Teresa Jeffers
Jun 3, 2018
On Sunday, June 3, 2018, Teresa Laverne Jeffers (nee Canning) passed away at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg. Teresa will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Michelle (Douglas) Hegg of Sprucewoods; grandchildren Nathaniel, Cassandra and Alexandra; brothers James (Janet) Canning and Ron Canning and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters Elaine Alexander and Katharine Sellers. Teresa will...
John "Jack" Lee
Jun 1, 2018
On Friday, June 1, 2018, John "Jack" Lee, age 84 years, passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Jack was born June 3, 1933 in McAuley, Manitoba to John and Marjorie Lee and was raised on a farm in McAuley. In his younger years Jack played hockey for the Reeder Royals (3 years)...
Irene Montgomery
May 29, 2018
Montgomery: Irene Dorothy (formerly Wruth) nee Lightfoot passed away peacefully in her sleep during her afternoon nap at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Irene was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan on January 19, 1926 to James and Gertrude Lightfoot. She grew up in Weyburn and then Regina, Saskatchewan and became a schoolteacher. Her first assignment in...
Joyce Carter
May 15, 2018
Joyce Ethlan Carter (Swan) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Joyce was born on February 13, 1943 in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Joyce met Roland in Edmonton and they were married in August 1963. Joyce was predeceased by her parents Sid and Vera. She will be lovingly remembered...
John Braun
May 14, 2018
On Monday, May 14, 2018, John Edwin Braun, of Brandon, formerly farmed at Alexander, Manitoba, passed away at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. John was born March 11, 1930 at Brotherfield in the district of Waldheim, Saskatchewan to Heinrich Johann (Henry John) Braun and Tina (nee Kroeker) Braun. John's parents farmed in the Waldheim area. He was the eldest of three...
Irene Bauman
May 12, 2018
Irene Bauman (Farrar). After a short illness, Irene passed away May 12, 2018. She was born in Eatonia, Saskatchewan in 1926 and lived there until her mother's death in 1937. She moved to Montreal at that time living with her Aunt and Uncle. Her father continued his farming operations at Leader, Saskatchewan until his death in 1953. Irene moved to...
Fairlie Parker
May 8, 2018
PARKER: Fairlie (Faye) Merle was born on Granny and Grandpa's farm (Ethel & Rupert Barber) at Underhill, Manitoba on January 16, 1941. She passed away after a brief illness at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at the age of 77. Fairlie was the eldest child of Lloyd and Vivian Cochrane. She grew up on the...
Sylvia Loe
May 5, 2018
Sylvia Vivian Marie Loe (nee Chokan) passed away peacefully at age 83 with family and friends by her side on Saturday, May 5th 2018 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon. Sylvia spent her last few months in hospital at both Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) and Winnipeg Health Sciences Center (HSC) during her brief battle with a rare lymphoma. She...
Kathleen "Kay" Arnall
May 4, 2018
On Friday, May 4, 2018, Kathleen "Kay" Mary Arnall, age 90 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Graveside Ceremony took place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. with The Rev. Jonathan Hoskin officiating. A Reception and Time of Remembrance followed at St. George's Anglican Church. Donations in memory of Kay...
Fraser Nicholls
May 3, 2018
On Thursday, May 3, 2018, Fraser William Nicholls, age 97 years, passed away at Fairview Home. Fraser was born September 2, 1920, and raised in a large rambunctious family on a farm near Wawanesa. He attended the Tenderfield School and early on showed a knack for farming. In 1943, Fraser joined the Army and was assigned to the Tank Corps/Infantry...
Ruth May
May 2, 2018
MAY: Alice "Ruth" Louise May passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Ruth was born February 27, 1929 in Killarney. Ruth married John May in 1953, and they were blessed with a daughter, Sharol. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Sharol Lepp (Leonard) of Rivers; grandchildren...
Dorothy Beswitherick
May 1, 2018
On May 1, 2018 Dorothy Esther Beswitherick (Kneeshaw) of Brandon MB, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal home at the age of 97 years. Dorothy was born April 2, 1921 at Brookdale, MB, the third child of Alfred and Edith Kneeshaw. A few months later the family moved to Carberry where she received her schooling. Dorothy graduated from...
Noreen Minary
Apr 24, 2018
On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, Noreen Sharon Minary passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Palliative Care. Born August 1, 1946 in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Noreen was the only child of Keith and Marg Story. After graduating from Neelin High School, Noreen took her first job at the Highways Department working for several years, then moved to Assiniboine Community College...
Preben "Ben" Laursen
Apr 24, 2018
LAURSEN: Preben "Ben" was born in Skelund, Denmark on February 22, 1940 and passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Brandon, Manitoba. He immigrated to Canada at 17 years old with his family, settling in Virden. In 1964, Ben married Shirley Rockall and they made their home on 13th Street, Brandon. They welcomed their son Dana "DJ" in 1974. Over...
Neil Mctaggart
Apr 19, 2018
Peacefully, on Thursday, April 19, 2018, Neil McTaggart passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at age 77 years. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 51 years Joyce (nee Riley); his children, Heather (Darwin) Cheasley of East Selkirk and Darren McTaggart of Calgary; and grandchildren, Cailyn Cheasley and Brennan Cheasley. He is survived and will be...
Truus Bokhorst
Apr 17, 2018
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Truus Bokhorst, beloved wife of the late John J. Bokhorst and loving mother to Esther (Robert) Brandon and Peter (Bonnie), passed away at Fairview Home. The Funeral Service took place on Friday, April 20, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church. Arlene Robertson officiated. Interment took place at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Truus may...
Ronald Ruckle
Apr 16, 2018
Suddenly, on Monday, April 16, 2018, Ronald Wesley Ruckle passed away in Brandon. Born December 24,1929 in Carberry, Manitoba to James and Ethel Ruckle, Ronald attended Carberry School and went to work on a farm south of town. In 1949, he started a long career with Manitoba Telephone System. He met Rita Murphy in 1958 and they were married December...
Velma Rankin
Apr 10, 2018
On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Velma Jean Rankin, age 93 years, passed away at Fairview Home. The youngest daughter of Fred and Lucy Young of Kelwood, Manitoba, Velma was born March 4, 1925 at Alsask, Saskatchewan. She lived at Marengo, Saskatchewan until 1937 when the family moved to Kelwood, where she attended school at Roskeen. In 1948, Velma moved to...
Donna Wruth
Apr 4, 2018
WRUTH: Donna D. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Born to Oliver and Irene Wruth on November 8, 1950, in Redvers, SK, Donna lived on a farm twelve miles northwest of Carievale. She enjoyed Girl Guides and loved horseback riding. At age 13, Donna's whole family moved to a farm on the north side of Otter Lake just...
Robert "Bob" Allen
Apr 2, 2018
With his family by his side, Robert "Bob" Allen, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018, at the Assiniboine Centre. Bob was born May 1, 1943 and was raised in the East End of Brandon. He left Brandon in 1977 when he purchased his first hotel in Rivers. Bob then went on to purchase hotels in Gladstone, Portage, The...
