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HARRY KREEL
Date of Passing: Oct 20, 2025
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HARRY KREEL
It is with profound sadness that the family of Harry Kreel announces his passing on October 20, 2025 at the age of 98 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Ben and Rebecca Kreel; his brothers, Isadore and Boris Kreel; and his beloved wife Myrna, to whom he was married for 68 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his daughter Eileen; his son Darrell (Nicole); and his grandson Benjamin Kreel.
Harry was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan and moved to Winnipeg in his early 20s. He spent his career in education. He was the Director of Special Education for the Winnipeg School Division, Principal of R.B. Russell Vocational School and he also taught in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba.
Our parents loved to travel, and throughout their lives they travelled extensively throughout Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Upon his retirement, he and our mother were able to spend many wonderful winters in Palm Springs, as well as many visits to New York to visit family. The highlight for them was their trip to Israel, which was something they had always wanted to do, and they did.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, graveside at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. We would like to express our sincerest thanks to Rabbi Carney Rose for officiating and for delivering a most beautiful and heartfelt service.
To the pallbearers, you know who you are, and we would like to thank you for being there for our father. We would also, at this time, like to thank the wonderful staff of Weinberg I at the Simkin Centre. You treated our father with the utmost kindness, respect, dignity and compassion, and for that we will be forever grateful. And last but certainly not least, to Sheryl, Tia, and Victoria Levine, to Leslie Stokoloff and Joe Lacey, we will be forever grateful for all your love and support during this most difficult time.
Should anyone so desire, donations may be made in our father’s memory to the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre or CancerCare Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2025
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Thank you for your contribution to special edition students, one of whom was my long-time neighbour. Mr. Patterson, your name has appeared several times and I have fond memories of being in your grade eight history glass and being naughty with teaming up with the girls and wearing perfume that would send you around the bend. Having taught at Mynarski for 12 years, rest assured payback was delivered. I loved that school beyond words and left only to have my beautiful, brilliant son who is now 43. I hope you are well and enjoying retirement as am I. - Posted by: Lana Thiessen-Storey (former student and staff member of Andrew Mynarski Junior High and student at Sisler High) on: Nov 15, 2025
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It was a honor to be one of Harry’s Health Care Aides from Simkin. He truly was one of the most kind, genuine residents I have ever cared for. A true gentleman. He also had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed. - Posted by: Kelly (One of Harry’s Health care aides) on: Nov 15, 2025
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What seems like a lifetime ago I attended Lord Nelson School where Mr. Kreel was principle. As a principle, he shined. He was fair and approachable. He made a point to greet his students and remember your name. Always smiling. He made you feel seen, heard and valued. Led with kindness. As a small child, that did not go unnoticed. An immeasurable loss for his family, friends and community. Peace and strength in the days ahead. - Posted by: Tania Gryszczuk (Former student) on: Nov 15, 2025
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Our deepest Condolences on the passing of your dad. May your memories of him continue to bring you comfort. - Posted by: Garth and Evelyn Fey (Friend) on: Nov 15, 2025
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A trustworthy and loyal friend! We both survived the many bumps along our journeys with the Winnipeg School Division #1 and lived to laugh at and about them. - Posted by: Jim Patterson (friend) on: Nov 15, 2025