obituaries

Melissa Robertson

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

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

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,...

Doug Roman

Doug Roman

Feb 11, 2020

ROMAN: Doug Sr., age 71 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife Beverley and children Doug Jr., Jason and Cory. Donations in memory of Doug may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7 or the Heart and Stroke...

Lee Gretchyn

Lee Gretchyn

Feb 10, 2020

GRETCHYN: On Monday, February 10, 2020, Lee peacefully went on his final journey home. Lee was born in Stanislaw, Ukraine on September 28, 1943, the only child of Wasyl and Stephania. Toward the end of the war, the family travelled east through Europe by covered wagon, sometimes held in internment camps. After an arduous journey, they settled in Winnipeg where...

Mary Tipliski

Mary Tipliski

Feb 7, 2020

TIPLISKI, Mary Jan. 8, 1924 - Feb. 7, 2020 Mom passed away following a short illness at the Boissevain Health Center, at the age of 96. She is missed by son George and wife Veryl Tipliski of Vancouver, BC; daughter Ann Doyle and husband Gerry Isaac of Boissevain, MB.; and granddaughter Kelly and husband Scott Jardine and great grandchildren Jaydrien...

Leverne Todd

Leverne Todd

Feb 4, 2020

Leverne "Vern" Steven Todd passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. A graveside service will be held in the Veteran's Section of the Brandon Cemetery on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Joe Ball will officiate.

Sophie Norosky

Sophie Norosky

Feb 2, 2020

It is with deep sorrow that we share that Sophie Norosky, formerly Sophie Wolski, passed away on February 2, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre in Brandon, Manitoba with her family by her side. Sophie was our Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma who enjoyed a wonderful, long life with a spirit that endured even when her independence was no longer...

Patricia Willson

Patricia Willson

Jan 27, 2020

WILLSON: Patricia Anne passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2020 in the Brandon Regional Health Centre Palliative Care Unit at the age of 63 years. Patricia is survived by brother David (Gail) Willson, nieces and nephew Jaime (James) Leader and their children Brandon and Conner; Zachary Willson and Sarah Willson; her aunt Mary Rohlfs; cousin Rick Rohlfs (Sharon); and...

Jennifer Tiffert

Jennifer Tiffert

Jan 26, 2020

The passing of Jennifer Tiffert occurred suddenly in Brandon on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Jennifer is survived by her loving mother Patti Brimmell; special aunts Robin and Barb; uncle Frank; and cousins Jen and Jayce. Also surviving are Jennifer's half brothers and sisters Kriston, Alexander, Sabrina, Katrina and Markus, all of Germany. A private family service was held. Donations in...

Colin Hardy

Colin Hardy

Jan 26, 2020

Colin William Hardy, the Beloved husband of Brenda Grace Hardy, took his last breath on Sunday, January 26th, 2020 with family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents – William and Anne Hardy (nee Kristalovich), and in-laws Alfred and Grace Hackenschmidt. Colin is survived by his best friend and wife, Brenda Grace Hardy, his brother Larry Hardy (Marnie),...

Thomas Miller

Thomas Miller

Jan 24, 2020

THOMAS CLIFFORD MILLER, beloved husband, father, foster father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2020. Tom was born August 5, 1943 in Brandon, MB to Eileen (nee Mitchell) and Gordon Miller of Justice, MB. When the family moved to Brandon in 1949, Tom attended schools there and moved on to Brandon University where he...

Kenneth Usunier

Kenneth Usunier

Jan 23, 2020

USUNIER: Kenneth John, age 76 years, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Souris Health Centre. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his children Tom (Judy), Tim and Michelle (David) Thevenot; grandchildren Justin (Destinee), Chad (Amanda Windsor), Eric (Charity) and Tyler (Britney Martin); great grandchildren Braxton, Alyxis and Sara; stepdaughters Brenda (Jeoff) and Leah (Mark); and brother Ron (Carolyn)....

James Cunliffe

James Cunliffe

Jan 23, 2020

James Andrew Cunliffe, age 71 years, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. James will be lovingly remembered by his partner Kim Landrigan. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Eleanor Fischer

Eleanor Fischer

Jan 21, 2020

FISCHER: Eleanor Gladys, beloved wife of the late Doug Fischer, loving mother to Gary (Kathy), Gordon (Keri), Donna (Larry Rolfe) and Neil (Colette), passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. A come and go reception will be held in the Ken Robbins Hall, Lion's Manor (west side entrance) on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from...

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...

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