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...
Elsie Ratushniak
Apr 1, 2018
Elsie, age 83 years, beloved wife of Joe Ratushniak, passed away at Fairview Home on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Elsie is also survived by her daughter Joanne (Marcel) Ladouceur, son Garry (Wendy) Ratushniak, daughter Sharon Ratushniak (Dennis Mahussieur), and grandchildren Colin and Kayla Ratushniak. The family will cherish Elsie's memory privately. Complete obituary information will follow.
Adeline Peffers
Apr 1, 2018
On Sunday, April 1, 2018, Adeline Peffers, age 74 years, went to be with Her Lord. The Celebration of Adeline's Life was held at Memories Chapel on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Pastor Charlie Muller officiated. Adeline was laid to rest with her husband, Clifford, in a private interment at the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of...
Deborah Berthelette
Mar 28, 2018
On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, Deborah Ann Berthelette, age 61 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Deborah was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland on August 10, 1956. In 1973, Deborah moved to Leaf Rapids, beginning her working career in mining at the Ruttan Mine. After moving to Brandon, she worked in the healthcare field at the Brandon General...
Donald Forsberg
Mar 27, 2018
With heavy hearts and also with gratefulness and appreciation for a life well lived, the family of Donald Edward Forsberg, loving husband of Lois and much-loved father of Neil Forsberg and Lisa Birch, announce his passing at age 92, on March 27, 2018 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Don was born in Broderick, Saskatchewan on January 16, 1926, and...
John Dyck
Mar 27, 2018
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, John B. Dyck, age 89 years, beloved husband of Helen and loving father to Pat (Les) Wood, Harold (Pat), Jeff (Linda), Barry (Heather) and Steve (Tammy), passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. The Celebration of John's Life took place at the Rivers United Church on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Rev. Glenna Beauchamp officiated....
Percy Bercier
Mar 21, 2018
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, Percy Herman Bercier, resident of Community Welcome, Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He was born June 2, 1952 in Roblin, Manitoba. A health issue from birth prevented him from being mobile until he was about 1 year old. Raised by his grandmother until he was approximately 4 years old, Percy lived...
Elizabeth Bage
Mar 20, 2018
On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Elizabeth "Betty" Janet Bage, beloved mother of Margaret Melynk, Lana Chalmers and Bill Bage, passed away at the Neepawa Health Centre, Neepawa, MB. The Celebration of Betty's Life will take place in the Don Glen Hall (north door) at Seniors for Seniors, 311 Park Avenue East, Brandon, on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m....
Leona Kowaluk
Mar 19, 2018
On March 19, 2018, Leona Beth Kowaluk passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with her children and grandchildren at her side. On September 21, 1942, Leona was born in Birtle Manitoba. Out of 8 siblings, she was the first to be born in a hospital. She attended the Lansburne School from grade 1 to 8 and then...
