
October 31, 1959 – January 30, 2021
It is with completely broken hearts that the family of Kevin Charles Dawson announces his peaceful passing at home on January 30, 2021 at 4:15 am after a very heroic battle with cancer.
Kevin was predeceased by his dad, Rene Joseph Dawson, his mom, Patricia Pauline Dawson, and father-in-law Rudolph Boyko. He leaves to mourn his wife Brenda of 37 years, and his daughters Denée (Curtis) and Danika (Tom), as well as his three cats Chester, Lucky, and Spooky Girl. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law Margaret Boyko, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.
Kevin was born on October 31, 1959 in St. Boniface General Hospital. He attended Maple Leaf School on McIvor Avenue until 1968 when the family moved to Tyndall, and then he attended Garson Elementary, Tyndall Elementary, and Edward Schreyer School. He started working with Manitoba Hydro in August of 1978 until August of 1989 when he began employment with Winnipeg Hydro. In 2002, Manitoba Hydro purchased Winnipeg Hydro and he was once again back working for Manitoba Hydro. Throughout his career, Kevin lived and worked in many northern communities, and as a result, he made a number of close friends, whom he thought of as extended families. In 2016, he finished off his working career in Pointe Du Bois, Manitoba. Kevin had many interests, which included: high-performance cars, trains, airplanes, model railroad paraphernalia, and music-especially singing and playing guitar. He enjoyed going up-river with the PDB boys for fishing trips. Kevin jokingly agreed with his good buddy Rod that life was all about, “booze, chicks, and things that burn gas.” Once he retired, him and Brenda started vacationing. His favourite places were Golden Parnassus in Cancun, Mexico and road trips to Arizona and California. Kevin also made numerous trips to see his good friend Trevor Astrope, a friend who he greatly admired, over hot star chicken and walking the streets of Montreal while talking about guitars and music. Kevin also liked attending the Goldeyes Games and they became members of the James Gang Family in 2016.
Kevin couldn’t be prouder of his biggest treasures and accomplishments, his two daughters, Denée and Danika and his wife, Brenda.
Honourary Pallbearers are Steven Sippel, Devon Orvis, Ward Foster, Bruce Scott, Howard Chercoe, Robert Chercoe, Trevor Astrope, and Tom Wegier. He would like to thank special friends who were always there for him: Sage Keown, Danny Cure, Brian Balderstone, Calvin and Georgia Hirst, Tom, Lana, Lenny, and Levi Wegier, Brian Gould, Drake Miller, Rick Penner, Rod Melnick, Bobby Kazina, Gerry Artimowich, Darcy Aimes, Gary Schwindt, Wendy and Glen Kostiuk and all of the other gang at the Boxing Day parties, and the many other characters from Pointe Du Bois.
Kevin greatly appreciated the calls, texts, and of course the visits from friends and family throughout the past year. The family would like to thank family Dr. Arvind Hastir, Cancer Care Doctors: Dr. Paul, Dr. Demsas, Dr. Lindenschmidt, thoracic surgeon: Dr. Kidane, all nurses at Selkirk Cancer Care and the palliative care team: Dr. Clark, Laura Klammer, and nurses and home care aids. Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation that the family has for Lana Romano, our earth angel, who helped make Kevin’s last weeks as comfortable as possible.
For all those who knew Kevin, this will make sense; the weather was -5ºC, with a 16 km/h south-east wind. The sun rose at 8:03 am and set at 5:17 pm. The moon was in the waning gibbous phase.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
We love you Dad, and you will live on in our hearts forever.
Offer Condolence for the family of Kevin Charles Dawson

Lynne Champagne
Kevin is a great loss for the community of Tyndall. Always enjoyed his drop in at our house. Had great conversations about all types of subjects and especially the warm places. We will miss you Kevin.
Kirk and Lynne McNiven
Karen & Robert Schultz
Brenda, Denee, and Danika; our deepest sympathies on your loss. Kevin always made a point of saying hello to me when he brought samples to the Hydro Lab. No matter how my day was going, he had me smiling before he left. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn and Bob Bush
Our deepest sympathies to you, Brenda, Denée, and Danika in the passing of your beloved husband and father. We are deeply saddened and send you much love. What a wonderfully full life Kevin lived filled with your love and family, and may all those memories comfort you always.
—Marilyn & Bob Bush
Joe and Margaret Bielinski
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and the girls, Brenda. Kevin will be sorely missed.
Igor Kaftan
With broken heart and many words of comfort and care I virtually hug you, Brenda and your girls. My thoughts and prayers go to all of you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Igor Kaftan
Ken Schultz
Awe, So sad to hear this Brenda. My condolence to you and your family.
What a great neighbor I lost.
