Classifieds / Obituaries
4816 | SOWTIS (nee Boulton): Violet Lillian, passed away at the age of 91 on November 22, 2009 at Lady Minto Hospital Extended Care, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Born in 1918, Violet grew up on her family’s farm near Reston, Manitoba. She attended school at Kinloss and Reston. Those years were some of the happiest of her life. Toward the end she would often ask if there was any news from “home”, referring to her Manitoba roots. Violet also lived in Winnipeg, God’s Lake and then Brandon, Manitoba after she was married. Violet was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Edward, on November 19, 2006. They were married on Valentine’s Day in 1942. Violet and Joe lived in Victoria during WW 11 and returned there in 1987 for their retirement years. Violet was a devoted wife and mother and her family always came first. She took great pride in her children and kept an orderly household. She did beautiful needlepoint and always offered a helping hand to friends and extended family when needed. Over the years she purposefully kept in touch with all her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and their families as well as many friends. She always sent a card or letter, often with gifts, for birthdays and other events or just to say hello. She will be missed by many. Violet is survived by her daughter, Sharon Farquharson, Salt Spring Island, B.C.; son, Robert Sowtis, Calgary, Alberta; grandsons Craig Farquharson and Ryan Sowtis; granddaughters Heather Farquharson and Jennifer Sowtis; great granddaughters Hannah and Katie Durst and a soon to arrive great grandson, Conner Farquharson. She is also survived by her sisters Mary (Bev) Milliken, Jean (Charles) Elliott, her brother Frank Boulton and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service and interment to be arranged by Brockie Donovan, Brandon Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Lady Minto Hospital, Salt Spring Island, B.C. |
4817 | CLELLAND: Violet "Vi" Clelland, age 89, beloved wife of the late Ed Clelland died on November 25, 2009 at Bren Del Win Lodge, Deloraine, Manitoba. Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 30, 2009 at Smith Funeral Home Deloraine, Manitoba 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Royal Candian Legion Branch #83 Legion Auxilary, Deloriane, Manitoba. Interment Del Win Cemetery, Deloraine, Manitoba. Messages of condolence may be made at www.wheatlnd.com Smith Funeral Home, Deloraine, Manitoba 747-2088. |
4818 | McKIBBON: Irene “Billy” McKibbin (nee Bilkoski). Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in the late evening, Irene passed away at the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg at the age of 77 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik’s Funeral Home & Crematorium Beausejour, Manitoba1 - 866-424- 6271 ~ 1 - 204 - 268 - 2263. wojciksfuneralchapel.com |
4819 | STEMMER: Gerhard “Gus” Stemmer, owner of the Green Pepper Pizzaria in Neepawa, Manitoba, passed away on November 24, 2009 at the Minnedosa Health Centre at the age of 66 years. At Gerhard’s request, a private family service will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Minnedosa Funeral Service, Minnedosa, Manitoba in care of arrangements (204) 867-3868. |
4820 | GARTSHORE:John Douglas, April 28, 1932 – Nov. 21, 2009. Jack grew up in Toronto and proved himself both creative and intelligent, with a love for people, animals, and funny puns. He also learned to love the Creator, Jehovah and wanted to help others to do the same, so he dedicated his life to him in 1954. He worked various jobs after graduation from an industrial course in chemistry in 1952, but he especially enjoyed reaching out to people to teach them the wonderful things he had learned in the Bible. He met his wife Bernice in Ottawa in 1957 and they married June 28, 1958. Their sons, Stephen and James, were born in Toronto. In 1968 they moved to Smithers, B.C. and in 1973 they relocated to Souris. They moved to Brandon, Saskatoon, Creston, and then returned to Brandon in 1989. Jack was predeceased by his son Jim and his parents, Curtis and Evelyn Gartshore. He leaves his dear wife Bernice, his son Stephen (Karlene) Gartshore, his daughter-in-law Donna Gartshore of Regina, two granddaughters, Kristina (Tim) Moseley of Midwest City, OK and Sara Gartshore of Regina, and one great-grandson, Brenden Moseley; his brother, Jim (Joyce) Gartshore of Trenton, Ontario, his brother- and sister-in-law, Marcel and Vera Ramseyer and many nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3434 Park Avenue at two o’clock Saturday November 28, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brandon Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses or the Humane Society. |
4821 | McKENZIE: Irene McKenzie of Souris, formerly of Brandon, beloved mother of Donna Robins and Elaine McLean, passed away peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the age of 95 years. A service of remembrance will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 401 – 1st Street, Brandon on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Dolloff officiating. A private family interment will take place prior to the church service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Irene may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 727B – 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4G7 or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Unit 3, 824 – 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 5B7. Complete obituary information to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
