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RENE JOHN MAUTHE
Date of Passing: Feb 15, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRENE JOHN MAUTHE
Rene John Mauthe passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
Rene was born in Gladstone, Manitoba and lived his early years in Plumas, MB. His education and career took him from university in Brandon, MB and London, ON, to Edmonton, AB where he held several positions in media, communications and freelance writing.
He is survived by his sisters, Lorraine, Norma, Jeannette, Donna (Keith), Lynne, Debra (Chuck), Becky, Tamara; his brother Ronald; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rene was predeceased by his parents, Reinhold and Frieda Mauthe; his sister Evelyn; his brother Ted; and brothers-in-law, Mike, Bert, Greg , Ted and sister-in-law Phyl.
Rene’s life was rich with a large group of friends and co-workers who he shared his passion for the outdoors, music, running, cross country skiing, mountains, fine scotch whisky and his beloved Montreal Canadians.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Details for a celebration of life will follow at a later date.
To share photos, memories, and condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 28, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I first met Reen at Brandon University in the late '70's. He and his friends had a penchant for playing Monty Python records really loud and late. I would have to leave my room in Darrach Hall and walk 5 feet to bang on their door. I was trying to study of course. Over time we became good friends and part of a much larger group of nefarious characters. We shared a love of music, mostly Springsteen and Pink Floyd. We both wrote for the university paper. Reen even made up to Flin Flon after I convinced him he could make more cash in the smelter than he could at the Brandon putt-a-round. But after 2 hilarious, action filled years I moved away to further (get) my education. At first we kept in touch, but then life happened and we lost touch. Then, for some reason I reached out to him in December and he filled me in on his illness. Then he was gone. You're at the River now buddy. - Posted by: Patrick S Liss (Old buddy) on: Mar 16, 2026
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I met Rene when I was a freelance photographer at the Winnipeg Sun amongst other publications. My Condolences to the Mauthe family and Rene's many friends :( - Posted by: Jack Simpson (Friend) on: Mar 14, 2026
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Ron - Sincere sympathy to you & your family for your loss - - From your friends in Laclu. - Posted by: Rachel & Ben Simard (Friends) on: Feb 28, 2026
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My condolences thoughts and prayers are with his family and his friends Rene always had that spark of life at school that stood out and will never be extinguished by his passing. - Posted by: Dale Besser (Family friend) on: Feb 28, 2026