Kelvin Dennis Zechowski

It is with shock and great sadness we announce the passing of Kelvin Dennis Zechowski on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 59 years, with his wife, nephew Cody Sibbald and dear friends Steve and Crystal by his side.

Kelvin was born on July 21, 1965, in Brandon, MB to Gordon and Linda Zechowski. Kelvin had lived in Brandon and Red Lake, Ont. until the age of 7. Then they moved to Riding Mountain, MB where Kelvin attended Kelwood school until the age of 16. After quitting school, he went to work with his brother cleaning corrals. Kelvin left the corral cleaning to become a firefighter in Snow Lake. After a couple years fighting fires Kelvin went west to High Prairie, Alberta to work at Buchanan’s Mill. This is where he met his wife, Maggie. They returned to Manitoba in 1995 to reside in Birnie, MB. Kelvin remained in forestry, primarily working in Alberta. After the passing of his nephew Darius Zechowski, Kelvin once again went to work with his brother hauling asphalt for 5 years. In 2016 Kelvin returned to forestry up in the Roblin/Swan River area, this is where he held his employment until his passing. 

Kelvin will always be lovingly remembered by his wife and partner of almost 30 years minus 1 week, Maggie; His stepdaughters Courtney (Brandon) and family and Marion, Kelvin’s brother Wally (Sherry) Zechowski, grandchildren Whitney, Isla, Alyssa, Mira, Davin, nieces Shawna (Eugene) and family, Kristy (Rob) and family, Nicole (Matt) and family, Krystal (Jesse) and family, Kaitlyn (John) and family, nephew Michael (Antonia) and family, his beloved Aunty Sally Glushek and numerous cousins. 

Kelvin was Predeceased by his father Gordon (1972), mother Linda (2016), stepdaughter Megan (2016), niece Kelly (1984) and nephew Darius (2011). 

A celebration of life will be held May 17, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Riding Mountain Hall with burial at the Riding Mountain Cemetery, lunch to follow at the hall. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. 

The family would like to express their gratitude to all the staff at the Neepawa Health Centre and the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg for the extraordinary and compassionate care Kelvin received during his brief stay. 

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