4822 | CLEGG: On November 22, 2009, God gently took Gladys Eliza Jane Clegg, at the age of 97, to be with him. Gladys left the world as peacefully as she had lived. She will be greatly missed by her: Husband Rollie, after being married 73 years ago in Binscarth. Daughter Faye (George) Brown; son Jim (Norma) Clegg; grandchildren: Leanne (Craig) Peel, Jana (Terry) Joseph, Brenda (Greg) Sturko, Belinda (Cliff) CarterSquire, Brad Clegg; great grandchildren: Lyndsi and Colin Peel, Teagan, Brady and Taryn Joseph, Aisha and James Sturko, Loretta and Gino CarterSquire, Conor and Larissa Clegg. Gladys lived her life at peace with the world. She was given the sense of humour that enabled her to laugh with everyone, often at herself, and never at others. She was always ready to become involved in community affairs and activities in the 57 years that she and Rollie lived on the farm at Arrow River. She enjoyed numerous trips with her husband through the years, but always seemed more excited when returning than when leaving. Time spent with her family and grandchildren seemed precious to her, always ready for a picnic, wiener roast or just a smudge in the evening. Cooking and making people feel welcome in her home was another of her gifts. No one ever left her house at meal time without having been well fed. After school lunches and scrambled egg sandwiches were a specialty. She took pleasure in many activities, but seemed to enjoy writing poetry, quilting, sewing, and knitting the most. Involvement with the Clegg Museum provided a lot of social activity both away and at home. She was a gracious host to all visitors. Her family were so very fortunate to have been blessed with such a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Gladys will be lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers or cards, donations would be gratefully accepted by The Arrow River Cemetery Fund, Arrow River, Manitoba, R0M 2H0 or the Birch Lodge PCH Activity Fund, Hamiota, Manitoba, R0M 0T0. A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date. Messages of condolence can be sent at campbellfuneralhome.ca. Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota in care of arrangements. (866) 620-2744. |
4823 | BUCHANAN: Mrs. Gladys Caroline Buchanan (née Smith) of Brandon, formerly of Rathwell and Glenboro, beloved wife of the late Duncan Buchanan, passed away at her residence, Fairview Home, Brandon, on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the age of 94 years. A graveside service will be held at the Holy Trinity Cemetery in Headingley, Manitoba on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Sakasov of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Brandon officiating. Donations in memory of Gladys may be made to a charity of choice. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
4824 | WATSON: Doreen, age 73 years, beloved wife of Art Watson, mother of Sandra and Wade, died in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba, on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Doreen, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home, Souris, in care of arrangements. Expression of sympathy may be made at dkowalchuk@mts.net |
4825 | POTTER: Mildred “Millie” Potter (nee Kilford) of Virden, Manitoba beloved wife of the late James Arthur Potter and loving mother of Dale, Roy, Lloyd and the late Lyle, passed away at WestMan Nursing Home, Virden, Manitoba, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in her 97th year. Funeral Service will be held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Virden Friday, November 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Don Bernhardt officiating. Interment will be in Virden Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends will be at Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden Thursday, November 26th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to WestMan Nursing Home Courtyard Project in memory of Millie. Email messages of condolence or sign the online Book of Condolences at carscaddenfuneralchapel.com G. R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel Virden in care of arrangements. |
4826 | EDWARDS: Mitchell David Edwards, beloved son of Brad and Jayne, age 25, died November 21, 2009, Regina, Saskatchewan. Funeral Service Thursday November 26, 2009, Harvest Community Church, Deloraine, Manitoba, 2:00 p.m. Interment Del-Win Cemetery, Deloraine, Manitoba. Donations in memory of Mitchell may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, 350 - 1101 Kingston Rd, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 1B5, www.childrenswish.caMessages of condolence may made onlineat www.wheatlnd.com Smith Funeral Home, Deloraine, Manitoba, 747-2088. |
