obituaries

Oct 29, 2020

SCHROEDER: Henry passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at home, in his favourite chair, surrounded by his family. Henry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Eva; children Kim & Sheldon, Rae & Jeff, Mark & Spring and Byron; and grandchildren Cassy & Craig, Shayna & Cody, Evan, Charles and Sydney. A private service will take place. Donations in...

Oct 25, 2020

CHAMPAGNE: Gary passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with his wife by his side. Gary was born October 3, 1953 and lived his life to the fullest. Gary was predeceased by his parents Andy in 2019 and Kay in 1982. Gary will be lovingly remembered by his wife Tannis, daughter Megan (Darren Jago)...

Oct 24, 2020

Dianna Jean Williamson, age 72 years, beloved wife of Larry Williamson and loving mother to Garry and Garth Cooper, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. A private service will take place at Memories Chapel. Donations in memory of Dianna may be made to Diabetes Canada, #401 – 1 Wesley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C...

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

KISSOCK: Rosemary Jean, age 82 years, beloved wife of the late Allan Kissock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Rosemary will be lovingly remembered by her son Boyd, daughter Tracy (Terry) Kissock Mansell, grandchildren Lyle (Eva) Kissock and Terri Mansell and great grandchildren Sophie and Lukas. The family will cherish Rosemary's memory...

Oct 19, 2020

KEIR: Roderick John passed away peacefully at the Russell Health Centre on Monday, October 19, 2020. Roderick was born in Aberdeen, Scotland on August 22, 1947. He married his best friend and love of his life, Isabella Murphy in 1968. In 1973, they moved to Canada where he worked in the field he loved as a Memorialist until his retirement...

Oct 17, 2020

WOODS: Robert Allen "Al", passed away on his 76th birthday, Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Al will be lovingly remembered by his wife Patti of Brandon, MB; children Scott Woods of Vancouver, BC, Jeff (Tracey) Woods of Flin Flon, MB, Kyle Bussell of Winnipeg, MB and Leann (Thomas) Wilson and special granddaughter Georgia Day of...

Oct 15, 2020

LOEWEN: Agnes Esther (nee Penner), age 94 years, beloved wife of the late Walter Loewen, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Fairview Home. Mom was born November 2, 1925 in Sagradovka, Ukraine; the first born of Henry and Anna Penner. At the age of 10 months, they immigrated to Canada and homesteaded...

Oct 12, 2020

SMITH: Ken Smith passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ken is survived by his loving wife and constant companion of 64 years, Kathleen; daughters Kim (Mike) Rey and Kathy (Laurie) Smitzniuk; and son Kevin (Monica); along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Maxwell and Agnes Smith,...

Oct 11, 2020

McDONALD: Mary Ann, age 75 years, beloved mother of Brenda (Tim) Newman and Bev (Raymond) Hofer passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Souris Health Centre. She was predeceased by her husband John McDonald and daughter Vickie Thomas. Mary Ann will be laid to rest in a private graveside service at Hartney Riverside Cemetery. Donations in memory of...

Oct 7, 2020

WEBBER: Evelyn Isabell Phyllis. It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our mother at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She is now reunited with our dad, Jack, who passed away in 1982. Born Wednesday, January 2, 1924 in Brandon, Mom began working at the early age of 15 years at Rumfords...

Oct 3, 2020

David Thomas Reed passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. David was born June 21, 1934 in Cambridge England. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Helen; sons Jonathan (Connie) and Andrew; grandchildren Jennifer (Graeme) and David; and great grandchildren Francis and Isabelle. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Sep 26, 2020

FISHER: Olive "Joan", beloved wife of Cal Fisher, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The family will cherish Joan's memory privately.

Sep 26, 2020

Gordon Douglas John Gurke passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon. Born September 6, 1947 in Portage la Prairie, Gord attended school in Kinosota, Manitoba until his family moved to Portage. He graduated high school in Portage then moved to Ottawa to complete training as a radio operator. This training led to his life-long...

Sep 20, 2020

McKAY: Eve, age 86 years, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Eve will be lovingly remembered by her children Debra McKay and Greg (Karen) McKay; three granddaughters and one great granddaughter. A private funeral service will take place at Memories Chapel. The service recording will be available to view on Eve's memorial page...

Sep 20, 2020

RAE: It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Rosanna. On Sunday, September 20, 2020, with family by her side, she lost her courageous hard-fought battle with cancer. Mom was born to Ole and Laura Hjelmelend on August 17, 1940 in a tent in Wasagaming, MB. She would later attend school in Kemnay, MB. Rosanna was...

Sep 19, 2020

Torrence Turner "Buck" Byers, born in Virden, Manitoba, October 4, 1931, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, September 19, 2020 with family by his side. Buck was the youngest of 12 children born to Elsie Mae (Lowes) and James Robert Byers. He was raised in the McAuley, Manitoba area. In 1957, he married Elizabeth (Swan);...

Sep 19, 2020

Janice Florence Ingraham passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre after a very courageous battle with cancer. Born January 20, 1940 in Rathwell, Manitoba, Janice spent most of her young adult life in Winnipeg. It was there that she met and married the love her life, John in 1957. As they began building their...

Sep 16, 2020

Margaret McKenzie Stirling passed away peacefully at the age of 77 years with her husband James at her side on September 16, 2020 due to kidney failure. Margaret McKenzie Leitch was born on January 6, 1943 in Renfrew, Scotland. She was born with a natural resilience and a fierce determination into a family where treasured relationships would be forged and...

Sep 14, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lori Diane Hiebert (nee Vogt), age 57 years, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Lori was predeceased by her parents Ray and Ada and her sister Charlene. She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband of 35 years, Calvin; her three daughters Teresa Birmingham (Shawn),...