obituaries

John Nelson

John Nelson

May 25, 2019

The family of John Olie Einar Nelson, age 95 years, beloved husband of the late Ruth Nelson and father of Beverley (Don) Webber and Brian (Cheryl) announce with great sadness, but a life well lived, the passing of their dear father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his residence Valleyview Care Centre. A private...

Roydon Stocks

Roydon Stocks

May 25, 2019

Roydon "Roy" Stocks died peacefully surrounded by his "3 Stocks' Girls" on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Rideau Park Personal Care Home. Roy will be lovingly remembered by his wife Helen, his daughter Cory, and the sunshine of his life his granddaughter Amari, his brothers Orvel (Gerry) and Mark (Iola), his sister Fern Fortin plus numerous nieces and nephews. Roy...

Lois Rose

Lois Rose

May 24, 2019

Lois Marie Rose, age 85 years, beloved wife of the late Bob Rose, loving mother to Kathryn, Colleen, Scott, Greg and Allyson, passed away in Brandon on Friday, May 24, 2019. A Come & Go Tea in celebration of Mom's life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00...

Gertie Omeljanow

Gertie Omeljanow

May 24, 2019

Gertrude "Gertie" Alphonsine Marie Omeljanow (nee Allard) of Brandon, Manitoba passed peacefully into the arms of her loving saviour on Friday, May 24, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Taylor, Ontario on June 18, 1936 to Conrad and Antoinette Allard, Mom was always the life of the party. There was never a dull moment when she was...

Robert Morris Earl

Robert Morris Earl

May 21, 2019

EARL: It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Morris Earl, known to most as Morris Earl, announces that Morris passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 with family by his side. Morris was born June 20, 1928 in Brandon and was raised in the Justice area. At the age of 15 he travelled with his sister Evelyn...

Wilbert Laronde

Wilbert Laronde

May 14, 2019

Wilbert William Edward "Bill", age 85 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Bill was born March 26, 1934 to George and Joyce Laronde in Foresters Falls, Ontario. He grew up with a love of playing hockey and spent many years as a goaltender. Bill developed a strong work ethic early in life...

Wilma Lawson

Wilma Lawson

May 13, 2019

Wilma G. Lawson (nee Juckes) passed away with family and friends by her side on Monday, May 13, 2019. Wilma was born in Hamiota, the youngest daughter of the late Emma and Bryan Juckes. She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Lawson, 3 sisters: Lillian, Bettina and Shirley and brother Bing. Left to mourn her passing are her sister-in-law and...

James Beedie

James Beedie

May 13, 2019

James Martin "Jim" Beedie, age 92 years, passed away at Valleyview Care Centre on Monday, May 13, 2019. Jim was born on July 10, 1926 in the R.M. of Winchester, Manitoba; the youngest of four children born to William and Cecelia Beedie. The family farmed east of Deloraine which Jim took over from his parents and continued farming for seven...

Allan "Al" Evason

Allan "Al" Evason

May 11, 2019

Allan "Al" Roy Evason, beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Dean (Gen), Terry and Danial "Heavy" (predeceased), grandfather to Bryce (Julia), Brianne, Brooke, Lisa: daughters-in-law Roz (Rene), Sherri (Barry), passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. A family Celebration of Al's life will be held in the summer of 2019. Interment will...

Ann Higgs

Ann Higgs

May 10, 2019

Ann, age 80 years, loving wife to Ed, caring mother to Kelly Higgs (Robert), David Higgs (Laurie), Lisa Hercun (Jamie), and devoted grandmother to Matthew and Jorydn Higgs, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Family and friends are invited to wear purple and celebrate Ann's life at a Graveside Service...

Linda Smith

Linda Smith

May 9, 2019

Linda Diane Smith (nee Carnegie) passed away with family by her side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age of 69 years. Linda was born in Hamiota, Manitoba to Don and Thelma Carnegie on January 10, 1950. Linda began her schooling in Birtle before moving to The Pas in 1957 with her family....

Margaret Chapman

Margaret Chapman

May 9, 2019

Margaret Chapman, age 80 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Ceremony to Celebrate Margaret's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Barbara Jardine officiating. A reception will follow. Margaret will be laid to rest beside her husband, Thory...

Joan Gradidge

Joan Gradidge

May 9, 2019

Joan Gradidge, age 83 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Celebration of Joan's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Mr. Kurt Ardron officiating. Reception will follow. A private family interment will be at the Brandon Cemetery Columbarium. Donations...

Rosemarie Blair

Rosemarie Blair

May 6, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosemarie Margret Blair (nee Rose) on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. Rosemarie was a military brat that traveled all over Canada in her youth as well as a posting in Germany. She ended her schooling at PEHS in Shilo where she...

Suzanne Vail

Suzanne Vail

May 4, 2019

Suzanne Hazel of Brandon, loving wife of Brad Dyck, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Brandon, Manitoba. The Ceremony to Celebrate Suzanne's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North, Brandon on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Garry MacDowall officiating. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the ceremony....

Alexander Porterfield

Alexander Porterfield

May 4, 2019

At the age of 94 years, Bill passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Left to mourn are his wife Joyce; children Sharon Lloyd, Rick (Debbie) Porterfield, Charlene (Bill) Skrypnyk, Judy (Keith) Richardson; step children Lois (Cal) Morrow, Susan Moore, David Moore, Garry Moore; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Ieleen Turner, her four boys...

Jean Farley

Jean Farley

May 3, 2019

Jean Isobel Farley (nee Cross) passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Jean was born in Meyronne, Saskatchewan to Jack and Marion Cross; she was the eldest of seven children. Jean started her elementary school in Woodrow, Saskatchewan until 1937 when the family bought a farm and moved to Griswold, Manitoba. Jean attend Griswold...

Roberta Martens

Roberta Martens

May 2, 2019

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dearly beloved Roberta Martens, who passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at her loving home of the past 9 years, Dinsdale Personal Care Home, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Within this sadness we are at Peace and we Rejoice that she has joined her...

Jannet Harness

Jannet Harness

May 1, 2019

Jannet Elizabeth Harness passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with family by her side. Jannet will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lori (Paul) Grier, grandson Kyle (Kara), great grandson Kaleb, grandson Darren, sister Irene Boehler and numerous nieces and nephews. The Graveside Service will be at Brandon Cemetery on Monday, May 6,...

Ellen Donohoe

Ellen Donohoe

May 1, 2019

Ellen Dorothy Donohoe, age 90 years, beloved wife of the late Blake, loving mother to Garry, Keith, John, Mark and Matthew, passed away at Hillcrest Place on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Prayers will be said at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine's...

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