obituaries

Apr 19, 2016

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, James Henry "Jim" McAuley, age 88 years, entered into eternal peace at the Dinsdale Personal Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba. Jim was born on November 4, 1927 in Brandon to Henry and Elizabeth McAuley. In his childhood, he lived in Carnegie, Manitoba. He attended Powerville School until he moved to Brandon to complete his high...

Apr 17, 2016

On Sunday, April 17, 2016, Reginald Ewasiuk of Oak Lake, Manitoba and previously of Stoney Creek, Ontario, passed away at the Virden Health Centre, Virden, Manitoba. Born March 20, 1940 in The Pas, Manitoba, Reg later moved to Hamilton, Ontario, where he took his schooling. Reg was a Peacekeeping Officer in the Armed Forces in Cypress and other locations from...

Apr 16, 2016

With great sadness we announce that on Saturday, April 16, 2016, William "Bill" James Roddick Davis, husband of the late Dorothy Jean Davis, suddenly passed away in Brandon, MB at the age of 76. Born September 6, 1939, Bill was the youngest of three children. His first year of life was spent on the family farm in the Brandon Hills....

Apr 15, 2016

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Rubie Ready, at the Bren- Del-Win Lodge for Seniors in Deloraine, on April 15th 2016 in her 93rd year. Born in November, 1923 to her parents in Oak Lake, Russell and Arlie Hogg, she was smitten with polio in the 1920s which resulted in a badly crippled left leg. Following her schooling...

Apr 13, 2016

Kenneth Gordon "Ken" Shappert passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Ken was born in Millwood, Manitoba on January 9, 1932, to Henry and Winnie Shappert. Henry was a CPR lineman so the family moved a lot: Millwood, Foxwarren, Inglis, Pierson, Beresford and Brandon. Ken took his schooling in Foxwarren and Pierson. In his...

Apr 11, 2016

Rob's adventure began in Manitoba in the summer of 1968, growing up between Winnipeg and Pinawa, MB, with a brief time in London, ON. Being active was an integral part of Rob's life, beginning when he was young. He enjoyed playing baseball, hockey, and camping in the summer across Canada. Most of all, he enjoyed making memories with his cousins...

Apr 8, 2016

With his wife and family by his side, Lyall Falconer Wilson, formerly of Justice, Manitoba, passed away at his residence, Fairview Home, on Friday, April 8, 2016. Lyall was born on the family farm, August 15, 1929 to the late Samuel and Annie (Falconer) Wilson, the only son in a family of three. He took his schooling in Justice and...

Apr 7, 2016

Peacefully at his residence, Hillcrest Place, our loving father Lawrence Herbert "Lorne" Harkness passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the age of 96 years. Lorne was born, one of ten children, to Alymer and Laticia Harkness in Souris, Manitoba on August 9, 1919. He served in World War II, and after his return home, bought the land where...

Apr 6, 2016

At the age of 94 years, Richard "Dick" Smith passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Fairview Home in Brandon. Dick was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Peggy in 2014. His memory will be cherished by son Bill (Lynn); daughter Kathleen Helen; son Richard (Alvina); son David (Shelley); grandchildren Kaleigh, Paula, Nathan, Brennagh, Michaela, Kieran; great...

Apr 4, 2016

On Monday, April 4, 2016, Lorraine Shirley Boileau's journey with cancer ended with her passing at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. She was born March 28, 1940 in Winnipeg, MB to parents Albert and Ila Springer. After a few years as a child in Fort Francis, ON, the Springer family returned to Winnipeg where Lorraine grew up and attended school...

Apr 1, 2016

It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family announces the passing of Howard Hoy, beloved husband of Barbara, on April 1st, 2016 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Howard was predeceased by his parents Vernon and Elsa Hoy, Olive (Pat) Hoy and Les Wells, father and mother-in-law Adolph and Helen Svistovski, brother-in-law Robert Rae, and daughter-in-law Debbie Hoy. Howard will...

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...