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CLAUDE CYRENNE
Born: Feb 22, 1949
Date of Passing: Oct 22, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLAUDE CYRENNE
Claude Albert Cyrenne passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. He was 76. Claude is survived by his wife, Joan Cyrenne (née Lombaert), and their children: Chad (Carolyne), Chris (Jocie), and Cory (Tara).
Claude leaves behind nine grandchildren, from Chad (Justin and Vera), Chris (Avery, Abby, Charlotte, and Calvin) and Cory (Paige, Brynn, and Reese). He is survived by his siblings, Phil (Michelle), Ron (Gloria), Albert, and Lisa (Dave) and many nieces and nephews. Claude’s sister Diane passed in 2012 and is survived by her husband John Gyryluk.
Claude was born in Winnipeg on February 22, 1949, to parents, Lucien and Jeanne Cyrenne. He married Joan in July 1970 and together they started to build the family that meant everything to Claude. They lived their entire lives in Manitoba, which was home. About a year after marriage, they moved into an apartment in Kenbur Gardens in St. Vital (where Chad was born). They later moved to Snowdon Avenue in East Kildonan, next door to good friends Barb and Johnny Boivin, where Chris was born. They then moved to St. Adolphe (again near their good friends Barb and Johnny!) and Cory soon joined the family. Claude enjoyed time in St. Adolphe in the curling club and hosting basement parties with friends. As Claude and Joan grew their working careers, however, it soon made sense to move into the city to reduce commuting time. In 1981, the family moved to St. Vital (Whitley Drive) where they formed many memories and made additional life-long friends.
Claude was known for his work ethic and selflessness, unable to sit still for long and rarely spending time or money on himself. Claude would drop everything to help friends and family, and (while he didn’t always show it!) he loved to be asked. He had strong opinions (about everything!) and did not spend time worrying about how to filter them.
Claude was passionate about the boys and their fierce supporter - especially when they were playing hockey! He spent most days driving to hockey rinks with Joan, sometimes for hours after work to a game across the province - including many winter nights driving from Winnipeg to Brandon (and back!) to watch Cory play with the Wheat Kings. He famously collected newspaper and video clips of the boys and volunteered to help manage their teams.
When not with family, Claude worked to support them through various roles in hydraulic equipment design and engineering. He ended his career after more than 20 years with Monarch Industries and worked previously with companies such as Versatile and HyPower.
Post-retirement, Claude loved to travel with Joan (notably winters in Texas and Arkansas with their trailer - of course always driving!) and stayed connected with new friends from Wisconsin through Sunday morning calls. He was blessed with good friends and family. He enjoyed socializing with friends at the amazing Vic Wyatt House, a place that Claude and Joan made into their home after living on Whitley Drive for over 35 years. He could usually be found playing pool, enjoying outdoor games, Friday evening happy hour and entertainment, golfing (not well!), or just getting together with the guys. He looked forward to brunch or dinner with close friends and family, including weekend breakfasts with his brother-in-law, Don. He enjoyed a ride on his bike, tending to his vegetable garden, and cheering on the Jets. Of course, his greatest passion remained the adventures of the children and grandchildren.
Claude spent his last weeks surrounded by family and friends. He received amazing care and support from his good friend and family doctor (Dr. F. Salem) and compassionate treatment from the team at CancerCare (led by Dr. S. Banerji and Dr. C. Johnny) and the palliative care team of doctors and nurses.
The family will be planning for a celebration of Claude’s life later this spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Claude’s name to the Winnipeg Humane Society, reflecting the love Claude and Joan had for their dogs Benji and Duffy.
A photo biography honouring Claude's life is accessible through the 'tributes' link below.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2025
