obituaries

Anne Cherniski

Anne Cherniski

Apr 13, 2000

CHERNISKI: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anne Cherniski at the Assiniboine Centre on April 13, 2000 at the age of 81. Anne leaves to mourn her son Michael (Val) Cherniski; daughter, Patricia (George) Dinsdale; three grandsons: George Jr. (Mary) Dinsdale, Corey (Barb) Dinsdale and Bill Dinsdale. Also four great-grandchildren: Maria, Danielle, Jamie and Shauna. Anne...

Roy Dowan

Roy Dowan

Apr 10, 2000

DOWAN: The death of Roy Daniel Dowan of Brandon occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, April 10, 2000. Roy was born on March 28, 1934 at Sioux Valley Reserve. He was predeceased by his parents, Demas (1974) and Bessie (1976). Roy is survived by his children: Calvin, Elaine and Robert; grandchildren and great-grandchild. Viewing will be held...

Dennis Ducharme

Dennis Ducharme

Mar 28, 2000

DUCHARME: Dennis James Ducharme of Brandon, formerly of The Pas, Manitoba, passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg on Tuesday, March 28, 2000. Dennis was born in The Pas, Manitoba on August 18, 1941. He received his education in The Pas and later in life furthered his studies at Assiniboine Community College. In his early years, Dennis enjoyed trapping...

John Shaw

John Shaw

Mar 28, 2000

SHAW: John Alexander "Jack" passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Assiniboine Centre on March 28, 2000. His early childhood was spent in Carlyle, Saskatchewan. The family moved to Brandon in 1930. Jack was an employee of the C.N.R. for 40 years. During WWII he served with the R.C.N.V.R. He was also a life member of...

Harleigh Hargreaves

Harleigh Hargreaves

Mar 27, 2000

HARGREAVES: Harleigh Charles Hargreaves, beloved husband of Pearl, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on March 27, 2000 at the age of 77. Harleigh was born January 13, 1923 and grew up on the family farm in the Brandon Hills District. In the fall of 1942 Harleigh joined the RCA and served until 1945. Upon returning home...

Sally Budd

Sally Budd

Mar 27, 2000

BUDD: Sally. Sadly, on March 27, 2000, Sally was taken from us. Her passing has left behind many sisters, nieces, nephews and friends with a large emptiness in their lives. An emptiness which, with the passing of time, will soon fill with some of the simplest and happiest memories we will cherish forever. We are thankful to her for sharing...

Robert Mckay

Robert Mckay

Mar 21, 2000

McKAY: The death of Robert John McKay of Central Park Lodge occurred at his residence on Tuesday, March 21, 2000. Robert is survived by his beloved wife Florence; daughter, Noreen (Rick) Margetts of Brandon; son, Rob (Dyann) McKay of Portage La Prairie; grandchildren: Rob (Wendy) and David (fiance Elaine); great-grandchildren Jody and Jenna. Brother Kenneth (Margaret) McKay; sister-in-law Emily Man;...

Douglas Mcharg

Douglas Mcharg

Mar 21, 2000

McHARG: The death of Douglas Ramsay McHarg occurred Tuesday, March 21, 2000 much loved son of David and Margaret McHarg, beloved husband of Dorothy; father to Malcolm and Shona; brother of Ian (Marion) and Fiona (Paul); and uncle to David, Ewan, Stuart and Richard. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 27, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian...

John Potosky

John Potosky

Mar 20, 2000

POTOSKY: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Potosky on March 20, 2000, beloved husband of Jean. John is survived by his wife; son Larry; daughter Linda; grandsons: Kade, Korbin, Dehllon; granddaughter Shealyn; numerous nieces and nephews. Until his retirement, John worked 35 years for the Canadian National Railroad. He was an enthusiastic fisherman, enjoying...

Nettie Dydy

Nettie Dydy

Mar 20, 2000

DYDY: The death of Nettie Dydy, widow of the late Philip Dydy, occurred at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon on Monday, March 20, 2000. Nettie is survived by two daughters: Anne (Jack) Cochrane and Marlene (Barry) Williams; grandchildren: Cheryl Betts, Kimberly (Larry) McConville, Robert (Bev) Williams, Scott Cochrane, Philip (Shelly) Cochrane, David Williams; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces...

