obituaries
Dennis Descoteau
Oct 12, 2023
Dennis Joseph Descoteau, born February 27th, 1943 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away peacefully October 12th, 2023 at the age of 80 at his home in Dinsdale Personal Care Home, Brandon, Manitoba. Dennis is survived by siblings Darlene Crook and Bob Descoteau, wife Janice Cameron, children Deborah, Denny, Drew, grandchildren Adam, Dyson, Dylan, Karly, Viktoria, Asher, Isabella and is predeceased by...
Dawna Hamel
Oct 12, 2023
Dawna Lorraine Hamel (nee Shanks) Dawna Hamel passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Dawna is survived by her daughter Nicole Smith and grandchildren Jordan and Jesaiah. A Celebration of Dawna's Life will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m. at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street, Brandon MB. Pastor Faith Beswitherick will officiate.
Melissa Engbrecht
Oct 11, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Melissa's Life. Please click here Melissa Marie Engbrecht, age 51 years, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Melissa Marie Engbrecht was born in the Memorial Hospital in Boissevain, Manitoba, on May 12, 1972, and on Oct 11, 2023, at the age of 51, while...
Virginia Shemeliuk
Oct 11, 2023
Virginia Shemeliuk, formerly of Sandy Lake, Manitoba, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in ICU at Brandon Regional Health Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Montréal, Québec, on September 15, 1950, and her early life was filled with the joys of growing up in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, fondly known as NDG to locals. Summers were a time...
Beverly Bok
Oct 10, 2023
After a long hard battle, on Tuesday October 10, 2023 Beverly Ann Bok (Ashton) passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Beverly was born in Carman, MB on March 11, 1956 to Colin and Agnes Marie Ashton. Bev then moved with her family to Virden, MB in 1959 after the passing of her father Colin Ashton. Bev did her...
George Mann
Oct 9, 2023
On Monday, October 9, 2023, George Shanley Mann, aged 85 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. George was born and raised in Campbellton, New Brunswick, where he learned the values of hard work and dedication. At the age of 17 years, he enlisted in the military, dedicating 24 years of his life to this honorable career. His...
Antoine Sutherland
Oct 5, 2023
For those not able to attend in person, the service will be webcast. Please click here Antoine Aklilu Sutherland, age 15 years, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Brandon. Traditional Wake will take place at the Brandon Friendship Centre, 205 College Avenue on Thursday, October 12, 2023 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service will take place at McDiarmid...
Thomas Commer
Oct 4, 2023
Thomas Andrew Peter "Tom" Commer passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The Funeral Service will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. A private interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery Columbarium Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Tom may be made...
Carol Newman
Sep 30, 2023
Peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 Carol Newman, age 84 years, passed away at Country Meadows Personal Care Home with her son and daughter by her side. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Suzie Melnyk, son Tim (Brenda), daughter-in-law Shelley, grandchildren Sam, Daniel, Abigail, Ryan and Derek. She was predeceased by her husband Jim, son Jamie, son-in-law Lorne...
Cecil Maxwell
Sep 29, 2023
A good man left us on Friday, September 29, 2023. Cecil "Cec" Herbert Maxwell was born on Friday, the 13th of June 1928 to Robert "George" and Ellen Ester "Hettie" (nee Hawker) Maxwell of Portage la Prairie. Cec was the fourth child in a family of five and was predeceased by them all. From his early years, Cecil showed an...
Brian Perkins
Sep 28, 2023
Brian Perkins It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Perkins on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Brian was an Industrial Arts teacher for 30 years in Winnipeg, Neepawa and Waywayseecappo. He enjoyed sailing, flying, horseback riding, hiking, canoeing and fishing. This year he and his wife celebrated 50 years of...
Alfred Twells
Sep 24, 2023
Alfred James Twells passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 24, 2023. Alfred was born on January 19, 1924 in Craven area of Saskatchewan to Edward and Elizabeth. He was the sixth of 10 children. The family moved to a farm in the Brookside area in the 1930s. There he attended a one-room schoolhouse. But, like many...
Candace Sigurdson
Sep 23, 2023
On September 23, 2023, Candace Elaine Sigurdson, 74, of Brandon, MB, passed away peacefully at the Brandon General Hospital with her beloved son Sean, her daughter Colleen and grand-daughter Kaolin at her side. It was early that morning, the air held a mist as her angel ushered her to heaven. Candace and her sister Gwen spent their childhood years growing...
Ann Chalanchuk
Sep 20, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Funeral Rite. Please click here Ann Chalanchuk, age 94 years, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born in Shortdale, Manitoba, to proud parents Peter and Mary (nee Szraba) Hawryluk, Ann grew up alongside her siblings, Steve, Bill, Mike, and Elsie, all of whom she cherished dearly....
Donald Macmillan
Sep 15, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of our father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Donald William MacMillan on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Don was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Flo MacMillan. Left to mourn his passing are his three children, Malcolm (Dori), Scott (Loretta), Carla (Nicole) and grandchildren Hannah (Trent), Scott...
Linda Laminman
Sep 11, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Linda's Life. Please click here It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, Linda Louise Laminman on Monday, September 11, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Linda was predeceased by her father Lloyd Laminman and survived by her mother Alice, sister Shari (Kelly) Lee...
Elsie Pankratz
Sep 9, 2023
The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Elsie's Life. Please click here Elsie Pankratz passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Kelowna General Hospital after a brief acute illness at the age of 93 years. Elsie was born Elsie Elizabeth Penner on February 21, 1930, in Edam, SK, to Henry and Anna Penner. Elsie's family farmed...
Henry Rempel
Sep 5, 2023
After making his way through this world for 78 years, touching many hearts, Henry Rempel of Brandon, Manitoba, surrounded by his family, passed to the other side on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Henry was born on January 2, 1945. He was raised on a fruit farm in St. Catharines, Ontario where his father worked as a foreman. There were cherry,...
George Tanner
Sep 3, 2023
George Rene Tanner, aged 71, passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, September 3, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and dedication. George is survived by his loving wife, Karen, daughter Carla Swanson, and his cherished grandchildren Cedric, Travis, Hunter, Taylynne, and Ayianna who held a...
Patrick Lavigne
Sep 1, 2023
Patrick Lavigne It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the loss of our beloved son and brother, Patrick Lavigne, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, September 1st, 2023. Patrick was the son of Cecelia Jaworski and Andrew Lavigne, brother to Kim (Yves Gosselin) and to Daniel (Wendy McColgan). He was a loving uncle to...
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