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GARRY L. OPPERMAN
Born: Oct 17, 1952
Date of Passing: Feb 23, 2025
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GARRY L. OPPERMAN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Garry Opperman with his family by his side at the Health Science Centre on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the age of 72 years.
Garry will lovingly be remembered by his wife Lynne (Linda) of 50 years; his children, Rhennata and Michelle (Chris) Street; grandsons, Turner and Landon; brother Ron (Janice); sisters, Ruby (Fred) Morris, Sandra (Dennis) Youngblut, Heather (Lorne) Fuchs, Pat (David) Duncan; sister-in-law Constance (Miguel); and many nieces and nephews.
Garry was predeceased by his parents, George and Olive; sisters, Marilyn, Beverley; brothers, Phillip and Blaine.
Garry was born in Boissevain, Manitoba and grew up in the community. He moved to Winnipeg in his late teens working in construction, ran a business for 35 years while working as a butcher, retiring from Loblaws.
Garry and Lynne loved to travel, across western Canada, south to Texas, Minneapolis, Yuma, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Mexico especially Puerto Vallarta, Cuba, Hawaii, Disney World and his favourite, Las Vegas. They would visit family and friends and make new friendships along the way.
Garry’s warmth, kindness, generosity and humour touched the lives of all who knew him. Garry loved his football, being a Winnipeg Blue Bomber season ticket holder for many years. He also loved to watch his Winnipeg Jets hockey team in action. He was engaged in many activities over the years including football, tennis, cycling, gardening, dancing and walking his beloved dogs each day.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the Winnipeg Paramedics, HSC Emergency Staff, Neurology Unit, Medicine Unit, and to Dr. Lama for all their professional and compassionate care.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Rockwood Ana Vets, 341 Wilton Street, Winnipeg. Dress casual.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to CancerCare Manitoba, the Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of your choice in Garry’s memory.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 15, 2025
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Condolences to the Opperman Family♥ - Posted by: Diana Roth (nee Unrau) (The Zoo & Poker in Oppermans Basement) on: May 03, 2025
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Great man and person, very hilarious humor, RIP my friend. - Posted by: Alberto DeRado (Coworker) on: May 02, 2025
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I have missed you for a long time, my friend. - Posted by: Ken Sarson (Friend) on: Mar 23, 2025
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So sad to hear of Gary's passing. Though I hadn't seen Gary since we used to play tennis in the 80s I thought of him occasionally over the years. He was a great guy. Tony P. - Posted by: Tony (Persoage) on: Mar 22, 2025
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We are very sorry to hear of your loss and are sending warmth and strength. We are honoured and humbled to be named in this passage. - Posted by: Sharon Rubel/Winnipeg Humane Society (Grateful Charity) on: Mar 20, 2025
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Condolences to Lynn and family. He will be missed by all who knew him - Posted by: Jerry Simundson (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2025
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You will be very missed love u uncle Gary. - Posted by: Jason opperman (Nephew) on: Mar 15, 2025