Helena Taylor

Helena Taylor

Mar 19, 2000

TAYLOR: The death of Helen Taylor of Dinsdale Home, formerly of Hamiota and widow of Percy Taylor occurred in Brandon on Sunday, March 19, 2000. Helen was born in Garland, Manitoba on October 1, 1915 to parents Dimetro and Anna Shemeluk. She grew up on the home farm in Garland. Helen received her education in Garland and Ethelbert, Manitoba. She...

Darrin White

Darrin White

Mar 13, 2000

WHITE, Darrin Bruce - Loving father of Ashlee, Denon, Leslie and Tasha. Darrin left us suddenly and tragically on Monday, March 13, 2000. As well as his children, he is survived by his parents, Leslie and Lillian White of Brandon; sister Debbie (Murray) Empey and their children Jody (Marria), Korina, and Kaitlin; his brothers Lyle and Wayne. Also surviving are...

Clifford Mckay

Clifford Mckay

Mar 11, 2000

McKAY: The death of Clifford McKay of Brandon occurred Saturday, March 11, 2000 at the Assiniboine Centre. Clifford was born July 12, 1923 at Sec 3-1-22W Mountainside, Manitoba in the Deloraine district. Over the years, he worked for the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Clifford is survived by his wife Gertrude; children: Leonard (Carol) McKay of Edmonton,...

Mary Mumford

Mary Mumford

Mar 5, 2000

MUMFORD: Mary Therese "Tracy" Mumford (nee Dobbin) of Sprucewoods, Manitoba passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, March 5, 2000. Tracy was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 12, 1947 to Alex and Josephine Dobbin. Tracy grew up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and met Don Mumford. They were married on March 24, 1972 in Dartmouth....

Margaret Harper

Margaret Harper

Mar 3, 2000

HARPER: Margaret I. Harper, beloved wife of the late Edward Harper, passed away at Fairview Home, Brandon, on Friday, March 3, 2000. Margaret was born on November 3, 1917 to Wilfred and Mabel Thomson of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Margaret was raised in Neepawa, Manitoba, where she met and married Edward W. Harper. Three daughters, Carol, Rhonda, and Susan were born...

Bradley Unger

Bradley Unger

Feb 25, 2000

UNGER: The death of Bradley John Unger occurred suddenly while on a vacation in Costa Rica on Friday, February 25, 2000. Brad was born on October 27, 1960 in Carman, Manitoba. He leaves to mourn, his wife Shawnda; his son Dallas and his daughter Darci. His parents Helen and John Unger; 3 sisters: Janice (Mark) Rankmore and daughter Stephanie, Joanne...

Martha Northcut

Martha Northcut

Feb 24, 2000

NORTHCUT: Martha Jean Northcut (nee Harris), of Brandon, beloved wife of Garnet, passed away February 24, 2000 at the age of 74 years. She leaves to mourn 4 children: Ford (Wendy) of Boise, Idaho, USA; Daryl of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Luana (Wayne) of Langham, Saskatchewan; and Annadee (Rik) of Calgary, Alberta; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister of Edmonton, Alberta; 1...

Peter Wall

Peter Wall

Feb 23, 2000

WALL: Peter Wall was born March 15, 1910 in Petrowka, near Slawjansk, Ukraine. His parents were Franz and Maria Wall (nee Falk). Peter's father passed away when Peter was eleven years old. He lived in Petrowka until 1930. He and his siblings left the place of his birth and lived in various places in the Ukraine. In 1937 Peter was...

Josephine Shabluk

Josephine Shabluk

Feb 23, 2000

SHABLUK: The death of Josephine Shabluk of Brandon occurred at her residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home, on Wednesday, February 23, 2000. Graveside funeral service was held at the Roblin Cemetery, Roblin, Manitoba on Wednesday, March 1, 2000. Donations in memory of Josephine may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Elizabeth Kirkness

Elizabeth Kirkness

Feb 20, 2000

KIRKNESS: Elizabeth Kirkness (nee Griffiths) of Brandon passed away February 20, 2000. Born near Wrexham, North Wales August 13, 1919. Elizabeth "Bessie" was raised in the Welsh coal mining village of Penycae, North Wales. At age 14 her father was killed in the Gresford Colliery Disaster, leaving her mother Sarah with 7 children to raise. Bessie emigrated to London, Ontario...

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