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Richard “Rick” Barry Steffan

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May 14, 1960 – September 22, 2024

It is with saddened hearts to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Richard Barry Steffan at the age of 64 years.

Richard was born in Winnipeg Manitoba, May 14, 1960, to Sarah and Lawrence Steffan.

He was predeceased by his daughter Leanne, and his parents and grandparents.

He is survived by his daughters Rebecca, Rachel, and Christina, his common­ law girlfriend Paulette Perrault, his brothers Gary (Cheryl), Ken (Pauline) and nephews Graham and Connor Steffan and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

He was private in his personal life, but loved joking and loved to chat with family and friends. He loved cars and maintaining his car and working with wood and installing doors and hardware and cabinets and loved to have fun.

He enjoyed intelligent conversations on various topics including religious discussions. He enjoyed the Northern Manitoba communities of Churchill and Rankin Inlet.

One of Richard’s favorite things to do was cooking, especially using ingredients of garlic, onions and hot peppers and have friends and family join him in his dishes that he made.

Even though he was not without struggles in his life, and sometimes life got really hard for him, he always could have a smile on his face and a joke to tell, and he held to his faith in God and would tell others about Him.

We will miss you a lot Rick. Your struggles are over. Rest in God.

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Richard Albert Vezina

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September 14, 1956 – June 20, 2024

After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with deep sadness that we, his family, announce the peaceful passing of Rick aka Moose at home.

Rick is survived by his wife Michele, his children Elyse (Kyle), Justin, Grandson Blake, and extended family and friends across Canada and in England.

Rick was born at the Portage La Prairie hospital and shortly thereafter adopted by Marjorie (nee Kennedy) and Raymond Vezina into a large boisterous loving extended family.

He spent his childhood in Stockton and Glenboro moving to Winnipeg as a young teen, making lifelong friendships, excelling both academically and athletically in particular track and field.

He loved living in the country and told many wonderful stories of attending a little one room school house, walking through the snow to Christmas concerts, and fishing in the creek beneath his Grandads hill. To a born and bred city girl, it sounded magical. We were so happy to give Elyse, Justin and later Blake similar experiences growing up in Springfield and at the cottage in Matlock. What times we have had Rick.

Rick spent his working life with Air Canada and the IAMAW, wearing a variety of hats, helping many people along the way.

How do you put into words the measure of a man among men.  Those of us lucky enough to have walked beside him through this wonderful journey we call life will each have our own special memories to comfort us at this time.

We find ourselves on different time zones once again Rick, but I know we will find each other again. Thank you for a wonderful life, be free now to run as fast as you want wherever you want my love.

For as long as I live and everywhere I go, I will search for pieces of you, I adore you Dad, all my love Elyse.

Our family would like to thank the army of people who have contributed to Ricks care over the last six and a half years. You are all simply the best at what you do.

At Rick’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral. We will celebrate his life later this summer.

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Richard Andrew Matson

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October 6, 1949 – February 19, 2024

With great sadness we share the passing of Richard (Rick) Andrew Matson (RAM).

He is survived by his siblings Ian (Wanda), Chrisy (Ken), Kathy & Ron as well his nieces and nephews and Tanner.

Rick was predeceased by his parents Andy & Jean, brothers Lawrie and Craig, Maureen and Brandy.

Rick enjoyed many years playing fastball with the Lockport Fastball Club. One of his favorite hobbies was his wood work creations as well as puzzles and reading.

Rick worked at Red River Brick & Tile as well as Mars Sandhill Golf Course.

Grave side service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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