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EARL MURRAY BLAIR
Date of Passing: Jan 09, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEARL MURRAY BLAIR
Was born on October 25, 1952, at the Fox Memorial Hospital in Carberry, MB.
He passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Center in Winnipeg, January 9, 2026, at the age of 73, with his family by his side.
Earl leaves to mourn his loving wife of 45 years, Linda; their two sons, Travis (Niki) and Adam (Charissa); two children from his first marriage, Sandy (Mel) and Kevin from Brandon; and eight grandchildren. His four brothers and three sisters also survive him.
Earl was predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Edith Blair and his first wife, Gwendolyn.
Earl attended Carberry High School and had various jobs. He worked at Mackenzie Seeds in Brandon, MB. He also worked for 12 years at the Manitoba Parks Department in Carberry as a carpenter, a trade in which he became very skilled and enjoyed throughout his life. His skills and talents served him well during several years of self-employment and countless home renovation projects.
Later in life, Earl worked full-time in maintenance at the Winnipeg Sun. He retired in 2020.
Earl’s hobbies included carpentry and stained glass, and some of his pieces were shipped worldwide (Germany). His other hobbies included gardening, he loved cooking (particularly barbecuing) and baking, which he learned from his mom. He also loved the pet cats he had over the years; Benjamin, Spooker, Lucas, Chloe and Pepper, and Calico, with his latest being Baxter.
Many thanks to the staff at HSC (emergency, SICU, A5 step down). In memory of Earl, donations can be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Winnipeg at Springs Church (725 Lagimodiere) at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, officiated by Pastor Danny Michael. A second Celebration of Life will be held in Sidney, Manitoba, on February 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (Sidney Town Hall).
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I met Earl a while after I started working at the Winnipeg Sun plant at Church and Keewatin St. In 1993.. Earl and I became great friends from the time we met each other! He and I had serious conversations about life, science, and especially faith, and not just learning, but about being able to love and support others, as Jesus does… He would always be optimistic and joyful, with making me laugh when we got too serious…. and he always helped me with out with things that needed fixing and our get together s at Earl and Linda’s home… I started going to Springs Church with Earl and Linda in 1994,and for that I thank Our Lord for bringing us together… Earl, my family and I miss you and know you are with Our Lord with eternal peace joy and love! Jim Perch and my Family… - Posted by: James Perch (Long time brother in Christ Jesus) on: Jan 21, 2026
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I was so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. He had a great sense of humor especially when he was with his brother Terry. They could always make me laugh. Deepest condolences to Linda and family. Rest In Peace Earl. - Posted by: Shannon McRae (cousin) on: Jan 17, 2026
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Once you met Earl-you never forget him-he had a way of engaging you in all topics of conversation. He always had an eager look on his face-and showed Linda lots of love. Will miss our Chats-with me often trying to get a word in. He was knowledgeable in many different topics and loved to share his ideas. Rest in Peace Earl - Posted by: Ava Mohammed (friend) on: Jan 17, 2026
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Our condolences to Linda and family. The fence that Earl built for us 45 years ago is still standing! - Posted by: Pat & Phil Buckingham (Coworker) on: Jan 17, 2026