obituaries

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...

Theresa Dunn

Theresa Dunn

Dec 11, 2019

DUNN: Theresa Susan passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Left to cherish her love and memories are her husband Greg; sons Robert (Kari) Evans, Kyle (Stephanie) Evans and Jared (Cassandra) Evans; stepdaughter Lisa (Ryan) Dyck; grandchildren Sesha, Jace, Travis and Tyler; and siblings Matthew Yurkiw (Donna), James Yurkiw, Katherine Yurkiw (Bill) and Lisa Yurkiw (George). The Come & Go...

Gerald Rose

Gerald Rose

Dec 11, 2019

ROSE: Gerald Arthur "Jerry", age 79 years, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Fairview Home. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by sister Maxine (Norm) Smith, brother Clayton (Karen) Rose, several nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his parents Willis and Vera Rose, sister Linda Ferris, brother Clark Rose and nephew Andy. A graveside service will take...

June Zwolinski

June Zwolinski

Dec 10, 2019

The family of June Louise (Pilkey) (Farmer) Zwolinski wishes to announce her peaceful passing on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Rideau Park PCH in Brandon, with her family by her side. June was born on June 10, 1934, in Winnipeg. June was the daughter of Val and George Pilkey, and had two brothers George (Shirley) and Leonard (Mary) and many...

Brad Johnston

Brad Johnston

Dec 9, 2019

JOHNSTON: Brad, loving husband of Shauna and father to Mackenzie and Bentley, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the age of 33 years. The Funeral Service will take place at Central United Church, 327 – 8th Street, Brandon, on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Private interment will follow at Brandon Cemetery. Donations may be made...

Leon Richels

Leon Richels

Dec 8, 2019

RICHELS: Leon Hubert. It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Leon Richels, age 94 years, on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at his residence Dinsdale Personal Care Home, Brandon. Leon was born April 19, 1925 in St. Gregor, SK. Leon was devoted to his family and his faith. He loved to play the fiddle and...

Burton Webb

Burton Webb

Dec 6, 2019

WEBB: Burton Lee, beloved husband of Jean, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his mother May and father Cecil. Burton is survived by his beloved wife Jean; children Jim (Tanya), Mark (Ellen), David, Susan (Eric) and Glen; grandchildren Nicole (Mike), Taylor, Danielle, Carter, Hunter, Landon, Megan, Alycia (Tyler),...

Lucy Pachal

Lucy Pachal

Dec 6, 2019

Lucy Elenor Pachal, age 88 years, wife of the late Ted Pachal, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, December 6, 2019. The Ceremony to Celebrate Lucy's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. A private family interment will be at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations in...

Raymond "Raymie" Volanski

Raymond "Raymie" Volanski

Dec 5, 2019

VOLANSKI: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond "Raymie" Stanley Volanski on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Raymie was born in Brandon on December 5, 1940. Life began in a small house in the North End of Brandon before Raymie and family moved to a larger home on Dennis Street....

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