obituaries

Sheena Duncalfe

Sheena Duncalfe

Oct 29, 2023

Sheena Howie Duncalfe (nee Williams) It is with great sadness that we, her family, announce the loss of Sheena Howie Duncalfe (Williams), born in 1934 in Carberry, Manitoba. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Brandon, Manitoba, at the age of 89 years. Sheena spent her childhood on the farm with her parents and her younger sister,...

Arlene Arbour

Arlene Arbour

Oct 29, 2023

ARLENE MAY ARBOUR (nee MAYES) May 4, 1939 - October 29, 2023 It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Arlene May Arbour (Mayes) of Brandon, Manitoba on October 29, 2023, at the age of 84. The world welcomed Arlene on May 4, 1939 in Port Arthur, Ontario (later named Thunder Bay, Ontario). Arlene had...

Esther Hansen

Esther Hansen

Oct 27, 2023

The family invites you to watch the Celebration of Esther's Life. Please click here Esther (Funk) Hansen passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Center early in the morning of Friday, October 27, 2023. Her health had been failing of late requiring hospitalization until the Lord took her home, and she is now at peace with Him. Esther was...

Carrol Ariss

Carrol Ariss

Oct 26, 2023

Carrol Nancy Anne Ariss 1960 - 2023 Carrol passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Brandon Regional Hospital. She was born October 20,1960, the 5th and youngest child to parents George and Anne Ariss of Crandall, MB. In 1973 Carrol and her parents moved from the Crandall farm to Virden and Carrol attended Kinsmen School. Here she...

William Bolley

William Bolley

Oct 25, 2023

After a courageous, three-year battle with Glioblastoma, Bill passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, with his family by his side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Kathy, son Matt (Lauren), daughter Sam (Kendal) Boulet, and granddaughter Hannah Bolley. Sharing in the loss are Bill's sisters Sharon Furman and Alanna (Paul) Murray...

Joan Baker

Joan Baker

Oct 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Margaret Joan Baker at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Surrounded by her family she made her final journey home to the Lord. Joan was born in St. Boniface Hospital on May 19, 1934, to Margaret Evelyn and Leonard Frank Baker. She lived her...

Warren Wallin

Warren Wallin

Oct 22, 2023

We are heartbroken to share that our loving husband, father and grandfather Warren passed away peacefully on Sunday October 22, 2023, surrounded by his soulmate and loving wife of 51 years Darlene, and his much beloved two sons Chris and Chad and their families Megan, Steen, Soren and Kerr in Chestermere, AB and Michelle, Sawyer and Zander in Brandon. He...

Marilyn Meelker

Marilyn Meelker

Oct 22, 2023

Marilyn passed away peacefully at Fairview Home where she had been a resident since 2016. She was predeceased by her parents William and Hilda Grigg, sister Jacqueline Grigg, and her husband of 60 years, Guenther, who passed away in 2019. She is survived by her daughter Karen, her son Gary, and her one grandchild Melissa. Marilyn was born in Brandon...

Joan Burgess

Joan Burgess

Oct 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marie Burgess on Friday, October 20th, 2023. Joan met the love of her life John Burgess in Kentville, Nova Scotia. From there, being a military wife, they travelled the world together, all while raising their family. They happily shared over sixty-seven years of marriage together. Joan was caring,...

Clinton Phinney

Clinton Phinney

Oct 20, 2023

On Friday, October 20, 2023, at the age of 95 years old. Clint Phinney passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. Clint was born on the farm in Antler, Saskatchewan, on March 24, 1928. Clint and Linda lived in Rivers, MB for approximately 50 years. He spent most of his life self-employed doing plaster, drywall and stucco. He loved...

Maurice Lepage

Maurice Lepage

Oct 17, 2023

Jean Lepage (nee Sturko), age 93 years, of Brandon, Manitoba passed away after a short battle with infection at Extendicare Valleyview on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was predeceased by mere hours by her husband Warrant Officer Maurice "Moe" Anthony Lepage, age 98 years, of Brandon, Manitoba who died of a broken heart also at Extendicare Valleyview on Tuesday October...

Jean Lepage

Jean Lepage

Oct 17, 2023

Jean Lepage (nee Sturko), age 93 years, of Brandon, Manitoba passed away after a short battle with infection at Extendicare Valleyview on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was predeceased by mere hours by her husband Warrant Officer Maurice "Moe" Anthony Lepage, age 98 years, of Brandon, Manitoba who died of a broken heart also at Extendicare Valleyview on Tuesday October...

Geoffrey Lloyd

Geoffrey Lloyd

Oct 13, 2023

GEOFFREY WAYNE LLOYD (GEOFF) Geoff was born in Brandon, MB on News Years Eve, 1976 to mom, Alexis and dad, Wayne. For many years, along with his older brother Jason we hosted birthday sleepovers for all the friends' kids while everyone else celebrated the New Year. Geoff had a large extended family with many aunts, uncles and cousins including 13...

Dennis Descoteau

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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