Obituaries

ROGER BOIVIN

NOVEMBER 23RD, 1960 – JANUARY 2ND, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father, Roger. His loss has left an immeasurable emptiness in the lives of his family. He was the person we turned to, the one who showed up without hesitation, and the one who took care of the people he loved in ways both seen and unseen.

Roger is survived by the love of his life, Vanessa, his children Ashley (Dan), Shane (Sara), Garrett (Mimi), and Jordan, and his brother Kevin. Also left to mourn are his sisters-in-law Bev and Dianne, nephew Shawn (Vivian), niece Michelle (Shane) and their son Wesley, and many dear friends and extended family.

Roger was predeceased by his parents Leo and Lena Boivin, his mother- and father-in-law Cecil and Valerie Majury, brothers-in-law Jim Graham and Brian Majury, and niece Angela Graham.

Roger was born on November 23, 1960, in Dryden, Ontario, and moved to Winnipeg at a young age, where he made his home and spent his life.

He had a long career working at Consolidated Turf Supply, where his dedication, reliability, and work ethic reflected who he was as a person. He had recently retired after a lifetime of steady work and commitment and was looking forward to the next chapter of his life with his family.

Roger was the kind of man who showed love by showing up. He did not need to say it out loud. If you needed a ride, help fixing something, or support of any kind, he was there without hesitation. He was always just a phone call away and never made anyone feel like they were asking too much. Taking care of people was simply who he was.

He gave his family a good life by working hard and taking care of the people he loved. He made sure his family felt supported, not through words, but through what he did day after day. He chose to give his time to his children, whether by coaching hockey, baseball, and softball so he could be part of their lives, or by planning family vacations and camping trips that kept them together as they grew. In these ways, he offered guidance, encouragement, and a steady presence that shaped the family we became.

In his own time, he gravitated toward simple pleasures and shared experiences. He enjoyed being outdoors, time away with family and friends, and moments that allowed life to slow down. Camping trips, golfing with his sons and brothers-in-law, and days spent relaxing at his trailer in St. Malo brought him contentment, as did the simple joy and laughter his cats never failed to bring. What mattered most to him was not where he was, but the people and moments he shared along the way.

It is the small, familiar moments that now feel the hardest to live without. His usual large double double from Tim Hortons. His playful questions as people came and went. The whistle his children always recognised, and the afternoon naps that marked the quiet rhythm of home. Along with these moments, we carry deep gratitude for his wisdom, his ability to fix nearly anything, his sense of humour, and the lessons he passed on simply by how he lived.

His passing was sudden, and we are still learning how to live in a world without him. The space he leaves behind is profound. We were not ready to say goodbye. Yet even in our heartbreak, we are grateful beyond words to have been loved by him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger’s memory may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or a pet rescue of your choice.

A private celebration for family and close friends will be held.

No longer by our side, forever in our hearts.

We love you.

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