Ernest "Ernie" Clifford

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ernie Clifford at the end of February, 2020.

Ernie avidly acquired new information and loved to share, and occasionally debate, what he learned. He had particular interest in music, food and Canadian history. His early love of music was fed by working in a record store and was later expressed in his extensive personal collection of albums and records and his volunteer work with Regina Folk Festival. He also contributed to the local community by volunteering with Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, youth soccer, the Terry Fox Run and Regina Little Theatre.

He pursued his love of cooking and food by searching out new restaurants, loyally patronizing his favourite places, amassing an extensive recipe and kitchen gadget collection and cooking for his family. His love of books lead him first to work in bookstores and eventually to own his own. His later work as a courier nourished his joy in connecting with a wide variety of people.  He could talk to anyone about anything and everything. In recent years, he was active in the social life at Trianon Tower, attending dinners and entertainment events, playing bingo and puzzling.

His love of football grew from playing rugby as a young man. Ernie was a long-time loyal Saskatchewan Roughrider fan and a great supporter of Canadian football. He attended hundreds of games, never dissuaded by unfavourable weather.

Ernie loved his mother’s Nanaimo bars. He treasured the memories of his travels and was keen to hear the stories and pictures of other travellers. Times spent in the Rockies provided particularly fond memories.

He is survived by son Kevin (Christine), sister Yvonne (Randy), numerous nieces and nephews and cherished friends Dave, Yanling and Judy.

The family will hold a private remembrance gathering.