obituaries

Janice Mclean

Janice Mclean

Jan 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Marie McLean (nee Evaskow) announces her passing on January 20, 2020 at the age of 63 years. Janice was born to Walter and Sophie Evaskow on January 7, 1957 in Edmonton, Alberta. She relocated to Brandon with her parents when she was a child and married her husband Richard McLean...

Gerald Diswinka

Gerald Diswinka

Jan 18, 2020

DISWINKA: Gerald Julian. After a long courageous battle with cancer, Gerry Diswinka passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife Justina Pankratz, her daughters Lorena (Norman) Severson of Ottawa, ON and Naomi (Marcel) Simoens of Brandon, MB, granddaughters Kayla and Kristy Simoens of Brandon, his daughter Darcie (Russell) Degagne of Winnipeg,...

Joseph Lindsey

Joseph Lindsey

Jan 17, 2020

LINDSEY: Joseph "Joe" John, age 71 years, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Geneva; daughter Arlene (Thad), granddaughters Kirsten (Dereck, great-granddaughter Vivian) and Julie; son Joe, grandson Matthew, son Bob, grandchildren Hope and Luke and their mother Angie. The family will cherish his memory in...

Garry Gudz

Garry Gudz

Jan 16, 2020

GUDZ: The family of Garry Gudz are saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Left to mourn are his son, Kevin (Liz) and daughter Kori Oliver (Ryan), Also four grandchildren that he loved dearly, Bryce and Adlee Gudz and Conner and Chase Oliver. He also leaves behind his sister Janice (Brad) Langston, his lifelong friend and ex-wife...

George Henry

George Henry

Jan 14, 2020

HENRY: George Alexander, age 85 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Brandon. George was predeceased by his wife Evelyn and daughter Terry Russell. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Alan Moffatt, Debbie Munro, Connie Reed and Bill Henry. The Celebration of George's Life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 – 18th Street North on...

Norma Gill

Norma Gill

Jan 13, 2020

Norma Margaret Gill passed away at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was born June 24, 1958, the youngest of four siblings to Doug and Eunice Gill of Rivers. She grew up on the family farm north of Rivers and attended Rivers Elementary and Rivers Collegiate. Norma bought her house in Rivers in 1985. She...

Tena Richels

Tena Richels

Jan 10, 2020

RICHELS: Tena (nee Glowa), age 90 years, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence, Dinsdale Personal Care Home in Brandon. Tena was born May14, 1929 in Alonsa, MB. Beloved wife of the late Leon Richels, Tena was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was a remarkable cook that loved preparing...

Veronique Nickel

Veronique Nickel

Jan 6, 2020

NICKEL: It is with deep sorrow the family announces the passing of Veronique Paulette Marie Nickel (née Letain), age 67 years, of Brandon, Manitoba on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with her loved ones by her side. Veronique will be sadly missed by her husband Vernon, daughter Leanne (Marty) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, son Curtis (Wanita)...

Linda Shurvell

Linda Shurvell

Jan 6, 2020

Linda Katherine Shurvell beloved mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away at the Brandon Regional Hospital with family by her side on Monday, January 6th, 2020 at the age of 71. Linda was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 22nd, 1948 to George and Monique Bauer. Linda, was the second oldest of four children. Her family home was always busy...

Marie Sitko

Marie Sitko

Dec 31, 2019

SITKO: Mary "Marie" Lillian (nee Welenchenko). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marie passed on to see the welcome face of her maker on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with her family by her side. Marie was born in the farming district of...

Jacob Krueger

Jacob Krueger

Dec 30, 2019

KRUEGER: Jacob Peter, age 92 years, of Brandon, formerly of Carnegie District, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Jake was born March 14, 1927 near Oakville, Manitoba to John and Agnes Krueger. He was the oldest of four siblings with two brothers and a sister. Jake met his wife Katherine (Kaye) Martens at...

Margaret Wilkie

Margaret Wilkie

Dec 29, 2019

WILKIE: Margaret Levina, age 98 years, of Brandon passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Margaret was born on the farm near Grandview, the eldest child to Angus and Mary (nee Henwood) Wilkie. She lived on the farm until 1936 when the family moved to Brandon so the children could further their education. Margaret attended...

Patricia Seekins

Patricia Seekins

Dec 28, 2019

SEEKINS: Patricia Arlene passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Fairview Home in Brandon, Manitoba. Pat was born in Wolseley, Saskatchewan January 22, 1938 and shortly thereafter was adopted by Joseph and Lily Seekins of Regina. She grew up in Regina in the north Annex and on Wallace Street where she and her sister helped their mother take care...

Jean Stephenson

Jean Stephenson

Dec 27, 2019

Evelyn "Jean" Stephenson, homemaker extraordinaire, mother, grandmother, musician and volunteer, died peacefully at Fairview Home in Brandon on Friday, December 27, 2019. Jean was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba in the spring of 1923, the first child of Alice Louise Turner and William Paton Watson. From all accounts, though a child of the depression, resourceful parents, lifelong friendships forged on the...

Richard Leslie

Richard Leslie

Dec 26, 2019

LESLIE: Richard "Dick" Clark, age 94 years, beloved husband of Mabel, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending. Donations in memory of Dick may be made to a charity of one's choice. Complete obituary information will follow.

Norman Skwara

Norman Skwara

Dec 24, 2019

SKWARA: Norman Rudolph. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Brandon, Manitoba. Born in North Battleford, Norm lived in Hafford, Saskatchewan as a child before relocating to Valley River, Manitoba and then Grandview five years later. After attending high school in...

John Drost

John Drost

Dec 21, 2019

DROST: John Michael, age 101 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home with family by his side. John was born in Brandon, Manitoba on October 24, 1918 and attended David Livingston school. John worked at Brandon Packers as a Meat Cutter in 1942-43. He met his lifelong love, Helen Sternastik and they...

Phyllis Madryga

Phyllis Madryga

Dec 20, 2019

Phyllis Madryga, formerly of Trinity and Shoal Harbour, NF, passed peacefully on the morning of Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Mom was born in 1924 to Sydney and Hilda Jewitt in the town of Brentwood, UK. She qualified as a doctor from the University of Dundee in 1948 and immigrated to Canada in the late...

Gertrude Caton

Gertrude Caton

Dec 14, 2019

Gertrude "Gertie" Marie Caton, age 93 years, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with family by her side. Gertie was born on July 27, 1926 in Toutes Aides, Manitoba where she completed schooling to the 6th grade then began working. She worked various jobs in Winnipeg including as a nanny, at Deer Lodge...

Reta Chalmers

Reta Chalmers

Dec 11, 2019

CHALMERS: Reta Ruth passed away at Fairview Home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 surrounded by family. Reta was born on March 26, 1931 to Doug and Elizabeth Robins of Rivers, Manitoba. Reta was a strong and independent person who was not only a homemaker; she worked at Patmore's as well as Eaton's for many years. In July 1953 she married...

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