RAOUL MCKAY

Condolences & Memories (33 entries)

• He was my French teacher through high school. My condolences to Mrs McKay and her family. - Posted by: Donna Booth-Coutts (Former student, PEHS, Shilo, Manitoba) on: Nov 03, 2014

• I was truly saddened to learn of Raoul's passing. Raoul was a kind, caring and intelligent gentle man who made a big difference in my life. Raoul was the first department head of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba, and while I was a grad student back in the mid 1970s he hired me to teach a summer course for the then newly established Native Studies department. I subsequently became a professor and have been with the department ever since. Raoul's contributions to the Metis community and to the Department of Native Studies will not be forgotten. Iris and Celeste and family, you are in my thoughts. - Posted by: Emma LaRocque (friend, colleague in Native Studies) on: Oct 15, 2014

• It was an honour and pleasure to know Raoul. I will greatly miss his phone calls and the many chats that we had. My sincere condolences to Iris and the rest of Raoul's family. - Posted by: Monica Keen () on: Sep 18, 2014

• I knew Raoul through work. I work at the Gabriel Dumont Institute in Saskatoon, a Metis and cultural educational institution. Raoul and I talked and met over several years and discussed Metis history and culture. I found him very kind and intelligent. I will miss talking to him. Rest in peace mon ami. - Posted by: Darren Prefontaine (Friend) on: Sep 12, 2014

• What a wonderful write-up in the Free Press. - Posted by: Dianne Biggs (friend and business associate) on: Sep 11, 2014

• Our condolences to the family. It was a pleasure for me to meet Raoul and Iris when I was in Winnipeg, shortly after we took the work of First Voice Multimedia into distribution for use by libraries and in education. His passing is a real loss to the community and to humanity itself. We admire and respect his many accomplishments and especially the inspiring documentaries he created. - Posted by: Sylvia Jonescu Lisitza, Moving Images Distribution (Vancouver) (Film distributor) on: Sep 09, 2014

• I am sad to learn of Dr. McKay's passing, and remember your family all very fondly. Reading his obituary and these many warm memories of this beloved man, I recognize his integrity, talent, kindness and strength. I hope that your family's pain from such loss will subside with time and eventual healing. - Posted by: Shannon Stevens (Daughter of family friend (Gail Glover)) on: Sep 01, 2014

• Iris, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. - Posted by: Dean and Sherri Kostiw (friends) on: Aug 30, 2014

• My sincere condolences to Iris & family. Raoul was like an uncle to me, we will miss him dearly. He helped me out a lot in the past few months. I just wish I could say thank you again 1 last time. Rest peacefully my friend - Posted by: Kelly Ducharme (Very good friend) on: Aug 29, 2014

• Dear Iris, I will always be grateful to you and Raoul for the opportunity you gave me in working for you. I remember the many hours of paperwork together, the treats you'd bring in, the coffee and morning meeting, and Raoul penning away more ideas for documentaries! It was a privilege and honour to work for you both and I pray you are comforted these days. Peace be with you, dear Iris. I hold you gently in my prayers. - Posted by: Rita (Previous employee) on: Aug 28, 2014

• Iris: I was truly saddened when Celeste told me about Raoul's passing. I always looked forward to seeing him as his smile always told me that everything was good. Thank you, Raoul, for helping me jack up and level my house when I moved back to Sioux Narrows. I only hope that our fishing trips (with Evan) and our shore lunches (with the family) was adequate to show my appreciation for your kindness. You will be sorely missed, my friend. - Posted by: Ellery Horsman (Friend) on: Aug 28, 2014

• My sincere condolences to your family during this very difficult time. Your family will be in our families' thoughts and prayers this evening ... May God Bless ... Peace , Love , and Blessings going your way through this trying time in your lives . - Posted by: Jeanne Bernard { Paul and Yvonne ( St. Cyr. } Bernard 's daughter } ( Distant cousin relative ... St. Eustache , St. Claude , and Portage La Prairie Mb. district) on: Aug 28, 2014

• Iris & family At this sad time may you find comfort and strength knowing that there are others who care about your loss and are remembering you. - Posted by: Karen Gillespie (friend from school days ) on: Aug 28, 2014

• Dear Larry and Family, I am very saddened to hear of you recent loss. My heart goes out to you and the all family at this difficult time. May peace and comfort find you during this moment. - Posted by: Clarisse Kayisire (Larry Chartrand's friend ) on: Aug 28, 2014

• I have fond memories of Mr. McKay from playing in the backyard of your house on Campbell Street with Monique and going to the lake with all of you. My sincere condolences are with all of you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Tannis Hamilton (Family Friend (Monique)) on: Aug 28, 2014

• Thank you Raoul for all that you have done with us and for us. This seems so inadequate, but it's the best I can do. Hope to see you later. - Posted by: Vern kalmakoff (Friend) on: Aug 28, 2014

