent at an early age. She particularly enjoyed riding horses. She...
Edward Bachmier
Dec 16, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Ed's Life. Please click here Edward Bachmier passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 87. A Celebration of Ed's life will be held on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Memories Chapel Funeral Home 330 – 18th Street North, Brandon, Manitoba. Complete obituary information will follow.
Raymond Prysunka
Dec 16, 2023
Raymond John Prysunka or most known as Percy passed away on December 16, 2023 in Brandon at the age of 67. Ray was born to Bill and Maxine Prysunka on March 23, 1956 in Brandon, Manitoba. He attended school in Brandon. Ray worked in construction, was a self employed backhoe operator, then worked as a taxi driver for ABC. Ray...
Margaret "Peggy" Blair
Dec 15, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret "Peggy" Diane Blair (nee Bonnor) on December 15th, 2023 in Brandon, MB. Peggy was born in Regina, SK, on October 16th, 1945. The family moved to Brandon when she was a teenager. Peggy trained as a teacher and her first position was near Justice, MB where she met...
Joan Svenson
Dec 14, 2023
Joan Ada Svenson (nee Whitehead), aged 86 years, passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Joan was the beloved wife of the late John Svenson for 63 years, and caring mother to Jim and Barb. Joan was born on September 15, 1937, in Floral, Saskatchewan to James and Mabel Whitehead (nee Kennedy). She would...
Shirley Kayes
Dec 13, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Shirley's Life. Please click here Shirley Kayes July 7, 1930 – December 13, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Shirley Irene Kayes. Surrounded by her family, Shirley passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on December 13, 2023, in Brandon, Manitoba, at the...
Cecil "Cec" Ralph
Dec 10, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and unimaginable sadness that Val, Amy, Teresa, Charli and extended family announce Cec's passing at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 10, 2023, after a brief illness. A Celebration of Cec's life will take place at a later date. Complete obituary and service details will follow. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be...
Glenys Stanley
Dec 4, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Glenys' Life. Please click here Glenys Christine Jeanette Stanley, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday December 4, 2023. Glenys is survived by her children Troy, Tyler, and Carrie. She was predeceased by her husband Jim Stanley, and daughter Charlene "Chucky". The Celebration of Glenys's Life will take...
Leo Valcourt
Nov 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leo Joseph Valcourt on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at age 75. Leo was born on August 17, 1948, in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba. He completed part of his education in the one-room classroom of Saint-Patrick's School and went on to obtain his BA at Brandon University, working summers...
Joseph Kay
Nov 28, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Joseph's Life. Please click here Joseph Henry Kay, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. Born and raised at 1923 Rosser Ave, Joe grew up with his parents, brothers, and sisters, creating a foundation of love and camaraderie that would shape...
Robert Orr
Nov 25, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Bob's Life. Please click here On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Bob died peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre surrounded by love. Until he was admitted to hospital for Covid and other infections, he enjoyed being at home, watching the construction out in front of the sunroom windows and reading, reading,...
Joy Lees
Nov 24, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Joy's Life. Please click here With heavy hearts we mourn the sudden passing of Joy Lorelle Lees, on Friday, November 24, 2023. Joy was born to parents Wayne Lees and Barbara Havens on June 29, 1982, in Olds, AB. In 1984, Wayne married Joy's stepmother Leah. Joy's childhood summers were spent...
Sherry-Ann Poitras
Nov 24, 2023
Sherry – Ann Poitras, at the age of 56 passed away peacefully with family by her side in Palliative Care Unit at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday November 24, 2023. Sherry will be lovingly remembered by her son Jordan Poitras, grandson Owen Poitras of Brandon; brother Lonny Poitras (Dee Dee), niece Sophia of Hazelridge, MB; sisters Robin Varndell...
Janice Bokkel
Nov 21, 2023
Janice Elaine Bokkel (née McRae) passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with the love of her family surrounding her. Janice McRae was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1961 to Allan and Margaret. Janice grew up on their family farm south of Brandon. She was a farm girl through and through. She'd prefer to be outside barefoot...
Bernice Simpson
Nov 20, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Bernice's Life. Please click here Bernice Simpson, age 89, late of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away on the Palliative Care Unit at the Brandon Regional Hospital on Monday, November 20th, 2023. She was the youngest child of Arthur and Edith Burley of Brantford, Ontario. Bernice was predeceased by her brother Robert (Norma)....
Ioulia "Julie" Zorzos Pappas
Nov 15, 2023
Ioulia "Julie" Zorzos Pappas (nee Banakou) In Loving Memory of Ioulia "Julie" Pappas, formerly Zorzos (nee Banakou), passed away in Virden, Manitoba on November 15, 2023 at the age of 84, happily surrounded by many of her close family and friends. Julie was predeceased by her siblings Dimitri, Yiorgo, Evridiki, and Panagiota. She is survived by her sister Eleni, and...
Arthur Turner
Nov 13, 2023
Arthur "Art" Turner passed away after a brief illness at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the age of 70 years. Art will be lovingly remembered by his wife Faye, son, step-daughter and 5 grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society of Manitoba.
Janet Steeves
Nov 11, 2023
Janet Steeves December 28, 1936 – November 11, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet Steeves on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Janet is survived by her children Greg, Melanie (Gene) Guentert, and Mike (Jill Simmons), 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A celebration of Janet's life will take...
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