obituaries

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...

Jun 14, 2000

HEGEDIS-FERENCY: Zarka Cecelia Hegedis-Ferency, beloved wife of Andre Ferency, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Zarka was born in Maribor, Slovenija on March 1, 1931. She later came to Canada in 1960 and was employed at the Brandon University for a number of years. Zarka is survived by her husband Andre; daughter Zarka...

Jun 10, 2000

LEE: Spencer Alan Lee passed away peacefully with his family and loved ones at his side on Saturday, June10, 2000 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Spencer was born on December 27, 1976 at the Brandon General Hospital in Brandon, Manitoba. He went to preschool at Wee Wisdom Nursery School then attended Kindergarten through grade 3 at Riverheights School....

Jun 9, 2000

BERKAN: With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father and grandfather Gordon Berkan. Dad left us to join Mom peacefully with family at his side on June 9, 2000 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He will always be remembered and sadly missed by his children: Glenn (Deb) of Brandon, Bruce (Carolyn) of Calgary, and Joanne...

Jun 8, 2000

YULE: The death of Merlin Roy Yule, of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, June 8, 2000. Merle was born January 25, 1920, one of Stuart and Annie Yule's ten children. He was born and raised on the family farm near Killarney Lake, Manitoba. Merle received his education in Killarney and at the age of 16...

Jun 6, 2000

KASCHOR OBITUARY KASCHOR: Cecelia "CeCe" Kaschor, of Brandon, passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on Tuesday, June 6, 2000. CeCe is survived by her loving husband and companion of 54 years, Wally; special children Vickie Lee (John Gelder), Marcia (Don Stadnyk), Wally (Joan); precious grandchildren: Andrew and JoVi, Jason and Carlyne, Anthony, Kimberley, Heather; and special loved...

Jun 5, 2000

ROBINSON: Lyall R., beloved husband of Evelyn of Brandon, passed away peacefully into eternal rest with his family at his side on June 5, 2000 at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Lyall was born April 23, 1909 in the District of Dry River near Pilot Mound. He was an ardent sports fan, enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2000

OLAFSON: Pearl Olafson passed away peacefully at the Kelowna General Hospital on June 5, 2000 at the age of 93 years. Pearl was a resident of Hawthorn Park Lodge in Kelowna, British Columbia for several years. She was predeceased by her husband Albert and a sister Marie Irwin. Pearl is survived by her sister Ruby Biehn of Edmonton, Alberta and...

Jun 1, 2000

BROWN: William Daniel "Danny" Brown, of Brandon, passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre on Thursday, June 1, 2000 following a lengthy battle with cancer. A private graveside ceremony will be held at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. A time of fellowship, refreshments and an opportunity for friends to meet the family will be held at the home of Bob and...