ALPHONSE TREVOR HENDERSON

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ALPHONSE TREVOR HENDERSON

Retired Military Staff Sergeant,

U.S. Army

Wapushki Makwa Inini

White Bear Man

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, husband, dad, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin, Alphonse Trevor Henderson, on August 27, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 51 years.

Alphonse is forever cherished and remembered by his devoted and loving parents Audrey and David Henderson, his spouse Maria, his children Leilani, Ethan and Bella, his brother Jonathan, sisters Natasha, Julia(Aaron), and Lexi, nephew Jacob(Holli), niece Lilly and great-nephew Binesi, Godmother and aunt Jean Boulette, his aunties Myrelene, Caren, Valerie(Guy), Velma, Theresa(Irv), Tracy(Larry), and Helen, uncles Derrick(Debra), Donald(Andrea) and Steve(Tammy), numerous cousins, friends, comrades, classmates and professors.

He was predeceased by his infant sister Shawna, grandparents Alphonse and Dora Courchene, Donald and Daisy Henderson, his step grandfather Guy Lafrance, numerous Aunts and Uncles, his cousins Guy J Pereux and Justin Pereux.

Alphonse was born and raised in Winnipeg. He attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic School as well as Grant Park and Kelvin High Schools. As a child he loved action figures, his favorite being Boba Fett with the Slave 1, Star Wars, Transformers, Comic Books and his favourite sparring partner, his baby brother. He also practiced Taekwondo and proudly won many gold medals in competitions across the country. Alphonse was also involved in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets and Royal Canadian Army Cadets. In 1997 he received the Aboriginal Youth Achievement for Personal Achievement Senior Award.

Alphonse was a proud Anicinabe man from Sagkeeng First Nation, Mb and he enlisted into the United States Navy, by way of the 1794 Jay Treaty. He was top of his class in Boot Camp and promoted to Second in Command for his unit. He was then stationed in San Diego and deployed to the Persian Gulf on the USS COWPENS as their Search and Rescue Swimmer. After his tour of duty, he came back to Canada and started his family. He then returned to the United States with the support of his family and enlisted in the Army. Alphonse proudly served in Iraqi (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) and for South Korea as a Platoon Leader training soldiers. Alphonse was a decorated Combat Veteran who honourably served both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. He received numerous military decorations and medals in recognition for his service.

Alphonse was currently pursuing his dream of acting by attending the prestigious Toronto Film School, in Toronto, Ontario. Where his presence is being missed and honoured by students and faculty.

The wake service will begin at sunrise on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and continue until Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Turtle Lodge, Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba.

Celebration of Life service will follow on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with Elders Paul Guimond and Eric Courchene officiating.

Interment will follow at the Notre Dame du Laus Cemetery, Broadlands, Mb. next to family.

The Soldier and the Man

He served, and the world was safer.

He loved, and our lives were fuller.

He left, and everything feels heavier.

We honor the soldier and the man.

Condolences may be sent to the family, c/o Spirit Road Funeral Services Inc., PO Box 200, Fort Alexander, Mb, R0E 0P0, 204-340-6490 or a message of sympathy at spiritroadfunerals@gmail.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2026