Colin McManus

Colin William McManus

With family by his side, Colin McManus passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg at the age of 57 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Audrey (Laporte) McManus and William Meeches

Colin is survived by his daughter Ann Konopasek and grandson Hayden of Victoria BC (whom he sadly never was able to meet); siblings Darrell McManus of Pine River, MB, Lorraine McManus of Ottawa, ON, Larry McManus, Geraldine McManus, Colleen McManus and Donna McManus all of Winnipeg, MB; siblings on his father’s side Stanley, Wayne, Shannon, Shayn, Sage, Shayenne, Sacha-Paul and Shaun along with many nieces and nephews and their families.

When Colin was younger he liked fishing, camping, riding his bike and playing pool which he was very good at.  Colin kept up his love of riding his bike and would ride it all winter, having been seen by many family members and friends with his frozen mustache and goatee.  He liked having his cousin Miranda braid his goatee and put little beads on them.  Colin loved to laugh and joke around and made everyone laugh with his imitation of Bob Marley with his colorful hat and dread locks.    He loved his family and helped whenever he could.

Colin was homeless and spoke to the Chief of Police about it, sharing his experience of what it was like.  Throughout it all, he went to work every day possible for Perfect Placement Systems for the last ten years – Ryan said he will be sadly missed.  Colin enjoyed working every day that he could and was a very hard worker.  In the end, Colin finally found himself and stated he was in the “Penthouse Suite” on the 11 ^th floor at Elgin and Ellen Apartments.  He got to enjoy his beautiful view for the last week of his life.

Traditional Wake will begin at 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Long Plain Rez Plex.  Traditional Feast and Service will take place on Friday, August 28, 2015 beginning at noon at the Long Plain Rez Plex.  Traditional Service will be led by Gloria Greatwalker. Burial will take place at the Long Plain Cemetery.

Donations in Colin’s memory may be made to Siloam Mission, 300 Princess St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3

A message can be left in the on-line guest book at www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com