Obituary of Earl Herbert Gray

GRAY: Earl Herbert Gray passed away at the Hillcrest Personal Care Home, on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Earl was born on July 15, 1953 in Erickson, MB. He grew up in Onanole, MB., where he spent his life hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. Upon completion of high school, Earl moved to Brandon, MB., where he attended Brandon University and later began working at the Westman Regional Laboratory, until his retirement. Earl was predeceased by his wife Ruth (née Bangle) Gray, his parents John Herbert and Winnifred Gray, and sister-in-law Wanda Cramer. Earl is survived by his daughter Kisten, son Robert (Kristen), grandchildren: Zoe, Nicholas and Kahlea, brothers: David Scott (Marlene), Brent Gray (Lori), mother-in-law Lovie Bangle, sisters-in-law Debbie (John) and Connie, brothers-in-law Grant (Kym) and Don Cramer; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of the Lives of Ruth and Earl Gray will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019, beginning with a graveside service at the Brandon Cemetery, 1901 18th Street, at 2:00 p.m., followed immediately by a luncheon at the Central United Auditorium, 327 8th Street, where we will share stories and remember the lives they both lived. Donations can be made in memory of Earl and Ruth Gray to the Manitoba Lung Association, 301-1 Wesley Ave., Winnipeg, MB., R3C 4C6.