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GARY EDWARD GRANKE
Date of Passing: Jul 02, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGARY EDWARD GRANKE
After a five year battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family, Gary Granke passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Gary is survived by his wife of 45 years Naomi Granke (nee Johnson) and their two children, Carl and Reid Granke(Katie Lavoie). Gary is also survived by his uncle Ken Hibbert, brother Robert Granke (Lynn), sister Elaine Gelhorn, brother-in-law Nathan Johnson (Eva), sisters-in-law Deborah Johnson and Rachel Johnson (Dale Conrad). He will be missed by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Gary was predeceased by his parents Harold and Patricia Granke (Hibbert), Aunt Florence Granke, brothers-in law Bruce Gelhorn, Reuel Johnson, and sister-in-law Rebekah Johnson.
Gary was born and raised in Winnipeg. He worked for the City of Winnipeg for several years in various departments including Urban Forestry, Dutch Elm Disease Program, and Planning and Development.
Gary loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping and fishing (both fresh water and ocean fishing). He enjoyed watching football, especially the CFL. He rarely missed watching the games on tv. Gary was also an avid cribbage player. He enjoyed volunteering at Loaves and Fishes food bank in Nanaimo as well as volunteering at Hope Lutheran Church in Nanaimo.
Gary was also a person of faith. He was a long time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, and an active member of Hope Lutheran Church in Nanaimo once he and Naomi relocated to Nanaimo.
Gary's family would like to thank the team of medical professionals who cared for Gary over the last several years. From surgeons, family physician, oncologists, radiologists, nurses and health care aides, your skill, kindness, professionalism and dedication are amazing.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 11 at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 Kimberly Avenue, Winnipeg. Live streaming via Grace Lutheran Church website.
If interested, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or your local food bank.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 08, 2025
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Our sincere belated condolences on Gary's passing. - Posted by: Robert(Bob) and Lillian Ralke (Cousin) on: Jul 23, 2025
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Deepest condolences. - Posted by: marc desrosiers (friend of brother) on: Jul 14, 2025
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I remember clearly holding you as a baby and being your Godfather at your baptism. Ever since than we had a special relationship and, despite living apart in various cities, we always tried to be there for each other in times of trial. Rest in peace and comfort in the arms of a loving God. - Posted by: Kenneth Hibbert (Uncle) on: Jul 12, 2025
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Naomi, Carl and Reid: Deepest condolences to you all. I am very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Gary always carried such a peaceful energy with him, and was always the most friendly. Anytime I think of Gary, I think of him with his dogs in Oakbank. He will be deeply missed. Sending warm hugs to you all. - Posted by: Asha Geron (Friend) on: Jul 10, 2025
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Condolences to Naomi family. It was our pleasure to know Gary in the years he lived in Nanaimo. What a gentleman and down to earth person. He's gone much to soon. Glenn and Linda Harvey - Posted by: Glenn Harvey (Friend) on: Jul 10, 2025
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Naomi, we are so sorry for your loss. As soon as we met your family we came to love you both. Gary lived out his faith in every way, but particularly by his actions of love and compassion, regardless of who you were. We will miss his warm welcome and happy greetings whenever we met. The Lord is his Shepherd. - Posted by: Bill and Caroline Fehr (Friends) on: Jul 10, 2025
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Dear Naomi, Carl, Reid and Katie. Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Gary was a treasured friend from the first time we met him and Naomi at Hope Lutheran Church in Nanaimo. He will always be remembered with fond memories and a smile. It was such a pleasure to spend time with him and enjoy his sense of humour. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Big Gary. ❤️ - Posted by: Cathy and Gary Lund (Friend) on: Jul 09, 2025
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Lynn and Robert My condolences on your loss. Jocelyn - Posted by: Jocelyn Greenwood (Friend) on: Jul 08, 2025
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Oh Naomi, I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Peace be to you and the boys. To the Granke, Gelhorn and Johnson families, my deepest condolences. Terri-Ann Mattiasson (Anderson) - Posted by: Terri-Ann Mattiasson (Acquaintance) on: Jul 08, 2025
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Our deepest condolences to Naomi and family, Bob and Lynn and family and Elaine and family. Many wonderful memories in Winnipeg with time spent in Lutheran Church activities and beyond. May God wrap His loving arms around you and bring you comfort. Liz and Brian Cieszynski - Posted by: Liz Cieszynski (Friend (Winnipeg)) on: Jul 08, 2025