Gerry Varnes

We are sad to report that long-time HG member and former Business instructor Gerry Varnes passed away this past August.

A donation in memory of Gerry may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Monte Raber

Monte Raber passed away unexpectedly on July 18th at the age of 86. Former head of the Biomedical Engineering area at Health Sciences Centre, Monte created and taught a new curriculum in BME (Biomedical Engineering) at what was then Red River Community College. (link to Winnipeg Free Press […]

Frank Joseph Gramiak

We are sad to mark the passing of Frank Gramiak, aged 75 years, on March 4, 2021. Following his retirement from Litz Crane Rentals after 33 years, Frank was asked to be an instructor for the Operating Engineers Training Institute at Red River College in 2006. (link to […]

Ron Blicq

Peacefully, on May 28, 2021, at age 96, Ron Stanley Blicq passed away at the Grace Hospice in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, bringing down the final curtain on a remarkable life. Those who wish to may make a donation to the charity of their choice, or to the Agape […]

John Ambler Bell

Peacefully, after a determined battle with cancer, John Bell passed away on May 3, 2021, in his 91st year. John enjoyed a long and successful career with RRCC, starting out as an instructor in electrical technology and retiring as department head in 1991. In lieu of flowers, please […]