Classifieds / Obituaries
4996 | ZAHARCHUK: Hazel Eugene Zaharchuk (nee Smith) of Brandon passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 7, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband William (Bill). Hazel was born on September 24, 1918 in Onslow Station, Gloucester, Nova Scotia. Hazel was an accomplished seamstress for over forty years and made many wonderful friends during this time. She is survived by many sisters and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews. The graveside ceremony will be held at the Brandon Cemetery on Friday, November 13 at 1:00 pm. Mona Franklin will officiate. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Hazel may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Foundation, 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2B3.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
4997 | YOUNG: Dennis Young of Vista, Manitoba passed away at the Shoal Lake – Strathclair Health Centre on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the age of 65 years.Dennis is survived by his wife Lynda, children: Cindy (Darrell) Nesbitt of Shoal Lake, Todd (Leanne) Young of Winnipeg, Leisa (Trevor) Tschetter of Winnipeg, Bobby (Sherry Boychuk) Young of Rossburn, mother Edythe Campbell of Burnaby, B.C., sister Linda (Ivan) Ternovetsky of Rossburn. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from the Oakburn Community Hall with Pastor Russ Andrew officiating. Interment will follow in the Argyle Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Remembrances and condolences may be emailed to raesfs@mts.net Rae’s Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson are in care of arrangements. (204) 759-2160. |
4998 | MYERS: Ken Myers of Virden, Manitoba beloved husband of Gladys and father of Craig and Sherry passed away at WestMan Nursing Home, Virden Saturday; November 7, 2009 at the age of 80 years. Funeral service will be held at Virden Alliance Church Thursday; November 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Darryl McAuley officiating. Interment will be in Virden Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to WestMan Nursing Home Remembrance Fund in memory of Ken. E-mail messages of condolence or sign the on-line book of condolences at carscaddenfuneralchapel.comG.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden in care of arrangements. |
4999 | THIRY: Arthur “Art” Thiry, beloved husband of Arlene of Oak Lake, MB, father of Richard, Brent and Brenda, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the age of 73 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 471 Queen Street West, Virden, Manitoba on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Susai Francis as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Oak Lake Cemetery. Donations in memory of Art may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2W8 or to a charity of choice. Complete obituary information to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
5000 | SKOTLAS: Maurice Skotlas of Shoal Lake, MB, formerly of Menzie, MB, passed away at the Morley House Personal Care Home, Shoal Lake on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the age of 79 years. Maurice is survived by his sons: Allan (Shauna) Skotlas of Shoal Lake, Jeff Skotlas of Winnipeg, grandchildren Mitchell and Nolan Skotlas of Shoal Lake, sisters: Margaret Waytowich of Oakburn and Sylvia (Ron) Pryhitko of Winnipeg. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Volodymyr’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Oakburn, with interment following in the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Menzie. Prayers will be said from the church Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Fr. Henry Lakusta will officiate. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Manitoba. Remembrances and condolences may be emailed to raesfs@mts.net Rae’s Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson are in care of arrangements. 759-2160. |
5001 | SKELAR: Annie Skelar passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the age of 87 years. At Annie’s wish, cremation has taken place. Donations in memory of Annie may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2B3. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
5002 | MANBY: Molly Manby, beloved wife of the late Jim, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on November 5, 2009 at the age of 88 years. At Molly’s wish cremation has taken place. Family gratefully declines flowers. Donations in memory of Molly may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7M6. Complete obituary information to follow. |
5003 | LOEWEN: Helen Loewen of Brandon passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Justice Mennonite Brethren Church, Justice, Manitoba. Pastor Gerry Harms will officiate. The Graveside Service will take place prior to the Funeral Service at 12:45 p.m. at Sparling Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Helen to an orphanage in Uganda, c/o Heather Penner, 1310 4th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 3J9. Complete obituary will follow. Expressions of sympathymay be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
5004 | MINNIE: Kenneth A. Minne, age 61, died on November 8, 2009, at his home, in Deloraine, Manitoba. Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 13, 2009, Deloraine United Church, Deloraine, Manitoba, 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Fund. Interment Del Win Cemetery, Deloraine, Manitoba. Messages of condolence may be made at www.wheatlnd.com Smith Funeral Home, Deloraine Manitoba entrusted with arrangements, 204-747-2088. |
5005 | KRUSCHEL: The family sadly announces the passing of Adam Kruschel, beloved husband of Joy and father of Vickey, Ron, Shirley, Cathy and Leanne. Adam passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 7, 2009. The funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Joe Ball officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so choose, donations can be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, “Western Manitoba Cancer Centre Project,” 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2B3. Complete obituary information to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
5006 | DUNBAR: May Dunbar (nee Higgens) passed away at her residence, Valleyview Care Centre, Brandon, on Monday, November 9, 2009. A time of visitation will be held at Memories Chapel, Friday, November 13, 2009 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. As per May's wishes a Graveside Ceremony will be held at the Brandon Cemetery on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Mona Franklin will officiate. Complete obituary information will follow. Friends who wish, may make a donation in memory of May to the Canadian Diabetes Association, B-727 10th St. Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4G7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 3-824 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 5B7.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
