obituaries

Ethel Bell

Ethel Bell

Jun 15, 2018

In Loving Memory of Ethel Marguerite Bell (nee Moslin) November 10, 1925 – June 15, 2018. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ethel, beloved Mother and Grandmother, on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, surrounded by her family. Ethel is loving remembered by son Frank and daughter-in-law Jonena, daughter Marilyn and grandson...

Earl Thompson

Earl Thompson

Jun 14, 2018

On Thursday, June 14, 2018, Earl Ronald Thompson, passed away in Brandon. Born November 4, 1966 to Joyce Thompson (nee Perrin) and Ronald Thompson, Earl was raised in Brandon, Manitoba and graduated from Neelin High School. During his high school years, Earl worked at Buns Master Bakery. Following graduation, Earl completed Carpentry and Woodworking as well as Architectural Drafting at...

Lloyd Franklin

Lloyd Franklin

Jun 10, 2018

On Sunday, June 10, 2018, Lloyd Thomas George Franklin passed away surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Elsie and his three daughters; Karen Downing, Colleen (Lane) Reid and Trinda (Barry) Rabe, daughter-in-law Donna Franklin, grandchildren Adam (Jenn), Sean (Alison) and Travis Downing; Carrie (Wade) Sauve, Christopher (Leann) McCannel; Justin (Karla) Rabe, Krysten...

Catherine Van Teeling

Catherine Van Teeling

Jun 5, 2018

Van Teeling: Catherine F. passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the age of 59 years. Kathy was born and resided in Brandon all of her life, she will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. In keeping with Kathy's wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held...

Mary Wiebe

Mary Wiebe

Jun 5, 2018

On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, Mary Wiebe, age 90 years, beloved wife of the late Abe Wiebe, passed away peacefully at Fairview Home. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her children Henry (Margaret), Susan Wardrope and Don; cherished grandchildren Ryan, Jessica, Stephen, Curtis, Stacie, Devin and Alexa, and nephew John (Trudy) Paetkau. A private family service will take place. Donations...

Teresa Jeffers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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