2017
Obituary Overview
Allen Rouse
Peacefully at the River Ridge Transitional Care facility, Allen Rouse left us at age 92. Al is survived by his wife of 61 years Helen (Babiniec), his daughter Allyson and his grandchildren William, Joshua (Ashley), Mercedes and Jonathon. As well, Al leaves behind numerous relatives, and friends made from a lifetime of almost continuous work and volunteer service.
Al was born in Moose Jaw but spent nearly all his life in Winnipeg. He was employed by the Province of Manitoba for 43 years in the Department of Justice Court of Queen’s Bench, where he was the Prothonotary-Registrar, Clerk of the Peace and Magistrate. He was also Provincial Administrator for the Federal Court of Canada.
Al volunteered to join the Royal Canadian Navy as a 17 year-old during World War II, where he spent the last three years of the war patrolling the European and South Pacific waters. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Henderson Branch 215 and a member of the Winnipeg White Ensign Naval Club.
Al was president of the Kiwanis Club of East Kildonan, founder of the Kiwanis Key Club, Lt. Governor for Division II of Kiwanis, president of the Manitoba Government Employees Association, board member and treasurer of the Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA, board member of the Concordia Hospital Foundation, Provincial Chairman and Governor of the Youth Bowling Council of Canada.
He served as a school trustee in East and North Kildonan for 25 years, 12 of those years as board chairman of the River East School Division. Al was also a table officer of the Canadian Association of School Trustees representing the Western Canada provinces. He was a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Education Association and a past president of the Manitoba Association of School Trustees.
Al served as vice chairman of the Manitoba Blue Cross board of directors and chairman of the board of directors of the Manitoba Medical Services Foundation. He was a trustee of John Black Memorial Church and a member of the church foundation board.
Al has received many awards including the Canadian Centennial Medal, Kiwanis International President’s Award, City of Winnipeg Community Award, Concordia Hospital Foundation Award, Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA Award, Order of the Buffalo Hunt and Sports Excellence Province of Manitoba. There is also a cove located in North Kildonan that bears his name.
He was an Honorary Life Member of the Manitoba Teachers Society, Manitoba Government Employees Association, Canadian Education Association, Manitoba Association of School Trustees and the Henderson Branch 215 Royal Canadian Legion.
Al also had a passion for many sports. He wrote a sports column for the community newspaper and managed to find time to play hockey, elite soccer, coach women’s hockey, coach youth bowling for 30-plus years and even play some golf with his wife and friends.
In between all of those activities, Al performed many marriage ceremonies as Justice of the Peace and even played the part of Santa Claus for family and community children.
Al lived life to the fullest and was known for his matinee smile, friendly nature and work ethic. He will be missed.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m. at John Black Memorial United Church, Henderson Hwy and Leighton Ave., East Kildonan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John Black Memorial Church Foundation, 898 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg MB, R2K 3T4.
Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca

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Death notice for the town of: West St Paul, Province: Manitoba

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