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THE HONOURABLE RUTH KRINDLE
Born: Feb 06, 1943
Date of Passing: Dec 22, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTHE HONOURABLE RUTH KRINDLE
It is with deep sadness that the family announces her passing after a brief illness.
Left with love in their hearts are her spouse, Bev Stacey and her family, brother David (Jackie), sister-in-law Devorah, her nieces and nephews and their families.
Ruth was born and raised in Winnipeg. She attended a number of public schools in Winnipeg's North End, completing her high school in 1959. She then took two years of arts at United College and entered the Manitoba Law School as one of only six women, receiving her LLB from the University of Manitoba.
She was called to the Bar of Manitoba in 1968. She practiced in the area of labour law until 1970, when she was appointed a prosecutor by the Province of Manitoba. In that role, she appeared in all levels of court within Manitoba and before the Supreme Court of Canada. In 1976, she was appointed Chair of the Manitoba Labour Board. In 1977, she returned to private practice, largely chairing private labour arbitration tribunals. In 1980, she was appointed a judge of the County Court of Winnipeg and in 1984, a judge of the general division of the Court of Queen's Bench. During her years as a trial judge, she presided over a number of high-profile, lengthy, complex criminal trials. She retired from the Court of Queen's Bench in 2002. Ruth was the first woman to chair the Manitoba Labour Board and the first woman appointed by the Federal Government to the bench in Manitoba.
While on the bench, Ruth was a sessional lecturer in criminal law at the U of M Law School, and was involved in developing and delivering continuing legal education programs to lawyers and judges. She was a valued mentor to many younger colleagues. For the National Judicial Institute and the Canadian Judicial Council, she presented courses for judges across Canada on the Charter, criminal evidence and practice, and jury trials. On her retirement, she was appointed to the position of Arbitrator under the Northern Flood Agreement. Also, by agreement of the parties, as a pilot project, she was involved in resolving numerous Manitoba Residential Schools claims out-of-court.
In 2000, Ruth was presented with a Distinguished Service Award by the Manitoba Bar Association acknowledging her service to the legal profession and the community at large. In 2002, she was presented with the Hero Award by the Canadian Bar Association Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference in recognition of her contribution to the cause of equality for the LGBT communities.
Ruth embraced her retirement pursuing a Masters' degree in Art History. She and Bev travelled extensively in France, England and Italy documenting sculptures in churches concentrating on the sculptures on the Abbey Church of Sainte-Marie at Souillac for her thesis. She also researched the history and wrote a paper on the Anglican Cathedral Church of St. John in Winnipeg.
In accordance with Ruth's wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. A reception will be held in April.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate and dedicated staff at Riverview Health Centre.
Donations in Ruth's memory can be made to charities close to her heart: the School of Contemporary Dancers, Main Street Project and Harvest Manitoba or to a charity of your choosing.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2025
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Sorry to hear you passed away. Ruthie. So proud of your work habits. As we grow up, go different roads. Don't know when your dad left us, but did see when Mom left us. No mention of Bobby so don’t know if he is still around. But David I’m so sorry to hear Ruth has left us? Know you will miss her. Take care….. - Posted by: Ruby ingraml (Childhood neighbor and friend of family) on: Jan 21, 2025
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Dear Bev. Our condolences on Ruth’s passing. I don’t know if you remember us, we bought your condo on Wellington Cres. - Posted by: Gary Hyman & Miriam Corne (Friend) on: Jan 07, 2025
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Justice Krindle was such a very cool judge! A picture in her office showed her rocking white go go boots in the 70s. She sported a burgundy pixie cut in the 90s. I remember as she entered the courtroom, a very impaired…beer in pockets accused person swung on the prisoner dock gate, and shrieked “I love your hair!” She was a breath of fresh air… and so smart…in what was sometimes a stuffy place! Rest easy, My Lady. - Posted by: Diane DeLaRonde (court clerk ) on: Jan 06, 2025
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As a long retired detective spent investigating major crimes with WPS I would like to express my condolences. Through the 80s and 90s Ron Morin and I spent a considerable amount of time in front of Ruth testifying on so many cases. Cops have their favorite judges and Ruth was certainly in that group. She ran her court with such assurance, fairness and professionalism and for certain did not suffer fools lightly. Rest easy my friend. Dave Shipman - Posted by: Dave Shipman (Retired detective-friend) on: Jan 06, 2025
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My sincere condolences on the passing of Ruth. She will be missed. She made so many contributions to so many - Posted by: Lorraine Cairns (Acquaintance ) on: Jan 05, 2025
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Dearest Bev, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Rick and Susan Carman. - Posted by: Susan and Rick Carman (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2025
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Honoured to have met her. Condolences to Bev and family and friends. - Posted by: Paula Rutledge (Acquaintance) on: Jan 04, 2025
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Dearest Bev, we are so very very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and the family. - Posted by: Rick and Susan Carman (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2025
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I practiced law with Ruth, who was honest, ethical, empathetic and intelligent. She has been a steadfast friend. I will miss her. - Posted by: Reg Tolton (Former law partner and friend) on: Jan 04, 2025
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We are so saddened to learn of Ruth’s passing. We have fond memories of time spent with Ruth and Bev and always enjoyed our chance encounters shopping at Vic’s. Our thoughts and love to Bev and her family - Posted by: Judy Hill & Deborah Romeyn (Friends) on: Jan 04, 2025