obituaries

Mark Rankmore

Mark Rankmore

Jan 2, 2021

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our husband and father Kenneth "Mark" Rankmore on January 2, 2021 at the age of 68 years. Mark is survived by his wife of 41 years, Janice, daughter Stephanie (Christopher), granddaughters Josephine and Genevieve, brother Doug (Shelagh) and nieces Annie and Sydney. Mark was born in Brandon and spent his adult years...

Joyce Gardiner

Joyce Gardiner

Jan 1, 2021

GARDINER: Joyce Stella, beloved wife of the late Walter Gardiner, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 83 years. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her brother Delbert (Ruth) Grasby, sister-in-law Carmen Grasby, many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her sister Gwen Gray and brother Melvin...

Kenji Utsunomiya

Kenji Utsunomiya

Dec 29, 2020

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ken Utsunomiya on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the age of 89. He was predeceased by his parents Genji and Kiwa, brothers Yasuo and Max and sisters Taye, Amy and Louise. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Kathy, son Kevin (Cathy Jo), daughter Sandi, and numerous nieces and nephews....

Kimberly Jacobson

Kimberly Jacobson

Dec 27, 2020

Our hearts have been shattered as we announce the sudden passing of our dear loving sister, sister-in-law, auntie, great aunt, cousin and friend Kimberly Julia Jacobson, of Brandon, Man., on December 27, 2020 at the age of 62 years. Left to mourn deeply her very felt absence are her sister Debbie (Roger) of Winnipeg, sister Mary (Angie) of Winnipeg, brother...

Terry Gibson

Terry Gibson

Dec 25, 2020

Terry, age 88 years, beloved wife of the late David Gibson, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Rideau Park Personal Care Home. Terry will be lovingly remembered by her children Laurie Earle, Lynne (Jamie) McKenzie and Candi (Dave) Shelvey; grandchildren Brian (Bayley), Jim (Connie), Scott (Kathy), Erika (Steve) and Tawny (Sean); and great grandchildren AJ, Rylan, Kyndal, Jace...

Murray Slack

Murray Slack

Dec 23, 2020

SLACK: Murray Howard, age 63 years, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Brandon. Murray will be lovingly remembered by his wife Doreen; children Kelly (Brett Forsyth), Ricky (Vanessa Lombaert) and Jeremy (Vanessa Van De Kerckhove); and grandchildren Klara, Lucas and Wells. Funeral arrangements are pending. Service details and complete obituary information will follow. Donations in memory of Murray...

Mark Sutherland

Mark Sutherland

Dec 21, 2020

Mark Michael Bruce Sutherland, age 41 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Winnipeg. Mark was born August 29, 1979 in Brandon, where he grew up playing hockey and getting into trouble with his friends. He spent most of his working life at Cando Rail Services; he loved being on the road together with his "extended family"....

Joseph "Reginald" Jones

Joseph "Reginald" Jones

Dec 17, 2020

Joseph "Reginald" Jones. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Reg was born March 14, 1922 and passed away December 17, 2020. He is survived by his wife Grace, of 63 years, his son Bruce (Trudy), grandchildren Ian (Cheryl), Shelby (Justin), Rebekah (Steve), son Ron (Jacquie), grandchildren Danielle...

Gordon Espey

Gordon Espey

Dec 16, 2020

In loving memory of Gordon Wilbert Espey Born ~ May 23, 1932 Passed Away ~ December 16, 2020 A Celebration of Gordon's life will be held at Rivers Cemetery, Rivers, Manitoba Monday, September 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Please bring your own chair. With tremendous sadness we announce the passing of Gordon Wilbert Espey on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at...

Marguerite Molgat Hughes

Marguerite Molgat Hughes

Dec 15, 2020

Sadly we announce the passing of Marguerite Molgat Hughes on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. A bright and sustaining light in our lives has gone out. Marguerite was a remarkable person, friend, co-worker, wife and mother. She lit up the room with her beautiful smile and entranced you with her brilliant blue eyes. She was...

Eleanor Ball

Eleanor Ball

Dec 11, 2020

BALL: Eunice "Eleanor" (nee Bevis) passed away peacefully early in the morning of Friday, December 11, 2020 from natural causes, surrounded by her children. She was born in Killarney, Manitoba, the only child of Alfred and Mary Bevis. She spent her early childhood in southern Saskatchewan before the family moved to Brandon in 1938. Mom graduated from St. Augustine's school...

Ross Curtis

Ross Curtis

Dec 10, 2020

CURTIS: Ross Arnold, age 99, of Brandon, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Ross was born April 14, 1921 at Chaplin, Saskatchewan and grew up on a farm near Reston, Manitoba with five brothers and one sister. Ross worked as a C.P.R. agent in many towns across southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, finishing his career as a Mobile Supervisor with...

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...

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