obituaries

Philomena Kallusky

Philomena Kallusky

Mar 9, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Mrs. Philomena "Pat" Kallusky at Fairview Home on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:23 a.m. Pat was born in Mannar, Sri Lanka, where she attended private catholic schools until she was 18 years of age. Due to her upbringing in catholic school, she was a strong...

Regis "Reg" Chartier

Regis "Reg" Chartier

Mar 6, 2023

Regis Chartier passed away peacefully at home in Brandon, Manitoba on Monday, March 6, 2023. Regis, the fourth son in a family of eleven siblings and one of eight brothers, was born to Albert and Jeanne D'arc Chartier in Birtle, MB on June 17, 1951. In his youth, Reg enjoyed all aspects of the family farm in St. Lazare, MB,...

Anne Ariss

Anne Ariss

Mar 4, 2023

Anne's family are saddened to announce the passing of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the age of 102 years, at Valleyview Care Centre, Brandon, MB. Anne was born July 18, 1920, the third eldest of 13 children, to Alex and Nellie Kohuch at Mears, MB in the RM of Rossburn. Anne attended school until...

Betty Nelson

Betty Nelson

Mar 4, 2023

Betty Nelson, age 70 years, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Brandon. Born December 12, 1952 in Brandon to Joe and Grace Smith, Betty attended Earl Oxford School. She loved playing basketball and volleyball in her younger days, and would tell stories about climbing the Brandon water tower with her friends while hanging out at the East End...

Garry Paton

Garry Paton

Mar 2, 2023

Garry Lorne Paton "Papa", age 79 years, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He was predeceased by his father Bill Paton and mother Marjorie Paton. Garry is survived by daughter Laurie (Shane) Gronnerud and their sons Brady and Rylan of Regina SK; son Darcy (Amanda) Paton and their daughters Taylor and Brooklyn of...

Gwen Hamilton

Gwen Hamilton

Feb 23, 2023

On Thursday, February 23, 2023 we said goodbye to our loving mom, grandma and sister, Gwen Hamilton (nee Hulyk), who passed peacefully at the age of 92 years. Gwen was born in Rossburn, Manitoba to John and Ann Hulyk. She married the love of her life, Mack, and they raised their family in McConnell, MB. When she wasn't shuttling her...

Murray Dittmer

Murray Dittmer

Feb 22, 2023

Murray Henry Walter Dittmer, age 69 years, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Murray will be lovingly remembered by his wife Patricia; children Tanya (Andrew) Gugin and Cory (Stacy); grandchildren Taylor, Grady, Luke and Rebekah Gugin and Carter and Kaylee Dittmer; brother Randy (Lorrie); brothers-in-law Jackie Berry, Bill (Judy) Berry; uncle Robert (Rose)...

Marjorie Tait

Marjorie Tait

Feb 21, 2023

Marjorie Isabell Tait (nee Greaves) passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Riverdale Personal Care Home. Marjorie was born in Morton Municipality on June 22, 1930 and attended Desford School. She worked at Harold's Café in Boissevain until she married Leonard Tait on August 1, 1951. Marjorie was a member at St. Paul's United Church in Boissevain, part of...

Kevin Exner

Kevin Exner

Feb 21, 2023

Kevin Joseph Exner, long-time resident of Brandon, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Born on March 16, 1966 in Melville, SK, Kevin was the youngest of seven children. He was raised on a farm north of the Quappelle Valley in Saskatchewan. He attended elementary school in Killaly and then high school at Melville Comprehensive before moving to Brandon in...

Diana Balitsky

Diana Balitsky

Feb 19, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, Diana Balitsky, of Brandon, Manitoba. During the early morning hours of Sunday, February 19, 2023, in her 85th year, after battling a number of health issues, Mom left peacefully in her sleep with family by her side. She will be missed. Diana was born and schooled in Winnipeg. Being...

Randal Noort

Randal Noort

Feb 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Noort on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the age of 58 years. Left to treasure his memory is his loving wife of 40 years Bonnie. Their children Chrissy, Drake, Tiffany (Caleb) Noort and Granddaughter Caddie Noort. Randy will also be fondly remembered by his sister Francis Young, brothers...

James Robertson

James Robertson

Feb 15, 2023

James Gordon "Jim" Robertson, age 77 years, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife Louise; sons Bill, Derek and Ashley (Ronnallee); and grandchildren Austin, Reese and Hadlee. He was predeceased by son Richard and daughter Candice. Viewing will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 – 18th...

Eva Howard

Eva Howard

Feb 12, 2023

Our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Eva Phyllis Howard, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, less than one month short of her 99th birthday. Eva was born on March 10, 1924 in Souris, Manitoba. Her early years were spent in the Nesbitt, Carroll and Souris, Manitoba areas. Growing up on farms provided her...

Donna Brown

Donna Brown

Feb 10, 2023

Donna Ruth Brown October 28, 1951 – February 10, 2023 Donna Ruth Brown, age 71 years, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, February 10, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born October 28, 1951 in Shilo, MB to Ruth and Roy McLean. Being in a military family, they moved around a lot,...

Diane Mcguire

Diane Mcguire

Feb 7, 2023

Diane Louise McGuire April 2, 1951 – February 7, 2023 On Tuesday February 7th, 2023, our cherished wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 71 with her husband and daughters by her side. Diane was born April 2nd, 1951, in Winnipeg, MB to John and Mae Fowler. She grew up in Winnipeg where she completed her schooling....

Erica Lepp

Erica Lepp

Feb 4, 2023

Erica Lepp (nee Penner), age 92 years, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home, St Norbert, Manitoba. Erica was born March 9, 1930, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Jacob and Margaretha Penner, German Mennonite immigrants from southern Russia (present day Ukraine). She was the sixth of seven children. Her father...

Gordon Sitko

Gordon Sitko

Feb 3, 2023

William Gordon Sitko, beloved husband of the late Gertrude Sitko, passed away at Dinsdale Personal Care Home on Friday, February 3, 2023. Gordon was born in Strathclair, MB to John and Mary Sitko. He was the second youngest son in the family of seven: four brothers, Jack, Frank, Ed and Pat and two sisters, Jean and Bernice. Gordon attended and...

Harvey Mcghie

Harvey Mcghie

Feb 2, 2023

Harvey Cameron McGhie, age 95 years, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Harvey was born in Neepawa, Manitoba on July 28, 1927. A very knowledgeable and intelligent man, an amazing dad, a loving grandpa and great grandpa, and a great father in law. Harvey Cameron McGhie lived 95 years with respect and love...

Tabitha Mckechnie

Tabitha Mckechnie

Jan 31, 2023

Tabitha McKechnie, age 61 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Tabitha will be lovingly remembered by her brother Stuart (Lori-Ann), nephew Jamie, great nephew Zayden; niece Pamela and nephew Chris in Newfoundland; and sister-in-law Gloria. She was predeceased by her parents Adam and Jean; brother Adam and sister Sharon. The Come and...

Douglas Robertson

Douglas Robertson

Jan 26, 2023

Douglas Roy Robertson, born March 11, 1940, passed away at his home in Brandon on Thursday, January 26, at the age of 82 years. Doug was predeceased by his daughter Melissa, son Vernon, father Clifford, mother Ruth and sister Marjorie. Douglas was born in Brandon to Ruth and Clifford Robertson of Margaret, MB. He attended school in Pinkham, Margaret and...

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