LESLIE (LES) PRITCHARD

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LESLIE (LES) PRITCHARD

It’s our profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie (Les) Pritchard on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Carman Hospital after a long battle with heart disease. Youngest son of the late Gordon and Noreen Pritchard.

He will be greatly be missed by his children, Jeff (Shawna) and Tanya (Geoff) Morrison; his grandchildren, Brody (Sam) and Bryce; and his very special great-grandson Maverick. He also leaves his brothers, David (Gail) and Bob (Lynda), his favourite sister Connie (Ross) Shaver, and many nieces and nephews.

Dad was born November 21, 1950, in Roland and grew up on the family homestead. His love for cars led him into the automobile industry, and fast cars led him to Miami, where he met the love of his life, Carla Campbell, and they married in 1972. He started his first business, "Les" Pritchard Auto Body, in Roland and later bought the family farm and built an even larger shop.

This man never stopped - tow company, scrap metal, fixing, selling, building, tractor pulls, travelling… the list is endless. He loved his food, but his passion was racing. He was a proud dad when his son and grandson followed in his footsteps, and his daughter into cooking.

His health started failing, and they sold the farm in 2007. He cherished his friends and family, was a legend in his day, and will always be #1. Time to celebrate… you won the race xoxo.

A large appreciation goes out to the Carman Hospital staff, palliative programs, and Bardal Funeral Home - you went above and beyond, and we thank you.

Funeral will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roland United Church, with lunch to follow at the Roland Memorial Hall.

Bardal Funeral Home

843 Sherbrook Street, 204-774-7474

Tribute Wall: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 28, 2026