obituaries

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,...

Mar 12, 2001

Peacefully at Riverdale Health Centre, Rivers, Manitoba on Monday, March 12, 2001 Edwin (Ted) Sharman passed away at age 78 years. Ted was born on the farm in the Bradwardine District. He spent his entire life working on the farm until he retired to Rivers. In 1994, due to failing health, he relocated to the Ann Lines residence where he...

Mar 12, 2001

Henry Penner passed away Monday, March 12, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer. Henry was born January 15, 1924 son of Henry and Anna Penner of Lowe Farm, Manitoba. He was born into a railroad family and continued in that tradition. Over the next 43 years Henry's job took him to many points across Manitoba, finally settling in Brandon...

Mar 11, 2001

Wesley George Brugger of Minnedosa passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The funeral service will be held at Minnedosa Evangelical Covenant Church, Minnedosa on Friday, March 16, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Dan Pearson officiating. Interment will follow at the Minnedosa Cemetery. Donations in memory of Wes may be made to the Kidney...

Mar 8, 2001

We the family of Jocelyn Botterill are saddened to announce the passing of our mother which occurred in the early morning of Thursday, March 8, 2001. Jo was born in 1923 in Winnipeg. She completed her schooling in Winnipeg and worked as a bookkeeper for Coca-Cola prior to her marriage to Ray Botterill. Jo's family resided in Alberta for several...

Mar 8, 2001

The Hoffman family would like to take this opportunity to thank friends and acquaintances that offered their love and support following the passing of Bob "HR" Hoffman. Your gifts of food, cards, condolences and attendance during his memorial service were greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank the following individuals: Members of the Tweed Lodge for performing the Masonic...

Mar 7, 2001

Myrtle Harrod passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Dinsdale Personal Care Home on March 7, 2001. Myrtle was born on June 11, 1917 in Brandon. She attended school in Brandon and Carroll. Later her family moved to Newdale, where she met William G. Harrod. They were married on July 12, 1943 and resided in Newdale until 1956, when they...

Mar 4, 2001

Donella (little flower) Ray Seaman, beloved wife of Stuart S. Seaman, Nesbitt, Manitoba, passed from this life Sunday, March 4, 2001 in her 59th year, at the Fairview Home. She was valiant in her near eight year illness, but succumbed eventually to cancer. Left to mourn her passing is Stuart Seaman, Nesbitt, her father Mahlon Holtz, sisters, Marla (Geik), Orien...

Mar 1, 2001

Wilbert (Bert) Alexander Martin passed away at his residence, Fairview Personal Care Home, on Thursday, March 01, 2001. Bert was born in 1925 to George and Uretta Martin in Strathclair, Manitoba. He attended elementary and high schools in Strathclair where he was active in track and field as well as hockey. In 1943 he joined the R.C.N.V.R. where he served...