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  • GATES, James

    GATES: James Secord. The death of James Secord Gates, age 70 years, of Brandon and formerly of Toronto, occurred in Brandon on Saturday,...

    Obituary, published on: August 24, 2011
  • GATES, James

    GATES: James Secord Gates passed away on August 20, 2011 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 70 years. James was born in ...

    Obituary, published on: September 17, 2011
  • GATES, COLLEEN

    In memory of Colleen Gates March 14, 2021 You are missed each and every day, For you were someone special, Who meant more than...

    Memoriam, published on: March 12, 2022
  • GATES, DONALD

    Passed on May 23, 2022

    GATES: Donald John, age 79 years, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Donald will be lovingly...

    Obituary, published on: May 28, 2022
  • GATES, COLLEEN

    Passed on Mar 14, 2021

    GATES: Colleen Joy (nee Westphal), age 60 years, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A private Celebration...

    Obituary, published on: September 11, 2021
  • Gates, Colleen

    Aug 14, 1960 - Mar 14, 2021

    GATES: Colleen Joy (nee Westphal), age 60 years, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Winnipeg. Colleen was born in Wawota, SK on...

    Obituary, published on: March 20, 2021
  • MORRISON, Sadie

    MORRISON: Sadie Amelia (November 20, 1912 – February 11, 2016), Fairview Home, formerly of Strathclair. With sadness we announce the...

    Obituary, published on: February 20, 2016
  • GRAY, Shirley

    GRAY: Shirley Grace (Neal) Gray. Shirley passed away in Nanaimo, BC on July 25, 2017. Shirley and Bill operated Gray’s Cabins near...

    Obituary, published on: November 21, 2017
  • PHILLIPS, WILFRED

    Aug 22, 1942 - Jan 10, 2023

    Don passed away suddenly last Tuesday at the age of 80. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Cheryle, daughter Loree (Frank)...

    Obituary, published on: January 18, 2023
  • KING, Carol

    KING: Carol Ann King passed away early Thursday morning February 2, 2012 after a long battle with diabetes in Health Sciences Centre in...

    Obituary, published on: February 16, 2012
  • KING, Carol

    KING: Carol Ann King passed away early Thursday morning February 2, 2012 after a long battle with diabetes in Health Sciences Centre in...

    Obituary, published on: February 18, 2012
  • Curtis, Ethel

    Passed on Feb 24, 2021

    CURTIS: Ethel Victoria Beryl (nee Ball), age 98 years, of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Ethel was predeceased...

    Obituary, published on: February 27, 2021
  • HARRISON, Donald

    HARRISON: On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, Donald Bert Harrison, age 75 years, passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home. Donald...

    Obituary, published on: February 25, 2017
  • Grobowsky, Judith

    Passed on Oct 14, 2020

    GROBOWSKY: Mrs. Judith Grobowsky of Rivers, Manitoba passed away peacefully, with family at her side, at the Salvation Army Golden...

    Obituary, published on: October 31, 2020
  • STOUFFER, BRIAN

    In memory of: BRIAN STOUFFER December 17, 2011 Loving husband, father, grandfather Gone are the days we used to share, But...

    Memoriam, published on: December 17, 2021
  • WILLIAMS, Winston

    WILLIAMS: On August 11, 2010 the gates of Heaven opened for Winston Williams. It is with great sorrow that the family announces...

    Obituary, published on: August 14, 2010
  • HARRISON, Cyril

    HARRISON: On Thursday, August 24, 2017, Cyril "John" Harrison, age 99 years, passed away at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home, Brandon....

    Obituary, published on: August 26, 2017
  • GALARNEAU, Lucy

    GALARNEAU: Lucy Galarneau (née Hrankowski) passed away peacefully at her residence, Valleyview Care Centre, on August 22, 2010. Lucy...

    Obituary, published on: September 4, 2010
  • KESSLER, Mary

    KESSLER: Mary Louise Kessler went to her Lord and Saviour on December 22, 2009. Mary was born on February 10, 1945 and was raised in...

    Obituary, published on: December 24, 2009
  • PUJO, MARY-IRENE

    Dec 21, 1939 - Sep 17, 2022

    PUJO: With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mary-Irene Pujo at the age of 82 years on September 17, 2022 at St. Paul's...

    Obituary, published on: September 24, 2022
  • CLARK, Jessie

    CLARK: Jessie Clark (neé Gates) passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at the Carberry Personal Care Home on Sunday, January...

    Obituary, published on: February 22, 2020
  • WEDDERBURN, Doreen

    WEDDERBURN: Doreen Elizabeth Valentine Wedderburn (nee Wolfe). It is with great sadness that the family of Doreen announces her passing on...

    Obituary, published on: January 14, 2017
  • CLARK, Jessie

    CLARK: Jessie Clark (née Gates) passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at the Carberry Personal Care Home on Sunday, January...

