obituaries
Essie Johnson
Mar 16, 2020
JOHNSON: Janet Essie, age 86 years, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The seventh of nine children, she was born to the late Janet and Frank Taylor on the family farm near Portage la Prairie in 1934. Mom married her best friend Versyl on November 3, 1962 and they enjoyed 58 wonderful years...
Lorne Hunter
Mar 16, 2020
Lorne was born December 3rd , 1935, in Brandon Manitoba and passed away on March 16th, 2020. Lorne grew up on the family farm in the Hunter District until moving to the Grand Valley Road in 1943. He attended Hunter School, Bloomsbury, Earl Oxford, and BCI. Lorne farmed with his Dad until 1960 when he moved to the Roseland district,...
Nancy Macmillan
Mar 12, 2020
Nancy Macmillan, (August 19, 1948 – March 12, 2020) wife of Phil Macmillan. Born in Melville, Saskatchewan, grew up in Melville and Regina and spent summers at Crooked Lake and B-Say-Tah Beach. Moved to Brandon in 1977 and married Phil in 1978. She enjoyed the friendship of many Chesapeake Bay Retrievers over the years. The family will cherish her memory...
Dorothy Thompson
Mar 9, 2020
Thompson, Dorothy (nee Locht) January 17, 1926 – March 9, 2020 Dorothy passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020 at 94 years of age in Brandon, Manitoba. She is survived and sadly missed by husband of 72 years, Gordon Thompson, their three children Don (Rosalynn), Valerie (Gord), and Drew (Jacquie), six grandchildren Jonina, Melanie, Mark, Scott, Matthew, and Christine, and...
Stella Mosey
Mar 8, 2020
Stella Mosey, born February 20, 1921, died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Stella was predeceased by her parents, her husband Sydney and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters Annette "Nancy" (Ted) Krasicki, grandsons Stephen and Peter (Cathi) and great-grandsons Austin, Alex and Nicholas; Thora "Dit" (Ernie) Sowiak. grandsons John (Bonnie), Wesley...
Fred Roberts
Mar 6, 2020
ROBERTS: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred A. Roberts on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Leaving to mourn Fred are his wife June; son Jack (Joanne), grandchildren Anna and Austin; son Steven (Laurel), grandchildren Jeremy (Louise) and Jenna (Jarrett), great grandchildren Jaxson and Amelia; son Fred (Kristen), grandchildren Dylan,...
Jean Chorney
Feb 29, 2020
With great sadness we announce the passing of Jean Vivian Elizabeth Chorney (nee Anderson) at Fairview Home in Brandon on Saturday February 29, 2020. Jean was born August 8, 1936 in The Pas, MB. After she moved to Brandon in 1952 at the young age of 16, Jean took a hairdressing course and worked for one year at Hunts Barber...
Barry Fowlie
Feb 29, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald "Barry" Fowlie on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born March 23, 1937 in Hamiota, he farmed with his father in McConnell before moving to Shoal Lake to finish high school. After graduating, Barry worked in Winnipeg and then in Calgary before moving back...
Mary Hardy
Feb 28, 2020
In Loving Memory of Mary Hardy Beloved wife of the late Raymond Hardy Beloved Mom of Rick, Doreen and Shirley It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Mary Elaine Hardy (nee Sinnaeve). Mom passed away peacefully at Bren-Del-Win Lodge in Deloraine, Manitoba where she resided on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age...
Jessie Dickson
Feb 27, 2020
DICKSON: Jessie Margaret passed away on February 27, 2020 at Valleyview Care Centre, Brandon at the age of 91. Jessie will be forever remembered by her daughter Joan (Jerry) and granddaughters Megan, Hilary and Margo. She was predeceased by her husband Vernon and son Craig. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Zhong Lin
Feb 26, 2020
Zhong M. Lin passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. A time of visitation will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 – 18th Street North on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Memories Chapel on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Arlene Robertson...
Kenneth Kirkby
Feb 25, 2020
KIRKBY: Kenneth Harold, age 60 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Brandon, Manitoba. The Celebration of Ken's Life will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Ken may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200 – 17th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6. "The greatest thing we can learn in life is to...
Doreen Cowieson
Feb 25, 2020
Mary Doreen (nee Mair) Cowieson passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years, 7 months on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home in Brandon. Doreen was born on July 20, 1922 on Crofthead Farm in Elgin, MB, the same farm where her grandfather had been born. She was the oldest daughter of Ottie and William...
Edwin Higgs
Feb 24, 2020
Ed Higgs, age 81 years, loving husband to Ann (predeceased in 2019), caring father to Kelly Higgs (Robert), David Higgs (Laurie) and Lisa Hercun (Jamie), and loving grandfather to Jordyn and Matthew Higgs, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre surrounded by family. The Celebration of Ed's Life will take place in the Spring...
David Davis
Feb 19, 2020
David Wilson Davis, beloved step-father of Rebecca Davis, passed away at the Hartney Personal Care Home on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Rosewood Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Arlene Robertson will officiate. Donations in memory of David may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Kathryn Lucyshyn
Feb 16, 2020
Following a courageous battle with cancer, Kathryn Ann Lucyshyn, age 63 years, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Fairview Home. Kathy will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ilian, children Kristen, Jeffrey (Chelsea) and Kaitlin and grandchildren Logan, Liam and Everly. The family will cherish Kathy's memory privately.
C. Blair "Bud" Loree
Feb 14, 2020
Clarence Blair "Bud" Loree, formerly of Justice, Manitoba, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, Brandon. Blair was born July 23, 1929 in Fergus, Ontario to Ernest and Gladys (nee Henderson) Loree. Blair was the youngest of six children and was the fifth generation to live on the 50 acres deeded from the Crown...
Melissa Robertson
Feb 13, 2020
Melissa Jane Robertson, age 48 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Melissa is survived by her parents, Doug and Wilma Robertson and two daughters, Jennifer Ricker and Jasmine Dougall. The Celebration of Melissa's Life will take place at Minto Hall, Minto, Manitoba on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev....
Marilyn Leflar
Feb 13, 2020
Marilyn Louise Leflar quietly passed away with family members at her side on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre's Palliative Care Unit at the age of 77 years. Marylin's passion was working as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. She was a compassionate soul. The Leflar family only comes across people who praise her. On her down time,...
Al Cass
Feb 12, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Al Cass, age 92 years, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Al was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He took great pride in 38 years of service with CN. Al was predeceased by his parents, infant son, sister and brother. He leaves to cherish his memory,...
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