
Doug Hillier

DOUG HILLIER
October 30, 1968 - June 2, 2026
It is with great sadness, we announce that Doug passed away on June 2, 2026 in Health Sciences Centre at the age of 57.
He was predeceased by his parents Joy Vanderneut and Gerald Hillier.
Doug is survived by his wife of 35 years, Laura; his sister Debbie (Gary); his nieces Cherie and Malinda; nephews David, Michael (Melissa), and Keith; father-in-law Glen (Yvonne); sisters-in-law Kathleen and Julia (Ben); brother-in-law Sean (Michaela) and extended family and friends.
Doug was an avid sports fan-he loved hockey, football, & golf especially. In his teen years, he often spent an entire day on the golf course. Doug also liked to ride his bike from Transcona to North Kildonan to visit his grandparents.
One of Doug’s pastimes was collecting things-from stamps & coins to figures of bald eagles and Marvin the Martian.
In recent years, Doug had become a part of a peer-run Cystic Fibrosis chat group. He often led the chat and shared his experience of living with CF.
“What we once enjoyed
and deeply loved,
we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply
becomes a part of us.”
-Helen Keller-
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
ETHICAL DEATH CARE
Cremation & Life Celebrations
1833 Portage Avenue - Winnipeg
204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com
Memories, Stories and Condolences
Please share a story, photo, memory or condolence for the family by completing the form below and clicking "Post Comment"
Thank you for your comment!
14 Comments
↑ Both fields are required ↓
Marla
July 10, 2026 at 10:08 AM
My deepest condolences go out to Laura, as well as Doug's other family and close friends.
I shared laughs with Doug in high school, and some on-line in the past couple of years. I appreciated his care, and marveled at the positivity he projected. He was a special person who made a positive impact on the lives of many.
🫂

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Charlotte Armstrong
July 7, 2026 at 5:49 PM
I was so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Doug in the CFC Peer Training. He had such a gift of sharing his lived experience and lived expertise and making people feel at ease. I knew in training he would do an amazing job supporting people living with CF and I see through the comments that he did. My sincere condolences to you, Laura, He spoke so fondly of you and all the love and support you showed him all those years together. May his memory be a blessing.

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Jason & Adina Moroz
June 26, 2026 at 12:41 PM
So sorry hear of Doug's passing. We lost touch a lot of years ago but he was always so much fun to be around And was a great soul.
rest in peace

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Tammy Strong
June 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I knew Doug through volunteering in the Peer Connect program at Cystic Fibrosis Canada. He was so friendly and outgoing and always willing to share his experiences of living with CF. I know this helped so many. My sincerest condolences to Doug's family and friends. xx

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Kelly Grover
June 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
On behalf of CF Canada, we are deeply saddenned to learn of Doug's passing. We are so thankful for his support of our cause. We are thinking of you all.

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Mikayla Bianchin
June 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting Doug through volunteering with CF Canada. Doug was always willing to share his life, stories, and help others. Sympathies to his family and friends during this time. Rest easy Doug!

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Mitch LePage
June 11, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Sincere condolences to Doug's family. We are grateful for his participation in the Cystic Fibrosis Canada Peer Connect sessions.

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Debra Mattson
June 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
I am sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I had only just been introduced to him through the peer support program at Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Doug was always willing to share his experience and wisdom during our sessions, and I'm certain he helped many people living with CF with his insights. My sympathies to his loved ones.

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Kim Scharf
June 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
I met Doug about a decade ago. We chatted about everything. i introduced him to my niece, Tara-Lynn, to him. They both having CF, they began a unique friendship. Doug could talk and talk and talk... we always had lively conversations. i would always cheer him on and be interested in his health journey. I will truly Moose you Doug. Am grateful that you are pain free and taking a Deep breath 🥰. You were truly one of a kind. Rest in Peace my Dougie.

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Lisa Davis
June 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM
I am sorry for your loss.

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Deborah Romeyn
June 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I was so lucky that Doug contacted me looking for a massage therapist. I was able to go to Doug's home for over a decade to work. He was a well informed creative person whose active participation in his own care and commitment to others living with similar challenges was inspiring. I've learned importsnt life lessons from both Doug and Laura. They were in fact a team and I know their love and respect for each other.
im glad to have known Doug. I can say I loved him and enjoyed every minute with him.
Laura, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Tara-Lynn Reeves
June 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Doug was a really good friend of mine. He will truly be missed. We both have CF and double lung transplants within a month of each other. He was the guy I went to to ask questions. If he didn't know the answer. He'd figure it out for me. I'll miss you so much.
"Somewhere down the line, I'm sure we'll meet again" Michael Patrick Kelly.

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Gill Dade
June 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Only met Doug a couple of time when Tony and I visited Canada but he gave the very best hugs., I will miss playing against him in quiz planet. Rest in peace Doug xxx

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Kerri Miller
June 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I remember when my cousin Laura told me about this guy named Doug! Honestly no one was good enough for my cousin so I had to meet him! Doug (and Laura) picked me up. Doug had the best music playing in his car which scored some points with me. When I saw Laura truly laugh at something Doug did or said, man I became a fan of Doug! Later Jason and I had many double dates with Laura and Doug and enjoyed every moment! Rest in Peace Doug!

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image

Describe your image