4827 | DIXON: Fay Alexandra Dixon of Brandon passed away peacefully at her residence, Fairview Home, on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the age of 78 years. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Cathcart of Knox United Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Manitoba, #7 - 414 Westmount Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 1P2 or to the Fairview Home Fund, 1351-13th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4S6. Complete obituary information to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
4828 | CURTIS: Robert (Bob) Winston Curtis, beloved husband of Denise Curtis of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the age of 48 years. Besides his loving wife, he is the loving father of: Bart (Oralee) Curtis and their children Amari, Sidney and Lettie of Brandon, Manitoba, Kelly Curtis (Jordan Miller) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Michael Waite (Sarah Farmer) and their children Nadria, and Dylan of Lethbridge, Andrew Waite (Jenni Kraemer) of Lethbridge, special daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Mike Reurink and their children Brooklynn and Nathan of Picture Butte, Alberta. He is also survived by his sister Lila Moore and her husband Victor Moore of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his father, Winston Curtis, his mother Georgina Curtis and his brother Garry Curtis. A Funeral Service will be held at College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Joel Klemick officiating. In memory of Bob, donations may be made to St. Michael's Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5. Honoured to serve the family, Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca |
4829 | BLAKE: It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we mourn the sudden passing of our beautiful mother H. Gwen Blake (nee Bergman). Gwen died peacefully on the evening of Tues, Nov 17, 2009 surrounded by her children and the music she loved. As the first born child of Otto and Georgina (Dodie) Bergman, Gwen was born in Winnipeg on July 1, 1930. Otto and Georgina’s families both emmigrated from Reykjavik, Iceland. Otto pioneered the opening of the Royal Bank of Canada in Flin Flon, Manitoba in 1929 and the family established themselves as vital members of the community. Gwen grew up in Flin Flon graduating from FFCI in 1947. She loved theatre actively participating in the drama club to great reviews. She worked at the local pharmacy, was involved in numerous community events and in 1951, the inaugural year of the Flin Flon Trout Festival, was crowned the festival’s first Beauty Queen. This occurred in 1951 during her two year engagement to David Blake whom she met at the bank. They wed on August 16, 1951 following Dave’s transfer to The Pas. Both Gwen and Dave loved the North and continued to spend summers at the family cabin on Lake Athapapaskow as their family grew. Life as a bank manager’s wife required Gwen to adapt and embrace change as they lived in many communities in the province. Gwen was a wonderful mother. Naomi Karen was born in Flin Flon, Kelly Elizabeth in Winnipeg, William Darren in Glenboro, Colleen Marie & Christopher David in Selkirk. The bank then took the family to Swan River and finally to Minnedosa where she resided for the rest of her life. Gwen worked periodically when the demands of motherhood and her community work allowed. She was in administration at the Selkirk General Hospital, enjoyed her time at Minnedosa Furniture and with a love of all things beautiful, in 1979 opened Blake Jeweller’s. She was active for many years in Beta Sigma Phi and was in line once again to assume the position of Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, an organization very dear to her heart. Gwen was also involved with the Minnedosa Christmas Cheer Board for well over 20 years, acting as chair for a great many of them. She loved to give back. Her love of reading took her around the world but she cherished the personal experience of travelling to the UK, Europe, Iceland, three coasts of Canada, winter time in Arizona, Texas and Florida and many summers on Cape Cod. She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Maurice, her sister Joan, her infant son Jamie and more recently her husband David. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters Naomi (Garry), Kelly (Marguerite), Colleen (Leonard) and sons Darren and Christopher (Lisa), 4 grandchildren Jordan (19), Dylan (18), Kirsten (18) and Sam (14), her brother Paul (Cheryl) and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to all of the staff at the Minnedosa General Hospital for their kindness, respect and exceptional care and also to the staff of the Minnedosa Funeral Service and Pastor Elgin Hall for helping us through this difficult times on so many ways. A celebration of Gwen’s life was held on Saturday, November 21st with a private family interment the next day. Donations in Gwen’s memory may be made to the Minnedosa Palliative Care Service or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. |
4830 | WATSON: Doreen, age 73 years, beloved wife of Art Watson, mother of Sandra and Wade, died in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba, on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Doreen, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home, Souris, in care of arrangements. Expression of sympathy may be made at dkowalchuk@mts.net |
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