First Christian Reformed Church Brandon

05/25/2026

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Born March 8, 1930Died May 13, 2026

05/17/2026

ANDRIES (Andy) WESSELIUS
March 8, 1930 – May 13, 2026

Andries (Andy) Wesselius passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Brandon Assiniboine Centre, at the age of 96.

Andries was born in 1930, in the Netherlands, to Jeremias Wilhelmus Wesselius and Janneke Jannigje de Blaeij. He was raised in Oude Wetering, and immigrated to Canada in 1954. He was married to Maria (Mary) Malipaard on October 18, 1958, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Brandon, where they remained members until their passing. There is a lifetime of friendship with his church family, and we appreciate the they provided over the years.

Andries was predeceased by Maria (Mary) in November 2023, after 65 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his parents; his brothers Carel, Dirk, Cees, Bill and Henk, and his sister Catharina.

He is survived his five children Jerry (Valerie), John (Tina), Jennefer (Gene), Ken (Sue) and Cathy (Allan); grandchildren Brian, Tyler, Ashley, Amanda, Geoffrey, Corinna, Samantha, Breanne, Josh, Randy, Jade, Alexis and Sara; and great-grandchildren Maviana, Averie, Kai, Scarlett, Wyatt, Jack, Hunter, Eli, Brian Jr., Kennedy, Sienna, Gunnar and Kali. He is also survived by his brother Gerardus in the Netherlands, sister in law Dian in Brandon, and extended family in the Netherlands and Canada.

A celebration of Andy’s life will take place Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church in Brandon.

The family would like to extend thanks the staff of Ward 3 at Assiniboine Centre.

Donations in Andy’s memory can be made to the First Christian Reformed Church of Brandon. 1509 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7A 1B7, or e-transfer to [email protected]

05/15/2026

Elizabeth Kelly
The Family invites you to watch the service to honour Elizabeth's Life. Please scroll below the obituary for the link.

Elizabeth Kelly (nee Ginter), age 91 years, passed away in her home on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Paulette (Dick Vreeman), Anna (Hugh McGuigan), Joan (Clark Marcino), Nancy (Terry Browett); son-in-law Darryl Embury (Sherry Kippen); grandchildren Morgan (Jeff) and Adam (Lori) Embury, Connor (Karis), Madison and Sirena (Rhayen) Browett and great grandchildren, Garnett and Mirella Embury-Kiss. Elizabeth was predeceased by her daughter Shannon in 2019 and her husband of 67 years, Lawrence, in 2023.
The Celebration of Elizabeth’s Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. with a reception to follow.
A private interment will take place at Alexander Cemetery.
Donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to BRHC Auxiliary Inc., c/o Unit D, 601-9th Street Brandon, MB, R7A 4B3 or to MCC Manitoba, 100-140 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 3C5.
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05/01/2026

Pastor Steve will be starting a 13 part series on Galatians . We will be looking at how Paul explores how not to live and then see the best way to live, to live by the Spirit (The Fruit of the Spirit.) For May 3rd we will look at Galatians 5:1-12. with a sermon titled "Freedom That Won't Go Back." He'd love everyone to read all of Galatians 5 this week, and if you can... read the whole book! It's not that long.

04/26/2026

04/01/2026

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Join us on April 3rd at 9:00AM or 11:00AM for a deeply meaningful Good Friday service at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium.
This special event brings together all churches in Brandon to collectively remember and honor the significance of Good Friday. While it marks the day Jesus went to the cross, it's a time to reflect on the profound meaning behind His sacrifice. Though it may seem dark and somber, we recognize that His sacrifice is what grants us freedom from sin and grants us new life. It's a day of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude for the ultimate act of love.
Come and join us as we celebrate why Good Friday is truly good.
Hosted by the Brandon Ministerial Association

03/30/2026

Our hearts are with this precious family

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