obituaries

J. W. Wesselius

J. W. Wesselius

Sep 18, 2018

With much sadness, the family announces the passing of Jeremias Wilhelmus (Bill) Wesselius on September 18, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He was 84. Bill and his twin brother Hendricus (Henk) were born on June 30, 1934 in the Haarlemmermeer area, the Netherlands to Jeremias Wilhelmus (Wim) Wesselius and Janneke Jannigje (Jannie) de Blaeij. Henk and Bill were...

Sheila Rowan

Sheila Rowan

Sep 14, 2018

With her family by her side, Sheila Violet Rowan passed away suddenly at home on Friday, September 14, 2018. Born June 9, 1965, Sheila grew up in Roblin, Manitoba where she received her elementary and high school education. Following graduation, Sheila attended ACC in Brandon studying Business Administration. She was employed at the Provincial Building in Minnedosa until 2006 prior...

Donald "Don" Bordush

Donald "Don" Bordush

Sep 13, 2018

Donald Bordush, 72, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2018 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Manitoba following a very brief battle with cancer. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 11, 1946, Don spent a few years in Gypsumville, Manitoba before returning to Winnipeg for schooling at Gordon Bell and Mulvey Schools. He worked for the government in British Columbia...

David "Ray" Brown

David "Ray" Brown

Sep 12, 2018

DAVID 'RAYMOND' BROWN David Raymond Brown, husband of Doreen Brown and father to Darla (Smith) passed away into the presence of the Lord on September 12th, 2018 at the age of 89. Ray was born in Virden on July 22, 1929 to parents Cecil and Rosie Brown. At the age of eight years old he contracted polio but this did...

John "Jack" Ready

John "Jack" Ready

Sep 11, 2018

John Andrew (Jack) Ready passed away at the Bren-Del-Win Lodge for seniors in Deloraine, on September 11, 2018 in his 92nd year. He was born October 16, 1926, on the family farm near Desford, MB to parents Harold and Amelia. Jack worked on the farm until he met and married Rubie Isabelle Hogg in December, 1944. The Readys left the...

Judith "Judy" Mcewing

Judith "Judy" Mcewing

Sep 8, 2018

On Saturday, September 8, 2018, Judith "Judy" Dianne McEwing, age 64 years, beloved mother of Darcy (Clark) Wareham and Brock McEwing, passed away at the Gimli Hospital, Gimli, Manitoba. The Celebration of Judy's Life took place on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Memories Chapel. Pastor Mark McEwing officiated. A reception followed at the Park Community Centre. Donations in memory of...

Mae Atkinson

Mae Atkinson

Sep 8, 2018

With her son by her side, Mae Atkinson passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Mae was born and raised in the Newdale area. Mae trained as a Red Seal Chef, and dedicated her life to cooking for others which brought her great joy. She cooked at various restaurants in the Westman area....

Donald "Don" Robb

Donald "Don" Robb

Sep 7, 2018

With family by his side, Donald Bruce Robb, age 72 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. We lost a very special man, on September 7, the saddest day of our lives. Don, we will always love you. Don was born April 26, 1946. Enjoying school, he completed all his education in...

Marty Fitzsimmons

Marty Fitzsimmons

Sep 5, 2018

FITZSIMMONS: Peacefully, on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Marty Graham Fitzsimmons, age 57 years, passed away at the Assiniboine Centre with family by his side. Marty will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Tara (Booth, son Brixten) Ashcroft, Amber (Jordan) Barbeau, Serena (Jordan, son Noel) Mann. The Funeral Service took place at Memories Chapel on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Arlene Robertson...

Victor White

Victor White

Sep 5, 2018

On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Victor Adelbert White passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He was born in Charlottetown, PEI on August 12, 1934 to John and Pearl White. At the young age of 19, Victor joined the military. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 35 years, being posted to many destinations around the world, and...

Keith Stewart

Keith Stewart

Aug 31, 2018

Surrounded by family, Keith William Stewart, age 72 years, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sandra Ramsden; sons Keith (Arlene) and Raymond (Lisa); Sandra's children Wayne (Kelly Jo) Ramsden, Randy (Ciara) Ramsden, Misty (Curt) Smith; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandson and his brother Melvin. The family...

William "Bill" Grant

William "Bill" Grant

Aug 31, 2018

William "Bill" Grant, age 84 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 31, 2018. A Come and Go Reception was held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at the Pipestone Community Hall, Pipestone, Manitoba. A private family interment was held at the Pipestone Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Matt Koovisk officiating....

Robert Allan "Al" Cameron

Robert Allan "Al" Cameron

Aug 28, 2018

On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, Robert Allan (Al) Cameron died peacefully in the Souris General Hospital, Souris, MB. Born in Miniota, Manitoba on May 27, 1943 to Peter Cameron and Mary McKeand Cameron (nee Walker), Al grew up on the Cameron homestead alongside his six siblings: Margaret (Bill) Leary, Donald Cameron, Edith (Russ) McBean, Grace (Ted) Crawford, Eleanor (Bill) Cousins,...

Ernest "Ernie" Tayler

Ernest "Ernie" Tayler

Aug 28, 2018

With profound sadness, the family of Ernest Edward Tayler announces his passing, in Brandon, on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Ernie endured a long battle with dementia, the last six years being in Rideau Park Personal Care Home with his final days in Palliative Care in the Assiniboine Centre. Ernie was born in Killarney, Manitoba, on March 12, 1936, to loving...

Dale Beswitherick

Dale Beswitherick

Aug 24, 2018

Surrounded by family, Dale Beswitherick passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Dale was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba. He was the youngest of three boys and had a very happy childhood. Dale attended Assiniboine College after high school where he took auto body repair. This came in very handy over the years...

William Hiebert

William Hiebert

Aug 22, 2018

William (Bill) Roger Hiebert of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the age of 57. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba June 22, 1961. From childhood, when Bill made friends, it was for life. He moved to Brandon and attended Crocus Plains Secondary School, studied mechanics, then went on to...

Bruce Hargreaves

Bruce Hargreaves

Aug 17, 2018

David Bruce Hargreaves passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, August 17, 2018. Bruce was born in Winnipeg on October 26, 1956 to Mary and Garry Hargreaves. He spent his early years in St. James where he attended Strathmillan and Golden Gate schools before the family moved to Brandon in 1972. Bruce worked in the security...

John "Jack" Dean

John "Jack" Dean

Aug 16, 2018

John Clarke "Jack" Dean, age 71 years, beloved husband of Nellie and father of Jeff (Nikki) and Michael (Sabrina) passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 16, 2018. The Celebration of Jack's Life took place at Oak Lake Community Hall, Oak Lake, Manitoba on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Lydia Glawson officiated. Jack was predeceased by his first wife Pam in 2007....

Douglas Tryon

Douglas Tryon

Aug 14, 2018

With great sorrow the family announces the passing of Doug Tryon on August 14, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Doug was born April 25, 1953 and spent his childhood growing up in Glencairn, Ontario. Doug is survived by his children Rick Tryon (wife Sheila) and Rob Tryon of Stayner, Ontario, Becky Ellis of Brandon and Ben Tryon of...

Lawrence "Lorne" Buchanan

Lawrence "Lorne" Buchanan

Aug 13, 2018

On Monday, August 13, 2018 Lawrence Campbell "Lorne" Buchanan, age 91 years, passed away at the Wawanesa Personal Care Home. Lorne, the second son of Bert and Maude Buchanan, was born August 3, 1927 in the R.M. of Lansdowne, east of Bernie, on his parents farm. In 1931, the family moved to the Scott place where they lived for three...

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