obituaries
John Macdonald
Jan 25, 2023
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, our beloved father and grandfather passed away at the age of 65 years, after a quick battle with cancer, with his three daughters by his side. John "Jack" MacDonald was born August 15, 1957 in Killarney, MB to Angus and Joan. As a boy he loved being outdoors, horseback riding, hunting, and playing baseball and...
Barbara Forke
Jan 25, 2023
Barbara Anne Forke September 19, 1953 – January 25, 2023 Barbara Anne Forke, age 69 years, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Barbara was born at Woodstock, Ontario on September 19, 1953. She worked as a cook in restaurants for most of her life. Barbara enjoyed adult colouring every chance she got, and...
Nathanael Picklyk
Jan 22, 2023
Nathanael Picklyk passed away with family by his side in Brandon, Manitoba, on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at age 80. Nathanael was born to Philip and Lena (Jaremchuk) Picklyk in a homestead farmhouse near Danbury, Saskatchewan, on June 18, 1942. He attended South Porcupine School and Sturgis Composite High School and completed various academic and religious correspondence courses. After graduating...
Brent Irwin
Jan 22, 2023
William Brent Irwin December 19, 1955 – January 22, 2023 William Brent Irwin, age 67 years, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Brent was born on December 19, 1955, in Birtle, Manitoba to Joseph and Fern (nee Smith) Irwin. At age 5 years, Brent moved to Minnedosa, where...
Cheryl Gordon
Jan 21, 2023
Peacefully, with her father and friends Rachel and Shauna by her side, Cherie passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Cherie was predeceased by her mother Joyce Gordon and is survived by her father Ken Gordon. Cherie was born July 23, 1964 in Brandon. She attended Sacred Heart School and then George Fitton School....
Maxine Morgan
Jan 20, 2023
Maxine Anne Morgan February 10, 1950 - January 20, 2023 Maxine Morgan, age 72 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, January 20, 2023. Max is survived by her sons Sean (Sheri), Bryan and Darcy; and grandchildren Shea, Sharley, Shael, Shalen, James and Isla. The family will cherish Max's memory privately. Complete obituary information will follow.
Douglas Bottley
Jan 20, 2023
Douglas Lloyd Bottley July 17, 1933 – January 20, 2023 Douglas Lloyd Bottley passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, January 20, 2023. Born on July 17, 1933 in Brandon, Doug was raised, educated and spent his entire life in Brandon. He was the last male member of the Samuel Gilmour pioneer family in Brandon. Doug spent...
Blair Evans
Jan 20, 2023
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Blair Evans, beloved husband, father and grandfather in his 63rd year. Blair passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with family by his side on Friday, January 20, 2023. Blair was born in Virden to Stewart and Jessie Evans, the youngest of four children. He...
Jackie Sneesby
Jan 17, 2023
Eleanor Jacqueline "Jackie" Sneesby February 12, 1943 – January 17, 2023 Jackie passed away after a brief struggle and will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved her. Jackie is survived by her husband Gerry; sons Kevin (Terri) and Bryce (Paige); granddaughters Lauren and Danielle; and siblings Kerry, James and Susan. Jackie lived life to the fullest and...
Grant Watt
Jan 16, 2023
On Monday, January 16, 2023, Grant Allan Watt passed away at Fairview Home at the age of 68 years. Grant was predeceased by his mother Dorothy Bussey and his twin brother George. Grant is survived by his sister Donna (John) Friesen of Winnipeg and brother Jim (Diana) Watt of Brandon. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Christina Schlosser
Jan 15, 2023
CHRISTINA SCHLOSSER September 14, 1971 – January 15, 2023 With broken and heavy hearts, it is with our deepest sorrow to announce the loss of our beloved Fiancé, Mom, Grandma and the heart of Hansel and Gretels Schnitzel House, Christina Schlosser, age 51 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Heaven gained another Angel.
Lola Lawrence
Jan 14, 2023
Loha "Lola" Gertrude Louise Lawrence (nee Anderson) passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Rideau Park Personal Care Home at the age of 97 years. Loha was born July 27, 1925 along with twin sister Margaret to parents Gudrun and William Anderson in the district of Leifur, Manitoba; the granddaughter of Fredjborn "Siggi" and Gertrude Sigurdson who emigrated from...
Eugene Bandusiak
Jan 13, 2023
Eugene "Gene" Bandusiak entered the spiritual world on Friday, January 13, 2023. Waiting with open arms was his loving wife Phyllis, his parents, sisters, and brother. Gene has left behind his daughters Susan (Jim) and Teresa (Darryl); grandchildren Ian (Jessica) and Megan (Braden); and great grandson Theoren (Megan and Braden). Gene was a kind and generous soul who had such...
Murray Kawchuk
Jan 12, 2023
Murray Kawchuk passed away with his family by his side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre in Brandon, Manitoba on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at age 55 years. Murray was born on July 13, 1967, to Ruth and Harry Kawchuk in Hamiota, Manitoba. Murray attended his elementary school in Oakburn, Manitoba, and high school in Rossburn, Manitoba. He spent his...
Louise Fiegehen
Jan 11, 2023
Louise Florence Fiegehen passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Valleyview Care Centre. Louise was born February 15, 1932 in Lonely Lake, Manitoba. She spent all her years growing up in Manitoba. Louise worked various jobs including farming, worked in a hotel and as a housewife. She enjoyed spoiling her grandkids, knitting, doing crossword puzzles and bingo. Louise will...
George Edwards
Jan 11, 2023
George James Edwards, in his 100th year, passed away peacefully at the Sunnybrook Veteran's Centre in Toronto, on January 11, 2023. George was born December 3, 1923 in Lashburn, SK to parents George and Christian Edwards, baby brother to May (Archie) McIntyre and Lillian (Joseph) McLean. After a childhood helping out on the Lashburn family farm and then graduating from...
Beverley Nicholson
Jan 9, 2023
Beverley "Bev" Alistair Nicholson August 17, 1936 – January 9, 2023 Beverley Alistair Nicholson, born August 17, 1936, in Portage la Prairie to Virginia Beatrice Nicholson (nee Turner) and Roland Defergius Nicholson, passed away peacefully in Brandon on Monday, January 9, 2023. Bev grew up in East Kildonan, MB and as a teenager moved with his family to Firdale, MB....
Gordon Brown
Jan 8, 2023
Gordon Cornelius Brown peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord & Savior at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 42 years Mary Brown (nee Thiessen); his parents Jacob and Maria Brown; sisters Mary (David) Neufeld, Nettie and Tina Brown (in infancy); brothers Isaac (Catherine) Brown, Jake (Katherine)...
Lillian Macbain
Jan 7, 2023
Lillian Mary MacBain passed away peacefully at Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 7, 2023. Lillian was born in Brandon on September 21, 1925 to Laura Louise and Joseph Frederick Bartlett. Many in Southwestern Manitoba will remember Lillian as a bookkeeper whose career in Brandon began at MacArthur and Son in the 1940's and ended with her retirement from Shur-Gro...
Thomas Knight
Jan 6, 2023
With sad hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Tom Knight. Tom passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 6, 2023. Tom was born in Glenboro, MB on May 15, 1942 and spent many years working for the City of Brandon in the Streets and Roads Department. Tom will be fondly remembered and forever missed by his loving wife...
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