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RICHARD WAYNE GLEN BALL (RICK)
Date of Passing: Nov 05, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRICHARD WAYNE GLEN BALL (RICK)
Richard Wayne Glen Ball (Rick) left us for greener pastures on November 5, 2025. He was age 67 from St. Francois Xavier, MB. Rick passed away peacefully at home with family by his side.
Rick will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Louise, brother, Shane, sister, Treasure (Hal), daughter, Alayna (Donaldo), grandchildren, Evan, Royce, Talia, Danica, Mateo, niece, Brittany, nephew, Joshua (Stephanie). And missed by The Assiniboia Downs community and friends. Predeceased by father Glen.
Born May 4, 1958, in St. Boniface and raised on the family ranch in East St. Paul. Rick followed in his dad’s footsteps for his love of horses. Starting as a young boy he worked with his dad, Glen with breaking, galloping, assisting training, and owning thoroughbred racehorses. He also enjoyed being a Jockey’s agent. Rick travelled to many racetracks in the US and Canada during his career with horses. His work with horses never really ended. He worked for Assiniboia Downs from 2017 to present as Track Superintendent and showed unwavering dedication in his work there, making many sacrifices throughout the years to ensure the racetrack was well maintained & safe during racing season.
Rick was known for his devotion to his family, especially to his mother Louise whom he resided with. He cherished time spent with his daughter Alayna, along with his grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held in spring of 2026 at Assiniboia downs.
The family wishes to thank Cancer & Palliative Care for their compassion and care.
Rick’s strength and humility during his battle with cancer was a real testament to his character and faith.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2025
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My Condolences to the family, I met Rick at the racetrack in the early 1970, we became close friends, I helped Rick get his first job outside the race track Macdon Industries, I still remember when Rick and I purchased brand new Snowmobiles in 1981 I also remember helping out on the farm with the horses. I was just looking at some photos of Rick and I when I bought him out to Kelowna B C. He will be sadly missed ! - Posted by: Chris hyra (Friend) on: Nov 15, 2025
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At the beginning we we worked together as brother and sister and had lots of fun especially with our circus we put on every year. At the end we were there for each other. This bond will live forever. Praise God for taking care of you now. 2 Timothy 4:7 - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." - Posted by: Treasure & Hal Sear (Sister/Brother in law) on: Nov 15, 2025
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