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RICHARD ERNEST JAQUES
Born: Mar 10, 1948
Date of Passing: Apr 17, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRICHARD ERNEST JAQUES
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Ernest Jaques, on April 17, 2026, in Victoria, BC, surrounded by the love and devotion of his family.
Rick is survived by his children, Alayna, Steven, and special daughter-in-law Eve, grandchildren, Elise, Emmie, Cassia, Elio and William, his sister Cindy and many nieces and nephews in Canada and France. Rick is predeceased by his brother David.
Born in Winnipeg March 10,1948. Rick loved the family cottage at Jessica lake, enjoying water skiing, sailing and boating.
Rick was a man of remarkable intellect and was a graduate from Electronic Technology at Red River Community Polytech, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba and an MBA from Concordia University. He worked across Canada, Winnipeg, Quebec, Newfoundland and in Bermuda.
Rick held a commercial pilots license, was a tow pilot at Montreal Soaring Club and loved building and flying model airplanes. He loved playing his guitar and for fun played in a band in Bermuda.
Rick was known for his sharp black humour. His quick wit and dry observations remained a hallmark of his personality.
The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the caregivers at the Kiwanis Pavilion.
Those who wish may make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or Canadian Aviation Museum of Ottawa.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Rick's Family and close friends. I got to know Rick while we both worked for the Bermuda Government. May you Rest in Peace, Rick. - Posted by: Alison Rowe (Work colleague) on: Apr 27, 2026
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Sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. We were part of a clique that met up every morning to walk to school and discuss weighty matters. Always loved hanging in Jaques rec room with the gang - Posted by: Michael Dewson (School friends) on: Apr 27, 2026
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I had the honour of meeting Rick in 2005 in Bermuda where we worked on projects together; Rick as the Electrical Engineer and I as architect. Rick was very accoplished in his work. He was kind, thoughtful and a gentleman. We cared for each other very much and were sad to part as a result of different work terms. My family really enjoyed getting to know Rick and his fun loving spirit. He was a great story teller and made all of us laugh.His memory remains eternal in our hearts. Our sincerest condolences to Rick's beautiful family. - Posted by: Christina Kokosky (Friend) on: Apr 26, 2026
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Sorry to hear about Rick. We grew up one street away in St. James on Belvedere and Mandeville St. I also saw him at Jessica Lake while visiting a friend on the other side of the lake. Paul Tilley - Posted by: Paul Tilley (neigbours) on: Apr 25, 2026