obituaries

David Inkster

David Inkster

Dec 14, 2018

Surrounded by his family, David "Neil" Inkster of Nesbitt, Manitoba died at his home, on the family farm on Friday, December 14, 2018. Neil was born in Brandon, Manitoba on July 28, 1954. Neil was the second son of Susan and David Inkster. Neil grew up on the family farm at Nesbitt with his brother Bill (Cathie). In 1970, Neil...

Ruth Shaver

Ruth Shaver

Dec 13, 2018

Ruth Eileen Shaver (Schwartz), born December 3, 1934, passed away in Brandon with family at her side on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 84. Ruth is survived by her beloved husband Allen; children Terry (Mary), Dan, Tim (Laura), Nancy Lytle (Robin), Dave (Nicole), Chris Crellin (Colin); daughter-in-law Suzette Shaver; 19 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; her dear sister...

Shirley Austin

Shirley Austin

Dec 9, 2018

Shirley Ann Austin, age 64 years, passed away at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Shirley was predeceased her parents Clarence and Edna, brother Kenneth and sister Helen. She is survived by her brothers Don and Larry (Bonnie). The family will cherish her memory privately. Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to Brandon Community...

Doris Hayden

Doris Hayden

Dec 7, 2018

Doris Anne Hayden (Murray) passed away peacefully at Valleyview Care Centre on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the age of 97 years. Doris will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Murray, Bonny (Neil) and Glen (Judy) and daughter-in-law Terry; grandchildren Jamie (Julie), Alix, (Devin) Craig, Dan, Alison (Nick), Morgan (Chris), Tanner and Shelby (Scott); great-grandchildren Connor, Elisabeth,...

Sigrid "Siggy" Peters

Sigrid "Siggy" Peters

Dec 7, 2018

Sigrid "Siggy" Edith Erna Peters, 1940 - 2018. In the morning of Friday, December 7, 2018, Sigrid Peters, left our world in the presence of loved ones. Sigrid's children were her proudest achievement. She is survived by her daughter Barb (Bill - deceased), son Steve and daughters Tracey and Diane (Clarence - deceased), grandchildren Nick (Amie), their sons Julian and...

Richard "Rick" Riege

Richard "Rick" Riege

Dec 6, 2018

Richard Leonard Leroy "Rick" Riege, age 58 years passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Rick was born on February 12, 1960 at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He had a love for carpentry and restoring antiques, working in construction for many years. Rick also enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping with family, all forms of racing...

Lanny Packard

Lanny Packard

Nov 30, 2018

Lanny Laverne passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 69 years. Lanny was born in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan on June 3, 1949. He attended school at Alexandra, McLaren and Neelin. After graduating, Lanny worked with Star Flooring, the Brandon School Division and CFB Shilo. When Lanny retired in 2004, he set...

Paul Huska

Paul Huska

Nov 28, 2018

Paul Huska, long-time resident and active community member of Brandon, MB passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Born on the family farm in the Municipality of Grandview on July 12, 1941, Paul grew to enjoy participating in various athletic endeavours and became an avid sports fan. He applied his enthusiasm and diligence to his work...

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Nov 24, 2018

It saddens us to announce that Theresa "Terry" Pauline Russell suddenly passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, peacefully at home. Terry was predeceased by her husband John, oldest daughter Terra and mother Evelyn. She is survived by her daughter Cathy (Mark), son Calvin and grandchildren Faith, Sadie, Brianna and Ryan. Terry is also survived by her stepfather George Henry,...

Thora Page

Thora Page

Nov 22, 2018

Thora Kathleen Page, beloved mother of Rene and Dale, passed away at Fairview Personal Care Home on Thursday, November 22, 2018. In keeping with Thora's wishes, the family will cherish her memory privately. Donations in memory of Thora may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2B7.

Dorothy Mitchell

Dorothy Mitchell

Nov 16, 2018

Suddenly, after a brief illness, Dorothy Isobel Mitchell (nee Leask) left us to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the age of 79. Born December 26, 1938 to John and Lulu Leask, Dorothy spent her early years on the family farm near Virden. On October 18, 1958, she married Vern Mitchell. Dorothy moved to...

Harley "Hal" Pallister

Harley "Hal" Pallister

Nov 15, 2018

We the family are sad to announce that Dad has taken the final step on his long and rewarding journey through life. He passed away peacefully on Thursday Nov. 15, 2018 with his family at his side. Harley was born in Portage la Prairie, January 5, 1928, the fifth of a family of two girls and four boys born to...

Shirley Gray

Shirley Gray

Nov 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Shirley Frances Gray. She died peacefully at the age of 86 surrounded by her loving family at the Brandon Regional Health Centre in Brandon, Manitoba on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Shirley was a gem of a gal who touched the lives of...

Margaret Lehnus

Margaret Lehnus

Nov 14, 2018

Margaret Jean Lehnus, of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born in Borden, Saskatchewan on January 23, 1944, she grew up on the family farm near Radisson, Saskatchewan. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her husband Art, son Kevin, daughter Kimberly (Barry) Friesen, grandson Carson Friesen; sisters Evelyn Plantz, Lorraine Moskalyk,...

Walter Parsonage

Walter Parsonage

Nov 13, 2018

Walter Seigrave Parsonage, age 87 years, passed away at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Walter was born on May 6, 1931 in Baldur, Manitoba. While growing up and working on the family farm, he attended Greenway Elementary School and Baldur High School. Walter bought the farm from his father in 1962 and continued to farm...

Patricia "Patty" Phillips

Patricia "Patty" Phillips

Nov 12, 2018

Patricia (Patty) Jean Phillips born September 15, 1954 in Brandon, Manitoba passed away after a short, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer on November 12th, 2018. Patty is survived by her Aunt Rena Cornish, Uncle Wendlin Brotzel, sister Bernice Finlay, sister Shirley (Harold) Slator and sister Linda (David) Ewald as well as nieces and nephews Doug (Hali) Finlay, Sandra (Bart)...

Gerald "Gerry" Neff

Gerald "Gerry" Neff

Nov 11, 2018

It is with deep sadness, our family announces the passing of Gerald "Gerry" Douglas Neff or "Neffer" on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Gerald is survived by his Son Ryan Douglas Neff, his ex-wife and Ryan's Mother Faye MacLachlan, his sibling Marion (Neff) MacLachlan (Estevan, SK) and companion and special friend Val Anderson (Brandon, MB). He is also survived by his...

Dean Sharp

Dean Sharp

Nov 11, 2018

Alan Dean William Frederick Sharp, age 56 years, of Brandon, MB, passed away suddenly on November 11, 2018. Dean was the youngest son born to Frank and Eileen Sharp on February 26, 1962 in London, ON. As a young child, Dean collected and bred fish and was interested in new electronics and home circuit board kits at RadioShack. Dean attended...

Earl Fry

Earl Fry

Nov 9, 2018

It is with great sorrow that the family of Charles Earl announces his sudden passing on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the age of 80 years at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Earl was born on February 8, 1938 at Rossland, B.C. and at an early age his family moved to Manitoba where he received his education in Minnedosa and...

Glenora Slimmon

Glenora Slimmon

Nov 8, 2018

Agnes Glenora Slimmon, O.M. (nee Pearce) passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born on May 24, 1925, she was the chosen daughter of Margret Helen (nee Mann) and James Arthur Pearce of Tisdale, Saskatchewan. She attended a one room country school and then Tisdale High School. Glen graduated from University of Saskatchewan in...

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