In the Transcona Centennial Square along Regent Avenue West in Winnipeg are plaques commemorating noteworthy residents of Transcona.
Inductee
Category
Year
Mary Sophie Chudzik Andree (1926-2012)
Education
2013
William Alexander “Bill” Blaikie (1951-2022)
Politics
2023
Joseph Bere “Joe” Blostein (c1896-1981)
Business
2013
Jean Friesen Delorme (1940-2013)
Volunteer
2022
Albert Edward “Ed” Golding (1915-1978)
Sports
2013
George Lawrence (1922-2011)
Volunteer
2023
Murdoch Mackay (1884-1962)
Business
2013
Paul Emile Martin (1920-2016)
Politics
2023
Melvin Justus Given McMullen “Len Vintus” (1903-1999)
Politics
2013
John Jacob Neufeld (1942-2022)
Volunteer
2023
Alexander “Alex” Taylor (1899-1961)
Community Development
2022
Margaret “Maggie” Underhill (1898-1986)
Education
2013
Michael Zawaly (1914-1995)
Sports
2022
Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89534, W97.00487
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Bank of Toronto Building / Transcona Municipal Hall / Transcona Historical Museum / Transcona Museum (141 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg)
Wall of Fame, Transcona Museum.
This page was prepared by Glen Toews and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 24 December 2023
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