Kevin was and will always be from Tyndall. I’ve known him all my life, and hardly remember all his buddies, like Ron, Larry, Gerry Art, Gigglr, Mustang, Futte, Bones, Wes . Pudgy, Nikak, Deat and Jim, Weasel, Lenny, Rodge, Glen, Brain, Chunk, Toad, DW, Tokyo Joe, JP, Gooly, Terry, Winkler, Nich, Ken H., Franky and soo many more. …..
Some have passed but we will all join again soon.
CHEERS GUYS !!!!
TO OUR BUD!
Ken
Mike Kisiloski
Great reply Ken. Know most of the guys you mentioned — & as we were great friends growing up in Tyndall. Kevin was my trainee in Waverly Service Ctr with MHhydro. Car pooled to work & when he drove in rush hour traffic his attitude was–“if you don’t like my driving get off the sidewalk”. Tried very hard to hide in the glove compartment. Kevin was a great guy & will be missed by all who knew him but he was such a character!!!!!
Patsy Moltschanow
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss sending my most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jamie & Cathy Panson
This is the saddest of news
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father our hearts go out to the family and friends.
I’ve known Kevin about 26 years , our children went to school together and he was also my neighbor and friend .
He was one of those neighbors, that would always stop, wave and say a friendly hello.
He made a point of stopping to have a chat no matter what he was doing, and we always seem to touch on the same three subjects; the kids, the the wives, (whom he was extremely proud of) and the community.
He was concerned and involved with what was going on in our Tyndall community .
We spent a lot of time volunteering at community events together. He was the type of neighbor that you were glad you had, the type of man that would tell you if there’s ever a problem, don’t worry we’re only a couple doors away. It goes without saying Brenda, but if there’s ever a problem you guys know that we are only a couple of doors away.
Kevin you’ll be deeply missed.
Our thoughts are with you and the family
God bless.
Donna Hlady
My deepest condolences to you Brenda, to Denee and Curtis, Danika and Tom and to all of the family. My heart is hurting for all of you! Cherish those wonderful memories and hold them close in your heart! Take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now…where there is no pain and suffering…R.I.P. my sweet boy…
Sandi and Alan Bodnarchuk
What a sad time this is for everyone who knew Kevin. To the older citizens of Tyndall, he was like everybody’s son. Always asking if there was something he could do for you. We would wake up in the morning and look out the window and he would be in our yard with his burning barrel, getting rid of the darn willow branches that had fallen after a storm. You didn’t have to ask him, he just did it. The times he would drop into Alan’s shop and pull up a chair and have one of his many long conversations about STUFF. Phone calls were many just to ask Alan about one of his car projects he was working on. All of these little things will be missed in our household. Kevin was special and there is not another one like him. Please accept out sincere condolences on his passing and remember, we will all meet again and I expect to see a burning barrel no matter where Kevin is. To his daughters I say you had a wonderful father that was so proud of everything you two did. Never forget how much he loved you both. May he rest in peace until we meet again.
Richard and Janice Hnatiuk
Dearest Brenda, Denee & Danika, We were shocked and extremely saddened to hear of Kevin’s illness and untimely passing. I have many fond memories going back to our childhood. Spent a lot of time on bicycles exploring areas around Tyndall and Garson. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of profound sadness and loss.
Cynthia Endler
Brenda, Denee, and Danika, deepest sympathies on your loss.
Glen and Wendy Kostiuk
We are so sorry for your loss and are sending our love to you at this difficult time.
Back in the mid 1970’s Kevin was the lead singer and guitarist for a band called Confederation. They played CCR cover tunes and wore matching vests that were sewn by his mother Pat; it was the “cool” thing to do in the day. We will cherish the memories and be sure to keep a song in our hearts for Kevin.
Tracy Pierce and Brett Hill
Our condolences to you and the girls. Big hugs to all.
Leanne, Grant and Alex Schmidt
Brenda, Denee & Danika – We were so sorry to hear about Kevin. This is definitely one of those instances where life just isn’t fair. Kevin was one of a kind and the world is a bit dimmer without him in it. Kevin was part of the fabric that is Tyndall.
Kevin and my Dad shared a love of cars – even though my Dad is a Chevy guy and Kevin liked Mopar. Growing up in Tyndall, it was common to see Kevin pulling up to the stop sign at Pierson and 44 with his Road Runner – the engine revving… just a bit. My Dad and my grandpa always enjoyed his company at the garage.
Kevin’s kindness was evident when he helped my grandfather on the steps of the church the day of my grandmother’s funeral. A tough day for my grandfather was made easier because of Kevin.
Grant and I also remembered Kevin had this theory about the clouds splitting near Garson – because Garson was up on a hill – and therefore Tyndall didn’t get rain or as much rain as Garson -something along those lines. Either way, come spring and the first rain, we’ll be thinking about Kevin.
Bruce & Kandace Nagy
We are so very sorry for your loss. Kevin will be greatly missed.
