University of Manitoba Retirees Association

In Memoriam

In memoriam has been created to keep UMRA members and other interested individuals informed of the passing of retired employees of the University of Manitoba.  The page will be periodically updated. 

Recent deaths

  • Wrogemann, Klaus; Biochemistry, Medicine; joined university in 1970, retired 2011, deceased 10/28/2024 (Obituary)
  • Deering,  Edward (Ted); Purchasing; joined university in 1977, retired 1999, deceased 10/1/2024 (Obituary)
  • Frank,  Ilse, Animal Science; joined university in 1984, retired 2005, deceased 09/01/2024 (Obituary)
  • Lenz, Louis; Plant Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences; joined university in 1964, retired 1995, deceased 08/13/2024 (Obituary).
  • Joseph, William (Billie Joe)
    Physical Plant; joined university in 1964, retired 1999, deceased 04/11/2024 (Obituary).
  • Pirnie, Warren Bruce
    Physical Education and Recreation Studies; joined university in 1985, retired 1997, deceased 08/08/2024 (Obituary)
  • Good, Walter S.
    Marketing, Asper School of Business; joined university in 1969, retired 2009, deceased 07/27/2024 (Obituary)
  • Odgers, Donna Lee
    Libraries; joined university in 1982, retired 2004, deceased 05/17/2024 (Obituary).
  • Poole, Kenneth
    Employee Relations, Human Resources; joined university in 1969, retired 1995, deceased 06/02/2024 (Obituary).
  • Svenne, Juris Peteris
    Physics, Faculty of Science; joined university in 1969, retired 2004, deceased 05/24/2024 (Obituary).
  • McDougald, June
    Physiology, Medicine; joined university in 1981, retired 1998, deceased 05/12/2024 (Obituary).
  • Bonneau, Marcel
    Education and Continuing Education; joined university 1965, retired 1988, deceased 04/19/2024 (Obituary).
  • McIntyre, John S.
    Psychology, Arts; joined university 1968, retired 1999, deceased 11/25/2023 (Obituary).
  • Nuttal, Gary Asa
    Business Administration, Asper School of Business; joined university in 1966, retired 1995, deceased 06/23/2023 (Obituary).
  • MacEwan, Douglas William
    Medicine; joined university in 1966, retired in 1990, deceased 04/01/2024 (Obituary)
Information regarding deceased retired employees not listed is welcome. 
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