obituaries

Aug 15, 2000

WENGER: Wally Wenger, born on May 12, 1929 in Brandon, passed away suddenly on August 15, 2000 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon. Wally's life journey included working in a toy factory, railroad, bakery and barbering--which he turned into a flourishing career spanning over 40 years. As a barber/stylist, those who frequented his shop enjoyed his lively, engaging conversation and...

Aug 14, 2000

DAVIS: Edward Davis "Ed" passed away suddenly on Monday, August 14, 2000 at the age of 73. Ed was born and raised on the homestead in the Barrierford District of Saskatchewan. He received his schooling there. After school he farmed in the district while also being employed by C.N.R. In 1963 he moved to Manitoba where he met and married...

Aug 14, 2000

POTTER: After a short illness May Potter, nee Mary Elizabeth Sullivan, passed away August 14, 2000 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Mother was born September 17, 1908 in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan to parents, James and Rachel Sullivan who homesteaded in the District of Ashgrove. In 1912 her only brother, John, died of influenza and the well-developed family farm was eventually...

Aug 13, 2000

ANTICURA ANTICURA: The death of Jean Anticura of Brandon occurred on August 13, 2000 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Jean was born October 12, 1925 in Bradford, Manchester, England. Her family moved several times throughout Manchester in her early years. Jean's father died when she was quite young. Her older sisters played a big part during these years for...

Aug 13, 2000

PERRETT: Olive Ada Perrett (nee Couch) of Rivers, MB passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 13, 2000, peacefully and with dignity...reflecting the way she lived her life. Olive was born on December 15, 1912 at Daly, MB. She attended school at Daly School and played organ for the Daly United Church. In 1934 she...

Aug 11, 2000

Vivian Delores Theaker, beloved wife of Frank, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 11, 2000. Vivian was born at Birch River, Manitoba on May 14, 1927, the third child of Alfred and Christina Fischer. She received her early education in Birch River before the family moved to Winnipeg. In 1951, Vivian married Frank Theaker in...

Aug 2, 2000

CHRIST: Sadly, the Egilsson family wishes to announce the death of their sister and Aunt Runa (Gudrun) Christ of Central Park Lodge on Wednesday, August 2, 2000. Runa was born March 7, 1906 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Egil and Sigurbjorg Egilsson. The family moved to Brandon where Runa attended King George School and St. Michael's Academy. On October 10,...

Jul 27, 2000

PATERSON: Helen Mary "Nell" Paterson, widow of the late William "Bill" Paterson, of Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, July 27, 2000. Nell was born in Isabella, Manitoba on July 10, 1921 the eldest daughter to David and Mary (nee Craig) Blelloch. She attended school in Isabella, Lavina, and Kelloe. Nell then started working for...

Jul 23, 2000

Phyllis Jean Pohanayko of Brandon passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2000 at the age of 54 years at the Brandon Regional Heath Centre. Phyllis was born on November 17, 1945 to John and Mary Mychasiw of Olha, Manitoba. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Marie of Brandon, her son, Stephen and friend Anne Henry of Brandon. She also...

Jul 19, 2000

Douglas Wesley Wark, age 79 years, beloved husband and best friend of Elsie (nee Eyerley) passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, July 19, 2000. A memorial service was held at St. George's Anglican Church, 5th Street and Southern Avenue on Saturday, July 22, 2000. The Rev. Jim Brown officiated. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends may make...

Jul 8, 2000

CLELLAND: Lana June Clelland, beloved wife of Stu, Mum to Warren, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 8, 2000. Lana was born October 18, 1949 in Lacombe, Alberta with her twin Lynn, the last additions to the Van Eaton clan of fifteen children. She received her elementary education at Tees and high school at Clive. The Van Eaton...

Jul 7, 2000

Elaine Ann (nee Williams) Yurett, born December 26, 1942, was called from family and friends on July 7, 2000 at the Brandon, Regional Health Centre, Brandon. Elaine was raised at the Bay Road, St. Stephen, NB. She attended the Bay Road Rural School and graduated from St. Stephen High School with recognition in the secretarial field. She was employed with...

Jul 4, 2000

RILEY: Malcolm Riley, age 72, of Colwyn Bay, Wales, died at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, July 4, 2000. He had achieved his dream of attending the Bethany Homecoming 2000 and Woodcock Reunion July 1, 2, and 3rd. Malcolm was predeceased by his parents Dorothy (nee Hulbert) and Alfred Riley. He is survived by his sister Kay Riley...

Jun 28, 2000

Wallace John "Wally" McKenzie of Suite 2-1915 Richmond Avenue, passed away at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, Manitoba, on June 28, 2000. Wally was born at Harding, Manitoba on May 18, 1915, the eldest son of Gordon and Clara McKenzie. He took his early schooling at Harding School. Wally lived on the farm at Harding until 1946, when he moved to...

Jun 26, 2000

Jean Rose Whittington, beloved wife of Bob, passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, June 26, 2000. Born on November 1, 1938 in Minnedosa, Manitoba Jean became the only daughter of six children to Bert and Alice Weech. The family lived in Moore Park at the time. Jean's father was killed in action during WWII when...

Jun 26, 2000

Jun 24, 2000

EDWARDS: The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of John (Jack) Stanley Edwards on June 24, 2000. Jack was born on January 29, 1909 in Kemnay, Manitoba. He grew up on the family farm and received his education at the Kemnay School. He worked on a survey crew that surveyed the original townsite of Churchill. In 1932, he...

Jun 24, 2000

Elma Bernice "Bea" Coates of Brandon passed away in the city on Saturday, June 24, 2000. Bea was born March 26, 1920 on a farm in Jansen, Saskatchewan. After completing high school she moved to Saskatoon where she met Bert. They were married in 1940. The newlyweds moved to Winnipeg as Bert was stationed there with the Airforce. They returned...

Jun 20, 2000

SHAPPERT: Winnie Shappert, born October 29, 1903 in Prior Lake, Minnesota, youngest daughter of Rhinald Haas and Anna Schneider passed away peacefully in her home with her beloved son Kenneth and granddaughter Valerie at her side on Tuesday, June 20, 2000. Winnie was married to Henry Shappert on December 3, 1928 and to this union three children were born Marjorie...

Jun 19, 2000

CORNISH: Ivy Alma Cornish, of Rapid City, passed away at the Riverdale Health Centre in Rivers on Monday, June 19, 2000. Ivy was born in the Oakleigh District near Rapid City, Manitoba on March 1, 1910, daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth Hales. She lived all of her life in this district and became involved in many community events. In her...