Find A Grave - Manitoba

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
Bell, Gordon 'Gordon' b. March 13, 1925 d. November 3, 1980
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, he played as a goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1945 to 1946 and the New York Rangers from 1955 to 1956. (Bio by: K)
Saint Mary's Anglican Church, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Bend, John Linthwaite 'Lin' b. December 20, 1922 d. April 6, 1978
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, played the position of Center for the New York Rangers from 1942 to 1943. He retired from playing hockey in 1951. After his retirement he owned a farm, was active in minor hockey, and then worked as an investigative assistant to the ombudsman of Manitoba. In the 1960s Bend moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, but came back always to Poplar Point, Manitoba. He died in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 55. (Bio by: K)
Saint Anne's Anglican Church Cemetery, Poplar Point, 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
Blight, Richard Derek 'Rick' b. October 17, 1955 d. April 3, 2005
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, he played Right Wing in the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Michigan Stags round 2 #19 overall 1974 WHA Amateur Draft and the Vancouver Canucks round 1 #10 overall 1975 NHL Amateur Draft. He played for the Canucks from 1975 to 1981, and the Los Angeles Kings from 1982 to 1983. He retired from playing hockey in 1983 and began a career as a stockbroker and marketing consultant, as well as managing his family farm...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Oakville Cemetery, Oakville, 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
Dodd, Robert Fulton b. December 31, 1844 d. September 14, 1903
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Galt, Ontario, Canada, he entered the Union Army on May 4, 1862, enlisting in the "Stanton Guards", an independent company of Michigan infantry raised to guard three political prisoners at Mackinac Island. He served in this duty until he was mustered on September 25, 1862m then re-enlisted in the Army on February 25, 1863. Mustered in as a Private in Company E, 27th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, he would then go on to be awarded the CMOH...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Hillside Cemetery, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Plot: Section 228, Plot 18, Grave 2
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
Hextall, Bryan b. July 31, 1913 d. July 25, 1984
Professional Hall of Fame Hockey Player. He played right wing position for such teams as the Vancouver Lions (1934-1936), Philadelphia Ramblers (1936-1937), New York Rangers (1936-1937, 1937-1944, and 1945-1948), St. Catharines Saints (1944-1945), Cleveland Barons (1948-1949), and Washington Lions (1948-1949). He was the father of hockey players, Bryan Hextall Jr. and Dennis Hextall, and grandfather of Ron Hextall. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969.
Hillside Cemetery, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Hickman, Lewis b. 1879 d. April 15, 1912
Disaster victim. Killed in the sinking to the R.M.S. Titanic on April 14/15 1912. (Bio by: Erik Lander)
Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada
Plot: Lot: 249 Block: D Range: NE 1/4, NG

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