obituaries

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...

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...