1927 ~ 2016
Velma Briese passed away peacefully at East Gate Lodge on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the age of 88.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years Harry, her children Allan (Carol), Janet (Dave), Tannis (Nelson) and Noreen (Ken), her grandchildren Wendy (Brent), Ryan, Kristy (Patrick), Lacey (Glenn), Brodie, Amanda, Derek (Carissa) and Katelyn, her great grandchildren Brennan, Emma, Jonah, Isaiah and Eva. She will be remembered also by her siblings Edith and Herman (Rose), sister in-law Hazel and brother in-law Roy (Eleanor) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank all the staff at East Gate Lodge, Rose Unit for their care and compassion.
Flowers are gratefully declined and a donation may be made in Velma’s name to East Gate Lodge, Recreation Dept.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 403 First St. N., Beausejour with interment to follow in the Beausejour Town Cemetery.
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Wally & Marlene Cyncora
Wally & I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of your wife & mother.
Marie and Ralph Fil
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Alice Rattai Cline
It made me sad to see this obituary— Velma was my second cousin and we spent many happy hours together in the 1940’s (she sure could play that guitar and yodel). Herbie, I am sorry for the loss of your sister and Harry for the loss of your wife. Deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Alice Rattai Cline
Marge and Mursel Kluke
Our heartfelt condolences to all of the family on Velma’s passing.She surly was a very talented and interesting person who has touched many.Keep her memory close to your hearts and she will live forever.
Geraldine Sundberg
I was sorry to hear that Velma passed away. When I was young and living at my grandfathers farm (Bert Neiser) I remember Velma singing and playing the guitar. She was part of my memories of that time. My sympathy to Harry and family.
Geraldine Sundberg
My sympathy to the family. I remember Velma singing and playing guitar when I stayed at my grandparents (Bert Neiser) farm.
Miranda (McKolff) Romanyshyn
My condolences to the family in the loss of a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. I remember the time I spent at the farm with Jan. You mom was a special lady and I remember her as being very feisty
Cherish the memories of your time together.
Gerald and Pamela Hawranik
We are very sorry to hear about Velma’s passing. May God bless you and Comfort you at this very difficult time! Deepest sympathy from our family to yours. I remember Velma as one who had a jaded exterior, but who was a marshmallow in the interior. She positively affected all who knew her. Condolences to Harry, her lifetime partner, her children, grandchildren and her great grandchildren. We are with you.
Gerald and Pamela Hawranik