Notable Births & Deaths for Bloom ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bloom. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Bryan Hextall     (Professional hockey)
  • Full name: Bryan Aldwyn Hextall
  • He was born in Grenfell (SK) on July 31, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Portage la Prairie (MB) on July 25, 1984 (a Wednesday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery (Manitoba).
  • Portage la Prairie is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Bloom.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bryan Hextall<1>
• Ross King     (Professional hockey)
  • Full name: Ross Hartford King
  • He was born in Portage la Prairie (MB) on February 19, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Portage la Prairie (MB) on June 6, 1972 (a Tueday) at the age of 53. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery (Manitoba).
  • Portage la Prairie is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Bloom.
  • Portage la Prairie is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Bloom.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross King<1>