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GREGORY JOHN WARD
Born: Sep 02, 1955
Date of Passing: Mar 01, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGREGORY JOHN WARD
Greg passed away at home suddenly, on March 1, 2026, at the age of 70.
He was born in Stonewall and grew up with his family on a dairy farm near by. After high school Greg was a student at the University of Manitoba where he met many life long friends. After brief stints working as an audio technician at the university radio station and CBC, Greg landed a position at the Manitoba Department of Education making audiobooks on tape for visually impaired students.
Greg enjoyed playing golf, darts and curling with his friends. He was a very good cook, excelling behind his BBQ and smoker, and enjoyed sharing his creations with friends and family.
He was predeceased by his father Ted and mother Donna. Greg will be missed by his long time partner Rhonda Kurtz, his brothers, Dean (Marg), Tim, sister Kim (Scott) Hughes, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 21, 2026
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I was sad to hear of Greg's passing... though we hadn't spoken in a number of years I have many fond memories of Saturday morning curling with him and the rest of the gang. Rest easy Greg. - Posted by: Tristan Hartry (friend) on: Mar 23, 2026
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I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. I am sending love and prayers to you and the family. Take care of yourself. - Posted by: Patricia and Roger Vouriot (Friend) on: Mar 21, 2026
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Greg Ward’s audio media department at Manitoba Education was an island refuge for so many people. Out-of-work local actors would often be hired for a few afternoons a week reading books in his quiet recording studio. Harried vision consultants would come into the large workroom, look out the broad windows overlooking Portage Avenue, and take a few deep breaths (and a cup of coffee) before returning to the fray. Before technology was available blind and visually impaired students received prompt talking books from his department on any and every subject. Braille typewriters were immaculately repaired. Greg pioneered scanning books and digital storage. For those who worked with him for a summer, or for a few decades, his enquiring mind and amiable nature made the work day a much more pleasant experience. For many of us having a lunch with Greg and his work friends at Ted and Yvonne’s cafeteria upstairs was a highlight of the day. Cheers, Greg. Thanks for the many happy memories. - Posted by: DAVID JAMES WATSON (co-worker) on: Mar 21, 2026