March 31, 1948 – April 1, 2026
Ken passed away peacefully at Dear Lodge Centre on April 1, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was predeceased by his father Fred Sr., mother Terri (Coutu) and brother Fred.
He is survived by his wife Donna (nee Gunnarson), daughter Nicole (Gord Ziegler), a brother and three sisters, and many close relatives and friends.
Ken worked in the automotive industry as a Parts Manager for almost all his career at Gladstone Datsun/Nissan, McPhillips Suzuki, and Winnipeg and Crown Honda. He made many connections in the industry, and you could always count on him for advice in his field.
Ken was active in many sports over the years and enjoyed the comradery that it brought. Fastball, slow pitch, curling and competitive pool were his favourite to play but he also enjoyed watching sports and cheering on his favorite teams, the Jets, Bluejays and Dallas Cowboys. He also loved hunting and fishing, socials, playing cards with family and Texas hold-em nights with the gang.
Summers were spent at the cabin in Onanole, where so many great memories were made. In the boat on the lake followed by a fish fry on the deck with a Bud, sharing stories for hours, or just sitting around the campfire with friends and family singing classic country tunes.
Ken also loved a good winter vacation with family and friends and was fortunate to travel to a variety of places seeing new sights, deep sea fishing and making memories to tell even more stories.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, for his quick wit, dry humour, generosity, or a bit of advice.
Rest in peace.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Ken’s memorial page using the comment field below.
Great sadness over Ken’s passing has us remembering the days in the auto business when Ken was a constant level head in an otherwise tumultuous business! Always a smile and good advice… Ken will be missed…
Very sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. I have many fond memories from the Morse Place days and the great care he did when I brought my Datsun hatchback into Gladstone Datsun for service. Rest in peace Ken.
My condolences to the family.
Rest peacefully Ken! Fond memories from school days
Our condolences Donna and family.
May Ken rest in peace.
Phillis and Danny Romaniuk
Rest peacefully Ken. Your obit brought back happy days in Morse Place. My condolences to you family.
Rest in peace Ken .
I always remember when my Dad and you would get together , he always enjoyed visiting with you, having a drink and sharing stories .
Many good memories over the year
With you and Donna at the cabin at the lake . You two where
Gracious hosts .
Hugs to Donna , Nicole , to family and friends