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FINAL FACE-OFF 2021

During 2021, the hockey community lost many Manitobans, and many with a connection to the sport of hockey in our province. Also included are earlier deaths not mentioned in The Final Face-Off in...

JOHN GORDON "Gordie" KERR 5/8/1923 - 9/22/2021

John Gordon "Gordie" Kerr May 8, 1923 - September 22, 2021 John Gordon "Gordie" Kerr aka "Papa Rock" was a jokester at heart and a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle...

MIKE DASKI REMEMBERED

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame received the sad news that Honoured Member Mike Daski passed away on December 23, 2021 in Reichersbeuern, Germany. Mike Daski began his career as a hockey player...

LEN MORROW February 17, 1936 – December 12, 2021

LEONARD (LEN) DAVID MORROW February 17, 1936 - December 12, 2021 Len grew up in Elmwood and lived most of his life in Winnipeg. He was a manufactures agent in the office furniture field for many...

SID WHITE 1932 – 2021

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame mourns the loss of Sid White, Captain of the 1952/53 St. Boniface Canadiens Junior Hockey Club. Sid passed away at the Grace Hospital in the early hours of...

HARVEY FLEMING JULY 1/1937 - AUGUST 8/2021

Harvey Fleming, of the Northern Lights Manor Flin Flon, Manitoba, formerly Denare Beach, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully with family by his side Sunday August 8, 2021, at the age of 84 years....

GERRY VARNES

Gerry completed his earthly journey and entered the arms of the Lord. He is now at peace. He is survived by his loving wife Irene; grandson Stewart and his mother Karen (Murray); great-grandsons,...

TED 'DUTCH' HOLLAND O9/18/1937 - 07/22/2021

Peacefully in his sleep, after a battle with leukemia and dementia, the Holland family announces that Ted "Dutch" Holland entered into eternal rest, on July 22, 2021, at the age of 83. Ted was...

ROBERT ABRAM WALES 02/13/1939 - 07/09/2021

Robert Abram Wales (aka Bob, Scotty) passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on July 9, 2021, with his son Brock and daughter Andrea by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his family:...

ALAN 'BUTCH' LEE 10/28/1929 - 7/19/21

Mr. Allan "Butch" Lee of Melita and formerly of Pierson passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Sadie (Southam) Lee; father and...

Ron Hutchinson - 10/24/1936 - 07/10/ 2021

Ron Hutchinson "Hutch" passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 84. Hutch's passion for hockey was well known. It began when he was a young boy living in Flin Flon,...

JIM JOHNSON - NOVEMBER 7, 1942 - MAY 4, 2021

It is with great sadness the family of Jim Johnson announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marlys, and his children, Shellie (Jim)...

Johnny Peirson

PEIRSON, John "Johnny" Former Boston Bruin and Respected Broadcaster John "Johnny" Peirson, died April 16, 2021, at the age of 95 at his home in Wayland, Massachusetts, surrounded in his last...

GEORGE ROBERTSON May 11, 1927 - Jan 9, 2021

After a life well-lived, peacefully George passed away in his 94th year, due to COVID-19, in the St. Boniface Hospital. George was the loving husband of the late Vi Robertson, the amazing and...

FINAL FACE-OFF 2020

During 2020, the hockey community has lost many Manitobans, some with a connection to the sport of hockey in our province. Also included are earlier deaths not mentioned previously or brought to...

Jim Hargreaves May 2, 1950 - June 30, 2020

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame was saddened to receive word on the passing of Jim Hargreaves. Jim was a rugged top defenceman with the WCHL Winnipeg Junior Jets for two seasons in 1968/69 and...

MORLEY MEYERS

MORLEY MEYERS June 20, 1939 - October 24, 2020 Morley was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 20, 1939, He enjoyed a 35-year career officiating hockey at all levels (from...

LOU JOYAL April 31, 1931 - September 18, 2020

LOU JOYAL April 31, 1931 - September 18, 2020Lou passed away peacefully at home, in his sleep, at the age of 87. He will be dearly missed by his wife Irene; daughters: Jenny, Diane and Carol Wood...

CAM MILLAR SEPTEMBER 9, 1927 - JULY 9, 2020

CAM MILLAR September 9, 1927 - July 9, 2020 It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Campbell Millar on July 10,2020 at the age of 92. Cam was born in Portage La Prairie,...

BILL BUREGA MARCH 13, 1932 - AUGUST 23, 2020

BUREGA, William (Bill) March 13, 1932 - August 23, 2020 On Sunday, August 23rd. Bill, beloved husband of Beth (Bradley), his loving wife of 65 years. Bill was the much-loved father of three sons:...

BILL BOND November 1, 1944 - August 8, 2020

WILLIAM (BILL) FREDERICK BOND After a short illness, this happy gentle giant got the call up to join the hockey team in the sky. He is survived by his loving wife Susan of 39 years, son...

FINAL FACE-OFF 2019

Kent Morgan has put together a roster of those members of the Manitoba hockey community that we lost in 2019. From amateur to pro, these individuals wrote about, made, played, and called our...

Brian English

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame extends condolences to the family of Brian English. Brian was a member of the 1965 Canadian champion University of Manitoba Bisons hockey team. from the Winnipeg...

John Rodger

JOHN R. A. RODGER It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John R. A. Rodger on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the St. Boniface Hospital. John was predeceased by his parents, John...

Ted Green

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is saddened to learn that Honoured Member (1985) Ted Green has died. He was 79. Green died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 just three days after he and his 1957/58...

Gord Simpson

Gordon McClean Simpson, aged 91, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019, due to complications of diabetes, in Kelowna, BC. Gordon will be remembered forever by his wife Ida; son Matthew...

BRUCE (HOAGY) CARMICHAEL

BRUCE (HOAGY) CARMICHAEL March 28, 1934 - April 26, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our dad, Bruce Carmichael. He passed away in Burnaby,...

Allan Leblanc

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Allie, devoted husband to Pat, loving Dad and treasured Papa. Allie passed away on January 30, 2019 at the Dulcina Hospice in Calgary, AB,...

Al Johnson

ALLAN JOHNSON 1935 - 2019 The Johnson family sadly announces the passing of Allan, on February 7, 2019, in Calgary, AB. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gail; sons, Craig (Audra), Murray,...

Alvin Brian Mcdonald

ALVIN BRIAN (AB) MCDONALD February 18, 1936 - September 4, 2018 It is with appreciative and loving hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father and pillar of our family, Alvin Brian...