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MURRAY COATES
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of (John) Murray Coates, who passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 85 at Red River Valley Lodge in Morris, MB.
Murray is lovingly remembered by his wife Gwen; children: John (Leah), Mark (Colleen), Garth, Lynda, son-in-law Joe Reimer, sister Terry (Erich Del Monte); 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law Shannon St. Clair; granddaughter Cassie Woodhouse; sister Trudy Nash; and his parents, John and Beatrice Coates, all of whom he missed deeply. He was especially saddened by the loss of his daughter, Kathy Reimer.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Lodge for their loving care.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church, 253 Main Street, Morris, MB with reception to follow.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2026
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Please accept Deborah and my condolences at losing Murray. Murray was my chemistry and physics teacher a lifetime ago when I attended Morris Collegiate. After my parents relocated to BC I decided to stay behind, study the Grade 12 curriculum and write the summer supplementary exams so I could attend university in Manitoba. Murray was kind enough to let me into the school laboratory and to remain at the school while I performed the required experiments. I don’t think that I ever thanked him enough for sacrificing his time, but he truly helped change the trajectory of my life. He was a dedicated teacher. - Posted by: Tom Pearson (Former student) on: May 09, 2026
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Gwen and family we are so sorry for your loss. May the memories you hold of him help carry you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Bert and Roslyn SAURETTE (Cousin) on: May 09, 2026