obituaries

Nov 17, 2019

MYERS: Linda Phyllis (nee Friesen), beloved wife of the late Darcy Lee Myers, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Linda was born April 18, 1959 in Brandon, Manitoba. She attended school in the Brandon area and graduated from Crocus Plains Regional High School. After high school, Linda received her business administration diploma from Assiniboine Community college. Linda was employed...

Nov 11, 2019

MEALY: Melvyn William, age 88 years, loving husband to Lois Grieve, father to Jason (Melanie) and Pops to Grady, Michelle, Courtney, Tristian and Jolie, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019. The family will cherish his memory privately. Complete obituary information will follow.

Nov 9, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of David Cameron "Bud" Taylor, announce his peaceful passing on Saturday November 9, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Bud will be remembered and very much missed by Jessie, his loving wife of 64 years and his daughters and their families. We wish to extend our gratitude to all those who visited,...

Nov 4, 2019

WEBER: Ken, age 63 years, loving husband of Lillian, father to Joel, Janelle, Jordan and foster son Doug MacMullen and their families, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Celebration of Ken's Life will take place at Richmond Park Church, 1525-26th Street, Brandon on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brian...

Nov 4, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of Peter Derksen, beloved husband of the late Verna Derksen and dear father of Stephen (Rhonda) and Lori, and grandfather of Dawson (fiancée Alexandra Laurence) and Samantha, announce his passing on Monday, November 4, 2019 at home at Riverheights Terrace. The Celebration of Peter's Life will be held at Richmond Park Church, 1525-26th...

Nov 4, 2019

McDONALD: Donald "Brent", age 63 years, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019. Brent was born on November 23, 1955 to John "Stuart" and Nora "Jean" McDonald in Killarney, Manitoba and was raised on the family farm near Dunrea, Manitoba. The family moved to Brandon in 1972 and Brent had several jobs in Brandon, including Assistant Manager for Consumers Distributing;...

Nov 3, 2019

MARTENS: Barbara suffered a stroke on October 28, 2019 and passed away peacefully at the age of 102 years, at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Sunday, November 3, 2019 with her daughters at her side. Barbara Thiessen was born to parents Jacob and Helena Thiessen at Kronsthal, Manitoba on April 20, 1917 and grew up with six sisters and...

Nov 1, 2019

LAFONTAINE: Alexandra "Alex" Noelle, age 25 years, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. Alex was born on November 14, 1993 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Brandon in 2001, residing there until her passing. She graduated from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School in 2011 where she was the Manitoba Gold and Canadian Bronze Medalist in Skills Competition for Architecture,...

Oct 31, 2019

Alexis J. Lloyd Shortly after 12:00am on October 31, 2019 Alexis, while being held by her boys Wayne, Jason and Geoff, sister Bev and cousin Marge, slipped away. Elvis's "In the Garden" played softly. Caregiver is how most people would describe Alexis if given one word to do so. She chose a career in nursing. She celebrated her 45th wedding...

Oct 30, 2019

LUPIER: William Edward "Ed", our very much loved husband, father, papa, uncle, brother-in-law and friend passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Ed Lupier was born in McCreary, Manitoba on January 28, 1949 to Elva and Lawrence Lupier. After his father's death the family moved to Kelwood – it was a good town to grow up in. He met his...

Oct 29, 2019

SUTHERLAND: Kathleen Marie (nee Self). Kathy passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the Palliative Care Unit BRHC, Brandon. Born July 31, 1949 to parents Edith and Frank Self, Kathy is survived by her loving husband Bill; son Darren Sutherland (Kathie) and daughter Nancy (Mark) Kolesar all of Brandon. Also missing...

Oct 28, 2019

McFARLANE: The physical passing of Ronald "Bruce" McFarlane on October 28th, 2019 was the exact opposite of his entrance to this world. He left peacefully and quietly in his bed under his beloved Denver Broncos blanket. His birth on April 26, 1934 was quite a fuss. His mother having quite a fright from a neighbourhood dog asked that the vicar...

Oct 25, 2019

The death of Vernon Lorne Erickson occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, October 25, 2019. The Celebration of Vernon's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Arlene Robertson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Vernon may be made...

Oct 25, 2019

Murray Gordon Thompson, age 76 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, October 25, 2019. Murray is survived by his wife Marilyn, son Derrick (Tracy), grandsons Braden and Tyler and sister Adele (Milt) Mason. The family will cherish his memory privately. Murray will be laid to rest at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Murray...

Oct 20, 2019

FABIAN: Audrey May "Babs". At her home in Dinsdale Personal Care Home, Mother passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Mum was born May 3, 1924 in Melksham, Whiltshire, England to Leonard and Daisy Jane Hirst. She married Edward "Ted" Fabian at the end of the Second World War and celebrated more than 60...

Oct 18, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Baba and sister Grace Slawa Olha Hackenschmidt (nee Dushnicky) on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Mom was born at Oakburn, MB on August 9, 1928 to Harry and Natashia Dushnicky. The family had 4 sons and 6 daughters of which Mom...

Oct 18, 2019

MLAZGAR: Virginie, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Virginie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Joan Yeary and grandchildren Jenilee, Matthew and Jared; son John (Betty) and grandchildren Tammy and Donnie; son Frank; son Doug (Bev); sisters Corinne and Rose, brother Rosaire, as well as numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews who...

Oct 16, 2019

Rochelle Monique Thomas, age 70 years, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 327 – 4th Street, Brandon on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Christopher Dubois as celebrant. Interment will be held at Brandon Cemetery. Donations...

Oct 16, 2019

Oct 14, 2019

CALE: Milo Keith, age 84 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, October 14, 2019 surrounded by his family. Milo was born on a farm near Antler Saskatchewan to Wilf and Ethel Cale. During the Depression, the family consisting of Milo, his parents and his four brothers, moved to Brandon, Manitoba. When he was eight years...