obituaries

Jan 21, 2001

The death of John "Willie" Dyck, beloved husband of Margaret, occurred at the Brandon R egional Health Centre on Sunday, January 21, 2001. John was born at Horndean, Manitoba and raised on the family farm. His family moved to Winnipeg in 1950 where John completed his education. John met Margaret in Winnipeg and they were married on June 1, 1957....

Jan 19, 2001

Roberta Lynn Gibbs passed away suddenly in the city on January 19, 2001. Roberta, daughter of Joyce and Robert Gibbs was born May 16, 1971 in Portage la Prairie. She was predeceased by her father Robert Gibbs, her grandparents Reg Gibbs and Daisy and Joe Wolchuk. Left to cherish her memory are: her soul mate, Jon Drinkwalter, step-daughters Alicia and...

Jan 19, 2001

The death of Harry Ernest Day of Brandon occurred at the Assiniboine Centre on Friday, January 19, 2001. Harry was born March 13, 1914 in Chelmsford, England, moved to Canada with his family that year and spent his school years, working years and retirement in Brandon. The funeral service for Harry will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North...

Jan 17, 2001

Clara Ellice Bestward, of Central Park Lodge, passed away suddenly at the B randon Regional Health Centre, on January 17, 2001 at the age of 82 years. Clara loved the simple things in life. She spent many hours watching T.V. and reading, and therefore, became known at Central Park Lodge as "the whiz" at current affairs quizzers. She also enjoyed...

Jan 16, 2001

The death of Howard Edward Willison occurred on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Howard is survived by his mother; Evelyn Willison of Dauphin, Manitoba, sister; Elaine (Merv) Robinson of Calgary, Alberta and four nieces. The Memorial Service was held at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Tuesday, January 23, 2001 with Rev. John Wilderspin officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverside...

Jan 15, 2001

The death of Wilhilemina (Willa) Jean (nee Laroque) Einarson occurred at the Assiniboine Centre on Monday, January 15, 2001. Willa was born on June 9th, 1932 to Maxim and Audrey (nee Davidson) Laroque. She was the youngest of 8 sisters. Willa's mother passed away in 1936 and the children were placed into foster home's as it was too difficult for...

Jan 13, 2001

The death of Charles Frederick Sanderson of Central Park Lodge, occurred at his residence on Saturday, January 13, 2001. Following cremation a ceremony will be held at a later date.

Jan 9, 2001

The death of Kenneth E. Sandgren, beloved husband of Beatrice occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 9, 2001. Ken was born in Dauphin, Manitoba, the youngest of seven children, to Ernest and Mabel Sandgren. He was educated at the Smith Jackson School in Dauphin. Ken married Beatrice Wiggins in 1966 and together they raised four children. He...

Jan 9, 2001

Gwyneth Laura McPhail passed away at Fairview Home on January 9, 2001 at the age of 78 years. Gwen was born in Stockport, Cheshire, England on November 22, 1922. At the age of 6 months, she came to Canada with her family to reside in Russell, Manitoba where she received her education. Gwen married Earl McPhail on November 8, 1950...

Jan 9, 2001

The death of Margery Earles of Brandon occurred Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at her residence, Fairview Home. Margery is survived by her nieces; Ella (Bill) Simpson of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Noreen Hotson of Vernon, British Columbia, step grandchildren; Andrew (Dianne) Dyck and family of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Jo-Anne Davis and family of Whitby, Ontario. Cremation has taken place. Interment will...

Jan 5, 2001

The death of Polly Rak of Rideau Park Personal Care Home occurred at her residence on Friday, January 5, 2001. Polly was born at Garland, Manitoba on May 17, 1908, the daughter of Alex and Annie Schur. She had been a resident of Brandon for many years. Polly is survived by her sister, Emily Teensen of Parksville, BC. There are...

Jan 1, 2001

S. Gordon Cameron, beloved husband of Nora (nee Hodgkinson) passed away January 1, 2001. The Graveside Funeral Service will be held at the Brandon Cemetery, Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. Donations in memory of Gordon may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 8 - 940 Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0P6. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel &...

Jan 1, 2001

The death of Penny Hoy of 26 Elderwood Drive occurred in the city on Monday, January 1, 2001. Penny was born at Dryden, Ontario on May 19, 1949, daughter of Gordon and Patricia McFayden. When the family moved to Brandon, Penny attended Earl Oxford School and Neelin High School. She was actively involved with student council and many other extra...

Dec 31, 2000

Samuel Edward Gurr peacefully passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at the Assiniboine Centre at the age of 89 years. Sam was born April 27, 1911 in Spy Hill, Saskatchewan. At only 11 months old he and parents, Albert and Bertha Gurr, moved to Arrow River, Manitoba. Sam attended school there and later in Crandall. He loved to curl and...

Dec 29, 2000

Dec 27, 2000

Johnny Edwin Johnson passed away at the age of 81 years at the Minnedosa Hospital on December 27, 2000 after a short illness. Johnny was born west of Clanwilliam, Manitoba on March 29, 1909. He grew up on the family farm and learning carpentry from his future father-in-law, Albert Rognan north of Erickson. After his marriage to Gladys Rognan on...

Dec 27, 2000

Irene Euphemia Cummings (nee Hamilton), of Brandon, passed away December 27, 2000, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 83 years. Born at the family farm near Vista, Manitoba on April 19, 1917, Irene spent her early years helping her parents with the farm chores and raising their growing family. She took her education at Islay School...

Dec 25, 2000

Lawrence (Larry) MacPherson Pierce, born at Reston, Manitoba on April 25, 1918, passed away suddenly and peacefully with his family at his side in Victoria, B.C. on December 25, 2000. He is survived by his loving wife Eileen, son; Gregg, grandchildren Winona, Emilene and Jeremy of Beausejour, Manitoba, daughter; Helen (Geoff) grandchildren Tully and Gannon of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario....

Dec 25, 2000

Harriet Ellen Campbell passed away peacefully at her residence, Fairview Home on Monday, December 25, 2000 at the age of 97 years. She will be fondly remembered by her daughter, Margery Doutre of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, daughter-in-law Elaine Campbell of the Chater area, sisters Noreen Pritchard of Roland, Pat Phillips of Winnipeg and sisters-in-law Alma Anderson of Roland and Bertha...

Dec 24, 2000

Emerson Oswald Bernard English, died peacefully at Hillcrest Place on December 24, 2000 at the age of 91 years. Emerson was born October 8, 1909 at Harding, Manitoba. He was the second child born to Guy and Annie English. He is survived by his loving wife, Clara, one son Elwood (Lynne) English and one daughter, Elspeth (Allan) Denbow, both of...