Hereford Farewells

Lyal Peter Fox Sr. of Dauphin, MB passed away on February 27, 2020 at the age of 78 years old. He was born in Lloydminster, SK in 1941 to Molly and Jonathon Fox III of Justamere Farms.

Lyal helped expose Justamere and Canadian Hereford genetics at livestock shows across North America. At one time in his career he had ownership and leadership roles in five different Hereford operations: Justamere Farms Ltd., Ponderosa Ranch Ltd., Nupar Cattle Developments, 4U Ranch and Circle T Ranch. He and his parents were responsible for marketing close to 2,400 head of purebred Polled Herefords. One of the highlights at Justamere under Lyal’s watch was the 1972 Dispersal Sale, the first Million Dollar Hereford Sale in Canada.

He was very active on both the provincial and national Hereford scene and served on the Canadian Hereford Board for many years, as President in 1978. He helped initiate the Saskatchewan Hereford Centre north of Regina and was the developer of the Mark of Excellence (MOE) program in the mid 1970s. He spent 19 years as a Director of the Canadian Western Agribition and served as President of CWA in 1990. He is an inductee to the Saskatchewan Livestock Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Canadian Hereford Honour Roll in 2015.

Lyal is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Virginia (nee Millington); son, Lyal Jr. (Rose) and their children, Peter, Spencer and Isaiah; daughter, A.J. (David); son, Jonathan IV (Shelly) and their children, Tyra, Jon V, Jim Bob and Jorja; son, Stirling (Sheena) and their children, Bexson and Broker; son Ben (Linda) and their children, Emma, Sutherland, Ben Jr., Ruby Jane; daughter-in-law, Angie and her children, Devon, Charlee, Porter and Major Jay Jr.; sisters-in-law, Ruth Perry; Marion Cross (Ray); Chris Millington (Garth); Brenda (Ed) Surbey; brothers-in-law, Roy (Collette) Millington; Larry Millington (Julia); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

It is with sadness that the family of Maurice Breemersch of Deloraine, MB announce his sudden passing on April 1, 2020 at the age of 83.

Maurice was born and raised on the farm north of Deloraine and loved his life there until his final day. He was a proud Hereford breeder for many years, operating under the name of MBH Polled Herefords. He was a hard worker and took great pride in his Hereford cattle, attending and selling his progeny at the annual “Good as Gold” Sale held in Brandon, MB. Some of his proudest moments were being awarded Highest Gaining Hereford and Highest Gaining Sire Group for many consecutive years, from 1999 to 2004 at the Douglas Bull Test Station Annual Sale. He was a quiet, well respected man who treasured the friendships that he formed with his fellow breeders. He was a true testament to the Hereford breed and he will be missed. Maurice always believed that life is a journey, and we should take each day as it comes.