obituaries

Sep 3, 1999

Metelski: The death of Peter Metelski occurred at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg on Friday, September 3, 1999. Peter leaves his beloved wife Marie; daughter Colleen (Anthony) Schneider and grandchildren, Reid and Autumn of Brandon. He also leaves sisters and brother: Margaret Batenchuk, Olga Bobbie, Pauline Marko of Arborg, MB, Marion Frisch of Seattle, WA, Nancy Hope of Las Vegas,...

Sep 3, 1999

YACYSHEN: The death of Zeno Yacyshen of Brandon occurred Friday, September 3, 1999 at the Assiniboine Centre with his family at his side. Funeral service was held at Memories Chapel on Wednesday, September 8, 1999 with Rev. Rick Wells of Grand Valley Community Church officiating. Interment took place at the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of...

Aug 31, 1999

ORSER: On August 31, 1999, Melville "Mel" James Charles Orser passed away with his wife and three daughters by his side after a short but courageous battle with leukemia. Mel was born in 1926 in Souris, Manitoba to the late Melville and Marguerite Orser (nee Watson). He was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway for 41 years. This employment took...

Aug 31, 1999

NELSON: Norman Herbert Nelson was born November 21, 1927 in Scandinavia, Manitoba. He received his education at Nedrob School. Norman lived on the family farm and dearly enjoyed his cattle and horses. In 1981, he had to leave the farm due to poor health. Norman received care in various care facilities in Brandon prior to his move in December of...

Aug 24, 1999

PRITSCHAU: Maynard Allan Pritschau of Brandon passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, August 24, 1999. Maynard was born on April 21, 1929 in Sherman County, Nebraska to parents Waldo and Minnie Pritschau. He received his education in Nebraska, USA and upon graduation was employed across Canada in a variety of jobs. Maynard worked with the Brandon...

Aug 24, 1999

MITCHELL: Dugald Wesley Mitchell of Brandon, formerly of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 76 years. Dugald was born October 31, 1922 in Brandon and was raised on the Rosedale family farm, 5 miles North of Douglas. He received most of his schooling at the Alexander School in Brandon....

Aug 23, 1999

CARTER-SQUIRE: The death of John Arthur "Jack" Carter-Squire occurred at Fairview Home on Monday, August 23, 1999. The ceremony to celebrate John's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street N., on Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. The Very Rev. Jim Njegovan will officiate. Interment will follow in the Veterans Section of the Brandon Cemetery....

Aug 18, 1999

LEONARD: Marlene Leonard (nee Jenner) of Forrest, Manitoba died suddenly on Wednesday, August 18, 1999. Marlene was born on February 23, 1944 in Minnedosa, Manitoba. She grew up on the family farm and took her schooling in Moore Park, Justice and was part of the first graduating class of Elton Collegiate in Forrest. After her education, Marlene moved to Brandon...

Aug 16, 1999

Raymond Ralph Wiggins of #4 Meadowlark Trailer Court, Brandon, beloved husband of Margaret, dear father of Janice, passed away at his residence in Brandon on Monday, August 16, 1999. Ray was born on June 10, 1940 at Carlyle, Saskatchewan, son of Ralph and Anne Wiggins. He received his education in Manor and in the early years he rode his pony...

Aug 2, 1999

CRUISE: Suddenly, on August 2, 1999, Jan was taken from us. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched, but she would wish rather to be remembered for the joy and happiness that she shared. Jan was a quiet, yet intense individual whose passions ranged from reading, cooking and travelling, to racquetball and golf. Her love for the...

Aug 2, 1999

Jul 31, 1999

McLEOD: Lyell announces the passing of his beloved wife, Dori, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on July 31, 1999. Dori is survived by her husband Lyell of 40 years; sister-in-law Helen Bates of Stony Plain, Alberta; favorite niece, Shelli Johnston of DeWenton, Alberta; brother-in-law, Roy Hall and his sons Stan and Mike of Regina, Saskatchewan; sister-in-law Merna Moffatt of...

Jul 30, 1999

SHELVEY: George Richard "Bill" Shelvey of passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre on July 30, 1999 in his 92nd year. Born and raised on the family farm north of Forrest, he married Dora Walker on November 15, 1939. He farmed in the Forrest area and worked at North Brandon Station until his retirement to Forrest in 1974. Bill is...

Jul 28, 1999

Jul 26, 1999

COCHRANE: Sanford Cochrane of the Lions Manor, formerly of the Alexander District, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, July 26, 1999. Sanford is survived by his daughter, Marilyn (Don) Nugent of Virden; son, Stan (Pat) Cochrane of Alexander; four grandchildren: Scott and Sarah Nugent, Kyle and Darby Cochrane. He also leaves his special friend Marjorie Oldcorn....

Jul 26, 1999

BURTON: Harold Edward (Ed) Burton of Brandon passed away at the Assiniboine Centre on July 26, 1999 at the age of 68 years. Ed was born on January 4, 1931 in Deloraine, Manitoba. He started school in Deloraine before moving to Brandon in 1940 where he attended Fleming, Alexander and Earl Oxford Schools. Ed joined the army in 1947 at...

Jul 26, 1999

CAREY: Mary (Molly) Carey died peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre on July 26, 1999 at the age of 82. Molly was born on April 20, 1917 at Pipestone, Manitoba. Molly was a talented athlete and in her younger years, along with her four sisters, was a member of the Pipestone Ladies Softball Club that won many honors. In curling, she...

Jul 24, 1999

YUEN: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fook Don Yuen on Saturday, July 24, 1999. He is survived by his loving mother, Chau Kwai of Brandon; his loving wife, Big You of Brandon; his children, Lisa and Loree of Calgary, Steve (Sharon) of Winnipeg, Susan (David Oye) of Winnipeg, Leanne (Azmin Ibrahim) of Malaysia, and...

Jul 21, 1999

YAROSLOWSKI: Anne Yaroslowski (nee Kostiew) passed away Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Anne was born on April 19, 1922 at Sifton, Manitoba. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Dockeya (Doris) Kostiew. In 1939, Anne married and during her years of farming had 9 children. Anne began a new career in 1969, becoming...

Jul 20, 1999

BROWETT: Albert "Garnet" Browett passed away quietly at home on July 20, 1999 after a battle with cancer. Garnet was born in Vegreville, AB on November 26, 1930 and moved to Victoria, BC in 1937. He moved to Shilo, MB when he joined the army in 1947. Garnet trained as a paratrooper and it was during his three years in...