It is with heavy hearts that the family shares the unexpected passing of Kenneth Michael Allard on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at the age of 70.
He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Sarah (nee Trumbla) Allard, along with his infant grandson Dylan Wall. He is survived by his children and their families: Lisa (Sheldon) Wall, Stacie (David) Cwiak, Jonathan (Jena) Allard; grandchildren Riley, Alexa, Talia, Parker, Brooklynn, and Owen; his brother Gary (Alicja), nieces Michelle (Dan) and Nicole (James); former spouse Laura Allard; many cousins throughout Canada; and the mother of his children, Catherine Allard.
Dad had a deep love for his family and was eagerly looking forward to welcoming another grandchild in Sept. 2025.
Ken was the eldest of two brothers and grew up in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface and Riverview neighborhoods. He attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic School where he served as an altar boy at Holy Cross Parish.
He also spent time at the family farm in Lido Plage surrounded by numerous relatives and cousins, particularly Luc Allard. Many road trips were taken with his cousin Roy Zastre. As a teenager, Ken worked for Uncle Carl at BEM TV delivering TVs to family members while bonding with cousin Keith Trumbla.
Dad’s true passion was music and playing guitar. He taught guitar lessons in his early twenties and fondly remembered those years. Together with his brother Gary, he enjoyed listening to The Beatles-many of their best moments were spent playing those songs together. Dad always dreamed of retiring to teach guitar again someday.
He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1987 and served as a certified general accountant for 29 years with Veterans Affairs Canada.
From 2006-2010 he briefly lived in British Columbia where he worked in Vancouver with Procurement Canada. During this time he bought a boat which allowed him to enjoy life on the coast. Dad had always loved being out on the lake spending countless days sailing or water skiing during his youth.
He retired from accounting in 2018.
Eventually Dad returned to Manitoba to be closer to his growing family. He settled just north of Winnipeg where he found part-time work at a car dealership that matched his long-standing passion for classic cars-his favorite being a Ford Mustang. He also worked at Vidir in Teulon where he thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Henry Friesen.
Dad witnessed all three of his children get married and start their own families. His grandchildren meant everything to him, and he cherished them deeply. He also felt grateful for having such a strong bond with his brother.
Through music’s healing power, Dad reconnected with his faith. He prayed every day knowing he’s now in heaven alongside Jesus.
Dad, this goodbye came too quickly leaving so much unsaid between us. We’ll meet again one day but until then we’ll hold onto all our memories together. Your spirit is at peace now flying among the angels.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:00 a. m., taking place at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church in Selkirk, Manitoba. A luncheon will follow afterwards in the Church Hall.
Psalms 4:8:
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
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