TRAVIS DUNN

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• Travis maintained our long distance friendship for many, many years as a close relationship became difficult because of our physical distance apart. But always appreciated his contact going back to earlier days as close neighbours in Winnipeg. I was a good friend of his brother Gary, whose name has carried on through Travis' own son. Travis always brought back memories of a younger past, and the good times associated with it! A loyal brother and friend, he was always caring, kind, and interested in you. Our sincere condolences to Rose, Gary and Serena in their sudden loss. And I must also mention his brothers Blake and Garnet and their families as well. Am having a hard time accepting the fact that he is gone! - Posted by: Jack and Linda Bernhardt (Lifelong Friends) on: Feb 14, 2023

• So saddened to hear of the passing of Travis. Great memories of putting our skates on at Big Travis parents house and going across the lane to play at Pirates. Many happy times on the Transcona Golf Course with Trav always finding a better ball in the bush lol. My condolences to the family. R.I.P. Big Trav. Jeff Jones (teammate friend) - Posted by: Jeff Jones (Teammate and friend) on: Feb 13, 2023

• Blake,Garnet and Families, Please accept my sincerest condolences on Travis' Passing. I had the privilege of meeting and interacting with Travis while he taught in Transcona/Springfield School Division on a regular basis. Travis and I would sit in the Staff Room at lunch break when Travis was teaching at John W. Gunn Junior High..which was often.. . He and I would compare Athletic Programs of North Dakota/Minnesota and Manitoba. Obviously,Hockey was the forefront of the conversation as the other staff members listened with interest and amazement. i.e. distinct differences. Staff and students always looked forward to having Travis' presence and sense of humor. Although I have never met Travis' Wife and Family, my offer of condolences and sympathy go out to you as well. Frankie De Marchi Transcona - Posted by: Frankie De Marchi (Acquaintance) on: Feb 11, 2023

• We played many ball hockey games at the Pirates Community Club with Travis who lived right across the back lane. Although Travis was older than us he always had time to make sure we were allowed to participate. He liked to tell us stories of the teams he played on and always had a helpful tip on how we can improve our game. Later in life I had the pleasure of working with him in the summer at Southdale Lawn Service where he was our manager. Along with Derrick Todurok we had many laughs together and shared many hockey stories. He had the most interesting stories of his time at UND and in St Louis. Travis was a truly a nice guy and always had time to talk whenever I would see him back in Transcona in the summers from UND. It was quite ironic we ended up working together but it was like old times at the rink. It is very sad to see him pass away so young. My condolences to his family! - Posted by: Keith Merkel (Ball hockey Friend from the Pirates Community Club and Transcona) on: Feb 11, 2023

• I was deeply saddened to hear of “Trav’s” passing. Trav and I were childhood friends from grade 1 to 12. Trav’s hockey skills declared themselves quite early in life and he developed a fearsome slap shot that pretty much cleared the front of the net. We played hockey on opposite teams and I remember when we played against each other I would always try to make him laugh to slow him down and it worked from time to time. He was a kind soul and had an infectious laugh that I still remember to this day. God bless you Trav - Posted by: Jim Grapentine (Friend ) on: Feb 11, 2023

• I grew up just down the street from Trav and played hockey with him at the Pirates Community Club. So sad to hear of his sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. - Posted by: Colin Hay (Friend) on: Feb 11, 2023

• Lauren and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Rose, Gary, Serena and family. Travis and I met in elementary school and I remember playing pick up hockey games with him. He was fast! Golfing at the Transcona G C was always an adventure. Travis made sure we focused on fun and not our score. We both have wonderful memories of Travis being at our wedding and having his mom sing at the ceremony. Travis was such a kind and caring guy. We were privileged to know him. - Posted by: Joe Laxdal (Friend) on: Feb 11, 2023