obituaries

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...

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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...

Sep 28, 2001

Memorials Canadian Diabetes Association, or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba

Sep 27, 2001

The death of RenT "Sam" Maurice Boisvert, devoted husband, father and grandfather (PepTrF), occurred suddenly on Thursday, September 27, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. RenT was born on October 9, 1929 to Elodie and Edgar Boisvert at Laurier, Manitoba. He received his education in Laurier. RenT, who was better known to his friends as "Sam", started working at...

Sep 26, 2001

The death of Alice Elizabeth Stone (nee Fisher), beloved wife of Lorne Stone, occurred at the Assiniboine Centre on Wednesday, September 26, 2001. Alice was born in Roblin, Manitoba on January 16, 1948 to Edith and Clemial Fisher, the youngest of nine children. She attended the Tummel School in Roblin until the 8th grade. The Fisher family moved to Erickson...

Sep 24, 2001

Virginia Irene McLachlan (nee Lockhart) passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2001, surrounded by her loving children. Virginia devoted her life to her children and her husband. She worked hard her entire life and made the kind of home for her family that most people only dream of. Virginia was not only mother but confidant, friend, mentor and a...

Sep 22, 2001

The death of Percy Ray Levi Daniels late of Brandon and formerly of Rivers and Dauphin, occurred suddenly in Brandon on Saturday, September 22, 2001. Ray leaves his beloved wife, Maxine, daughter, Wendy (Dennis) Holmstrom and son, Kevin (Linda) Daniels, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A sister Doris and his mother-in-law Eileen Markle also survive. It was Ray's request...

Sep 18, 2001

Mrs. Dorothy Frances Hunter (nee Davidson) passed away at Fairview Nursing Home, on Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at the age of 94 years. Dorothy was born in Kenton, Manitoba to Alexander and Agnes Davidson, she was the eldest of six children. Dorothy graduated from Brandon Normal School and began teaching in 1924 in the districts of Maine, Rivers and Lothiar....

Sep 16, 2001

Mary Born beloved mother of Bruce (Bev) Born and Judy (Peter) Hiebert, passed away at her residence, Dinsdale Home on Sunday, September 16, 2001. Mary was born on November 11, 1916 in Plum Coulee, Manitoba, daughter of Maria and Abram Wiebe. She was educated in the Plum Coulee area. As a teenager Mary worked on the farm, loved youth, music,...

Sep 15, 2001

The death of Vera Begg occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, September 15, 2001. Vera was born on December 18, 1918 to Harold and Emily Westwood. She was raised and educated in Rapid City, Manitoba. Vera was the only daughter among three brothers, so she learned to fend for herself at a young age. Vera met Walter...