Lee Lavallee
My name Is Lee Lavallee. I’ve lived in Tyndall since the age of 5 years old. I’ve known Kevin all my life. I can remember Kevin delivering newspapers all over Tyndall on pedal bike. I remember many times in the basement at Barry and Glenn’s house and Kevin being patient teaching me how to play bass guitar. I will surely treasure all those moments from the good old days. As kids we hung around downtown Tyndall at a place we used to sit in the middle of town. Kevin told you to stop by chat it up with us when my best friend Brian brought it to my attention about Kevin having cancer. The first thing I thought was why this guy who’s so cool? Such a nice guy! It brings tears to my eyes. He’s one of the good ones. You’ll be dearly missed. As I’m talking about him, it makes me cry. I really had a lot of respect for Kevin. You’ll always a cool guy. He always had a cool car. Always remember that Roadrunner Running through town in our younger years. We talked more. Like other people have said he’s one of those type of guys who is there if you needed him. As to Brenda and your daughters, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. It’s a loss to everybody Cuz he was such a great guy. I could go on and on because it brings tears to my eyes and my heart but I’ve lost another friend. Rest in peace Kevin. Hope you’re zipping around in that road runner To the Pearly Gates. Love you man. I will miss you
Donna Kisiloski
Brenda, Denee, and Danika. I send out my deepest sympathy to you on Kevin’s passing. Hugs to all of you.
Theresa & Elliott Hunter
Deepest sympathies to Brenda, Denée, and Danika and to Kevin’s extended family and community. Such a loss and such sadness for us all. Kevin was one of a kind and always willing to share his opinions on things. I looked forward to chatting with him at the annual Tyndall Orthodox Church dinner and enjoyed his stories about visiting his friend in Montreal (and the best way to get downtown). He was part of my childhood growing up and those memories will be held dear.
Janice Jaster (Thorarinson)
I am deeply saddened by this news. I grew up with Kevin in the great village of Tyndall and have alot of old time memories with him. I wasn’t aware he was sick and so wish I had known. I hope he can hear me now as I say goodbye to an old school friend. My sincerest condolences to his dear family and dear friends. Gone too soon and may he rest in peace.
Michelle Kowalski
I’m so sorry Brenda, Danika, and Denee.
Tim Hill
My condolences to Kevin’s wife and family. Kevin was a great man and friend taken too soon. R. I. P. My friend.
Peggy Rogocki
My deepest condolences Brenda , Danika, Dannee & family .
Kevin will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him
Gloria and Evan
Didn’t get to spend as much time as we would have liked with Kevin. He was always someone we could count on when we had trouble at work. Whenever we did have a chance to chat over something other than work, he talked proudly of family and Mopar muscle.
Harlon and Barb
Dear Brenda and girls
Although we didn’t know Kevin as well as some but whenever we did meet he was just a very friendly guy. Our deepest sympathy to all of you as well as your mom. May God who understands each need, who listens to each prayer, bless you and keep you in His loving care. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Grief never ends, but it changes. Its a passage not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith…It is the price of love. Take care of each other and hold your memories close to your heart.
Love Harlon and Barb
Dana Wood & Derrick Chornomydz
Dearest Brenda, Danika and Denee. We are heartbroken to hear this news. We were very blessed to have met Kevin. Loved his spunk! Thinking of you, our dear neighbours, and wishing you lots of healing love and light. Hugs. Always here for you. Love Dana and Derrick.
Mel & Grace Darroch
Our deepest sympathies to you, Brenda, Denee and Danika. Even though we did not know Kevin, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Denee, you are definitely carrying on that beautiful personality apparently your Dad had.
God’s Peace be with all of you!
Leona Weidman
I am so very sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. Brenda, Denee, Danika and Margaret, my sincere sympathy to you all. God be with you and give you His Peace and Strength ♥️
Nelson and Gina Lamont
Our thoughts go out to Brenda and family in this tough time. Good guy taken to soon. Cheers Kev
Jo-Anne Wood
Brenda, Denee and Danika, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin. Thinking of you all and sending our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. Jeff, Jo-Anne, Brett and Lexi Wood
Joe Kutryk
So sad to hear of Kevin’s passing. He was one of my favorite people and taken from us way too soon. RIP Kev. Til we meet again.
Wendy & Doug Tkachuk
On behalf of the Oberek family I’d like to extend our sympathies to Brenda and family. We were very surprised and saddened to hear of Kevin’s passing. We have many wonderful memories growing up and getting together with the Dawson family and playing with Kevin and Cameron (Kevin’s dad was my dad’s cousin). In our upper teens, Kevin would drive the Road Runner out to St James to pick us up for a cruise down Portage Ave. He loved that car so much that we weren’t surprised when we last saw him four years ago that he still had it. Kevin was such a good person, a friend to everyone and I’m sure he made an impression on everyone he met. So sad to hear that he’s gone too soon.
Our sincerest sympathy,
Wendy (Oberek) and Doug Tkachuk
Brad & Sheila Paseska
Our thoughts and condolences to the entire family. So very sorry for your loss.