obituaries

Richard Pemkowski

Richard Pemkowski

Jul 14, 2020

Richard Pemkowski, age 78, passed away peacefully at Valley View Care Center on July 14, 2020. Richard worked in Brandon for 30 years with vending sales and service for Hudson's Bay, Red Carpet and Van Houtte. He was an avid outdoorsman which included fishing, hunting, shooting and camping. He shared his skills and knowledge with the community by volunteering with...

Allan Westwood

Allan Westwood

Jul 14, 2020

On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Allan Arthur Westwood, age 68 years, beloved husband of the late Lois Westwood and father to Mark, Curtis, Kattia and Amanda, passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. A graveside service will take place at Rapid City Cemetery on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Daniel Lam of McDiarmid Drive Alliance...

Mike Linski

Mike Linski

Jul 9, 2020

LINSKI: Mike passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Mike was born in a small house in the village of Weeden, Manitoba (north of Dauphin) on October 8, 1926. He was the second eldest of Dora and Peter Linski and the family moved to Brandon when he was three years old. Mike attended David...

John Livingstone

John Livingstone

Jul 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Alexander Livingstone on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. John was born in Minnedosa on February 27, 1932 to Mary (nee McKinnon) and Henry Livingstone. John attended school in Minnedosa and graduated in 1947 from the Minnedosa Collegiate Institute. It was here, as a...

Dallas Bouchard

Dallas Bouchard

Jul 2, 2020

Dallas Philip Preston Bouchard, age 41 years, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his residence. Dallas attended Douglas Elementary School graduating from Elton Collegiate. He was employed at a variety of businesses over the years which involved work in demolition, moving, security and as a bouncer. His interests included cheering for the New York Rangers as well as...

Lillian Caryk

Lillian Caryk

Jul 1, 2020

CARYK: Lillian (Lil), July 16, 1935, Swan River Valley Manitoba-July 1, 2020, Brandon Manitoba. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother Lil at the Palliative Unit of Assiniboine Centre Wednesday July 1 at the age of 84. Lil was predeceased by her husband Peter, her parents, grandson Andrew Strong and her son-in-law...

Barry Moorehead

Barry Moorehead

Jun 30, 2020

Barry Alexander Moorehead, formerly of Douglas, Manitoba passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 after some continuing health issues. Barry was born in Brandon, Manitoba on October 22, 1944. During his time in Douglas, Barry enjoyed playing baseball, curling and fishing. Barry was dedicated to his community, as caretaker of the Douglas Rink and...

Evelyn Mcfayden

Evelyn Mcfayden

Jun 28, 2020

McFAYDEN: Evelyn Patricia (nee Barber) passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 98 years. Pat was born February 23, 1922 in Grandview, MB to parents Mildred and Hugh Barber. She had 7 siblings. The family moved to Dryden, ON where she completed high school and went to work at...

Shirley Matheson

Shirley Matheson

Jun 27, 2020

Shirley Irene Matheson passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 91 years at Lethbridge, AB. She was predeceased first by her daughter Kathy Ferguson, then by her husband James Matheson. Shirley is survived by her three sons Jim (Shelley), Jay (Donna) and Tim (Elsie); grandchildren Ryan Ferguson, Joshua (Angela) Ferguson, Jaelynn (Tanner) Hansen, Alyssa Perry and...

Ellen Stitt

Ellen Stitt

Jun 23, 2020

STITT: Ellen Joan (nee Bogner) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Dinsdale Personal Care Home at the age of 87 years. Joan, the youngest of four children, was born on December 28, 1933 in the district of Parkman, SK to parents John and Anna Bogner. She attended grade school in Bethany, SK and later years in Moosomin,...

Sonya Karashowsky

Sonya Karashowsky

Jun 21, 2020

KARASHOWSKY: With deep sadness we announce the passing of Sonya Pauline Karashowsky (nee Tuer) on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Sonya was born in Brandon on November 8, 1933. She attended David Livingston School and St. Michael's Academy. She worked at Brandon Packers and Perth's Dry Cleaning then moved to Savannah, Georgia to help brother...

Bernadette Chrisp

Bernadette Chrisp

Jun 16, 2020

Lynn Bernadette Chrisp passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Bernadette was born in Virden, Manitoba on December 11, 1954 and spent her childhood there. She became an LPN and nursed in Deloraine and Killarney, worked in home care in Brandon and with foster care for many years. Bernadette was preceded by her...

Kenneth Shold

Kenneth Shold

Jun 16, 2020

SHOLD: Kenneth Gordon sadly lost his battle with cancer and peacefully passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ken was born in Camrose, Alberta to Gordon and Julie Shold on November 11, 1947. He grew up and went to school in Camrose until he ventured on to apprentice as...

Jean Buga

Jean Buga

Jun 16, 2020

BUGA: Jean Ann Buga (nee Mazier) passed away at Valleyview Care Centre on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was born in Brandon on November 16, 1923. Jean was the third daughter of four girls born to Stephen and Rose Mazier. She lived her entire 96 years of life in Brandon and was raised in the west end of the city....

John Edwards

John Edwards

Jun 15, 2020

EDWARDS: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John "Jack" on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Jack passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years with his loving wife Mary and family by his side. Jack was born February 21, 1929 in Brandon to Alfred and Alice Edwards. Jack will...

Cecil Bayes

Cecil Bayes

Jun 15, 2020

BAYES: Cecil Harry Bayes sadly passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with family by his side. Born July 18, 1922, Cecil was the sixth son of Harry and Annie Bayes and grew up working on the family farm in the Riverdale district. In 1942, he joined the 1st & 7th Anti-Tank Regiment that...

Hilliard Sawchuk

Hilliard Sawchuk

Jun 1, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Hilliard Emil Sawchuk, at the age of 79 years, on Monday, June 1, 2020. Hilliard will be lovingly remembered by his wife Eileen of 53 years; sons Jason (Michelle) and Jeff (Keri); grandchildren Carter, Brooklyn, Brenna and Caden Sawchuk; brothers Leonard (Loretta), Wesley (Mary) and Ed (Wanda);...

Norman Mckinnon

Norman Mckinnon

May 29, 2020

Norman Victor McKinnon, born February 14, 1928 in Alexander, MB, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 after a brief illness. He is survived by four children Elaine (Paul) Usunier, Robert (Renee) McKinnon, Kathy Laxdal and Cheryl (Doug) Dando; brothers Frank and Wayne (Linda); sisters Alma Beare and Marie (Barry) Pearce; ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A...

Franco Dallari

Franco Dallari

May 25, 2020

On Monday, May 25, 2020, after a long and productive life, at the age of 95 years, Franco rejoined his loved Fiorella in Heaven. A talented man with a sharp mind and former University Professor of Agriculture in his native Italian land, he loved farming, cars, motors, engineering, and any task that was challenging. Franco was simple, sensible, and extremely...

Matt Kawchuk

Matt Kawchuk

May 23, 2020

KAWCHUK: Matt, beloved husband of Marjorie and loving father to Myles and Marla, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, May 23, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held. Donations in memory of Matt may be made to the BRHC Foundation, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3 or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba...

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