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ARVYN MURRAY GRAY
Born: Jan 22, 1947
Date of Passing: Mar 12, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryARVYN MURRAY GRAY
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Arvyn Gray, aged 78, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Born in Virden, Manitoba to Douglas and Rosalie Gray, Arvyn grew up in Virden before heading to Toronto for University where he worked at Maple Leaf Gardens while earning his degree.
After graduating, he began his career as a Health Inspector in Thompson, Manitoba, later becoming a Regional Manager with Manitoba Conservation, working in Selkirk in the 1980s and then in Brandon from 1990 onward. He also taught the Food Safe course at Assiniboine Community College and was a certified First Aid/CPR instructor.
Arvyn was passionate about hockey, never one to miss a Wheat Kings game. He even took on a part-time role working security at the games, a job he carried into his later years, working at events at City Hall, the CNE in Toronto, and other venues. Beyond hockey, he dedicated himself to coaching and community involvement, serving as a volunteer firefighter in Thompson and coaching the King Minors hockey team. After moving to Brandon, he continued his lifelong love of sports and mentorship, serving as Vice President of the World Youth Baseball Tournament and the World Curling Championships. He also coached baseball, hockey, and soccer, and was always eager to support young athletes. One of his greatest joys was billeting Wheat Kings player Justin Kurtz, an experience he truly cherished.
Through it all, he built a home filled with love, dedication, and unwavering support for his family. He was a devoted husband and father, always putting family first and doing whatever it took to create a home where his children could thrive.
He could fix anything, take on any task, and always find a way to keep going, no matter what life threw at him. Even in later years, when faced with health challenges, he bounced back – Mom often joked he was like the Energizer Bunny. As a father, he was everything – loving, steady, and always there with advice, guidance, or just the right words. But beyond that, he was also a best friend – the kind of best friend who always had your back, who you could talk to about anything, who made life better just by being there. We were unbelievably lucky to have him as our dad.
Throughout his life, he met incredible friends whom he cherished deeply. He loved a good laugh, a great conversation, and the people in his life who made it all worthwhile.
Arvyn is survived by his wife Tina; sons Rick and Jason; and many dear friends and extended family.
He was predeceased by his parents Douglas and Rosalie Gray, and his brothers Daryl and Ken.
A Celebration of Arvyn’s Life will take place at the Victoria Inn – Grand Salon, 3550 Victoria Ave, Brandon, MB on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Forever loved.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Arvyn may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 1379 Kenaston Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2T5 or the Kidney Foundation of Canada, PO Box 20077, Bdn South PO, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6Y8.
Publish Date: Mar 22, 2025
ARVYN MURRAY GRAY
Arvyn Murray Gray passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Brandon Regional Health Center.
Arvyn will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife Tina; and sons, Rick (Tatiana), and Jason (Kat).
Funeral service details and full obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Mar 18, 2025
As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 18, 2025, Mar 22, 2025
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Arvyn was my neighbour on Galt Street in Virden. We often walked to school together, and shared fun times at the skating rink and tennis courts. Arvyn must have had relatives in England as they sent him many Beatles albums. That was even before the Beatles were famous and he gave me a few of the albums. I still have those albums. We took the records to parties and wrote out names on the covers and the records in case we had too much fun and forgot to take them home. I saw him at a few reunions and it was great to catch up. Cherish the memories. - Posted by: Ardell Jeanne Clark-Tronnes (friend) on: Apr 02, 2025
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My condolences to Arvyn's family. Arvyn worked with my husband, Glen, in Brandon. Arvyn was always friendly when I saw him and I will remember his kindness. - Posted by: Bobbie Robertson (Friend) on: Mar 23, 2025
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Our years of family reunions or family funerals! My heart is so heavy thinking that we won’t have any more family time! You were someone who always had a kind word and a smile for everyone! RIP Arvyn! You will be missed! - Posted by: Debbie and Dale Lewis (Cousin) on: Mar 22, 2025
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Arvyn and I along with Jerry Ryz lived together in Thompson. I was the new Mountie that got dropped off at their door, one cold January night, looking for a place to bed down and store my trunk. Arvyn met me at the door and eyed me up and down without much being said at first and then with a smile and a chuckle, said "get in here it's bloody cold out there and heat costs money around here". Arvyn ran a tight ship and was a great cook to boot. I was only there for a few months but lots of memories were made. Arvyn, you are never forgotten my friend. Condolences to Tina, Rick, Jason and families. - Posted by: Edward Mahoney (Friend) on: Mar 22, 2025
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We have fond memories of our Arvyn when our boys played hockey together. Lots of laughs & great times around the rinks! - Posted by: John & Pat Bastone (Friends) on: Mar 22, 2025
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Deepest condolences from the Ruser family. During the interactions I had with Arvyn, he was nothing but kind and of good spirit. I only knew him for a short period but enjoyed those meetings. Best wishes from the Ruser Family during your time of grief. - Posted by: James Ruser (Friend of family) on: Mar 22, 2025
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Tina we are so sorry to hear of Arvyn’s passing. He was quite a joker. Know we are thinking of you at this sad time 🙏🙏 - Posted by: Bev and Denny Janz (Neighbor) on: Mar 21, 2025
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I first met Arvyn working for OBO Security during the strike at Victoria Inn. He was my supervisor & provided me with guidance and leadership in some pretty tricky situations. And became a close friend & we shared many years of great friendship camaraderie. I still bumped into him at TIM Horton’s west, & he still took time to talk to me. My heart is heavy and I offer my condolences to his family and close friends. I will always remember him as a great friend. RIP, going to miss you old friend. - Posted by: Raymond Daigneault (Friend) on: Mar 19, 2025
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We are very sorry to hear of Arvyn’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Tina & family. We knew Arvyn through our school years at V.C.I. Always a fun guy up for anything! He was so friendly & interested in his friends & their family. One of the good guys! He will be very much missed. - Posted by: Ken & Pat Mitchell (Friends) on: Mar 19, 2025