John Kozak
Oct 30, 2016
With his daughters at his side, John Kozak passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the age of 98. John was born on June 17, 1918 in Elma, Manitoba, the son of Jakim and Julia Kozak. He was the last survivor of six brothers and one sister. After achieving a Grade 8 education he...
Debbie Motuz
Oct 28, 2016
On Friday, October 28, 2016, Debra Mary Motuz passed away after a long and courageous fight with cancer, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Debbie was born December 3, 1954 in Minnedosa, Manitoba to John and Sophie Motuz, the third of seven children. After graduating from Minnedosa Collegiate High School she moved to Brandon, MB where she attended ACC. Debbie...
George Krahn
Oct 25, 2016
George Krahn, 88, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Rivers Personal Care Home, after suffering more than 20 years from Parkinson's disease. He was born on March 10, 1928, two miles north of Rivers, MB, less than a mile from where he will be buried. The family eventually settled on what...
Doreen Wallace
Oct 23, 2016
On Sunday, October 23, 2016, Doreen Wallace passed away at her residence, Dinsdale Personal Care Home. Doreen was born and raised on the family farm in Kennedy, Saskatchewan. After completing her high school, she moved to Brandon, working most of her life at Canada Safeway. Doreen was a member of the Rebecca Lodge in Kennedy Saskatchewan and Brandon Manitoba. When...
Larry Bruce Hogue
Oct 23, 2016
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Larry Bruce Hogue on October 23, 2016. He was born December 22, 1946 in Portage la Prairie, MB to Myrtle (Bruce) and Victor Hogue. Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Alice; his precious children, Trevor and Wendy, Colin and...
Charles Rose
Oct 23, 2016
The death of Charles A. "Chas" Rose occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sonja; children Lisa and Brent (Cathy) and five grandchildren. A Come and Go Reception will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 1:30 p.m. to...
Edward Farough
Oct 22, 2016
On Saturday, October 22, 2016, Edward James "Ed" Farough passed away in Brandon. Born in Russell, Manitoba on September 26, 1960, Ed was the son of a hydro man and moved with his family all over Manitoba. He attended school in Riding Mountain for his early years and high school in both Kelwood and Neepawa. During his life Ed delivered...
Irma Gill
Oct 21, 2016
On Friday, October 21, 2016, Irma Marguerite Gill passed away at the age of 93 years. Irma is survived by her son Dale (Judy) Elder; daughter Laurie Gill; grandchildren and great grandchildren and by her special companion Bill Pschebnicki. She was predeceased by her sons Larry in 1998 and Greg in 2016. A private graveside ceremony took place at the...
Effie Kennedy
Oct 20, 2016
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Effie Kennedy passed away at her residence, Valleyview Care Centre. She was born April 20, 1930 in Miami, Manitoba. Growing up Effie drove horse to school for her siblings; sled in winter, cart in summer. She attended Debonaire School (a one room country school) and then Roland High School. When her father passed away, Effie...
Fred Fjeldsted
Oct 20, 2016
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Frederick David Fjeldsted, of Brandon, formerly of Dauphin, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Frederick was born December 19, 1939, in Winnipeg, to Dr. Fridrik and Mrs. Jonina Fjeldsted. His family moved between Birtle and Winnipeg, Manitoba until 1942 when they settled in Brandon, Manitoba. Frederick enjoyed a close relationship growing up with...
Thomas Chapman
Oct 20, 2016
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Thomas Peter "Tom" Chapman, age 78 years, passed away at the Assiniboine Centre. Tom was born January 18, 1938 in Arcola, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Edna Chapman and his brother Joseph. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his son, Kelly (Donna) Chapman, granddaughter Kara (Wendell) Chatwood and Alex, great grandchildren...
Joe Slomiany
Oct 16, 2016
SLOMIANY, JOSEPH WALTER (JOE) March 19, 1933 – October 16, 2016 On October 24, 2016, we celebrated the life of our dear dad, father-in-law, papa, uncle and friend, "Joe Slo", in the style he would have liked, with polka music and laughter at Memories Chapel, gracefully celebrated by officiant Lydia Glawson. We then gathered with family and friends at his...
Audrey Silvius
Oct 15, 2016
Peacefully, on Saturday, October 15, 2016, Audrey Ellen Silvius passed away in Brandon at the age of 92 years. Born in Elgin, Manitoba to Percy and Pearl Honeyman, Audrey spent her childhood in Fairfax on the family farm. She trained as a nurse at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg and then later as a psychiatric nurse at Brandon Mental Hospital. In...
Margaret Bell
Oct 15, 2016
Margaret Ann "Marg" Bell (nee Hall), of Brandon, formerly of Alexander, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Born July 19, 1947 in Port Hope, Ontario, the second oldest of six children, Marg grew up participating in her church and youth group activities and later attended Bible School. During her lifetime Marg worked as...
Sophie Chown
Oct 11, 2016
Sophie Chown, age 100 years, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Hillcrest Place. Sophie was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd, her parents, Albert and Annie Ficek, sister Nell, and brothers Frank, Stan, and Joe. Sophie leaves to cherish her memory - daughters, Carol (Ray) Wazney, and Janis (Wayne) Clark; sons Ron (Cheryl) and...
Melville Lall
Oct 9, 2016
On Sunday, October 9, 2016, Melville Merlin Lall, husband to Mona and father to Rohan and Rina, passed away in Brandon at the age of 70 years. He was a dedicated and loving family man who cared deeply for his friends. Mel was well respected by his peers and was a nationally and internationally recognized scholar. He was an advocate...
Charles Colquhoun
Oct 8, 2016
COLQUHOUN: Charles "Clare" Colquhoun passed away on October 8, 2016 at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, MB after losing his eight year battle with cancer. Clare was born on October 18, 1939 in McAuley, Manitoba to Charlie and Verna Colquhoun. The family moved to Brandon in 1948. He married Dorothy Ann Bolton on August 22, 1959. Clare leaves behind his wife...
Clarence Horn
Oct 4, 2016
On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Clarence William Horn, passed away suddenly at the Assiniboine Centre with his family by his side. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Doreen, his wife of 58 years; sons Bill (Debbie) and Gary (Shannon) of Brandon; grandchildren Trevor (Lori) of Brandon, Blair of Winnipeg, Marilee (Rob) and Michelle of Brandon; step-granddaughter Jenn...
Donald Gray
Sep 29, 2016
Donald Jerome Gray, husband of Shirley Gray, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley, two daughters, Shauna (Gil Magat), Lake Simcoe, ON, Barbara (Darell Naismith), Winnipeg; three grandsons, Codey Gray, Brandon, Brayden Gray, Winnipeg, Diego Magat, Lake Simcoe; one sister Pat Allen, Winnipeg. He was predeceased by a daughter...
Alfred Hackenschmidt
Sep 25, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father and poppa, Alfred Philip Hackenschmidt on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Alf was born on March 26, 1929 in Brandon, MB where he resided all his life. He attended King George and Earl Haig Schools in the East End. At age 16, he started his life's...
