obituaries

Apr 30, 2001

Henry Thomson passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 30, 2001. Henry was born on September 18, 1914 in Hobkirk, Scotland, the first born of Henry and Helen Thomson. When Henry was six years old, the family emigrated to Canada, settling in Harte, Manitoba. He received his education in the Harte area until he was old enough to...

Apr 29, 2001

Robert H. (Bob) Carey passed away at his residence in Fairview Home on Sunday, April 29, 2001. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, on May 11, 1920, the only child of Jack and Marion Carey. Upon receiving his education in Toronto, Bob joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1939, leaving in 1954. Bob worked as a civil servant at...

Apr 25, 2001

Apr 23, 2001

The death of Doris Hazel Jones occurred on April 23, 2001 at her residence, Fairview Home with family members at her side. Doris spent her early years growing up in Douglas, Manitoba, helping in the family store. After the war she married Robert John Jones in 1945. They resided in Douglas, raising their family until they moved to Brandon in...

Apr 19, 2001

The death of Marion Violet (nee Stanbridge) Weeks occurred at her residence, Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home, in Brandon on Thursday, April 19, 2001. Marion was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 9, 1906, the third child in a family of six. Later the family moved to Stonewall, Manitoba, to be closer to other family members who had emigrated from...

Apr 16, 2001

The death of Margaret Strain, widow of the late Wilburn Edward "Wib" Strain, occurred at the Boissevain Health Centre, Boissevain on Monday, April 16, 2001. Following cremation The Graveside Service was held on Thursday, April 19, 2001 at the Carberry Plains Cemetery, Carberry, Manitoba. Mary Ella Provan of Knox Presbyterian Church officiated. Following the service the family invited all to...

Apr 14, 2001

Barbara (Pretty Lady) Joyce Anderson of Fargo, North Dakota, USA, formerly of Winnipeg, lost her battle to cancer on Saturday, April 14, 2001 at her cottage in the Turtle Mountains. Barbara's entire life revolved around her family and friends. Barbara will always be remembered by her sons: Kevin (Mona); Glen; and Jeffery (Carmen); mother-in-law, Violet; sisters: Pauline (Bill); and Judy...

Apr 13, 2001

The death of William Wilfred "Bill" Bromley, late of Brandon and formerly of the R.M. of Daly, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, April 13, 2001. Bill was born in Brandon, Manitoba on June 26, 1906, son of James and Annie Bromley. He received his education at Powerville School. At an early age, Bill helped his father,...

Apr 12, 2001

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lenard Kitchener King, son of the late Albert and Ada King, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, April 12, 2001 following a brief illness. Len was predeceased by his wife Chris Mitchell and wife of 56 yers, Claudia King, his parents, brother Robert and sister Evelyn. He...

Apr 10, 2001

The death of Dorothy Mary Embree occurred at Hillcrest Place in Brandon, Manitoba, on Tuesday, April 10, 2001. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on January 27, 1917 to James and Helen Ross. Dorothy grew up on a farm in the Cypress River area and later resided at Souris, MacGregor, Winnipeg, Gimli, coming to Brandon in 1971, at which time...

Apr 4, 2001

Arthur Thomas Huzzey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Beloved husband, father and grandfather is survived by his wife of 52 years, Milly, son, Arthur (Judy) and their children, Julie, Jill and Steven of Abbotsford, B.C.; son, Reid (Chris) and their children, Helen and Martin of Calgary, Alberta; daughter, Patty (Bob) Meihm...

Apr 3, 2001

The death of Glen Usher of Brandon occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Glen was born in Brandon on April 4, 1945 to Sam and Agnes Usher. He attended elementary school at Central School, Earl Haig Junior High, Brandon Collegiate Institute and later completed a small appliance course at Assiniboine Community College. After leaving...

Apr 1, 2001

Marjorie Elizabeth (nee Wilson) Murray passed away, after a short illness, on April 1, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 63 years. She was born March 27, 1938. Marjorie was raised in the farming community of Rapid City, Manitoba, the second child born to Arthur and Bess Wilson. She attended Tremaine School, Rapid City High...

Mar 30, 2001

The death of Ronald Adam Esplen, of Forrest, beloved husband of Donna, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, March 30, 2001. Ron was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Claude and Jean Esplen on July 8, 1930. Ron attended school in Regina and Kipling, Saskatchewan. Ron had several different careers over the years, Taxi Driver, Bartender, Farmer,...

Mar 30, 2001

Clifford Earl Storie, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre on Friday, March 30, 2001. Cliff was born on May 14, 1923 at the family home on Storie Road in Old Kildonan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, the sixth child of Thomas and Ruby Storie. He attended John Black School and Centennial Collegiate in Kildonan. Cliff is...

Mar 24, 2001

It is with great sadness the family of Stanley Martinizen announces his passing at the Assiniboine Centre on Saturday, March 24, 2001, at the age of 89 years. Stanley leaves to mourn his sister, Anne Martinizen of Rivers, a sister-in-law, Mary Martinnizen of Brandon. Nieces and Nephews: Linda (Glen) Leckie of Brandon, Gail (Rene) Defoort of Winnipeg, Craig (Evelyn) Walker...

Mar 22, 2001

Mar 14, 2001

Flora Hutton, widow of Robert Hutton, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, March 14, 2001. Flora was the only daughter of Janet and James Russell Sr. She was born in Rivers, and they moved to the Cornwallis District where Flora started school at Cornwallis #187. The family moved to the Wheatland area and Flora finished what...

Mar 14, 2001

The death of Ralph Edward Goodman occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Wednesday, March 14, 2001. Ralph's wishes were to thank Blair Morrison, Kevin Cameron, Jack Dodds, Home Care, A2 Medical, W.A.T.C.H. Program, Rhema Clinic and We Care Staff. Also Vicki Legassi for "donating her lunch hours". At Ralph's request no funeral service will be held. Flowers are gratefully...

Mar 13, 2001

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of William Frederick "Bill", formerly of Brandon, recently of Onanole, Manitoba, on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at the Erickson District Health Centre, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Verna of 47 years, and daughter, Shelley (Stephen) Reid of Winnipeg,...