obituaries

Gwendolyne Vickers

Gwendolyne Vickers

Mar 23, 2019

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the death of Gwendolyne "Gwen" Vickers, age 82 years, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Gwen was born October 11, 1936 in Brandon. She attended Brandon Collegiate Institute where she met Orval, the love of her life, whom she married August 3, 1957. She was pre-deceased...

Stephen Jaskow

Stephen Jaskow

Mar 20, 2019

Stephen "Steve", age 86 years, beloved husband of Marlene, passed away at Dinsdale Personal Care Home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Born to parents Alex and Margret Jaskow on February 11, 1933 in Brandon, Manitoba, Stephen was the youngest of ten children. He attended Central and Earl Haig Schools as a child. As a young teen Steve first worked at...

Dorothy Thiessen

Dorothy Thiessen

Mar 19, 2019

Dorothy, age 75 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Dorothy is survived by her sisters Ann (Andrew) Giesbrecht, Elsie (Pete) Toews, Alma Clark and Judith (Menno) Hiebert. She was predeceased by her sister Susan and brother Rick. The Ceremony to Celebrate Dorothy's Life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street...

Brian "Wayne" Tegg

Brian "Wayne" Tegg

Mar 18, 2019

The death of Brian "Wayne" Tegg occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, March 18, 2019. A Come and Go Celebration of Wayne's Life will be held at the North End Community Centre, 1313 Stickney Avenue on Monday, March 25, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please dress casual. Donations in memory of Wayne may be made to...

Daniel Haddow

Daniel Haddow

Mar 11, 2019

HADDOW: Daniel Gray, age 79 years, father to Scott, Tracy and Kim, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, March 11, 2019. A Celebration of Daniel's Life will take place at the Victoria Inn, Imperial Ballroom, 3550 Victoria Avenue on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 1:30pm with Joe Ball officiating. Daniel will be laid to rest, with...

Geoffrey "Geoff" Caton

Geoffrey "Geoff" Caton

Mar 11, 2019

Geoffrey Allan "Geoff" Caton, age 84 years, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Geoff was the fourth child born to Robert and Martha Caton on October 23, 1934 at Verdun, Quebec. He was the only child born in Canada as his family had moved from England. Geoff received his education in Verdun and...

Mary Luten

Mary Luten

Mar 8, 2019

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary at the age of 94 years. She is lovingly remembered by her children Trevor (Kathleen), Christine (David) and Mark; seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Edwin Luten; her parents Arthur and Charlotte Hookins; and her sisters Grace, Jean, Florence...

Ethel Donogh

Ethel Donogh

Mar 6, 2019

Ethel Mary Donogh was born on May 18, 1916 in the family home at 844 4th Street in Brandon, and later moved to 1525 Louise Avenue. She was the second oldest of 7 children born to Herbert and Florence Mary Gratton. Ethel married Allan Johnson Donogh, a mechanic at Butcher & Sons on June 27, 1940. They lived in Brandon...

Sharon Robertson

Sharon Robertson

Mar 6, 2019

Sharon Beverly Robertson (nee Marsh) passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Sharon was born at Langenburg, Saskatchewan on December 19, 1947 to parents Iva Jean and Harry Lester Marsh. She spent her younger years on the family farm near Spy Hill, Saskatchewan where she attended school. The family left the farm and moved...

Leo Macsymach

Leo Macsymach

Feb 28, 2019

Leo Macsymach passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Leo was born in Horod, Manitoba on July 1, 1934 to John and Ann Macsymach. Leo received his education in Morse and Elphinstone, after which, he and his sister Jean operated cafes in Elphinstone and Sandy Lake. Leo married...

Robert Cooper

Robert Cooper

Feb 24, 2019

Robert Ross Cooper, beloved husband of the late Joyce Evelyn Cooper and dear father of Gregg, Barry, Donald and Beth, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Robert was born on October 1, 1923 in Methven, Manitoba. He grew up in the Wawanesa and Brandon areas where the Coopers rented farm land. His...

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Feb 23, 2019

"Hub" Robert Lee Wagner, beloved husband of Tracey and son Colin, passed away at home in Brookdale, MB on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the age of 55 years. Hub was born September 5, 1963 in Brandon, MB, attending Earl Oxford, Crocus High School and Assiniboine Community College. He married Tracey on May 22, 2004, and became a dad to...

Mary "Polly" Fairbairn

Mary "Polly" Fairbairn

Feb 22, 2019

Mary Jane "Polly" Fairbairn, beloved mother of Wendy Griffiths and Bill Fairbairn, passed away at Hillcrest Place on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the age of 100 years. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will follow.

Mary Silewich

Mary Silewich

Feb 19, 2019

Mary Silewich, age 86 years, wife of the late Frank Silewich, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The Funeral Service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Michael Tkachuk officiating. Cantor will be Stella Fedeniuk. Mary will be laid to rest...

Doreen Brawn

Doreen Brawn

Feb 18, 2019

Doreen Lois Brawn died peacefully at her residence, Fairview Personal Care Home, on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of seventy-one years, Charles, and her brothers Melvin and Hubert Hall. She is survived by her sons Gary (Angela) and Dale, grandson Christopher (Danielle), great-grandchildren Noah, Shiloh and Maksim, brother Philip Hall (Carole) and her sisters-in-law Jean...

Doug Gordon

Doug Gordon

Feb 18, 2019

Douglas Gordon passed away at Fairview Home on Monday, February 18, 2019. Doug will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Frances Jessie Gordon, children Gerry, Greg (Val) and Gae and grandchildren Riley, Amy, Laureen, Cecily, Levi (Madison), Stephanie and Katie. He is also survived by sister Pheme Andrew of Souris and family. Doug was employed at the Brandon Mental...

Harold Mclenaghen

Harold Mclenaghen

Feb 15, 2019

Harold McLenaghen, age 74 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, February 15, 2019. The family will cherish his memory privately. Complete obituary information will follow.

Trudie Empey

Trudie Empey

Feb 13, 2019

Trudie Gale Empey, age 63 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Trudie will be deeply missed by her husband Gerald, children Roger (Andrea Bilec) and Deanna (Kent Needham) and seven grandchildren. The Celebration of Trudie's Life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330- 18th Street North on Tuesday, February 19, 2019...

Dorothy Barbour

Dorothy Barbour

Feb 12, 2019

On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, Dorothy Bernice Barbour, age 86 years, passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Dorothy was born July 16, 1932 in Leader, Saskatchewan where she completed her grade 12 education. During her youth, she loved to play soft ball. Blessed with musical talent, Dorothy learned to play piano by ear, which led to her...

Elizabeth Carew

Elizabeth Carew

Feb 11, 2019

Elizabeth Adia Carew, passed away at the Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta on Monday, February 11, 2019. Elizabeth will be deeply missed by her mother Kylia, father Jason, siblings Madoc, Aylie, and Lachlan and grandparents David and Colleen Wilson, Heather LeBlanc and Ralph Carew. She is also survived by aunts Kimberly (Paul) Nikkel, Karen (Ron) Ramsey and Aliesha (Steve) Carew...

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