• My sincere condolences to the McKay family. I met Raoul while working in the Archives of Manitoba. He was the kind of researcher who made my experience there very special. I enjoyed our lunches together. Our conversations about the Métis and Native Peoples were eye openers for me, extremely information and always very educational. Gilbert-L. Comeault Niagara On The Lake, ON - Posted by: Gilbert Comeault (Someone who crossed my path and who was special) on: Aug 28, 2014

• Our hearts go out to you, Celeste, your son and your Mom. You have such a kind and gentle spirit but you are also very strong. Know that you are surrounded by love. - Posted by: Debbie, Paul and Daniel Belanger (Friends and neighbors) on: Aug 28, 2014

• From Ottawa where I live now, my sincere condolences to the family of an old school friend in St Eustache. Raoul was such a cheerful and kind person. He had a wonderful and very rich life. - Posted by: Louise (Lacroix) DuVernet (school friend) on: Aug 28, 2014

• My sincerest condolences to you, Iris and your family at this difficult time. Take care and know there are many people out there who care about you. - Posted by: Norma Spence (Friend) on: Aug 28, 2014

• Raoul Mckay was a pretty genuine person. He was my teacher in Shilo Manitoba in the 60's but I was a little older than most students as I repeated grade 12 three times. He never put on airs and it was my privilege to play hockey with him on the same team with other teachers and students. My hockey memories are that he would never pass the puck frustrating the heck out of the rest of us but he was like a bulldog going down the ice. My memories as a student and a worker on the base was that he was most respectful of other people and went out of his way to try to interact with others. He was always kind to me despite my shortcomings and had a special sense of humour with a great grin. What he accomplished after we parted ways speaks to his strong character and caring spirit. Well done Raoul. You made a difference. - Posted by: Bill Blake (former student in Shilo Manitoba in 1966/67) on: Aug 27, 2014

• Mrs. McKay and family. Mel & I were so very sorry to learn of Mr. McKay's passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Mel & Judy Rioux (nee Hummel) (Former Students, PEHS, CFB Shilo, MB) on: Aug 27, 2014

• Always enjoyed French class! You were the reason for that. Thanks - Posted by: Gary & Shirley (Burkin) Paine (Former Students. PEHS Shilo, Manitoba) on: Aug 27, 2014

• To: Iris & family We were saddened to hear of Raoul passing, he was truly a fine & wonderful person and a leader a true advocate for the Metis & First Nations people. It was a pleasure to have known him. I will never forget the part he played in bringing the community of St. Laurent, Mb being represented at the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. It was truly a wonderful experience of a lifetime to have worked on a committee has co-curators. May he rest in peace. Condolences and prayers are with you & your family. Darlene & Emile McKay, St. Laurent, MB. - Posted by: Emile & Darlene McKay (Relative & Friend) on: Aug 27, 2014

• Only knew Roaul Mackay for a few years at Shilo, Manitoba. He was a great guy and tried to be a student at times. He could take and give a joke and was well liked by the students. I would say he was part of my life and made me a better person. His passing will be missed. My sincere thanks and my condolences to the family. - Posted by: Av & Laurena( Robillard) Beirnes (Past Students) on: Aug 27, 2014

• My condolences to Mrs McKay and her family. - Posted by: Pamela (Dent) Carritt (student at PEHS, CFB Shilo) on: Aug 27, 2014

• I remember Raoul from my school days in St. Eustache, and have fond memories of him. I extend my condolences to his family. A life well lived. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Marianne Preun (Riese) (School friend) on: Aug 27, 2014

• Oh how sad to hear of Raoul's passing! My heartfelt condolences to you Iris and your family! Raoul meant so much to me. I so enjoyed meeting him for coffee and sharing my life story and educational experiences as a teacher! I was very proud to be featured along with my class at RB Russell High School in a documentary he put together. He truly was one of a kind and I will miss him terribly! - Posted by: Linda St. Cyr (3rd cousin and lifelong friend!) on: Aug 27, 2014

• Thinking of you and your family with loving thoughts and prayers. Maurice and I will cherish our memories. We have lost a wonderful man with the gift to tell a story. Holding you close Iris as you walk through the coming days. Love Patti & Maurice - Posted by: Maurice & Patti (Friends) on: Aug 27, 2014

• On behalf of Gisele and I, our most sincere sympathy to Iris and all your family. We will be unable to attend the services as you will surely be in our thoughts and in our prayers. RIP dear friend - Posted by: Norbert Collette (friend,associate) on: Aug 27, 2014

• Hello Auntie Iris, I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family in regards to the loss of a kind, gentle, and caring man. Jeff - Posted by: Jeffrey Katz (Denise Mckay's boyfriend) on: Aug 27, 2014

• My sincere condolences to your family during this very difficult time. Raoul was such a kind hearted man and always very friendly. My heart aches knowing my Father lost another good friend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Wendy Malcolm (Joe and Lydia Malcolm's daughter) () on: Aug 27, 2014

• Hi Iris, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. - Posted by: Shirley (Phillips) McLaren (distant relative) on: Aug 27, 2014