Wallace "Wally" "Slug" Burke McManus

January 11, 2022

Wallace “Wally” “Slug” Burke McManus passed away on January 11, 2022 in the Palliative Care Unit, Regina Pasqua Hospital, Regina, SK where he succumbed to cancer at the age of 91 years.

Wally was predeceased by his parents Mildred and James; his first wife Peggy; daughter Mary Lou Carey; grandsons Waylon, Joseph and granddaughters Launa, Marie and Janet; siblings Jim, Mildred, Charlie and Don. He is survived by his wife Veronica “Ronnie”; son Dave (Flo) and family; stepchildren Doug Kurek, Deb Kurek, Kevin Kurek (Arlene Starr) and their family and Donna Kurek; son-in-law Garth Carey and family; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Wally was born in Colgate, SK. In his early years he worked on farms in the Colgate area. Wally then worked for SaskPower for 36 years and had many fond memories and friends with whom he remained close to. He enjoyed gardening and his greenhouse which he ran for many years. He was an avid curler, volunteer driver for curling bonspiels and a huge television curling fan. He was a big man with an even bigger heart, full of pride and love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be lovingly and sadly missed by all.

Special thanks to our SaskPower friends Herb and Bev Roberts, Charlie and Loraie Langenberg, Mel and Irene Williams, Reg and Lois Welsh and John Kotyk; cousins Frank and Linda Bell, Dewey Bell; nephews Terry Turner, Ron and Arlene McManus, Rick and Lynn Bennett, Brad Bennett; nieces Cheryl and Gerry Kitchen, Donna and Brian Hawes; friends Neva Squires, Lynne Pippin, Joe and Dolores Grill, Bernice and Lloyd Bouey, Jim and Anne Slough, Joe and Marilyn Keen - thanks to each and every one of you and to anyone that I may have missed for all the good times and the memories we have shared. We would like to remember our dear friend Helen Dombowsky who passed away January 5, 2022. One of our highlights was having coffee with our Victoria Square Mall coffee friends. A special thank you to Dwayne and Ev Pow our best friends for over 55 years.

The family would like to send sincere thanks to all the caregivers in the Palliative Care Unit for their care, compassion and kindness shown to Wally and his family.

Due to Covid-19 a private family service will be held at a later date.

Messages of Condolence

Our condolences Ronnie. He will be missed. We had a lot of good chats and a few "Laughs" at the Pats games and Victoria square mall. He looked like a king sitting is his chair at the mall. Just about everyone knew him as they walked by and stopped for a chat. He was a character as he made everyone laugh. Rest in peace Slugger.

- Jim & Sheryl Shanks

We are so very sorry to hear of Wally’s passing, Ronnie. Sending our deepest condolences to you & the family. I have such fond recollections of the last time I saw Wally in October 2015 when Lois & I drove to Sask to visit all you cousins & enjoy a trip down her memory lane. Your hospitality was so appreciated & mom was delighted to see her SK family again & show me all the places in Regina that she held so dearly in her heart. I like to think that these 2 cousins are reunited once more & enjoying a good chuckle together. With love & sympathy, Jody & Doug, Winnipeg.

- Jody Black

Our deepest condolences to the family. May the memories you hold in your hearts sustain you in this difficult time.

- Guy & Yvette Church

Dear Ronnie and families, We will remember the fun times, our bus trips, card games, Grey Cup parties, New Years Eves spent together, and Tuesdays and Saturdays coffee dates, and any excuse to get together, even if we had to invent something. We will cherish the memories and miss you, Wally. Joe and Dolores Grill

- Joe and Dolores Grill

My sincere Condolences to all his family and friends. I had the privilege of working with Slug at Squaw Rapids back in 1962 - 63. I worked with him hauling material from Carrot River to the dam and he taught me how to drive the semi. I made a lot of trips with him and finally he had the confidence to let me go by myself. I attribute the fact that I became a good transport driver because because of Slug. He was a good man, a good friend, and he will be missed by so many of us. R.I.P. my friend

- Allan Prout

Ronnie & family: Wishing you comfort in your time of sorrow. With our deepest sympathy, Mary & Arnold Zepick.

- Mary Zepick

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