    Obituary, published on: January 23, 2020
  • KRESHEWSKI, Emily

    KRESHEWSKI: July 11, 1942 - February 12, 2016. ...

    Obituary, published on: February 27, 2016
  • BULBUCK, Perry

    BULBUCK: Perry Alexander Bulbuck, February 6, 1959 - January 18, 2017. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the...

    Obituary, published on: January 26, 2017
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What is the first line of an obituary? ›

Announce the death

Provide the name and a very brief description, the age of the deceased, and the day of passing. You can probably squeeze all of this information into one sentence. For example: On Monday, September 4, 2017, John Doe, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 74.

What are the final words on an obituary? ›

Concluding Message

In the conclusion of the obituary, special requests may be made such as, “in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…” or “Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at General Hospital for…” Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one.

What is the largest obituary website? ›

Legacy.com. Search the world's largest obituary database.

What does a good obituary look like? ›

Obituary Example: Announcing the Funeral. [Full name], [age], of [where they lived], sadly left us on [date of death] due to [cause of death]. They leave behind [list of surviving family members]. A service will be held in their honor at [time] on [date] at [location].

What is the last sentence of an obituary? ›

Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one. Phrases like “We will always carry your memory in our hearts,” or perhaps a favorite quote of your loved one are heartfelt and personal. Other families select a short prayer, a religious quotation, or a line from a poem to place at the end.

What words do you start an obituary with? ›

Suggested wording: “It is with great sadness that the family of (deceased name) announce (his/her) passing….” “(Deceased name) will be sadly missed by ….”

What should you not write in an obituary? ›

There may be personal details which will only be told to the immediate family and friends. You should also not say hurtful or damaging things about the person that died, even though they are gone. These words could prove to be hurtful to other family members.

What are good last words before death? ›

People's last words are often these 4 phrases: What they teach us about living happy, meaningful lives, from an oncologist
  • I want to tell you that I love you.
  • I want to tell you that I forgive you.
  • Would you tell me that you love me?
  • Would you give me your forgiveness?
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How do you say no funeral in an obituary? ›

Writing an obituary when there is no funeral isn't much different from writing a standard obituary. Simply omit funeral information from any obituary template and you've got what you need.

What is the shortest obituary ever? ›

The late Douglas Legler, from Fargo, North Dakota, may have the funniest and most concise obituary ever. The whole obituary reads "Doug Died." And that's exactly the way he wanted it. Legler died at 85 years old on June 27, and his local paper, The Forum, ran the obituary at his family's request Wednesday.

Is it common to read the obituary at a funeral? ›

An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral.

What is a good length for an obituary? ›

Most obituaries are around 200 words long, which means using as few words as possible to avoid going over the word count. It's a good idea to make a plan before you write to ensure you stick to the most important points about the person who died.

What is the best picture for an obituary? ›

Obituary Photos that Make the Cut
  • High-Resolution. Opt for a picture with high resolution, preferably a digital photo. ...
  • Clarity and Focus. Choose a picture that is in focus and clear. ...
  • Natural Lighting. ...
  • Solo Picture. ...
  • Recent Picture. ...
  • Personal Preferences. ...
  • Appropriate Location. ...
  • Clothing Choice.

What family should be in an obituary? ›

Start the paragraph with the deceased's first name, and then “was preceded in death by:” followed by the list of names. Appropriate, immediate family members: wives, husbands, brothers, sisters and parents are customarily listed, but you can add as many names as you wish.

Do you put last names in obituary? ›

When you are listing a relative, make sure to include their first name, their spouse's first name in brackets and then their last name.

How to begin an obituary? ›

Announce the name and time of death in the first sentence.

Keep this sentence brief and to the point so you can expand the obituary in other places. Some examples include: “On the morning of June 10, 2019, John William Smith of Atlanta died at the age of 80.”

What is the correct order of an obituary? ›

Writing the Obituary (5 Steps)
  • Step 1: Announce the Death. ...
  • Step 2: Provide Service Times. ...
  • Step 3: Include Biographical Info. ...
  • Step 4: List Family Members and Close Friends. ...
  • Step 5: Include a Special Message or Pictures.
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What is the proper format for an obituary? ›

Obituary Guidelines
  • Deceased's full name, including well-known nickname, (if any) followed by a comma and age at death. (You do not need to say “age”.) ...
  • Residence (name of the city) at death. ...
  • Day and date of death.
  • Place of death (if appropriate). ...
  • Cause of death (if appropriate).

How to start an eulogy? ›

When writing a eulogy, start by addressing why everyone has gathered together – to say goodbye and celebrate a life well lived. After acknowledging why everyone has gathered, make sure to introduce yourself and explain how you knew the deceased. Finally, conclude the introduction by thanking everyone for coming.

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