obituaries

Feb 28, 2001

Robert (Bert) Gray of Hillcrest Place passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Bert was born November 28, 1903 to William and Catherine Gray in the Peterhead County of Aberdeen, Scotland. He emigrated to Canada in March 1924 where he settled down to work with and for the Harold Westwood family, north of Rapid City, Manitoba. Bert...

Feb 22, 2001

Walter Tegg, beloved husband of Beatrice, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, February 22, 2001 at the age of 83 years. Walter was a long time resident of the North Hill, except for a few years following his retirement in 1977. Walter worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway for 37 years in the running trades,...

Feb 21, 2001

Campbell Malcolm Fraser, of Justice, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. "Cam" is survived by his beloved wife, Iowna, daughters, Marilyn (Rick) Barry of Calgary, Alberta; Meryl Fraser of Brandon; Judy (Doug) Marvin of R.R.#5, Brandon; and grandchildren, Derek, Kristy and Jeremy Marvin. The Funeral Service for Cam will be held...

Feb 21, 2001

Leverna (Lee) Miller passed away with her loving family by her side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre Intensive Care Unit, on Wednesday, February 21, 2001. She is survived by her children: Ila (Robert) Swain of Roland, Manitoba, Linda Smith of Cross Lake, Floyd (Phyllis) Miller of Harding, Manitoba, and Mona (Rob) Blowatt of Angusville, Manitoba; grandchildren: Kevin (Bev) Swain,...

Feb 20, 2001

Bruce Terance Fraser, beloved husband of Macky, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. Bruce was born July 24, 1931 to Norman and Wilma Fraser in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Bruce attended school in Winnipeg, and received his Masters in social work at the University of Manitoba. He was employed for a short time in Fort...

Feb 19, 2001

"Peggy" Davison passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 19, 2001. Peggy was born Margaret Telfer Thomson on March 21, 1919 in Hobkirk, Scotland, the third child of Henry and Helen Thomson. When Peggy was just one year old the family emigrated to Canada, settling in Harte, Manitoba. Peggy received all her education in the Harte area and...

Feb 17, 2001

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gordon John Lawson at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on February 17, 2001. Gord was born in Brandon January 8, 1933 to parents Dave and Susan Lawson, being the third youngest of a family of eleven children. He attended McLaren and Earl Haig Schools and as a youngster he...

Feb 15, 2001

It is with deep sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, Norma May Riddick (nee Ward) on Thursday, February 15, 2001 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, with her family by her side. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Thomas; daughter, Carole of Winnipeg; son, William (Jan) and her...

Feb 12, 2001

Mary Viola MacKay (nee Davidson), formerly of Rounthwaite, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2001, at Fairview Personal Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba at the age of 95. Mary was born on June 16, 1905 at Rounthwaite, Manitoba on the family farm. She married George MacKay in 1934 and for 39 years they farmed on the MacKay homestead in...

Feb 11, 2001

John Andrew Budinski, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. John is survived by his wife, Madeline, daughter, Nadine (Mike) Cornell and grandchildren, Danielle and Dylan. Also surviving are brothers and sisters: Cecelia (John) Napora of Windsor, Ontario, Phyllis (Bill) Sobol of Brandon, Karl (Sally) Budinski of Brandon, Jean...

Feb 8, 2001

Albert (Bert) Heward Gurr peacefully passed away Thursday, February 8, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 85 years. Bert was born December 12, 1915 at Arrow River, Manitoba to Albert and Bertha Gurr. Bert attended school at Arrow River, Crandall and Lenore. November 2, 1943 Bert married Vera Marguerite Hazlewood. The wedding took place on...

Feb 7, 2001

Carman Frederick Rust passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Elaine (nee Fraser) and his children; Linda (Perry; Averyl, Fraser, Alexa) Shindruk of Lynden, Washington, Len (Brenda; Lindsay, Beth) of Brandon and Gordon (Christy; Tori, Matthew) of Brandon. Also surviving are his sister;...

Feb 6, 2001

Feb 5, 2001

DEDRICK: Alice Verna, beloved wife of Edward, had fought a long and courageous battle against cancer since 1989, and was finally able to rest on the morning of February 5, 2001, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Alice was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on July 7, 1931, the daughter of Daniel and Ida Hoffmann. She was raised in the small...

Feb 4, 2001

Burnett: Jean Ellen (nee Howell) It is with great sadness that the family announce the death of their beloved Mom, Grandma and friend. Jean fought a courageous battle of cancer. She surrendered Sunday, February 4, 2001 with her family and close friends by her side at home. Jean was born in Cartwright, Manitoba on March 5, 1937. She was the...

Jan 31, 2001

With deep sadness the family of Marion Cross announces her passing at Fairview Home on January 31, 2001, in her 97th year. She was born Marion Catherine MacIntosh at Dalkeith, Ontario on July 8, 1904 to Catherine and Norman MacIntosh, whose Scottish grandparents had settled in Glengarry County in the early 1800's. Her husband to be, Jonathon Cross was born...

Jan 29, 2001

Vern A. Foster of Brandon, Manitoba passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, January 29, 2001. Born in Boissevain, Manitoba on May 15, 1937 to Art and Irene Foster, the family moved to Brandon where Vern received his education. His working days began with an after school job at Mansoff Welding. In 1957 he was employed by...

Jan 29, 2001

Charles Kennedy Zimmerman passed away January 29, 2001 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his loving partner; Hazel Skinner, his sons; Craig and Todd (Nancy), grandsons; Kyle, Ryan, Scott and Evan, brother; Herb (Donna) and Hazel's daughter; Karen. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Charlie's life was held in July 2001. Flowers are gratefully declined....

Jan 24, 2001

Helen Loreen Veenbaas (nee Gallinger) died peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Wednesday, January 24th, 2001 at the Riverdale Health Centre, Rivers, Manitoba. Loreen is survived by her children: Faye, Albert, Marg, Lois, Maxine, Butch, Fred, and Diana. She was predeceased by her husband Frank and son Daron. Funeral service was held at the Rivers United...

Jan 24, 2001

The death of Barbara Kelly of Fairview Home, Brandon, formerly of Gladstone and Roblin, occurred at her residence on Wednesday, January 24, 2001. Barbara was born at Neepawa, Manitoba on December 9, 1923, daughter of Jean and Albert Sneesby. Barbara received her education at Glenholm, Winchester and Arden schools. She married Mervyn Kelly on April 13, 1946. They moved to...