Winnipeg (Manitoba)

Notable Births & Deaths for Winnipeg ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Winnipeg. 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.

Chad Allan (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Born: Allan Peter Stanley Kowbel
- He was born in Winnipeg on March 29, 1943 (a Monday) and died on November 21, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
Donald 'Dan' Bain (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Dan' Bain<1>
- He was born in Ontario on February 14, 1874 (a Saturday) and died in Winnipeg on August 15, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Belleville is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
Reginald Barker (Director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reginald Barker<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on April 2, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on February 23, 1945 (a Friday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Winnipeg to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Robert John 'Bobby' Benson (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert John 'Bobby' Benson<1>
- He was born in Saskatchewan on May 18, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Winnipeg on September 7, 1965 (a Tuesday).
- Davidson is located in Saskatchewan.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Winnipeg to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens
Scotty Bowman (Professional hockey)
- Born: Ralph Blaylock Bowman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scotty Bowman<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on January 20, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Ontario on October 22, 1990 (a Monday).
- Niagara Falls is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery<1>
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- From Winnipeg to Fairview Cemetery
Edward H. 'Eddy' Bruneteau (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward H. 'Eddy' Bruneteau<1>
- He was born in Saint Boniface (MB) on August 1, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Omaha (NE) on July 30, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Boniface is located nearby and to the southeast of Winnipeg.
- Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
Eddie Carpenter (Professional Hockey)
- Born: Everard Lorne Carpenter
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Carpenter<1>
- He was born in Hartford (MI) on July 15, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Winnipeg on April 30, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located in Van Buren County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Winnipeg to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens
Art Chapman (Professional hockey)
- Born: Arthur John
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Chapman<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on May 28, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 30, 1962 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach)<1>
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- From Winnipeg to Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach)
Joseph 'Joe' Cooper (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Joe' Cooper<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on December 14, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Tifton (GA) on March 30, 1979 (a Friday).
- Tifton is located in Tift County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the north of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Winnipeg to Elmwood Cemetery
Thomas 'Tommy' Dunderdale (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas 'Tommy' Dunderdale<1>
- He was born in Benalla (Australia) on May 6, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Winnipeg on December 15, 1960 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Brookside Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brookside Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Winnipeg to Brookside Cemetery
Tommy Dunderdale (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Dunderdale<1>
- He was born in Benalla (Australia) on May 6, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Winnipeg on December 15, 1960 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Brookside Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brookside Cemetery<1>
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- From Winnipeg to Brookside Cemetery
Charles Robert 'Chuck' Gardiner (Professional hockey, Hockey Hall of Fame - 1945)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Robert 'Chuck' Gardiner<1>
- He was born in Edinburgh (Scotland) on December 31, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Winnipeg on June 13, 1934 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Brookside Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brookside Cemetery<1>
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- From Winnipeg to Brookside Cemetery
Calvin Pearly 'Ginger' Gardner (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Pearly 'Ginger' Gardner<1>
- He was born in Transcona (MB) on October 30, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Ontario on October 10, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Transcona is located nearby and to the east of Winnipeg.
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From Winnipeg to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
Halldor 'Slim' Halderson (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Halldor 'Slim' Halderson<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on January 6, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Winnipeg on August 1, 1965 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Brookside Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brookside Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brookside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Winnipeg to Brookside Cemetery
Monty Hall (TV Host)
- Born: Maurice Halperin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Monty Hall<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on August 25, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on August 30, 2017 (a Wednesday).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Winnipeg to Hillside Memorial Park
Wally Hergesheimer (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wally Hergesheimer<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on January 8, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Winnipeg on September 27, 2014 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Glen Eden Memorial Garden, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north northeast of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Eden Memorial Garden<1>
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- From Winnipeg to Glen Eden Memorial Garden
Dave Hrechkosy (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Hrechkosy<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Salt Lake City (UT) on March 7, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, which is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery<1>
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Ivan Wilfred 'Ching' Johnson (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ivan Wilfred 'Ching' Johnson<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on December 7, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Silver Spring (MD) on June 16, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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- From Winnipeg to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Curtis 'Shingoose' Jonnie (Singer, songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curtis 'Shingoose' Jonnie<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on October 26, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Winnipeg on January 12, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- The body was cremated.
Pete Langelle (Professional Hockey)
- Born: Peter Landiak
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Langelle<1>
- He was born in Winnipeg on November 4, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Winnipeg on November 29, 2010 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Winnipeg.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Winnipeg to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens
Gisele MacKenzie (Actress, singer)
- Born: Gisele Marie Louise Marguerite LaFlech
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gisele MacKenzie<1>
- She was born in Winnipeg on January 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 5, 2003 (a Friday).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.