obituaries
Bernice Browett
Jul 20, 2017
With her children by her side, Bernice Browett, age 86 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. She is now reunited with her late husband Garnet, parents and siblings. Bernice was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and a good friend. Following the death of her husband Garnet in 1999, she...
John Teall
Jul 19, 2017
TEALL: John Douglas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 93 years. Doug was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Jean in 1986 and son Wayne Douglas in 1993. Doug was a logical and patient person who loved to discuss current events and was a wealth of knowledge usually...
Elizabeth "Betty" Creaser
Jul 16, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Creaser March 20, 1927 – July 16, 2017 Peacefully, on Sunday, July 16, 2017, Betty Creaser died at the Grace Hospice in Regina after a short illness. Betty is survived by her son Philip Creaser and daughter-in-law Valerie Paulson; grandchildren Ashley Creaser (Alfredo Young) and Ian Creaser; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Chloe, Emerit, Jaxon and Burke; sister and brother-in-law Marjorie...
Rosnah Chambers
Jul 16, 2017
On Sunday, July 16, 2017, Rosnah Livesey Chambers, age 97 years, widow of the late Lawrence William Chambers and mother to Larry, Ron (deceased), Dave and Alex, passed away at Dinsdale Personal Care Home, Brandon. The Graveside Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Austin Cemetery, Austin, Manitoba. The Celebration of Rosnah's Life...
James Stanley
Jul 7, 2017
James "Jim" Stanley, beloved husband of Glenys, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, July 7, 2017. The Celebration of Jim's Life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Craig Miller officiating. A private family interment will held at a later date at Rosewood Memorial...
Delores Olafson
Jul 7, 2017
Delores Kathleen Olafson, age 58 years, passed away at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, on Friday, July 7, 2017. Delores will be deeply missed by her partner, Dale Magee, stepchildren Bobby-Dale Magee and Tanya (Shaun) Alexander, two grandchildren, her father, two brothers and two sisters. The Ceremony to Celebrate Delores' Life was held at Memories Chapel on Tuesday, July 18, 2017....
Sherman Myrah
Jul 6, 2017
The death of Sherman Myrah occurred on Thursday, July 6th, 2017 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. It was the day of Mom and Dad's 60th Anniversary. Sherman was born on a farm in Saskatchewan, March 25th, 1929 and weighed just 4 pounds. At age 6, he contracted pneumonia and had to re-learn how to walk. He was a survivor!...
Clifford Durnin
Jul 6, 2017
On Thursday, July 6, 2017, Clifford Albert Durnin, age 98 years, beloved husband of Cecilia, passed away at Rideau Park Personal Care Home with family by his side. Clifford will be laid to rest in a private graveside ceremony at a later date. Donations in memory of Clifford may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Unit 4B -...
Brian Josephson
Jul 4, 2017
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian Algot Josephson at sunrise on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Brandon with his children by his side, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Brian was born in Ceylon, SK to Mary and Carl Josephson. Along with his twin brother and closest friend Alvin Josephson, Brian grew up...
Reginald Massina
Jul 2, 2017
On Sunday, July 2, 2017, Reginald "Reg" Alfred Massina, age 88 years, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Massina and father to Gary and Ted, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Reg was laid to rest along with his wife Phyllis at the Brandon Cemetery on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Pastor Phil Price officiated. Donations in memory of...
Gladys Bilkoski
Jun 28, 2017
On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, Gladys Bilkoski, age 81 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her son Darren of Calgary, AB; daughter Carla of Winnipeg, MB; twin sisters Helen Gorlick and Verna Baraniuk both of Winnipeg, MB; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband Max on...
Gary Jonasson
Jun 26, 2017
Gary James Jonasson July 30, 1941 - June 26, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother Gary at the Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home in Brandon, MB on Monday, June 26, 2017. Gary is lovingly remembered and survived by his sisters Geraldine, Beverley and Maryann; his special cousin Stanley and wife...
Ruth Taylor
Jun 20, 2017
On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, Ruth Taylor passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Ruth is survived by her son David (Colleen) and grandchildren Sarah, Caitlin (Jordan) and Evan. She was predeceased by her husband James and siblings Mac Larry, Cliff Larry and Evelyn Otto. The Celebration of Ruth's Life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street...
Eleanor Wilson
Jun 18, 2017
It is with sadness we announce the passing of a dear sister and aunt, Eleanor Mae Wilson (nee Blodgett) on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Eleanor was born July 11, 1940 and spent her early years at Heaslip, Manitoba. She took her schooling at Riverside School, Minto and St. Michaels Academy in Brandon where she graduated with a commercial course certificate...
Gwenda O'Brien
Jun 17, 2017
On Saturday, June 17, 2017 Gwenda Lillian O'Brien, age 73 years, beloved mother of Nadine and Shawn, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Celebration of Gwenda's Life took place at Memories Chapel on Friday, June 23, 2017. Following a reception at Memories Chapel, interment took place at the Rivers Cemetery, Rivers, Manitoba. Donations in memory of Gwenda...
James Wood
Jun 16, 2017
James "Jim" Douglas Wood of Rivers, beloved husband of the late Marion Wood, passed away peacefully at Riverdale Personal Care Home on Friday, June 16th, 2017, aged 95 years. Jim will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children, Irving Wood and wife Arlene of Rivers, Roxy (deceased) husband Doug Wellner of Springfield, Minnesota, and Alison of Melbourne, Australia. Grandchildren,...
Thomas Bourns
Jun 14, 2017
Thomas James Bourns of Oakland Municipality died on June 14, 2017. Tommy was born in Crystal City, MB. on October 5, 1942 to Sadie & George Bourns. He grew up and attended school in Cartwright, MB. He moved into Brandon and later took his plumbing ticket in Winnipeg, MB. He worked as a plumber in the construction industry, working mainly...
Ilene Stevenson
Jun 11, 2017
Reta Ilene Stevenson November 10, 1939 – June 11, 2017 Our dear mother was born in Sherridon, Manitoba, a small northern mining town that is, sadly, no more, as is the way of most communities that sprang up around new mines. Like the people that inhabited that community, our Mom was noted to be 'determined'. Ilene Shipley was born to...
Erla Thomson
Jun 10, 2017
Erla Doreen Thomson (nee Robertson) of Brandon, MB, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 with her family by her side. Mom was born on August 22, 1941 in Minnedosa, MB to Edythe and Earl. She was the youngest of four children. Mom's early life was spent on the family farm in Basswood, MB. She...
Marguerite Hersack
Jun 9, 2017
On Friday, June 9, 2017, Marguerite Marie Hersack, in her 96th year, widow of the late Thomas Hersack and mother to Rick, Wayne and Cherie, passed away at the Bayside Personal Care Home, Killarney, Manitoba. Marguerite was born in Treherne, Manitoba, on July 18, 1921, the eldest of three children to Cecile and Jean Baptiste Moreau. Treherne was home until...
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