obituaries

Dec 20, 2000

David George Sherritt entered into the presence of his Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. David was born in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, on June 18, 1906. He was the oldest son of James and Maudie Sherritt. On November 2, 1948 he married Velma Mack of Selkirk, Manitoba. David farmed at Rossburn, Manitoba from 1922 until...

Dec 18, 2000

Robert James Duguid passed away suddenly Monday, December 18, 2000 in Brandon, Manitoba. Bob was born July 18, 1937 in Brandon. He lived all of his life in Brandon. Bob worked at Simplot Canada Limited as a Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement in 1987. He joined the Masonic Order in 1958, holding many offices through the years, becoming a life...

Dec 13, 2000

The death of Ruth May Brown beloved wife of the late Cal Brown occurred at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Wednesday, December 13, 2000. The Memorial Service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North, on Monday, December 18, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Ruth may be made...

Dec 10, 2000

The death of Ena Douglas Wyton (nee Nicol), widow of the late Leonard Wyton of Douglas, occurred at the Carberry Plains Health Centre, Carberry, on Sunday, December 10, 2000. The Funeral Ceremony was held at Memories Chapel on Wednesday, December 13, 2000. The Rev. Barbara Jardine officiated. Interment followed in the Chater Cemetery, Chater, Manitoba. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends...

Dec 10, 2000

Dec 8, 2000

Bercier (nee: Clark) Queenie Mary, formerly of Calgary, Alberta, passed on peacefully in her sleep while visiting her son's home in Chater, Manitoba on December 8th, 2000. Queenie was born at South End on Sea, Essex, England, on May 19th, 1911 to Jack and Ada Clark (nee: Everett). Queenie immigrated to Canada with her family in 1913 and lived in...

Dec 7, 2000

Norman Nevins passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, December 7, 2000 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Norm was born on July 26, 1924 on the family farm in the Chater District. He received his education at Clinton School. Norm farmed with his father and spent the winters in Alberta at the logging camps. He later...

Dec 5, 2000

Dec 3, 2000

Margaret Bella Bruce of Brandon passed away, Sunday, December 3, 2000 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Margaret was born December 16, 1918 in Lauder, Manitoba and settled with her family in Napinka. She completed her schooling in Napinka and moved to Winnipeg, where she worked as a cook-general to earn money for nursing school. Margaret graduated from the Victoria...

Dec 2, 2000

YURCHUK: John Yurchuk of Nesbitt, Man., passed away suddenly at the age of 56, with his family at his bedside, in the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg last Saturday, December 2, 2000. John was very fortunate not to have to struggle with a long drawn-out battle with cancer. In fact, he probably wasn't even aware of the fact, for his...

Dec 1, 2000

Catherine Eva (Kay) Carnegie, beloved wife of George, dear mother of Stuart, Susan and Nancy, passed away at her reisdence, Fairview Home on Friday, December 1, 2000. Kay was born at Morden, Manitoba on June 27, 1921. She was raised on the family farm south of Myrtle. Kay moved to Winnipeg in 1941 with her mother and sister Doris. She...

Dec 1, 2000

The death of Ralph William Washington of Brandon occurred suddenly at his residence on Friday, December 1, 2000. Ralph was born April 10, 1928, in Brandon and lived all his life in the city. He worked with CN Rail 39 years and retired as a locomotive engineer in March of 1988. Ralph is survived by his wife of 47 years,...

Nov 29, 2000

Kristjan Edwald Eiriksson of Brandon, husband of Helen Eiriksson, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2000. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North, on Friday, December 1, 2000 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Memories Chapel on Saturday,...

Nov 26, 2000

It is with deep sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Richard Collard on Sunday, November 26, 2000 at the age of 68 years. The Funeral Service to Celebrate Richard's Life will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 4 Willowdale Crescent. Officiating will...

Nov 25, 2000

Jeannine Louisa Marie Keown passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. She and Cliff were married 43 years. Jeannine was born January 16, 1934 in Vonda, Saskatchewan to Henry and Anne Gastonguay. The family moved to Manitoba in 1937. They lived in Regent, Hartney and Elgin Manitoba. Jeannine completed her grade 12 education in...

Nov 23, 2000

The death of Doreen Key, beloved wife of Raymond, of Brandon occurred at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon on November 23, 2000. The Memorial Service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North, on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood of Central United Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial...

Nov 21, 2000

The death of Victor James Hockley, beloved husband of Gwen, occurred Tuesday, November 21, 2000, at the Assiniboine Centre. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 24, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church. Dr. Clifford Bergman will officiate. Interment will follow in the Zion Cemetery. Donations in memory of Vic may be made to the...

Nov 21, 2000

The death of Wesley Thomas "Wes" Howe, beloved husband of Jean, dear father of Carole and Larry, occurred at Central Park Lodge on Tuesday, November 21, 2000. Wes was born on February 22, 1910 in Elgin, Manitoba, the eldest of six children of Frank and Ethel Howe. He was raised on a farm in the Elgin area and later moved...

Nov 17, 2000

Edna Ida Evanonki of Fairview Home passed away on Friday, November 17, 2000. Born in Kipling, Saskatchewan on April 5, 1922, Edna lived her childhood years on farms with her mother and sister. Her father passed away when she was quite young. She married Barney Evanonki and they moved to Victoria, BC where Barney was posted with the Canadian Army....

Nov 16, 2000

The death of Brett Leganchuk occurred suddenly at The Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, November 16, 2000. Brett is heaven's very special child. Although he never spoke, Brett was able to communicate to everyone with his sincere heartfelt smile, it was contagious to all who met him. Brett attended school at Beginnings Pre-school, George Fitton, Riverheights and Neelin High...