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Brian Arthur Harris

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January 12, 1936 – January 18, 2026

Brian Arthur Harris, age 90 years, passed away peacefully in his Selkirk home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Deanna (nee Chapman), his three children; Mike (Cindy), Wendy (Steve), Chris (Brenda); son-in-law Kym Terry (Nicki); eight grandchildren; Justin Harris (Kim), Mandy Packota (Trevor), Tory Harris (Briane), Colin Harris (Melissa), Melissa Andrade (Rob), Jillian Harris (Erik), Andrew Harris (Nicole), Catherina Golden (Tyler); fourteen great-grandchildren plus one more due to arrive in February; his brother in England, Les Harris (Audrey); and many nieces and nephews, in both England and Canada.

Brian served in the RAF and was proud of his service! He was a devoted family man who wanted the best for them. He was always a hard worker. He built two houses in England before immigrating to Canada in 1978, where he built his family one last home. He loved spending time with family and enjoyed many happy summers at their backyard pool. He retired in 2000 with Deanna and then spent many years travelling, meeting many people who became friends.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Clarke and Nurse Heidi from Palliative Care, and all the Homecare staff who compassionately cared for Brian over these past months.

Flowers gratefully declined. As tokens of sympathy, donations may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba in support of Owen’s Heroes.

Brian leaves behind a legacy built on hard work and service, integrity, family and friendship, and love. His absence will be deeply felt.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Clandeboye Hall on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

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Brian Bill Fenning

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July 5, 1941 – March 29, 2025

Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Brian Bill Fenning at the age of 83 at the Misericordia hospital on March 29th, 2025.

Mourning this overwhelming loss are his beloved wife of 60 years Lorraine, children Darren (Lisa), Karen (Dean), Jason (Georgina), and his 4 beloved grandchildren who were the love of his life Konnor, Sydney, Chace, and Paige. Also left to mourn his loss is his sister Evelyn Kiesman of Ashern, Manitoba. Predeceased by parents Lena and Eric Fenning; Six brothers and six sisters and in-laws Jack and Helen House.

Brian lived life to the fullest, and his life revolved around the happiness of his family. We were blessed to have an amazing father, husband, and grandpa, who had the biggest heart and best sense of humor.

Dad (AKA Grandpa) enjoyed fishing, hunting, and everyone enjoyed listening to his stories about his life growing up in Hilbre, Manitoba.

Pops enjoyed watching all sports, and looked forward to watching his grandchildren during all their activities and sports. He also enjoyed having drinks with his family at home on the balcony. We always looked forward to enjoying listening to his recollection of stories and memories.

The grandkids always looked forward to visits with Grandpa, who had a special way of making them feel loved with his thoughtful gestures, often including a little spending money.

We look forward to finding random toothpicks to remind us you are near, and we will continue feeding the blue jays as they visit the balcony.

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Brian Matthew Armstrong

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It is with the greatest sadness that the family of Brian Matthew Armstrong announce his passing on March 17/ 2023. Brian was born on Aug. 27, 1928 in Virden Manitoba.

He was predeceased by his wife, Liz in Nov. 2022, and his brother Alvin in Feb. 2023.

As a young man, Brian was very adventurous and, at the age of 14, hopped on a freight train arriving in Calgary Alberta.  There he was taken under the wing of a chef at the “Pallister Hotel”.  Brian started washing dishes and pots, then soon became a line cook and eventually a chef.  Brian was also sent to a competition in Germany to chef and came home with a Silver Medal.

He then returned to Winnipeg where he met and married his first wife, Pauline and together they raised four daughters. He worked at a number of different restaurants before buying the “The Golden Cue Inn” in Selkirk, Man in 1974.

Brian and Pauline, along with their four daughters made a very successful business for 25 years until he retired (for the first time in 2002). 

Brian and Pauline went their separate ways but remained very good friends throughout the years.

Brian met and married his second wife, Elizabeth in 2005 where they bought the “Ranch”. There they enjoyed the horses and having family BBQ’s. You could always see dad puttering in the garden with his flowers. 

Brian leaves behind a legacy with his four daughters; Shannon (Tim), Linda (Rodney), Mindy (Serg), and Cindy; nine grandchildren, Katie, Candace, Timothy, Mellissa, Amanda, Tyler, Amy, Brandy and Buddy; seventeen great grandchildren and many, many great great-grandchildren.

Brian also leaves behind, his three step children and their families as well as his very special long-time friends Stan Shewchuck and Bev Clayes, to name a few.

Brian was a social butterfly and will be missed by all who knew him.

Following dad’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

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