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ALVIN ROLAND HERMAN
Born: Sep 19, 1934
Date of Passing: Mar 01, 2026
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ALVIN ROLAND HERMAN
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Alvin (Al) Herman on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB with his loving wife and family by his side.
Alvin was born on September 19, 1934, on the family farm near Rhein, SK to his parents, George Jacob and Martha Herman. He was raised on that farm along with his brothers and sisters: Arnold, Lawrence, Irene and Ruthie. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein, SK. His schooling took place at Wallace School, a short walk from his home or as Dad claimed, "a mile both ways uphill and in a foot of snow". Alvin enjoyed playing baseball in Rhein and started a baseball league.
Al was a Sunday School teacher, a lay minister, a faithful man of God. He was a charter member of three different Lutheran churches in Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba.
He met the love of his life Marlene while working in Atikokan and she was a nurse in Pine Falls. He later was transferred to Pine Falls and the rest is history. They married on October 8, 1960, in Winnipeg, MB. Sons, Dwayne and Micheal were born in Thompson, MB. Daughters, Deborah and Linda were born in Peace River, AB.
Al was a Hudson’s Bay/ NorthWest Company lifer. Starting as a shipper receiver in 1954 in Yorkton, SK and ending his career in the Winnipeg Home office as a District Manager in 1992. Then was contracted to do Store Closings throughout Canada from 1992 to 1995.
Family was the most important thing for Alvin. He spent a lot of time at the hockey rink with both his boys, time at the ball diamonds with his daughter, attended school plays, band recitals and dance recitals. He curled with the Hudson’s Bay curling club and played on their ball team for many years. He spent many evenings watching his grandkids playing hockey, baseball and soccer. He spent many summers at the farm, with his children and grandchildren. The family spent many vacations camping at Luther Village on Dog Tooth Lake.
After retirement Mom and Dad travelled the world, exploring locations, making memories and making life-long friends.
Al was predeceased by his parents, George Jacob and Martha Herman, brothers, Arnold and Lawrence, sister Irene and brother-in-law, Dan Risling, sister Ruthie.
Al is survived by his loving wife Marlene; children, Dwayne (Jill) Herman, Michael (Carolyn) Herman, Deborah (Craig) Judt, Linda Herman; grandchildren, Brian (Natalie) Herman, Cooper and Ellie, Luke (Kim) Herman, Bo, Jacob (Sheena) Judt, Benjamin Judt; sisters-in-law, Loretta Herman and Audrey Herman; and many dear nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 637 Buckingham Road, Winnipeg with Pastor Tyler Gingrich officiating.
For those who cannot attend in person, his service will be live streamed here: www.youtube.com/@GloriaDeiWinnipeg
Memorial donations in memory of Alvin may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Winnipeg, MB or CancerCare Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 07, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Sincere condolences to Marlene and all the family on Al's passing . I had the opportunity of working with Al at the old HBC and newer version TNWC for a number of years where we shared various intersecting responsibilities over that timeframe. It was always a pleasure to exchange ideas and suggestions with him given his experience, common sense, and sense of humour . May he rest in peace . - Posted by: William Moore (Co - Worker TNWC / HBC) on: Mar 10, 2026
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Dear Marlene & the Herman family extending our deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the sad passing of Alvin Herman. A wonderful tribute. It's evident he touched alot of lives along the way. A dear soul, now sadly missed, Please know our thoughts are with you at this very sad and difficult time. Take good care. Lynda Ruban staff & friends at the HSC Foundation - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at the HSC Foundation) on: Mar 10, 2026
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As another lifer it was my privilege to have worked with Al for many years. Always a pleasure to travel together which we did many times, including the initial inventory analysis trip to Alaska. We had some good laughs in Nome Alaska on that one. My fondest memories are of our Saturday morning curling games. Al was my 3rd for a lot of years, luck of the draw. He never wanted to be skip, and he wanted to call his own shots. The unique thing, even if I called a different shot, he would shot his own shot anyway, even if it was a different turn on the opposite side of the ice. Just a little quirk of a great man. My condolences to Marlene and family. Your Dad and husband was a good man who will be sorely missed. - Posted by: Dale Brydges (Friend/co-worker) on: Mar 09, 2026
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As another Hudson’s Bay/Northern Stores lifer, I enjoyed working with Al and shared many experiences as we travelled for the Company. Maureen and I send sincere condolences to you and your family, Marlene. May he rest in peace. Dave Tisdall - Posted by: Dave & Maureen Tisdall (Friend) on: Mar 08, 2026