
Bruce Lousley

BRUCE W. LOUSLEY
March 25, 1952 - June 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bruce on June 22 at the age of 73.
He is survived by his children: Chris & Dolly (Curtis); Grandchildren: Piper, Bennett & Phoenix; Sisters Shawna (Brian) & Susan (Steven); his many cousins, nieces, nephews & amazing friends.
Dad had a love for music & instruments. His weekends often included cranking up the stereo & playing along on his guitar or piano. Dad’s ability to be able to listen to a tune, fiddle a couple times on the piano & be playing along with the song by the end of the night was truly amazing. Dad had an extensive collection of everything 60-70’s rock & roll. He could tell you band names, list every member in the group & always have some fun story about a song.
Dad will always be remembered as a hard-working provider; I don’t think dad missed more than 1 day of work a year. Granted he would be there - grumpy as always - but he’d show up every day. He dedicated over 40 years to the Kildonan Motor Hotel - Finally retiring in 2022.
Into retirement Dad loved spending time with his grandchildren, Piper & Benny. They will forever remember him as “Grumpa”. They enjoyed going to Dad’s house to help around the yard or go through all of his treasures.
Dad -
We will forever miss your love,
humour & presence.
Love you Always!
Until we meet again.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Bruce’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at 603 Wellington Crescent at Academy Road (Unitarian Church).
Bruce’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.
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Doug Lavallee ( Retired DSM-Labatt )
July 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I was saddened to hear the news on Bruce, he was a gentleman.
I had the pleasure of dealing with Bruce during his tenure at the Kildonan Motor Inn & he was always very sincere, honest and had solid grasp of the marketplace.
I did not know his family but I offer my sincerest condolences to his entire family, he was one of the good ones.
Rest in peace my friend.

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Andrew Ross.
July 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I would always be happy to learn that it would be Lowsley's shift at the RHCC on any given weekend. We mildly miscreant youth, too young for the bars, but too old to stat home - took refuge there.. Bruce pretty much let us be, letting us hang out on the back stairwell until closing time. For a lark, he'd let us bumpershine on the Zamboni while he cleaned the ice - even let us drive it once or twice. And yes - the stories. An unforgettable guy. RIP.

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Claire Robyn Lum
July 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I remember Bruce as one of the nice guys in the club and the occasional chance to hang out in the office and listen to stories. I think it might of been Bruce who pawned a gig job of painting the lower walls of the rink and paid us $20 and 6 albums each. Deep purple is still one of my favorite bands. Rest in peace.

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Leslie
July 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Extending my sympathy to the Lousley family. I grew up with Bruce on Oxford Street and we definitely had a very fortunate childhood. Lots of great memories Bruce, Rest peacefully.

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Jim Lambert
July 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My condolences to the family. I met Bruce working at River Heights Community Centre as a rink rat while he drove the Zamboni over 50 years ago. We both had a keen interest in running and became friends as a result. We both shared my 1st apartment with cardboard box end tables and milk carton with 2 X 4, 8 foot bench seats so we could listen to Bruce's music. Bruce had his various faces that would make you laugh as it puts a smile on my face now and I will leave our memories, with a smile.

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Joe Myles
July 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I first met Bruce in the mid 1970's when he worked at River Heights Community Centre. Those were magical times and Bruce was a key to the magic. His sense of humou, kindness and storytelling were outstanding. Even though I hadn't seen him in awhile we did connect through the vendor and Facebook for awhile. He was a huge character in my youth and I shall never forget him. Rest In Peace Bruce.

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Vern Korven
July 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
What a great friend he was. I met Bruce when I was the recreation coordinator at river heights community center. Had many great memory's for the years I new him. Always kept in touch on my birthday. RIP Vern Korven alias ARC!
I new him

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Rick Matthews
July 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Great person with a nice personality. I remember him from the vendor at the hotel-he was always there and I'd always tell him he was almost a duplicate of my cousin Grant what with his red locks and all and in fact, when I first met him many years ago, thought he was Grant. That HUGE dog he often had with him, a Great Dane; a horse behind the counter, in a vendor. It was always fun to be greeted by that awesome dog and Grant so very business-like. R.I.P, my condolences to those who knew him more...

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Terri Turner
July 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
My condolences to all of Bruce's family. May good memories and love help you through this very difficult time.

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Jan, Keith Middleton & families
July 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Although our families became joined by Dolly & our son Curtis' marriage, after hearing many stories, we almost knew you Bruce! You raised an amazing daughter and we couldn't be more proud of Dolly! When Piper & Benny first told us your name was Grumpa, we said maybe you guys mean "Grampa" - Dolly piped in saying nope - he's their "Grumpa"! Sincere Condolences Chris, Dolly & families! Free from pain - may you rest in peace Bruce!

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Stefanie
July 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Uncle Bruce will be missed dearly by all.
Ill always remember walking into your house with the music cranked, guitar in hand or hands on the piano stopping every so often to put a smile on our faces with your jokes. Rest in peace uncle Bruce ❤️

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Blaine Wozny
July 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I have so many memories of you from throughout my life, from spending time at your house as a kid before school (when I was terrified of you haha), to hanging out with Chris skateboarding as teenagers, to later working with you in the back area of The Kildonan beer vendor. Once I was old enough to really understand your sense of humor, you were an absolute riot. I’ll never forget the stories you told, rattling off names of your childhood friends like I should’ve known who they were... I didn’t, but I always played along. I drove by your place not long ago, hoping to catch you pissing around outside so I’d have a reason to stop in and say hi. You’ll be deeply missed. Thanks for always looking out for me, and for sending the most ridiculous Snapchat I’ve ever received.

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