Kim Sharratt
Mar 14, 2017
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kim Brent Sharratt, age 62 years. On March 14, 2017 he lost his battle to cancer at St. John Hospice, Vancouver, BC. Born April 17, 1954 at Virden Hospital to Lynn and Marion Sharratt, Kim's early years were spent on the family farm at Ebor, Manitoba. In 1963, the family...
Vera Kotowich
Mar 12, 2017
Vera Kotowich (Prychun), age 90, of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Vera was born April 23, 1926 in Tyndall, Manitoba where she was raised and schooled. She graduated with a teaching certificate in Winnipeg. Vera moved to Brandon, Manitoba in 1974 and retired from the teaching profession in Brandon....
Glenn Dankesreiter
Mar 11, 2017
After a brief fight with cancer, Glenn Orland Dankesreiter passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Glenn was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on October 7, 1941 to Frank and Alma (Armstrong) Dankesreiter on his sister Marvelle's third birthday. He spent his first four years in Mackinac and Ochre River, moving to Sidney on his...
Jacob Penner
Mar 10, 2017
On Friday, March 10, 2017, Jacob Penner, age 97 years, beloved husband of the late Mary Penner and father to Art (Carla), Paul (Shelley), and Louise (Steve), passed away at Fairview Home. Interment took place at Sparling Cemetery. The Funeral Service was at Justice Mennonite Brethren Church on Friday, March 17, 2017. Pastor Gerry Harms officiated. Donations in memory of...
James Whitney
Mar 10, 2017
On Friday, March 10, 2017, James Ramon "Jim" Whitney passed away peacefully with his loving wife Marg, family and friends by his side. Jim was born February 16, 1932 in Winnipeg, MB. He worked for C.N.R and Protelec Alarms until his retirement at age 55 years. During retirement Jim worked as Course Marshall at Glen Lea where he met the...
Janet Nicholson
Mar 8, 2017
On Wednesday, March 8, 2017, Janet Louise Nicholson, age 72 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. A dedicated animal lover, Janet owned and fostered many dogs. She found comfort in the poem "The Rainbow Bridge" and had mentioned she will be reunited with numerous furry friends. Janet is survived by her daughter Terri, son Matt, five grandchildren,...
Gladys Browton
Mar 7, 2017
On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, Gladys Eleanor Browton, age 91 years, passed away at her residence, Fairview Home. Gladys was born, and lived, in Pierson all her life, living her latter years in Brandon near family. Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her children Richard, Lloyd, Irene and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Harry in 1983. A...
Murray Drummond
Mar 1, 2017
Douglas Murray passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 1st, 2017 at the Assiniboine Centre. Murray was born on November 10th, 1930, the eldest of six children to Douglas Keith and Florence Elsie Drummond. Dad lived on a farm near Alexander for the first part of his life while attending a one room schoolhouse in Alexander before moving to Brandon. Here,...
Lenard "Len" Brown
Feb 27, 2017
Lenard Brown passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at his home in Brandon, Manitoba. Len, son of William and Elsie Brown, was born in 1942 in Stonewall, Manitoba, where he spent his childhood on the family farm with his five siblings—Lois, Shirley, and Al (deceased), and his surviving younger brothers Ron (Sheila) and Bill (Charlene). Len moved to Winnipeg...
Lois Westwood
Feb 26, 2017
On Sunday, February 26, 2017, Lois Jean Westwood, age 58 years, beloved wife of Allan and mother to Mark, Curtis, Kattia and Amanda, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Funeral Service took place at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church on Monday, March 6, 2017 with Pastor Daniel Lam officiating. Interment was at the Rapid City Cemetery. Donations in...
Charles Brawn
Feb 25, 2017
Charles Roland Brawn died peacefully on February 25, 2017 at the age of 93 years having suffered from pancreatic cancer for the prior several months. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Doreen Lois (Hall); sons Gary (Angela) and Dale (Gloria); grandson Christopher (Danielle); great-grandchildren Noah and Shiloh; half-brothers Ronald (Terry), Jack (Gail); half-sisters Janice Kline-Ritchie (Robert) and...
Donald Harrison
Feb 22, 2017
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, Donald Bert Harrison, age 75 years, passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. Donald will be lovingly remembered by his father John and sister Joan Gates. He was predeceased by his mother Mabel. The family will cherish Donald's memory in a private ceremony at a later date.
Taeden Lukose
Feb 17, 2017
LUKOSE: On Friday, February 17, 2017, Taeden Mathew Lukose passed away in Brandon. Taeden will be lovingly remembered by his parents Mathew and Divya and brother Ethan. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 327 4th Street, Brandon on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Michael Raj Savarimuthu, Celebrant, followed...
Thomas Cathro
Feb 16, 2017
Thomas Charles Cathro was born July 30, 1928 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Assiniboine Center in Brandon, Manitoba. Thomas is survived by his three children Tim Cathro (Sandy), Rob Cathro (Marsha) and Ann Cathro (Mike); ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife...
Dorothy Cullen
Feb 16, 2017
On Thursday, February 16, 2017, Dorothy Jane Cullen (nee Judd), age 87 years, beloved wife of the late James Knox Cullen, passed away at her residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home. A graveside service will be held at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Glenn Ball of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will...
Ryan Stonehouse
Feb 15, 2017
On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, Ryan Stonehouse, age 42 years, beloved husband of April and loving father of Katelynn, Courtney, Trenton and Brookelynn, passed away in Brandon. Ryan was predeceased by his son Daryan in 1999. The Funeral Service will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow...
Bertha Eilers
Feb 14, 2017
Surrounded by her family Bertha May Eilers passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre on February 14, 2017 at the age of 89. Bertha, the youngest of five children of Frederick George Morris and Hilda Grace Ashby, was born in Melita on October 31, 1927. The Morris family moved to the Oakner district in 1934 where Bertha took her schooling....
Gordon Wells
Feb 11, 2017
WELLS: Gordon John, of Brandon, Manitoba. It is with shock and grief we regretfully announce his death on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Born December 10, 1948 in Minnedosa, Gordon grew up on the family farm and went to Elton Collegiate in Forrest. Gordie wasn't wild about school and left after the eleventh grade. He worked a summer on the railway...
"Ed" Adolph Kotyk
Feb 7, 2017
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, "Ed" Adolph Michael Kotyk, of Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born August 14, 1927 on the farm in Oakburn, Ed farmed throughout his life until 1984. Ed is survived by his wife Joyce of 45 years; daughter Robin (Nicolas); grandchildren Drake and Julia of Maple Ridge BC; brother Alex (Emily) of...
Alexander "Gordon" Pearce
Feb 7, 2017
PEARCE: Alexander Gordon, January 11, 1939 – February 7, 2017; Gordon was born second oldest to Tom and Jean Pearce in Moline, Manitoba. He grew up in the Brandon area with his parents and siblings. As a young man Gordon worked as farm help for Hughie Rice; he then worked for Manitoba Hydro for 9 years and for Burn's Meats...