5007 | TAYLOR: Ross Charles Taylor passed away at the Rideau Park Personal Care Home in Brandon on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2009. Ross was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on October 5, 1922. His family moved to Virden, Manitoba shortly thereafter where they owned and operated Taylor Lumber Company which Ross and his brother joined as they became older. Ross was the second of four children born to Dorothy and Harold Taylor with an older sister Marjorie McLean (now deceased), a younger sister Dona McBain (who lives in Salmon Arm, British Columbia) and a younger brother Bruce Taylor who lives in Brandon with his wife Frieda. Ross joined the Regina Rifles Regiment and served with them in WWII, landing on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. It was during the war that he met his wife-to-be, Doris, in England and they married on June 9, 1945. Doris and Ross have one child, their daughter Penny, who was born very prematurely and therefore Ross was always fond of teasing that “Yes, we have only one child...we tried it once and didn’t like it!” Ross and Doris lived in the family home in Virden until 2007 and were active in community affairs. Ross belonged to the Lions Club for many years and participated in the Drama Club. Ross curled for many seasons with his brothers- in-law and brother and was also an avid golfer with two holes-in-one to his credit. Once Taylor Lumber was sold, Ross and Doris enjoyed over 30 winters of being “snow birds” in Pine to Palm Trailer Park in Weslaco, Texas. There Ross enjoyed golfing, swimming, biking, playing pool and was the Park Treasurer for many years. Ross has always been known for his sharp wit, funny remarks and for his playful teasing way with the kids. Daily completion of the crossword and cryptoquote in the newspaper were easily done. He spent hours doing latch hook rugs which Doris designed and, in fact, his nickname was “The Happy Hooker”! Watching sports was a favorite past time as well, be it on TV or watching his growing grandsons as they played their volleyball, basketball, baseball and soccer. Ross is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris; one daughter, Penny Pratt; two grandsons, RJ Pratt (Julia), and Kevin Pratt; two great-granddaughters Sophia and Grace Pratt; one sister Dona McBain; one brother Bruce Taylor (Frieda). Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Ross’ life will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined; instead please make contributions to a charity of your choice. |
5008 | SHANNON: Matthew Thomas Shannon was called to ride in the greatest rodeo of all times on October 4, 2009. Matt was the youngest of eight children born to Jack and Devona Shannon (nee Christianson). He was born March 5, 1974 at Melita, Manitoba. Matt spent his younger years on the Shannon farm helping his dad raise horses. He received his education at Pierson School. He was a fun loving mischievous young lad who could often be found with siblings or cousins in one predicament or another. Even as a boy his love of horses and farming was apparent and carried on throughout his life. He was a member of 4-H Coulter Trail Riders for nine years. At 16 he began working at the Pipestone Auction Mart. He decided at this time that life could give him a better education so he quit school and went to work. As Matt always said “someone’s got to shovel the s*** and he was the man to do it”. He also was employed at the same time with Marvin Goforth, Marvin and Caroline’s was and continued to be his second home. On April 4, 1998 he married Letitia May Taggart of Virden. Together they raised three lovely children: Rachael (1999), Clayton (2001), Jhordan (2002). Matt and Tish began married life on the old Sam’s Place, later moving to the family farm. He continued working with Marvin and looking after his dad’s teams and his horses at home. In spring of 2001 they ventured to Assiniboia, Saskatchewan where Matt was employed with Bruce Richards, farming. They returned to Melita in spring of 2002 leaving many life time friends behind. From Melita they moved in 2003 to Boissevain where Matt worked for Jimmy Wilson on his PMU Farm. When they shut down the PMU barns they returned to Elva and Matt again worked with Marvin. October 2006 he began employment with Randy McCannell, at Classic Vacuum Truck, driving one of the vac trucks in the oil fields. This was a big change from farming and horses but like everything else Matt adapted to it well and soon came to love the work and excel at it. He returned to his roots when he, Tish and the kids returned to live on the Shannon farmstead where they resided at the time of his passing. Matt was a fun loving happy person who you rarely seen without a smile on his face. He always had a quick come back and enjoyed texting dirty jokes to friends and family. He was always there to lend a helping hand when needed often dropping what he was doing at the time to go and help. In his short 35 years of life he touched many a heart with his witty, lovable personality. He loved spending time with Tish and the children and dreamed of turning them all into farmers someday to carry on his love of horses. A true farm boy at heart. Matt leaves to mourn his wife Tish, daughter Rachael and sons Clayton and Jhordan. His parents Jack and Devona Shannon, mother-in-law Denise Mayo, father-in-law Bill (Sandy) Taggart; grandparents-in-law Stuart and Evelyn Mayo; three brothers, Darryl (Wendy) Shannon, Frank (Shirley) Shannon and Chris (Penny) Shannon; four sisters, Arlene Lew, Eunice (Larry) Currie, Wanda (Terry) Currie and Sheila (Brian) Boulton; brother-in-law Jeffrey (Jolene) Sawatsky; sisters- in-law Rebecca (Shane) LaPierre and Brittany (Daniel) Burger. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and countless friends. He was predeceased by nephew Dallas Shannon in 2002; grandparents, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held October 10, 2009 at Victoria United Church in Melita. In compliance with his wishes he was taken to his final resting grounds at Melita Cemetery by horse and buggy. “Goof” & “34” the team of blacks he drove in many a parade. An educational trust fund for Matt’s children has been set up at the Sunrise Credit Union “Shannon Family Trust” Melita Branch, Box 128, Melita, Manitoba, R0M 1L0. The rodeo is startin My mount is saddled upTip your hats to the sky boysAnd remember “Cowboy Up”. |
5009 | PATTON: Hugh Patton passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded byhis wife and children on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The Ceremony to Celebrate Hugh's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North, on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Harvey Hurren will officiate. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Hugh to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0V9. Complete obituary will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made atwww.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
5010 | LOEWEN: Helen Loewen of Brandon passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Justice Mennonite BrethrenChurch, Justice, Manitoba. Pastor Gerry Harms will officiate. The Graveside Service will take place prior to the Funeral Service at 12:45 p.m. at Sparling Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Helen to an orphanage in Uganda, c/o Heather Penner, 1310 4th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 3J9. Complete obituary will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
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