Robert "Buddy" Jason Asham

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Robert “Buddy” Asham on November 19th, 2024 at the age of 53 years.

Buddy was born on November 2nd, 1971 and was raised in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He spent most of his younger years playing hockey, he also enjoyed hunting, being at his cabin and spending lots of time at Winnipeg Beach and Gimli.

Buddy is survived by his beloved family, children Dylan Christian, Garrett Asham (Tamara), Jayda Asham (Randy), Ryder and Drayden; grandchildren Hudson, Orenda, Venus, Amelia, and Mason; siblings Stuart Asham and Jackie Asham; close nieces and nephews Tanisha Nickels, Ashton Asham, Kiersten Asham, Kingston Asham, Raelyn Asham, Bailey McDonald, and Jevon McDonald; as well as many other close family and numerous friends. 

He is predeceased by his mother and father Raynard and Linda Asham, brother Lindsay Asham “Little Ray”, lifelong best friend Kelly McKenzie, niece Ashley Asham, nephew Tristan Asham and his dearest friend Virginia Christian who loved him very much. 

Buddy was a one-of-a-kind person; he always knew how to make the best out of any situation and was always joking around and making bets. He was a very giving person with a big heart, regardless of his own battles. Some of his favourite things to do as previously mentioned were going to the beach, driving his speedboat, riding motorcycles, gaming and spending time with his family, close friends and also his guard dogs that he had throughout the years. He was very loved and will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Buddy’s Life will be held at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made in Buddy’s memory to Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, c/o Shared Health – ATTN: DONATIONS, 791 Notre Dame Ave. Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0M1. When donating, please enclose a letter with directions that you would like your gift to be used for addictions services and note if there is a specific facility or program that the contribution should be directed to.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com