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RICHARD EARL TRENTER
Born: May 23, 1949
Date of Passing: Oct 30, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRICHARD EARL TRENTER May 23, 1949 - October 30, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad, Rick Trenter, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was predeceased by his wife Margaret and his grandson Kristjan. Left to cherish his memory are his girlfriend Irene Skinkoway, his brother Mike, and his three children: Tracey Burton (Kevin) and their children, Brandan (Courtney) and Breanne (Mike), Lee Trenter (Patti) and their daughter Hanna, and Stacey Loe (Bevan) and their children, Meagan (Tony) and Daulton. Rick also leaves two great-grandchildren, Lucas Amy and Lauryn Burton. Rick was born in Calgary, Alberta on May 23, 1949. At the age of 19, he started his career with the Winnipeg Fire Department. Rick entered the St. James Assiniboia Community Services Department on November 1, 1968, the St. James Fire Department on November 1, 1971, and the Winnipeg Fire Department on January 7, 1974, upon amalgamation. On January 24, 1993, Rick was promoted to Fire Prevention Officer and to Senior Fire Prevention Officer on October 12, 1999. After 42 years and four months of service to the citizens of Winnipeg, Rick retired on January 29, 2011. During his five years of retirement, Rick enjoyed his little piece of paradise out at the Lake Manitoba Narrows. At Rick's request, there will be no formal funeral service. The family is having a private Celebration of Life and would like to extend a thank you to all that have called and messaged their condolences over the past few days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rick's memory to the Manitoba Firefighters Burn Fund.
Publish Date: Nov 12, 2016
RICHARD EARL TRENTER Peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Riverview Health Centre, Rick passed away at the age of 67 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Diane. Richard was a proud Firefighter with the Winnipeg Fire Department for 45 years. Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. 204-782-3541 www.kilcollinscremationservice.com
Publish Date: Nov 5, 2016
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2016
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We became good friends with Rick at the lake. He was a kind, thoughtful man and we had a lot of good times with him. He cooked a mean roast beef dinner, in fact he was a great cook all around. Our condolences to his family and his girlfriend Irene who will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. - Posted by: Wayne and Linda Major (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2016
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Rick was a big TeddyBear ! He would help or do anything to help anyone . We work side by side the four of us and we all waded thru each other's issues. Rick always had a positive spin on it all . Say hi to Mercil up there buddie God Bless you are at Peace now . Bruce - Posted by: Bruce Hallmuth (Good friend and Brother ) on: Nov 05, 2016
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A gentle giant always helping those that needed it, with an infectious smile and chuckle. You will be missed my friend. - Posted by: Stephen Sumka (Firefighter Friend) on: Nov 05, 2016
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Rick was a wonderful friend to us and our family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and to Irene who will miss him dearly. We will miss meeting him weekly for "Chinese" in Ashern. He lived his last years at The Narrows where he was in his happy place. Rest in peace my friend! - Posted by: Dave and Eileen Devanik (Good friends ) on: Nov 05, 2016