obituaries
John Zaharchuk
Sep 26, 1999
ZAHARCHUK: It is with great sorrow that his family announces the passing of John Zaharchuk, 69 years, of Brandon, Manitoba, who passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on September 26, 1999. John was born in Brandon, Manitoba and later moved to Toronto, Ontario where he married his wife of 41 years, Julie Lorenowicz. John worked at C-I-L (I-C-I)...
William Stovold
Sep 26, 1999
STOVOLD: William Percy (Bill) Stovold passed away suddenly at his home in Brandon on Sunday, September 26, 1999 at the age of 66 years. Bill spent his early years in Toronto area where he joined the Canadian Army. While he was posted in Edmonton he met his wife of 42 years, Lorna Hall. Together they started their life togther and...
Alexander Smith
Sep 24, 1999
SMITH: Alexander. It is with great sorrow that the family of Alex Smith announce his death on Friday, September 24, 1999 at the Virden District Hospital. Alex was known for his sharp memory throughout the places he lived. He was a hard worker and farmed in Elkhorn and Oak Lake areas. Alex spent his last years in Grand Valley Place,...
Walter Cann
Sep 22, 1999
Walter T. Cann passed away at his residence, Hillcrest Place Nursing Home, Brandon on Wednesday, September 22, 1999 in his 96th year. Walter was born on October 28, 1903 in Hartland, Devon, England and immigrated to Canada in 1924. He worked for several farmers in the Minto area before purchasing his own farm in Justice in 1948. Walter married Dora...
John Kiez
Sep 20, 1999
KIEZ: John Andrew "Andy" Kiez passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, September 20, 1999. Andy was born September 15, 1933 in the R.M. of Strathclair, Manitoba, son of John and Emily Kiez. He received his education at the Prince of Wales School, later moving to Rossburn in 1945 where he completed his high school education. In...
Thomas Lyons
Sep 18, 1999
LYONS, Tom. November 1, 1924 - September 18, 1999 - husband of Emily; father of Bill and Melva (Jamie, Jacki, Jennifer and Jeffrey); Gord and Colette (Charles, James, William and Wilfred); Garry and Patti (Donovan and Candice); his sister Joyce (Dollard) and a host of kinfolk. With the exception of service in the European arena during WWII, Tom spent his...
James Taylor
Sep 17, 1999
TAYLOR: The death of James Arnold Taylor beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother occurred suddenly at his residence on Friday, September 17, 1999. He leaves his beloved wife, Ruth; son, David (Colleen) and their children Sarah, Caitlin, and Evan; sister Margaret (Glen) Milliken; sister-in-law, Val Taylor; and brothers-in-law, Cliff and Mac Larry. Jim was predeceased by his father, David H....
John White
Sep 17, 1999
WHITE: The death of John James White occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, September 17, 1999. John was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba September 23, 1930. John was employed with the Manitoba Telephone System for 35 years. He was an active member of the Lions Club for 35 years and served as District Governor for Lions International, District...
Augustus Long
Sep 9, 1999
LONG: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and brother Augustus George "Gus" Long at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, September 9, 1999. Gus leaves his beloved daughters, Debbie (Mel Clark) of Brandon and Cheryl of Winnipeg; 3 granddaughters: Brittinee, Chelsea and Amber Gibb; and one grandson, Brad Gibb. Brother, Rod;...
Sharlene Fetterly
Sep 7, 1999
FETTERLY: Sharlene Louise Fetterly (nee Galarneau) of Brandon passed away peacefully on September 7, 1999 after a lengthy illness at the Assiniboine Centre. Sharlene was born at Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, USA on July 16, 1937. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Hannah Galarneau; and an infant daughter, Marie. Sharlene is survived by her husband, Dan of Brandon; sons:...
Verna Smith
Sep 4, 1999
SMITH: Verna Marguerite (nee McDonald) Smith born February 18, 1906 near Reston, Manitoba, died at Central Park Lodge, Brandon on September 4, 1999. She received her schooling at Tilston and took her nurses training at the Winnipeg General Hospital, graduating in 1929. She nursed in Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie and Brandon, retiring from the Assiniboine Hospital in 1973. Verna married...
Roy Graham
Sep 3, 1999
GRAHAM: Roy Nelson Graham of Brandon passed away on September 3, 1999 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Roy was born September 17, 1943 in Toronto, Ontario. He grew up in Birtle, Manitoba where he also received his education. Roy was a long-time employee of Murray Chev-Olds Cadillac in Brandon. He took great pleasure in fishing in his spare time....
Peter Metelski
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,...
Zeno Yacyshen
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...
Melville Orser
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...
Norman Nelson
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...
Maynard Pritschau
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...
Dugald Mitchell
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....
John Carter-Squire
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....
Marlene Leonard
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...
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