ROGER NEWMAN

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

• I remember Roger and his brother Don for their talent during the golden age of journalism at the Winnipeg Free Press. I know he would want me to say he was just as good a skater as reporter. He lived a charming life and contributed more than he extracted from a long life. - Posted by: Ritchie Gage (Journalist friend ) on: Mar 10, 2021

• Dear Jan and the Roger Newman family, my heartfelt condolence on the passing of Roger. For him the LAKE WINNIPEG WRITERS GROUP came into being. Ah, and what an illustrious life Roger built, its bright rays touched beginners, amateurs and professional writers. I was once that beginner. Bravo Roger, Community builder. Thank you. You will be missed. Helma PS Still, your cache of writing is there, in the Manitoba Archives. Accessible for everyone. H. RogueRaiders, Artist - Posted by: Helma Rogge Rehders (professional) on: Mar 09, 2021

• In his professional role I found Roger to be a kind, generous, thoughtful man. - Posted by: Germaine gougeon (Gimli resident) on: Mar 07, 2021

• Jan, I was saddened to learn about Roger's passing. I think the last time we spoke was at the Matlock July 1 celebration in 2019. I have been thinking about the days when we played hockey together for the Sir John Franklin oldtimers and you were living down the back lane on Campbell St. I asked Ted Holland's son Rob to let his father, who is now in the Rosewood seniors facility in Winnipeg, know about Roger. - Posted by: Kent Morgan (Friend and Hockey Teammate) on: Mar 06, 2021

• Jan. I have fond memoirs of the "olden days" when the guys were into lots of sports. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Lynne Claydon - Posted by: Lynne Claydon (old acquaintance from baseball and hockey ) on: Feb 27, 2021

• Dear Jan and family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Roger was so much a part of our community. We will all miss him. His contributions over the years are countless. He was a great writer and also had a keen eye on all things in our little town. He will be missed by many and certainly by me. Take care of yourselves and share the wonderful memories you have. Lovingly, Lorna Tergesen - Posted by: Lorna Tergesen (Friend) on: Feb 27, 2021

• Heartfelt condolences. Roger was a great friend of the Gimli Garden Club and never missed a chance to promote us, praise us for the work around town. I so miss his writing. He also wrote a great piece about my Gimli writer/filmmaker daughter in Los Angeles, and I will always be grateful for that. Rest in Peace, Roger. We will miss you. - Posted by: Sis Thomas Moore (friend) on: Feb 27, 2021

• Heartfelt condolences. Roger was a great friend of the Gimli Garden Club and never missed a chance to promote us, praise us for the work around town. I so miss his writing. He also wrote a great piece about my Gimli writer/filmmaker daughter in Los Angeles, and I will always be grateful for that. Rest in Peace, Roger. We will miss you. - Posted by: Sis Thomas Moore (friend) on: Feb 27, 2021

• Heartfelt condolences. Roger was a great friend of the Gimli Garden Club and never missed a chance to promote us, praise us for the work around town. I so miss his writing. He also wrote a great piece about my Gimli writer/filmmaker daughter in Los Angeles, and I will always be grateful for that. Rest in Peace, Roger. We will miss you. - Posted by: Sis Thomas Moore (friend) on: Feb 27, 2021

• Heartfelt condolences. Roger was a great friend of the Gimli Garden Club and never missed a chance to promote us, praise us for the work around town. I so miss his writing. He also wrote a great piece about my Gimli writer/filmmaker daughter in Los Angeles, and I will always be grateful for that. Rest in Peace, Roger. We will miss you. - Posted by: Sis Thomas Moore (friend) on: Feb 27, 2021

• Our deepest condolences to Jan and your family. The times we spent together at The Aspire Theatre are memories we will remember forever. - Posted by: Pat & Steve Thullner (Friend) on: Feb 27, 2021

• Dear Roger. Your were a delightful, bright, and funny fellow. You made reading one of your articles an adventure. Thank You for all you wrote . You finally got to retire. Rest peacefully. - Posted by: Betty Jackson and Bruce Smith (Community members) on: Feb 27, 2021

• A STAR JOURNALIST, I so admired Roger for his wit, pragmatic approach to life, ethical journalism, dedication to the craft and our local community’s well being. - Posted by: Laurence Russin (Business Associate) on: Feb 27, 2021

• Dear Jan and family, I am so very sorry. I will remember Roger fondly and will miss our little chats when I called you. My deepest condolences. - Posted by: Eva M Haddad (Friend) on: Feb 27, 2021