obituaries

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....

Walter Hryhoriw

Walter Hryhoriw

Dec 4, 2019

HRYHORIW: Walter "Wally" Metro, beloved partner of Debbie Barrett, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Wally is also survived by Debbie's children Jennifer (Lloyd) Davies of Brandon and Carla Barrett (Rod Richards) and grandchildren Nylah and Callie Richards of Chestermere, Alberta; also surviving is Wally's daughter Dana (Wendell) Kapay of Calgary. He was...

Thomas Bryan

Thomas Bryan

Dec 2, 2019

BRYAN: Thomas Owen Bryan 1921 - 2019 Dad died peacefully after a brief illness on December 2, 2019 with his memory, sense of humour and sentimental streak intact. He was 98. Dad was born in Wales near the town of Wrexham and emigrated to Canada at the age of 9. He lived in Montreal until he joined the Royal Canadian...

Urshel Campbell

Urshel Campbell

Dec 1, 2019

CAMPBELL: Urshel Wayne, age 80 years, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Urshel will be laid to rest in a private family graveside service at Griswold Cemetery with Tanis Podobni officiating. Friends and family are invited to a reception at Griswold Community Centre on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Donations in...

Joan Burton

Joan Burton

Dec 1, 2019

BURTON: Joan, age 93 years, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Fairview Home. Joan was born on March 7, 1926 at Uckfield, Sussex, England. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Valerie Elder, grandsons Shawne (Jennifer) and Scott, great grandchildren Crew, Gage and Matthew, all of Brandon, as well as numerous relatives in England. Private family graveside.

Doreen Kilpatrick

Doreen Kilpatrick

Nov 30, 2019

KILPATRICK: Catherine Doreen "Dode" Belle (nee Orser). With sadness in our hearts, we announce that Doreen passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Doreen was born in Souris, MB on April 8, 1929. Doreen completed her schooling in Souris and taught school for one year in Rapid City before her marriage to William...

Jake Harder

Jake Harder

Nov 30, 2019

Jake Harder passed away peacefully into the presence of his heavenly Father on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 95 years. He was born on May 18, 1924 to Abram and Susanne Harder in Nikolaywka, Russia. He, along with his parents and two sisters immigrated to Canada in 1929, settling near Brookdale, Manitoba. In 1948, he married Erica...

Christine Sadler

Christine Sadler

Nov 28, 2019

Christine Sadler (nee Simpson) passed away at the Assiniboine Centre on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the age of 75 years. Christine will be lovingly remembered by her husband John, daughter Gillian, son Philip, daughter-in-law Leah, grandchildren Ezra and Maya, sister Barbara Simpson and sister-in-law Janet Chambers. Private family interment will take place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. The funeral service...

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