Anna Jaszcza
May 10, 2001
Anna Jaszcza passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 10, 2001. Anna was born in Trieste, Yugoslavia. As a young woman she lived in Rome and Naples before coming to Canada in 1949 to work as a nanny. In October of the same year she married Jan Jaszcza. Anna spent many happy...
William Speer
May 7, 2001
William James Speer passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2001 at the Minnedosa Hospital. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Margaret in 1985 and by his sister Reeta. Bill will be sadly missed by his daughter, Maxine and her husband Gerald Orr of Franklin; and by his grandsons, Murray Orr and Melvin Orr of Brandon. Bill was born November...
Stuart Kille
May 5, 2001
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Stuart Kille on May 5, 2001 at Brandon, Manitoba. Stuart was born in Rapid City, Manitoba on October 3, 1919, the eldest son of Victor and Alice Kille. He received his education at Wallace School. As a young man, Stu made his home in Minnedosa. He pursued his interest in...
Mervyn Williamson
May 5, 2001
With dignity and courage Mervyn Burton Williamson passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2001 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. Merv was born a twin on November 19, 1945 in Glenboro, Manitoba to Burt and Mary Williamson. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Hilton, Manitoba. Merv worked on the family farm until 1966 at...
Calvin Sheppard
May 3, 2001
Calvin Sheppard passed on May 3, 2001, after a brief illness. He was born on July 3, 1925 in Tilton, Conception Bay, Newfoundland. Calvin was the second oldest of six children. When he became old enough he joined the Newfoundland Regiment and served from 1944 - 1945 until the war ended. Calvin then worked in the lumber business until he...
Henry Thomson
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...
Robert Carey
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...
Doris Jones
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...
Marion Weeks
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...
Margaret Strain
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...
Barbara Anderson
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...
William Bromley
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,...
Lenard King
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...
Dorothy Embree
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...
Arthur Huzzey
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...
Glen Usher
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...
Marjorie Murray
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...
Ronald Esplen
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,...
Clifford Storie
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...
