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JOHN RAYMOND ELIAS
Born: Dec 19, 1948
Date of Passing: Jun 15, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN RAYMOND ELIAS
John Raymond Elias passed away peacefully Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Bethania Mennonite Care Home, surrounded by family. John was born December 19, 1948, to Jacob and Margaret Elias. The family came from humble beginnings where they learned the value of hard work from life on the farm.
In 1965, he met the love of his life Loreen Loewen and they were married in September of 1968. John started driving truck early on in their life together to support family. Their marriage was blessed by the arrival of daughter Cheryl in 1969 and son Brad in 1973.
Family and faith were important to John which was the reason he chose to move away from life on the road and transition to managing a large distribution centre in Winnipeg. He retired in 2008 after multiple attempts, and soon after began enjoying winters in Mesa, Arizona, allowing him to do what he loved, playing baseball and golf year round.
John leaves to mourn his wife Loreen Elias, son Brad (Christy), grandchildren, Ashlyn and Mackay, daughter Cheryl (Doug), grandchildren, Riley and Christian as well as three brothers, four sisters, many in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Riverwood Church Community Warehouse, 270 Gordon Ave., Winnipeg.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 21, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I was blessed to have met John and his family. Their compassion, love and advocacy for his care is admirable. He will be remembered and missed. Rest in the grace and love of God ❤️ - Posted by: Patty Enns (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2025
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Condolences to the family. It was always a pleasure to see John whether it was at the baseball field, in a store or like last fall, in the parking lot of his apartment building. Such a sweet and loving man who adored his family. Thinking of you all. - Posted by: Mary Beazley (Acquaintance of Brad’s.) on: Jun 22, 2025
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Loreen and family … sincere condolences … over the years I thoroughly enjoyed playing ball with John both in Winnipeg and down south in Mesa … we always had a fun time, bantering and BS were our chosen forms of conversation … he will be sincerely missed by all … take care - Posted by: Jim Chester (Friend) on: Jun 22, 2025
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To Loreen and family, My husband Ray and I met John and Loreen many years ago. John and Loreen were always fun to be around. A loving man and will be missed by many. Sincerely Janis Giesbrecht. I am sorry I am unable to attend the service I am away right now in Ottawa but will be thinking of all of you. - Posted by: Janis giesbrecht (Friend) on: Jun 21, 2025
