obituaries

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...

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;...

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:...

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...

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....

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....