ALVIN ALOIS DESCHAUER

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ALVIN ALOIS DESCHAUER

November 20, 1935 - February 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alvin (Al) Deschauer, beloved husband, father, grandfather (Papa), great-grandfather, and friend. Al passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Steinbach, Manitoba, at the age of 90.

After graduating from the University of Manitoba, Al taught high school in Gimli, Manitoba, before embarking on a life in business. He began with a printing company, Southview Publishing, and later developed a rural vocational education program in Southern Manitoba before shifting his focus to real estate development. Having an exciting project on the go was the lifeblood for Al; he had a gift for seeing possibilities where others saw barriers, building and creating with joy, and bringing people along with him.

Al will be forever missed and always remembered with love by his wife of 69 years, Doreen (Obirek). Doreen and Al were inseparable in business ventures and family life, moving through the world as a true team – steadfast, supportive, and happiest when together.

Al was predeceased by his brother, Ken.

Al is survived by his wife: Doreen; children: Dorian (Joy), John Peter "Lucky" (Siobhan), Francine (Chad), Maria (Michael), Baron (Shoshanna), and Justin (Jill); and his grandchildren: Siobhan (Mark), Courtney (Marci), Lisa (Jason), Alexandra (Sam), Ysi, Katrina (Levi), Wilfred (Gini), Ryan, Maximus, and Kate. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren: Zolie, Malcolm, Theodore, Charles, and Colin, who brought him tremendous pride and joy.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at The Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Tuesday February 10 at 2:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Winnipeg on Wednesday February 11 at 11:00 a.m.

A Blessing for Alvin:

Oh God of beginnings and endings, we are filled with gratitude for your servant Alvin — father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, friend, and beloved child of yours.

We honour the entrepreneur you shaped in him — a man who saw possibilities where others saw barriers, who built, created, and worked with joy.

We celebrate the lifelong learner, the one who never stopped asking questions, never stopped exploring the wonders of your world.

For the years he was loved as Husband, for the years he was cherished as Dad and Papa, for the love he sowed into each generation — may the legacy he has planted of faith, curiosity, perseverance, and love continue to bear fruit in us.

We give thanks for the gift of his life.

We give thanks for the story you told through him.

Thanks be to God.

Amen.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 07, 2026