obituaries

Mar 29, 2016

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Marion Gordon at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Joyce was born in Brandon on April 11, 1937 and resided in Brandon most of her life. In her earlier years she was employed as a stenographer at California Standard Oil Company and the Royal Bank,...

Mar 27, 2016

Michael Lloyd Balitsky, 90, of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. He is survived by Diana, his loving wife of 50 years; sons Mark and David; nephews Al and Larry; nieces Elsie, Shirley, Angie and many more. Born September 21, 1925 at Stead, Manitoba, where his parents Anton and Mary immigrated to the farm from Poland circa...

Mar 27, 2016

Mar 26, 2016

On Saturday, March 26, 2016, Robert Lawrence "Larry" Fleming, age 71 years, passed away at his residence, Valleyview Care Centre. Predeceased by his parents Roy and Ella Fleming and brother Donald, Larry is survived by his brothers Eldon, Brian and Neil. Larry will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Onanole Cemetery at a later date.

Mar 25, 2016

On Friday, March 25, 2016, Marion "Lorraine" Allum (nee Bullard), age 74 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born July 28, 1941 in Cartwright, Manitoba, Lorraine attended Belmont and Neelin schools. She married Harry Thomas Allum on November 24, 1962 at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Oak Lake, Manitoba. They moved to the Brandon Hills where Lorraine worked...

Mar 25, 2016

On Friday, March 25, 2016, John Wesley "Wes" Howey, of Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He was born February 24, 1923 in Bradwardine, Manitoba. Wes worked as a mechanic at Reg Pearon's garage and Wilton Mercury Sales. He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters, and the Royal Canadian Legion. When not at work,...

Mar 24, 2016

On Thursday, March 24, 2016, Irene Miriam Hine (Jones) passed away following a two week stay at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. She will be deeply missed by her two daughters: Arlene (Parker) Berney and Sherry (Murray) Kitchen; grandsons Trevor (Anna) Monk, Brent (Lisa) Monk; four great-grandchildren; son-in-law Bryan Monk and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...

Mar 22, 2016

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, Lois Olive Maxine Griffith (Wolfe) on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born January 20, 1929 in Ebor, Manitoba, Lois grew up with her two sisters Doreen and Georgina. She attended school in Ebor and Virden and in 1947 attended Normal...

Mar 20, 2016

On Sunday, March 20, 2016, John Finley Templeton passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years Betty; daughter Nancy Victoria (Steve Jolley); son Ken (Dana); grandchildren Jordanna (Izak) Montgomery, Taylor, Madison, David and John Armit and great grandchildren Cruz and Gage. John was predeceased by his brother Thomas and...

Mar 18, 2016

Peacefully, on Friday, March 18, 2016 Arleigh Joy White (nee Scott) passed away at the Riverdale Personal Care Home, Rivers, Manitoba, at the age of 83 years. Remaining to cherish Arleigh's memory are her three children, five grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren as well as extended family of three children and numerous grandchildren. Also surviving are six nephews, one niece and...

Mar 18, 2016

Peacefully, with his family by his side, Terry John Morrison, age 64 years, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born March 5, 1952, in Brandon, he was the only child of Thena (Bennett) and William Morrison. From the age of 2, he was raised in the North Hill area of Brandon, and continued...

Mar 15, 2016

On March 15, 2016, Alvin Knudson passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He was born in Neepawa, Manitoba on December 17, 1935 and spent most of his life in Manitoba and Thunder Bay working in the transportation and travel industry. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Viola Knudson, wife Inez, brother and sister-in-law Orville and...

Mar 15, 2016

Christina Morris nee Yates, age 94 years, passed away peacefully in Fairview Home in Brandon, Manitoba on March 15, 2016 with family by her side. Christina was born in 1921 on the family farm north of Killarney, attending school at the Northcote School. She married John Morris there and together they farmed for a short while before moving to Jackfish,...

Mar 15, 2016

Deborah Lynn Reynolds of Athens, PA died tragically on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the age of 41 leaving this world too soon. Deborah was a devoted wife, exceptional mother, and beloved daughter and sister. Deborah was smart, kind, funny and wise. She was a loyal friend to many and was someone who made people feel special, always putting others...

Mar 15, 2016

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dorothy "Marie" Chantler announce her death on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd, infant son Daniel, her brother Bob Nay and nephew Dallas Nay, Marie will be remembered with love by her daughter Carole, niece Lynda Nay-Kamann and nephew Darrell Nay (Cori) and their families. Marie was born...

Mar 14, 2016

On March 14, 2016 Helena Marie "Helen" Drost passed away at the Minnedosa Hospital. Born March 10, 1921 in Candiac, Saskatchewan, at the age of three Helen, along with her family, moved to Brandon where Helen attended Fleming School. Her first communion was celebrated at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church. During her working years, Helen was the second short order...

Mar 14, 2016

Peacefully, on Monday, March 14, 2016, Gordon Richard Bagshaw, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born September 23, 1933 in Gravesend, Kent, England, Gordon was a much travelled man who had worked in many countries all over the world, and it was in Africa where his affection for elephants began. He relocated to Canada...

Mar 7, 2016

Peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2016, with family at his side, Stan Creaser passed away at the Pasqua Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Regina, Saskatchewan, at age 90 years. Stan is survived by his wife of 64 years Elizabeth; son Philip (Valerie Paulson); two grandchildren Ashley (Alfredo Young), and Ian Creaser; five great grandchildren Nicholas, Chloe, Emerit, Jaxon and Burke; sister...

Mar 6, 2016

Kenneth Bruce Lawson passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB. Ken is survived by daughter Linda (Larry) Stuart; daughter-in-law Cathie Caron; grandchildren Susan (Chris), Tammy (Jeffery), Clinton (Claire), Tom (Nicole) and Robyn (Derek). He is also survived by six great-grandchildren (Benjamin, Shay, Edric, Elowen, McKenna and Eberlee). He was predeceased by his parents (David and Susan), his...

Feb 29, 2016

On Monday, February 29, 2016 George Raymond Hubbard passed away at his residence, Fairview Home, Brandon. Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on July 5, 1920, he was the son of the late William and Emilia (Connolly) Hubbard. George "Hub" Hubbard is survived by several nieces and nephews from coast to coast in Canada. The last survivor from a family of...