obituaries

Emilie Chalaturnyk

Emilie Chalaturnyk

Oct 6, 2017

On Friday, October 6, 2017, Emilie Millie Chalaturnyk, age 93, widow of the late Martin Chalaturnyk, passed away at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. In accordance with Emilie's wishes, a private prayer service was held at Memories Chapel followed by interment at the Brandon Cemetery. Rev. Fr. Kelly Wilson of St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church officiated.

Curtis Chambers

Curtis Chambers

Oct 4, 2017

On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, Curtis Matthew Chambers, age 36 years, passed away in Brandon. Curtis is survived by his mother Kim (Wally) Gero; father Larry Chambers; grandmother Irene Chambers; sister Connie (Bart) Jopling; brother Michael (Nicole) Gero and their two sons; special uncle Glenn Matheson; Curtis' two sons; urn bearer will be Curtis' son Matthew. Numerous relatives also survive....

Herman Vreeman

Herman Vreeman

Oct 4, 2017

On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, Herman Bernhard Vreeman, beloved husband of Jean Vreeman died peacefully at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. Herman was born in Winterswijk, The Netherlands on August 31, 1932. He was the fourth son to Herman Vreeman and Aleida Hunink in a family of twelve children. He lived in Holland through the war years and immigrated to Canada...

Peter Marchenski

Peter Marchenski

Oct 1, 2017

After a long life, our father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Peter Marchenski passed away October 1, 2017 at Hillcrest Place in Brandon, Manitoba. Pete was born February 1, 1921 in Winnipegosis, MB where he spent his early years. With his wife Elsie, he moved to The Pas to work for Booth Fisheries and then the Province of Manitoba Agricultural Credit...

Tara Roe

Tara Roe

Oct 1, 2017

ROE: Tara Ann (nee Smith). It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the tragic death of Tara in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017. Tara was born September 1, 1983 at the Brandon General Hospital, to parents Mark and Brenda Smith. Her husband Zach will forever cherish her memory as the wonderful mother of their two sons,...

Jack De Jong

Jack De Jong

Sep 30, 2017

Jack de Jong, age 65 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Jack is survived by his brother Wim (Loes) de Jong of The Netherlands, sister Carola (Harold) Wiebe, son Kevin de Jong (Alysa Baraniuk), daughter Carla de Jong (Dustin Bridger), grandsons Dylan de Jong and Ethan Bridger, as well as numerous nieces...

Edward Yates

Edward Yates

Sep 29, 2017

Edward William "Ted" Yates, age 83 years, beloved husband of the late Blythe June Yates and father to Cathy and Mike, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, September 29, 2017. The Ceremony to Celebrate Ted's Life took place at Memories Chapel on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Ann Crossland and the Venerable...

James Potter

James Potter

Sep 22, 2017

On Friday, September 22, 2017, James "Jim" William Potter, age 81 years, beloved husband of Grace and father to Doug and Kevin, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Ceremony to Celebrate Jim's Life took place at Memories Chapel on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Lydia Glawson officiated. Jim will be laid to rest in a private ceremony in...

Joseph "Art" Williamson

Joseph "Art" Williamson

Sep 16, 2017

WILLIAMSON: Joseph Arthur (Art) passed away at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Art was born on April 26, 1928 in Brandon, Manitoba. Remaining to cherish Art's memory are his children: Linda Williamson, Lorie (Tim) Potter, Louise (Darcy) Woods, Barb (Ron) Kristjansson, Bev (Dean) Carlson, Lawrence Williamson; grandchildren: Ryan (Michelle) Wannamaker,...

Ross Smith

Ross Smith

Sep 15, 2017

James "Ross" Smith of Brandon, MB passed away with his family by his side on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ross was born in Brandon, MB on January 11, 1960 to Jessie Poole and Barry Smith. Ross was predeceased by his mother, Jessie Poole and his step-father Arnold Poole. Left to cherish his memory are...

Clara English

Clara English

Sep 13, 2017

On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Clara Beatrice English (nee Allum), known as "Queenie", passed away in her 101 year, at Fairview Home. It is with great sadness that the family announce her passing as our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of five generations. Clara was born on June 4, 1917 south of Oak Lake, Manitoba, and...

Margaret Young

Margaret Young

Sep 7, 2017

On Thursday, September 7, 2017, Margaret Anne "Ginger" Young, age 81, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harvey; sons Cameron (Gordana) and Scott (Margaret); daughter Susan (Brian) and 7 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Margaret Baird. Ginger was born in Saskatoon,...

William Longstaff

William Longstaff

Sep 6, 2017

LONGSTAFF: William Lambert passed away at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the age of 99. He was born on January 9, 1918 in Blanshard Municipality to Earnest and Beatrice Longstaff, recent immigrants from Yorkshire, England, who had set up in the Cardale area. William grew up on the family farm there. The second of six...

Lena "Mae" Hall

Lena "Mae" Hall

Sep 5, 2017

Lena "Mae" Hall, age 88 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Born in 1929, the youngest of four, Mae grew up near Birtle, MB. She lived through the Great Depression and saw an incredible number of changes in her life. She met her husband, Cyril, at a Victory Dance and was married in 1949. They lived in...

Edith Bertram

Edith Bertram

Sep 3, 2017

Ruth Bertram, age 102 years, beloved mother of David, Norman (deceased), Evan and Sylvia, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Mark's Anglican Church, 108 2nd Avenue South, Minnedosa on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Thompson officiating. Interment will be at the Minnedosa Cemetery with a reception...

Anneliese Alfred

Anneliese Alfred

Sep 2, 2017

With sadness we announce the passing of Anneliese "Ann" Alfred on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Rideau Park Personal Care Home. Anneliese was born March 25, 1933 in Beesenstedt, Germany. In 1955, she immigrated to Toronto, Canada as a nanny and married in 1956. Ann had many jobs including the Shilo Mess Hall, Flying Dutchman Bakery, 7-11 and CKX. When...

Shirley Clear

Shirley Clear

Aug 24, 2017

The death of Shirley G. Clear, age 86 years, widow of the late Leonard Clear and mother to Alfred, Tracy and Kathryn, occurred on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Shirley was predeceased by her daughters Betty Clear and Betty Wilson. The Graveside Ceremony took place at Minnedosa Cemetery on Thursday, August 31, 2017 with Rev....

Cyril "John" Harrison

Cyril "John" Harrison

Aug 24, 2017

Cyril "John" Harrison, formerly of Portage la Prairie and Carman, Manitoba passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home, Brandon on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 99 years of age (6 weeks short of his 100th birthday). He was born October 4, 1917 to Eludie and Tom Harrison of Whitemouth, Manitoba (one of fourteen children). He spent his early years...

Gerard Pelletier

Gerard Pelletier

Aug 18, 2017

On Friday, August 18, 2017, Gerard Pelletier passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He was born on February 10, 1929, in Ste. Agathe, the oldest of thirteen children born to Felix and Leontine Pelletier. He grew up and went to school in La Broquerie. He spoke only French until he was 14 years old, and continued to converse...

Henry Ganter

Henry Ganter

Aug 17, 2017

On Thursday, August 17, 2017, Henry Michael Ganter passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He was born October 23, 1942 in Macklin, Saskatchewan. Remaining to cherish Henry's memory are his wife Verna; sons Jeff (Dana) and Rod (Lisa); grandchildren MacKenzie, Cassandra, Jacob and Shannon; sisters Marie (Wesley) and Maggie (Norman); brothers Joe (Carol), Richard (Emily) and John. Henry...

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