obituaries

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...

May 31, 2000

PHINNEY: After a brave battle with cancer, Milton Warren "Milt" Phinney said his good-byes on Wednesday, May 31, 2000. Milt was born in Antler, Saskatchewan on November 4, 1930. He moved to Brandon as a youngster and attended local schools. He began his working career at Fedoruks Grocery Store, CP Rail and Seven-Up. In 1949 he married Sarah and they...

May 28, 2000

HOLLEMAN: Jannetje Cornelia (Vanden Nieuwendyk) went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2000. She was born September 1, 1906 in the Netherlands and came to Canada in 1951 with her family. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour and Lord in 1981. Jannetje was very thankful and always sang about her Lord. She was a loving mother...

May 26, 2000

JOHNSTON: The death of Walter Herald Johnston, of Brandon, occurred at the Assiniboine Centre on Friday, May 26, 2000.

May 25, 2000

WISEMAN: The death of Yvonne A. Wiseman, of Fairview Home, occurred at her residence on Thursday, May 25, 2000. Yvonne was born on March 30, 1923 in the R.M. of Cameron, Manitoba, daughter to Robert and Julia Usunier. For many years she was employed with her husband, the late Jack Wiseman, at Jack's Maytag Sales and Service in Brandon. She...

May 23, 2000

MALAZDREWICZ: Anthony Alfred "Tony" Malazdrewicz, beloved husband of Frances, passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, May 23, 2000. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street, on Friday, May 26, 2000 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends...

May 22, 2000

MATHIESON: The death of Arthur "Art" Mathieson of Brandon occurred on Monday, May 22, 2000. Art was born September 17, 1924 on the family farm near Hamiota, Manitoba. He later moved with his family to Brandon and received his education at David Livingstone School. Art was employed for many years as a sales representative for McKenzie Seeds. In 1985, he...

May 14, 2000

GOODMAN: Dennis Mervyn Goodman passed away peacefully on May 14, 2000 in Brandon, Manitoba. Dennis was predeceased by his parents Francis and Florence Goodman and a brother, Ross. He was born in Rocanville, Saskatchewan on April 26, 1930, the fifth of eight children. He attended Hillburn School near Rocanville until he left home at the age of 17 to venture...