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YATES: Arthur (Art) Clarence Yates of Alexander, in his 87th year, passed away on December 15, 2007 in the Assiniboine Centre, after a brief illness. Art was born in Winnipeg on February 20, 1920 and was raised on the family farm north of Killarney where he attended Northcote School and helped on the family farm. In 1940, while working in Winnipeg, Art joined the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders and served overseas during World War II. He was discharged in 1945. Art then farmed for a few years near his family’s farm, then moved to Brandon where he began his truck driving career with Unicume Storage, MacArthur’s and retiring in 1984 from Western Grocers. Art enjoyed travelling and camping, taking many trips to BC, Alberta and Ontario to visit friends and family. He also took a trip to England to see his brother and one to Belgium to visit friends. Art was very mechanical and enjoyed fixing lawn mowers, snow blowers and small engines for many people. He was an avid gardener and was always eager to plow gardens for neighbours every spring. Art is survived by his wife, Evelyn, her son, Ron Chabauty of BC and daughter, Cheryl Dando of Dauphin, sister, Christina Morris of Brandon, brothers, Reginald (Margie) of Schreiber, Ontario and Ted (Blythe) of Brandon, sisters-in-law, Vera of England, Alice of Hinton, Alberta, Marion of Schreiber, Ontario as well as brother-in-law, Russ Baxter of Schreiber, Ontario. Also surviving are numerous nephews and nieces. Art was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Tressia Yates, his first wife, Nancy, brothers, Cyril, Jack and Bert and sister, Betty. Funeral service was held in Alexander United Church on December 19, 2007 with Rev. John Nesbitt officiating. Interment took place in the Alexander Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Yates, Ron Morris, Bruce Black, Dennis Drummond, Doug Dando and Jason Dando. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion #3 acted as an Honour Guard.
ZYGMOND: Peacefully on June 15, 2007 at the Brandon Assiniboine Centre, Frank Zygmond passed away at the age of 77 years after a brief illness. Frank was born on January 11, 1930 and raised in St. Boniface, Manitoba, the only child of Katherine and Joseph Zygmond. He is predeceased by his father, Joseph Henry, April 7, 1980; his mother, Katherine, July 18, 1991; and his beloved wife, Olga, July 6, 2006. Frank will be sadly missed by his daughter, Cheryl, sons Michael (Tara) and Douglas, grandchildren
Dustin, Daniel, Tiffany, Jessica and Jarred; great granddaughter Tyra, niece and goddaughter Cynthia and niece Barbara. Frank grew up in Winnipeg and then moved to Morden in 1950 to begin his career with Manitoba Hydro. He met Olga in Neepawa and they married on September 15, 1956. They moved to Brandon, and after a two-year stint in Thompson, settled in Brandon for the remainder of their lives. After 39 years of service with Manitoba Hydro, Frank retired from his position as Electrical Maintenance Superintendent in 1989. Aside from his career, he was very involved with volunteer organizations – most notably the Kiwanis Club. Frank was a founding member of the Brandon – Assiniboine chapter and was recently honored with a 35-year Legion of Honor certificate. From potato planting, to Meals on Wheels, to Red Nose – he was always actively involved in their initiatives. In his retirement years, Frank embraced two new hobbies, computing and collecting antiques, enjoying both past times immensely. A memorial service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332 – 8th Street on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Raju Madanu officiating. Interment and reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish, a donation may be made in Frank’s memory to a charity of your choice.
MAYNARD: Rona Lee Ruth Maynard, beloved wife of Marston Grindey and dear mother of Lana and Becki, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the age of 53 years. A Funeral Service to celebrate Rona’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church, 3881 Park Avenue, on Friday, January 13, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Jim Rushton officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rona may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9 or to a charity of choice. Complete obituary information to follow.
KALUSHKA: Victoria Kalushka, of Brandon, beloved widow of the late Maurice Kalushka, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the age of 85 years. A Memorial Service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Monday, January 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with The Very Rev. Fr. Michael Skrumeda officiating. A private family interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Victoria may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Complete obituary information to follow.
TAGGART: Patricia Taggart of Brandon, passed away at her residence, Central Park Lodge, on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the age of 75 years. A time of viewing and visitation will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for family and friends will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Friday, January 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in Ottawa, ON at a later date. Complete obituary information to follow.
HOOPER: Edna Hooper, beloved mother of Jean, of Sprucewoods, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at Fairview Personal Care Home on Monday, January 9, 2006 at the age of 85 years. A Service of Remembrance will be held at St. Barbara’s Chapel, Shilo, MB on Friday, January 13, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Padre Dwayne Bos officiating. Interment will take place in Ceylon, SK at a later date. Donations in memory of Edna may be made to a charity of choice.
MARKEY: Joyce Margaret Markey of Brandon, passed away at her residence, Central Park Lodge, on Sunday, November 12, 2006 at the age of 79 years. A funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Manson Cemetery
will follow. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th St. East, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6 or to a charity of choice. Complete obituary information to follow.
EVANS: Violet Evans, beloved wife of Stanley, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, October 7, 2007. A Private Family Service will be held. Donations in memory of Violet may be made to The Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o The Khartum Shrine Centre, 1155 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 1B9. Complete obituary information to follow.
JENSEN: Glen Herbert Jensen, beloved husband of Darlene, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on Friday, October 5, 2007 at the age of 68 years. A memorial service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. If friends wish, donations, in memory of Glen, may be made to a charity of choice.
JOHNSON, Orlie Thomas: Peacefully on October 5th, 2007, Orlie Johnson passed away at Minnedosa Hospital at 77 years old. A memorial service will be held at the The Covenant Church, 101- 4th Avenue S.W. Minnedosa on Thursday, October 11, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Garry MacDowall officiating. A private family interment will be held at the Riverside Cemetery
in Neepawa. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be sent to Minnedosa Hospital, 334 – 1st Street S.W. Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0. Complete obituary information to follow.
PETERS; Anna: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Anna Peters, on October 10, 2007 at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332 8th Street, with viewing prior to the service. Interment will be held at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations can be made to Dinsdale Personal Care Home, 510-6th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 3N9 or to a charity of choice. Complete obituary information to follow.
BRUEDERLIN: Mrs. Irma Bruederlin, formerly of Winnipeg and La Broquerie, passed away at Fairview Home in Brandon on Sunday, September 28, 2008. A remembrance of her life will take place at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Clarke of Grand Valley Community Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irma’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7 or to a charity of your choice. Complete obituary information to follow.
