June 6, 1948 – May10, 2025
Brenda passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, with her husband Gary by her side. She was born on June 6, 1948 in Mackenzie (Linden) Guyana, to Ruby (nee: Tanner) O’Donoghue and Albert Pearson. In 1971, she immigrated to Manitoba to marry Gary Elbers.
Besides her loving husband she is survived by their children Shauna (Kester) Elbers-Phillips, Michelle (Donovan) Martin and Monty (Kayla) Elbers, grandchildren Leah, Donovan, Judah, Darius, Dailia, Ruby, Winter and Isaiah, nephew Grantley (Elon) King, siblings Lloyd, Desiree and Ken (Collette) O’Donoghue and her cherished Aunt Sylvia Bollers In-laws Jack (Olga), Carl (Joyce) Elbers and Claire (Rudy) Canterbury, her Life-Sisters Brenda Talbot and Linette Volgezon, Jacquie (Reuben) Alexander and Shirley (Noel) Linton. She will also be remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
While Brenda began her career as a teacher in Mackenzie, she always wanted to be in the medical field. She pursued the Medical Lab Technician studies in NY and returned as a Lab Tec working at the Davis Memorial Hospital in Guyana. After they immigrated to Manitoba, Brenda and Gary lived in Winnipeg, Winkler and then Selkirk. In Selkirk she worked as a Registered Nurse at the Selkirk General Hospital and retired from the Operating Room Department in 2009 after 29 years of dedicated service.
A gifted singer, Brenda was a proud member of several choirs, especially her favourite, Christ Church Anglican. She was an early member of Selkirk Linus Blanket, and found joy in many things including book clubs, travelling, entertaining, making preserves, ethnic dishes, needlecraft, pottery, bowling, family and cultural gatherings.
Brenda was predeceased by her parents Albert Pearson, Ruby and Levi O’Donoghue.
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday July 5, 2025, at 12:30 pm. at Christ Church Anglican 227 McLean Ave. Selkirk Mb.
Flowers gratefully declined. As a token of sympathy donations in memory of Brenda can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB. R3C 4G2
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Brenda’s memorial page using the comment field below.
To the family of this lovely lady. She was my nurse more than once in the recovery room. A kindness that just shone through her smile. I offer my deepest sympathy to her husband and children. Heaven has gained another angel
Gary my sincere condolences to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Sorry to hear that Brenda passed away. I have many fond memories of her cooking in the kitchen when I was over visiting with Shauna. My thoughts are with the entire Elbers family during this difficult time.
Condolences …Brenda always had a smile for her patients and went out of her way to see that patient comfort was a given….Our sympathies to you all..memories are a treasure….Gwyneth Sabiston and Stacey (Sabiston) Bunn
My Condolences to Gary and all the Family
The last 5 years taking care of Brenda were verry meaningful to me. I have learned a lot by spending time with her, besides the overall care taking she needed, Gary and I took Brenda to lots of places, parks, restaurants, shopping centers. She liked watching people and the going ons around her. I will miss her verry much, she will always have a special place in my heart.
Sylvana
Our deepest condolences to Gary and all the families, and other relations. Clarice and I, were very disturbed to hear of Brenda’s illness, after we had a fantastic re-union here in Florida some years prior. Pray 🙏 she’s in a better place now and free of all the trials and tribulations. May she find her way to the Most High, as promised by our Lord and Savior in everlasting peace ✝️