obituaries

Eleanor Birkhan

Eleanor Birkhan

Dec 10, 2020

BIRKHAN: Eleanor Joyce, age 75 years, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Eleanor was born and raised in Dauphin, MB. She trained to become a Registered Nurse in Winnipeg at the Children's Hospital and following graduation, she began her career in Dauphin. She met and married her husband Waldy in 1967, and soon...

Justina Hofer

Justina Hofer

Dec 8, 2020

HOFER: Justina, of Brandon, MB, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 85 years. She was born in Rosedale Colony near Elie, MB on October 28, 1935. Justina moved to Hillside Colony near Justice, MB in 1959, and later moved to the Chater area. She enjoyed the last 6 years of her life at Monterey...

John Tweedie

John Tweedie

Dec 8, 2020

TWEEDIE: John William "Bill", age 84 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Jean (nee Polnik) and sons Rob (Maggie), Tim (Cathy) and Richard (Tammy), as well as other extended family members. Due to Covid-19, the Celebration of Bill's Life will take...

Mary Weitman

Mary Weitman

Dec 7, 2020

WEITMAN: Mary Judith, age 100 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Fairview Home. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her children George (Helen), Audrey (Roger) and Hugh and grandchildren Paul and Anna (Colin). She was predeceased by her beloved husband Harold, great granddaughter Abby Jade Brown, parents and brothers and sisters. A private...

Alvin Gustafson

Alvin Gustafson

Dec 6, 2020

GUSTAFSON: Alvin "Al". It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Al at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Left to mourn his passing are his beloved wife and soul mate of 65 years, Josie; son Curtis and grandchildren Paige, Jesse and Cory; daughter Sharon (Craig) Forsythe and...

Terrance Gryschuk

Terrance Gryschuk

Dec 3, 2020

Terry Gryschuk of Brandon, MB passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, surrounded by his family after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Terry is survived by Patty Gerrard, his wife and best friend of 38 years, and their two children, Dustin and Lauren. He is also survived by his brothers, Peter of Capreol, and Skip and his wife,...

Charlotte Merino

Charlotte Merino

Dec 2, 2020

Charlotte Edna "Lottie" Merino (nee Wood) passed away peacefully at Fairview Home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 99 years. Lottie, the youngest child of Steven and Annie Wood, was born on June 28, 1921 in Boissevain, MB. She received her education in Elva and Hartney schools. At the age of 16 years, Lottie joined the Manitoba...

Shawn Quinlan

Shawn Quinlan

Dec 1, 2020

Shawn William Quinlan, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Souris, MB. Shawn attended Barrington Municipal High School during which time he served in the 84th Independent Field Battery, a Primary Reserve artillery regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. In 2008, he attended the Royal Military College of Canada, studying Applied Military Science and Project Management. In...

Edward Hudzik

Edward Hudzik

Nov 28, 2020

HUDZIK: Edward Michael, age 72 years, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Edward was born August 24, 1948 in Brandon and later farmed in the Brandon Hills area. He then resided at Riverheights Terrace until his death. Edward was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Mary. He will be lovingly remembered by his...

Arthur Plato

Arthur Plato

Nov 28, 2020

PLATO: Arthur Herman, age 83 years, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Arthur will be lovingly remembered by his children Rick, Allan (Pam) and Peggy (Alan); grandchildren Aaron, Jessica, James and Mary; and siblings Irene, Irma, Marlene and Norman. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia and sister Ruthy. Arthur spent most of his adult life working for Federated...

Ursula Gerritzen

Ursula Gerritzen

Nov 28, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ursula Gerritzen (nee Brechmann) on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. For all who knew her, Ursula was a bright light in this world. She was kind and gentle, and uncompromising in seeing the best in everyone, appreciative of the many people in her life; and she...

Edith Christison

Edith Christison

Nov 27, 2020

CHRISTISON: Edith (nee Kirkness) passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Dinsdale Personal Care Home at the age of 102 years. Edith was the third daughter born to Tom and Ina Kirkness on a farm near Carberry, MB. She attended several schools in the area and apparently was not too fond of school, preferring to spend time outdoors. In...

Elie Hofer

Elie Hofer

Nov 27, 2020

Elie Hofer, age 71 years, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Elie was born November 1, 1949 in Rosedale Colony near Elie, MB. He was predeceased by his father Elie Hofer on February 1, 2009 and mother Susanna Hofer on August 14, 1964. He is survived by his stepmother Elisabeth Hofer; siblings Susanna,...

Kathleen Demond

Kathleen Demond

Nov 26, 2020

The death of Kathleen "Kae" Linda Demond occurred at Fairview Home on Thursday, November 26, 2020 due to complications arising from the Covid-19 virus. Kae was born April 7, 1927 to the late Reuben and Annie (nee Drader) Smith and was raised on the family farm south west of Wawanesa. She attended the Chesley school two miles west of the...

Margaret Robertson

Margaret Robertson

Nov 25, 2020

Margaret Cousin Paterson Robertson, age 80 years, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her husband Allan "Scotty"; children Ken (Jodi), Bruce, Morag (Don) and Ewan (Pam); grandchildren A.J., Logan, Ian, Kirsty, Andrew, Jerret, Bryant, Meaghan and Karleigh; and 8 great grandchildren. A member of the Order of...

Ian Farley

Ian Farley

Nov 21, 2020

Peacefully, following a lengthy illness, Ian Bruce Farley of Douglas, MB passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Ian was born November 18,1959 to Hazel and Basil at the Carberry Hospital. He attended Douglas Elementary, Elton Collegiate and Crocus Plains High School. Following high school Ian farmed in the Douglas area for many years. In his younger years Ian enjoyed...

Nora Parker

Nora Parker

Nov 20, 2020

Helen "Nora" Roberta Parker passed away with family at her side on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre after a very brief illness. Nora was born August 8, 1920 in Rathwell, MB – the first of three children born to Robert B. Carter, RSM and Agnes May Margaret Carter (nee Forrest); brothers Jack and Don followed....

Edward Sherban

Edward Sherban

Nov 19, 2020

Edward Jack Sherban, age 99 years, beloved husband of Anne Sherban, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Valleyview Care Centre. The family will cherish Ed's memory privately. Donations in memory of Ed may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Joan Roberts

Joan Roberts

Nov 15, 2020

ROBERTS: Joan (1928 – 2020). Joan Roberts passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her four children and their families: daughter Nancy Jo Wells and granddaughter Lindsay (Jon Muckle); son Carl (Gail) Roberts, granddaughter Christine (Mike Gerardy) and great-grandson Jonas, granddaughter Valerie (Stefan Scheers); son...

Donald Teale

Donald Teale

Nov 11, 2020

TEALE: Donald W. "Donny", age 72 years, beloved husband of Carol, loving father to Chuck (Kortney) and Jason (Jinny) and grandfather to Ethan and Willow, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He will be remembered as long-time president of the Brandon Wildlife Association. More information will follow in the complete obituary. Due to Covid-19, the service will take place...

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