obituaries

Irene Brown

Irene Brown

Apr 15, 2021

Irene Isabel Brown passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2021. Mom was born in the District of Reeve near Kelwood, Manitoba with the help of a midwife on May 4, 1941 to Fred and Margaret Kaye. She grew up in the country and worked in small towns most of her life. She married dad (Morris Brown) on January...

Ruby Simpson

Ruby Simpson

Apr 12, 2021

SIMPSON: Ruby Edith, age 83 years, beloved wife of Charles Melvin "Charlie" Simpson, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre following a brief illness. Ruby (nee Booth) was born in Bassano, Alberta on February 10, 1938 to parents Ralph and Florence. From grades one through eight she attended Bethany School and graduated from Tilley High...

Ieleen Turner

Ieleen Turner

Apr 10, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ieleen Turner (nee Porterfield) announce her passing on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ieleen was born on August 3, 1928 in Brandon, Manitoba to George and Mary (nee Lockhart). In her younger days, she attended Little Souris School and enjoyed participating in church services, Christmas...

Hilda "Flo" Lacquement

Hilda "Flo" Lacquement

Apr 9, 2021

LACQUEMENT: Hilda Florence Irene, age 95 years, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Valleyview Care Centre. Born to Frank and Ann Court in Brandon on July 18, 1925, Flo was the oldest of three sisters. She completed her education at Fleming and Earl Oxford School in Brandon. Flo married Clarence Lacquement in August 1955, and together they raised...

John Downing

John Downing

Apr 8, 2021

John Edgar Downing passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the age of 68. John was born in Virden on January 19, 1953. He loved camping, fishing, hunting and riding his side by side, especially in the winter to push snow. John had retired from construction work with Ballingall Brothers. He will be sadly missed by his partner...

"Jim" Elliott Ward

"Jim" Elliott Ward

Apr 8, 2021

WARD: Elliott James "Jim" passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. Jim was born January 24, 1950 in Minnedosa and grew up on the family farm in the Birtle area. After completing school, Jim moved to Thompson and began his career with Inco. It was during this time he met and married his wife...

Richard Alfred

Richard Alfred

Apr 5, 2021

ALFRED: Richard John, age 88 years, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Fairview Home. Richard served in the Canadian Army (R.C.E.M.E.) from 1951 to 1967, achieving rank of Corporal and receiving his Canadian Forces Decoration. Upon retiring from the Regular Forces, he served in the Reserve Forces for an additional 3 years, retiring as Warrant Officer, before managing...

Marian Chernenkoff

Marian Chernenkoff

Apr 4, 2021

Marian Kathleen Chernenkoff (nee Bayerle) at the age of 93 years, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Fairview Home in Brandon on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Mom was born April 19, 1927 on the family farm near McTaggart, SK, where she was able to nurture her love of nature and all animals, particularly her horses King and...

Anthony Fabian

Anthony Fabian

Mar 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Dr. Anthony "Tony" J. Fabian at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Tony had a presence that was larger than life, pouring his heart and soul into family, community and his podiatry practice. He was a loving and dedicated father, full of...

Donald Diamond

Donald Diamond

Mar 28, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father. Dad quietly passed away at home with his daughter Janet by his side on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 83 years of age. Our hearts are broken, but we also know dad has found his peace and has risen up to be with his one true love,...

Shirley Bollman

Shirley Bollman

Mar 26, 2021

The family invites you to watch the webcast of the Service of Remembrance. Please click here To view the tribute video, please click here BOLLMAN: Shirley Anne Patricia passed away peacefully with family by her side on the Palliative Care Unit at Brandon Regional Health Center on Friday, March 26, 2021. Shirley was born to Helen and Russell Couch in...

Harvey Jury

Harvey Jury

Mar 24, 2021

JURY: Harvey Arnold, beloved husband to Joy and loving father to Glenn, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

John Hiebert

John Hiebert

Mar 23, 2021

John Marvin Hiebert was born July 15, 1929 at Lowe Farm, Manitoba, the eldest child of Jacob and Annie Hiebert. Upon completing Grade 9, John joined the family farming full time. Eventually, the family moved to Wheatland, Manitoba and John continued farming with his family, while also renting land himself in the Bradwardine area. On July 7, 1956 John married...

Wilfred Dilay

Wilfred Dilay

Mar 23, 2021

DILAY: Wilfred John, age 71 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Brandon. Wilf was born on June 30, 1949 in The Pas, Manitoba: the middle child of three boys and two loving parents. As a youngster, Wilf enjoyed the outdoors and liked to explore the nearby Canadian National Railway "shops", which was probably the start of his...

Gary Dmytrow

Gary Dmytrow

Mar 22, 2021

DMYTROW: Gary Andrew, age 70 years, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Gary was predeceased by his parents Sophie and Andrew. Gary will be laid to rest at the Brandon Cemetery in a private graveside service.

Mary Mccomb

Mary Mccomb

Mar 22, 2021

McCOMB: Mary Irene, age 81 years, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Mary was born January 8, 1940 in Waskada, Manitoba to George Charles and Lila Jean (nee Gordon) Forster. The oldest of four siblings, she lived with her family on the farm near Waskada and attended Verona school until the family moved...

Irene Chambers

Irene Chambers

Mar 21, 2021

CHAMBERS: Irene Isabel, age 93 years, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Irene will be lovingly remembered by her children Kathy (Bruce) Morrice, Ralph (Shirleen), Larry (Verla) and Allan (Debbie). She was predeceased by her husband Hugh and daughter Carol (Bill) Friesen. A private graveside service will be held at the Alexander Cemetery....

Marie Gagnon

Marie Gagnon

Mar 15, 2021

GAGNON: Marie Louise Lucy (nee Gervais) passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Marie was born on the family farm near Alida, Saskatchewan on March 1, 1943 to Leonce and Margaret Gervais. As a young adult Marie studied nursing at St. Boniface Hospital and while doing so, she met her future husband. Marie married...

William Brenton

William Brenton

Mar 15, 2021

BRENTON: William "Bill" John. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Bill on Monday, March 15, 2021. Bill is survived by his parents Bob and Jay, brothers Chuck (Pauline) and Pat (Stephanie), and niece and nephews Garrett, Meaghan, Matthew and Lucas. Bill was born in Winnipeg on July 8,...

Colleen Gates

Colleen Gates

Mar 14, 2021

GATES: Colleen Joy (nee Westphal), age 60 years, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Winnipeg. Colleen was born in Wawota, SK on August 14, 1960 to Edna Westphal (nee Vail) and Charles Kirk. She lived with her mother and siblings Clarence (Carol), Mary Kessler, Joe (Bonnie), and Anne (Lutz). She spent her summers at the farm in the...

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