James Sean Peppard

29 November 1950 – 5 February 2021 

It is with great sadness that we announce Sean’s passing at home with his beloved wife by his side. He was a good, kind man and a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, friend.

Sean was born the fourth son of Carlyle and Gwendoline Peppard in Fort William, Ontario. He grew up on Amelia and Frederica streets. His father passed away when Sean was very young and this deeply affected him the rest of his life. Sean was a freckle-faced, auburn haired kid with a gleam in his eye. He was always happy to share his many good memories of knocking about with his siblings, cousins, and friends in and around town.

Sean began his career working at the CN Rail in 1968. In July 1972 Sean married Alvina Walchuk. They lived in Thunder Bay and then Yorkton, Sk before a final move to Winnipeg with their two daughters and son. Sean worked out of Symington Yards until he retired at the early age of 49 due to health issues.

Sean loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. A favorite memory was heading to Red River Co-op Speedway to watch the car races with them. Over the years Sean enjoyed motorcycle trips with Alvina, camping and fishing with family and friends and visits over coffee or ice cream dates. Sean was well liked at work and at the Re-Fit centre for his kindness and sense of humor, always with a ready smile and handshake.

Sean looked forward to God’s Kingdom when His will is going to be done on earth and when death and pain will be no more. “The former things have passed away”. (Revelation 21:4). Sean held firm to his faith in Jehovah’s promise of a resurrection. He rejoiced in the hope of being reunited with pre-deceased loved ones: His parents, Carlyle and Gwendoline; his parents-in-law, Edward and Mary Walchuk; and brothers Carl (Doon) and Lance.

Among those surviving and missing him are his wife, Alvina; children, Shannon, Shawna, Kyle (Samantha); grandchildren, Calum, Izabella, Jaymie, Daymon, Peter, Isaac, and Evan, and one great-grandson, Roan. He is also survived by his siblings, Lorne, Jane, and Allan.

Due to covid there will be no formal service. As per his request, Sean will be cremated and interned at a later date.

His family wish to express gratitude to Dr. Robert Kroeker for decades of his kind and caring attention towards Sean.

“I know he will rise in the last day” – John 11:24

Safe in Jehovah’s memory