obituaries

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...

Oct 10, 2019

Morris Gordon of Brandon, formerly of Mowbray, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Morris was predeceased by his wife Gloria and brother Bob. He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Hellen Checkley and family and Ardith Johnston; and his special friend Mary and family. Morris will be laid to rest in...

Oct 9, 2019

LIU: Su Juan passed away peacefully at her residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Su was born May 27, 1935. She is survived by daughter Xiao Ling Li Choy, son-in-law Terry Tung Chow Choy, grandchildren Tang Tang Choy and husband Alex Shaharudin, Chui Tang Choy and Angie Choy. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at...

Oct 9, 2019

George Frederick John, age 88 years, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. George was born in Brandon on November 23, 1930 to John and Julia Roberds. He grew up in Manitoba and moved around the province many times in his life before settling down in Brandon. As a kid he enjoyed baseball and...

Oct 8, 2019

Edwin Michael Fedak, survived by partner Carol Corder and sister Linda passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The Celebration of Ed's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Arlene Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Ed may be made to...

Oct 7, 2019

Wilfred "Fred" Fredrick Jackson Fred was born on January 14, 1946 at the family farm in Ingelow, Manitoba to Vernon Lionel and Mary Patricia Elizabeth (nee Chalmers) Jackson. He was the seventh of eight children. The family moved to the present homestead in 1951 when Fred was 5, and it is there that his love of farming cattle and sheep...

Oct 6, 2019

GARDEN: On Sunday, October 6, 2019 we lost our dad, uncle, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Robert Garden passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Center after spending a short time in hospital surrounded by family who loved and respected him. He was predeceased by his wife Edith Garden. Robert was born September 14, 1934 on the family...

Oct 5, 2019

BOYD (Boyarski): Stanley "Stan" passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the age of 97 years. Stan, the fifth and youngest child of Gregory and Katherine (nee Klicz) Boyarski, was born in Winnipeg on August 6, 1922. His loving wife Evelyn "Betty", his parents and four siblings predeceased him. Stan will be fondly remembered by...

Oct 1, 2019

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Adin Martin Bauman at Dinsdale PCH on October 1, 2019. Adin was born at Wallenstein, Ontario in 1924. He grew up on a 100 acre farm complete with chickens, pigs, cattle and horses. Adin left the farm in 1945 and moved to Toronto for university. While there he met and...

Sep 25, 2019

EGGLETON: Gwendolyn "Gwenn" Winnifred passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 with family by her side. Born at home on October 14, 1920, Gwenn was delivered by her grandmother, Marie Ober who was a midwife. Gwenn met her future husband, Irwin "Eggie" on August 28, 1933. Irwin was born the same day and...

Sep 23, 2019

MUNROE: Marilyn Janet, beloved wife of the late Len Munroe, passed away at her residence Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home on Monday, September 23, 2019. A come and go reception will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 – 18th Street North, Brandon on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A private family interment will be held...

Sep 23, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Paul Parkolub at 82 years on Monday, September 23, 2019. Born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba, Paul was the son of the late Prokop Parkolub and Katherine (Pawlyshyn). Paul met the love of his life, a twin named Gloria (nee Tame) and they wed on May 14,...

Sep 23, 2019

RODENBUSH: The passing of Doreen "Betty" Rodenbush occurred at her residence Fairview Personal Care Home on Monday, September 23, 2019. Betty is survived by her children Sandra Green of Brandon, Larry (Joan) of Brandon, Linda (Scott) Mossing of Qualicum Beach, BC and Dan (Teresa) of Calgary, AB. Funeral arrangements are pending. Complete obituary information will follow.

Sep 22, 2019

JACKSON: Kelly Ann Jackson of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away on September 22, 2019 after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson's disease. She was born in Winnipeg on March 27, 1962 to parents Ronald and Florence Baker. She lived briefly in France before being brought to Canada, where she lived and was schooled in C.F.B Borden, C.F.B. Shilo and later, Brandon. Here,...

Sep 21, 2019

BRYAN: Doreen, age 91 years, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her children Ruth (Glenn) Hyde, Heather (Steve) Morrison, Esther Bryan, Larry (Cheryl) Bryan, Danny (Elaine) Bryan and Patrick (Sandy Friesen) Bryan, as well as 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. The Celebration of Doreen's Life will take...

Sep 17, 2019

KUDRA, Rev. Joel (B.A., M.A.): Born July 26, 1935 in Victoria, B.C., Joel Kudra passed away at the Riverdale Health Centre on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. Joel will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elizabeth, daughters Deborah (Ron) Melnyk, Carrie (Stan) Hoffman and Dianna (Joel) Worthington, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers....