Find A Grave - Winnipeg

Allum, William James Douglas 'Bill' b. October 9, 1916 d. March 14, 1992
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Allum played for teams in the NHL, EAHL, IAHL, WJRHL, WSRHL, Al-Cup, EHL, NSDHL, WNDHL, OHA-SR, and the USHL hockey leagues. At 5'11, and 194lbs, Allum played the position of Defense for the Winnipeg Rangers from 1934 to 1936, Winnipeg Packers from 1936 to 1937, New York Rovers from 1937 to 1939, Philadelphia Ramblers from 1938 to 1941, Buffalo Bisons from 1941 to 1943, 1945 to 1946, New Haven Eagles from 1941 to 1942, Winnipeg Navy...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Bain, Dan (Donald) b. February 14, 1874 d. August 15, 1962
Professional Hockey Player. Bain who was born on February 14, 1874, in Belleville, Ontario, played for the Montreal Victorias from 1894 to 1902 in the position of center in the MHL-SR. and MNWHL hockey leagues. Bain was often referred to as Manitoba's greatest athlete of all-time, he won significant championships over a span of more than 35 years. He won the Manitoba three-mile roller skating title, he was a champion gymnast of Winnipeg and the one-mile bicycle racing champion for three years...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Saint Johns Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Benson, Robert John 'Bobby' b. May 18, 1894 d. September 7, 1965
Professional Hockey Player. At 5'05", and 165lbs he played the position of Defense for teams in the American Hockey Association (AHA), National Hockey League (NHL), Pro Hockey League (PRHL), and the West Coast Hockey League (WCHL). He played for the Winnipeg Falcons from 1913 to 1916, 1919 to 1920, Calgary Tigers from 1922 to 1925, Boston Bruins from 1924 to 1925, Edmonton Eskimos from 1926 to 1926, Saskatoon Shieks from 1925 to 1926, Moose Jay Warriors from 1925 to 1927, and the Minneapolis...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Brown, Robert Harold 'Bulldog Bob' b. October 16, 1938 d. February 5, 1997
Professional Wrestler. He was given the nickname "Bulldog" in grade school, which stuck for his entire life. He was trained by Verne Gagne and Bronko Nagurski and debuted in the 1950s. In his 40+ year career he held numerous heavyweight and tag team titles for such wrestling promotions as the Madison Wrestling Club, Stampede Wrestling, NWA All Star Wrestling, and the NWA Central States Wrestling. He retired in 1996 after a massive heart attack and passed away the following year at the age of 58. (Bio by: RonMac)
Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Plot: section 27 lot 1731
Carpenter, Everard Lorne 'Ed' b. June 15, 1890 d. April 30, 1963
Professional Hockey Player. Carpenter was born on June 15, 1890, in Hartford, Michigan. At 6'0" and 170lbs he played the position of Defense for teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). He began playing hockey professionally in 1909 in and later went onto play for the Toronto Blueshirts in 1917, and the Seattle Metropolitans in 1917, who he won the Stanley Cup with. He also played for the Quebec Bulldogs from 1919 to 1920, Hamilton Tigers from 1920 to 1921, and in 1944 he coached the Port...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Cooper, Joseph b. December 14, 1914 d. March 30, 1979
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, he played as a Defenseman for the National Hockey League's New York Rangers from 1935 to 1938, and the Chicago Blackhawks from 1938 to 1946, playing 414 games, scoring 30 goals, and tallying 96 points. Following his retirement from hockey, he went back to Winnipeg, where he opened up several bowling alleys with fellow hockey player Bill Mosienko. Cooper also owned and operated a successful farm in East Kildonan, Manitoba. On March 30...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Cornish, Francis Evans b. February 1, 1831 d. November 28, 1878
Winnipeg Mayor. He served as the first Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1874. He also served as the Mayor of London, Ontario, from 1861 to 1865, and as a Member of the Manitoba Legislature. (Bio by: K)
Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Couture, Rosario 'Lolo' b. July 24, 1905 d. March 1, 1986
Professional Hockey Player. Also known as 'Rosie.' A native of St. Boniface, Manitoba, Couture played for teams in the NHL, AHA, CAHL, IHL, MJHL, MHL-Sr., and the Al-Cup hockey leagues. At 5'11", and 164 lbs, Couture played the posiition of Right Wing for the St. Boniface Canadiens from 1922 to 1923, Winnipeg Argonauts from 1923 to 1926, Winnipegs from 1926 to 1927, Winnipeg Maroons from 1927 to 1928, Chicago Blackhawks from 1928 to 1935, London Tecumsehs from 1935 to 1936, Providence Reds from...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Saint Boniface Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Plot: Section M, Block 3, Lot 335
Dheere, Marcel Albert 'Ching' b. December 19, 1920 d. November 5, 2002
Professional Hockey Player. A native of St. Boniface, Manitoba, Dheere played the position of Left Wing for teams in the NHL, PCHL, USHL, QSHL, MJHL, MCHL, QMHL, and the SSHL hockey leagues. The 5'07", and 175lbs, Dheere played for the Treherne Juniors from 1939 to 1940, Portland Buckaroos from 1940 to 1941, Montreal Sr. Canadiens from 1941 to 1943, Montreal Canadiens from 1942 to 1943, Montreal Canada Car from 1943 to 1944, Montreal RCAF from 1943 to 1945, Hull Volants from 1945 to 1946...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Green Acres Memorial Park Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Dunderdale, Tommy (Thomas) b. May 6, 1887 d. December 15, 1960
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Benella, Australia, Dunderdale played for teams in the MAHA-I, Man-Pro, CHA, NHA, PCHA, X-Games, and the WCHL hockey leagues. Dunderdale played for the Winnipeg Ramblers from 1905 to 1906, Winnipeg Strathconas from 1906 to 1907, Winnipeg Maple Leafs from 1907 to 1908, Strathcona-Alberta from 1907 to 1908, Winnipeg Shamrocks from 1908 to 1909, Montreal Shamrocks from 1909 to 1910, Quebec Bulldogs from 1910 to 1911, Victoria Aristocrats from 1911 to 1915...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Flahiff, George Bernard b. October 26, 1905 d. August 23, 1989
Religious Leader. He served as the Archbishop of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, from March 10, 1960, until he resigned as Archbishop on March 31, 1982. He was ordained a priest on April 17, 1930, by Archbishop James McGuigan of Toronto. (Bio by: K)
Saint Mary's Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Fridfinnson, Kristmundur N. "Chris" b. December 7, 1892 d. November 10, 1938
Olympic Athlete; he won a gold medal in the 1920 Olympics. Born of Icelandic descent in Baldur, Manitoba, he was an early ice hockey player for Canada's Olympic Hockey Team. Made up of players of the Winnipeg Falcons, the Olympic team featured Fridfinnson playing several positions. He is credited with scoring the team's winning goal which gave them the Olympic gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. That same year, he was also awarded the Allan Cup. His hockey career...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Gardiner, Charles Robert 'Chuck' b. December 31, 1904 d. June 13, 1934
Professional Hockey Player. Gardiner played the position of goalie for teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). He played for the Winnipeg Maroons from 1925 to 1927, and the Chicago Blackhawks from 1927 to 1934. He won the Vezina Trophy in 1931 to 1932, and 1933 to 1934, won the Stanley Cup in 1934, and was a member of the NHL All-Star First Team from 1930 to 1934, and a member of the NHL All-Star Second Team from 1932 to 1933. Gardiner was inducted into...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Halderson, Harold 'Slim' b. January 6, 1900 d. August 1, 1965
Professional Hockey Player. Also known as Haldor Halderson, he was born on January 6, 1900, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. At 6'3" and 200lbs, he played the position of Right-Wing for teams in the Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL), National Hockey League (NHL), Pacific Coast Hockey League (PCHL), Canadian Amateur Hockey League (CAHL), and the American Hockey Association (AHA). He played for the Winnipeg Falcons from 1919 to 1920, Saskatoon Crescents from 1920 to 1921, Victoria Aristocrats from 1921...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Killam, Albert Clements b. September 18, 1849 d. March 1, 1908
Jurist. Judge for the Supreme Court of Canada. The Hon. Albert Killam was a provincial Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Winnipeg South provincially, before becoming a jurist and, ultimately, the first ever Western judge on the bench of the Supreme Court of Canada. He served there for two years before becoming the Chairman of the Canadian Railway Comission until his death. (Bio by: JC)
Saint Johns Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Knowles, Stanley Howard b. June 18, 1908 d. June 9, 1997
Canadian Politician. Knowles was born on June 18, 1908, in Los Angeles, California, later moving to Manitoba, Canada, where he received a B.A. in 1930 from Brandon College. He later became a United Church Minister, and then entered politics. Knowles became a Member of Parliament upon the death of J.S. Wordsworth in 1942, and served in that seat until 1984. As a Member of Parliament he was a founding member of the New Democrat Party, as well as an outspoken crusader on several issues including...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Lagimodi�re, Jean-Baptiste b. December 25, 1778 d. September 7, 1855
Fur trader, settler. An early settler of Red River, Lagimodi�re was one of the first to bring his young wife west. His child, Reine, was the first European child born in the west, in 1807. After learning that a settlement of Scots would be attempted in Red River, he moved his family there, often helping to feed the people of the settlement. In 1815-16, he undertook a year-long, round-trip journey from Winnipeg to Montreal on foot to warn the Earl of Selkirk about the declining conditions at Red...[Read More] (Bio by: JC)
Saint Boniface Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Lagimodi�re, Marie-Anne b. August 2, 1780 d. December 14, 1875
Settler. She was the wife of the fur trader Lagimodiere and went west with him, the first European woman in the Canadian West, settling for a time in Red River. She gave birth in the Red River Valley to the first white baby in Western Canada, Reine, in 1807. She was also the grandmother of Louis Riel. (Bio by: JC)
Saint Boniface Cathedral Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Langelle, Pete b. November 4, 1917 d. November 29, 2010
Professional Hockey Player. For four seasons (1938 to 1942), he played at the center position in the National Hockey League with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Langelle began his association in the sport during 1935, with the Winnipeg Monarchs of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League; he was a member of their 1936-1937 squad which captured the Memorial Trophy. Following a two year stint (1937 to 1939) with the Syracuse Stars of the I-AHL, he made his NHL debut towards the conclusion of the 1938-1939...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Plot: Ashes interred
Lyon, Sterling Rufus b. January 30, 1927 d. December 16, 2010
Manitoba Premier. He was a Crown attorney before entering provincial politics, winning the riding of Fort Garry in the 1958 provincial election for the Progressive Conservative Party. Under Premier Duff Roblin, he became the Attorney General, the Minister of Public Utilities, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Minister of Tourism and Recreation. He won the next two elections, but didn't run provincially in 1969, after losing an attempt to become leader of the provincial party. He...[Read More] (Bio by: JC)
Garry Memorial Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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