Andrew Mayo

Andrew Bruce Mayo

Gaama-mizi-gwaye-e-tung – Sound Across the Water

February 9, 1948 – February 4, 2025

It is with sad hearts that we announce after a brief illness the passing of Andrew Bruce Mayo, on February 4, 2025, at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 57 ½ years Rose Marie, son Kyle (Doreen), special twin grandchildren Caitlin and Paige (Shannon), sisters Corinne (Lance), Lila (James), Betty Ann (Mike), Alma (Dave), brothers, Bruce II, Edwin, and Patrick; daughter-in-law Leanne Adams, in-laws Ervin Hilts, Valerie (Norman) Grove, Elizabeth (James) Marchinko and numerous nieces and nephews.

Andrew was predeceased by his twin sons James Ian and Kevin Andrew; parents Bruce and Irene Mayo; sister Inez, brother Gordon; in-laws Douglas and Vina Pruden; sisters-in-law Thelma Pruden, Bernice Hilts, Gale Mayo, Judy Mayo; brothers-in-law Douglas and Kenneth Pruden, and Gordon Sayer.

In 1973, Andrew enrolled in the Red River College Operating Engineer Certificate program. After graduating with his Third Class Operating Engineering Certificate, he worked at the Richardson Bldg., Credit Union Central, Assiniboine Credit Union and Manitoba Hydro where he had a fulfilling 24-year career as a Control Room Operator.

When Kevin and Kyle were little, he would walk with them to the outdoor rink, and this is where their love for hockey began.  Andrew would attend all their games and hockey tournaments, as well as enjoy camping and fishing in the summers with his boys and Rosemary. 

Andrew also loved the special times spent with his twin granddaughters Caitlin and Paige baking, doing crafts, playing games which often went late into the night; in addition, going on day trips in Manitoba and British Columbia.

Over the years, he enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, playing guitar, listening to violin music, old-timer hockey, archery, golfing, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with his fur babies and most of all spending time with his family. 

In these recent years, he enjoyed learning about his Aboriginal culture and teachings. He especially enjoyed attending with his Rosie various cultural programs, Peguis Elder Gatherings, and healing Conferences hosted by Southern Chiefs Organization Inc. 

A special thanks to the wonderful staff on Medicine 2 and 3 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre for the good care given to Andrew.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2, or to a charity of your choice. 

In keeping with Andrew’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, Mb. 

Tributes: www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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