July 29, 1940 – June 25, 2024
It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my beloved husband, the legendary Ray St. Germain. After several years of Parkinson’s, he passed away quietly at Deer Lodge Care Home, surrounded by family and dear friends. Special thanks to the staff at Deer Lodge for their compassionate care and dedication to respectfully caring for our wonderful Ray.
I was blessed to have 50 years with my amazing husband Ray St. Germain. Together, we spent our lives filled with music, love, and laughter with our five children, Chrystal (Rob), Catherine (Mike), Ray Jr. (Leandrea), David, and Sherry, along with our grandchildren Jeff (Justin), Jordan, Catie (Andre), Cody, Eva, Jay, and Gemma, and great-grandchildren Bash, Brooks and Liam.
Our hearts are filled with gratitude for all our relatives, family, and friends who have been a part of our journey. Your support and love have been a source of strength for us. We especially want to thank Manitoba Metis Federation MMF President David Chartrand and Ray’s Metis Hour X 2 co-host Naomi Clark for their unwavering support and love.
We are deeply grateful to all the musicians who have shared the stage with Ray, contributing to his unforgettable performances and his television series. Your collaboration has not only brought joy to our lives but has also been instrumental in recognizing his numerous awards throughout his illustrious career.
Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at Calvary Temple, located at 440 Hargrave Street.
With Love and Gratitude, Glory St. Germain & family.
17 thoughts on “Ray St. Germain”
Sending love and prayers for Rays family! Ray will be missed by all who knew him!
RIP to a great man….sending condolences to family and friends 🙏
Sending love, hugs, and prayers to the family.
My sincere sympathy to you, Glory, on the passing of Ray,your beloved husband of so many years. As I well know, life will change with the absence of a marriage partner. Take courage from your many relatives and friends.
As a little girl Ray played at our cousin Carol Tuckers wedding That was on the McDougall side of the Family.He must’ve been just starting out auntie Jesse was his grandmother and she was a McDougall. So that was a long time ago.
Our deepest condolences to you and the family. RIP Ray and Thank you for the wonderful music. My family was great friends with Edie and Denis Hamerstead. My father played many instruments and stepped in a couple of times to play the drums. I had the honour of watching Sherry sing at lower fort garry and DJ hit the stage as well. My son took guitar lessons with Denis. Ray was very kind to talk with our son at Lockport many years ago.
He truly was a legend and he will not be forgotten.
May the birds dance, sing and light up the sky this weekend.
Dear Glory and family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Ray’s passing.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Look back, remember, enjoy those memories from day 1, talk about him out loud.
An extraordinary life well lived. Ray used his God given talents to bring joy and happiness to not only his family but to many of us who enjoyed his music 🎶. His determination to leave this world a better place for all made him extra special. The love 💘he shared with you Glory was evident for all to see as was the love he had for his family. I know your heart is full of wonderful memories that will help carry you through this sad time. Sending condolences. Vicky and Del Borgstrom
I am still trying to come to terms with you passing. You were such a dear friend without seeing or talking to you constantly. I just knew you were there. Your were an amazing dad, husband, friend and entertainer and will be missed by anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting or hearing you. Rest easy my dear friend, hugs from Rosi
Legend.
We will all miss you Ray, we were friends for over 60 years and made many memories with you , Brian and families, always in our hearts and on our minds.. love you, Peter , Janis Hillcoff and family..
Ray was the best boss I ever had, when I was barely 18 years old and worked for him at Chan’s Moon Room, in the 1970’s. He was gentle, kind, appreciative, and a terrific talent on stage. There are tears and sadness at his passing. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his wife and family. Chris Saciuk
My heart and condolences go out to Glory and her family.
The times I had talked to Ray, he was always so genuine and real. Kind soul is what pops into my mind. I found he always gave me his total attention.
I knew Glory better, but I always was awestruck at the love I saw in Glory’s eyes when the two of them would text on the phone together and how they loved meeting up for their lunches together. They reminded me of a super couple full of love and life!
Since there is no such thing as death, he is more alive now and can be right there with every single one of his family members whenever they need him!❤️
Sent with all my love,
Velvet G
At an early age I was impacted by music, especially in me early teens when I would watch Big Sky Country and I loved watching and listening to Ray perform. I’m grateful to have work with Mr. Ray of Sunshine for over 20 years. Always checking in to see how I was doing and every now and then leave me a voice mail with him singing a song. It’s not everyday that a music Legend would take the time to check in with anyone but Ray was unique, caring, kind and very respectful and funny.
I’ll miss your hugs and your beautiful voice, Elvis has his opening act the Mighty Métis Legend Ray St. Germain.
I’m mighty proud, I’m Métis
Rest easy my friend and god bless your family and friends.
Forever remembered ❤️ Tree Branch
At an early age I was impacted by music, especially in my early teens when I would watch Big Sky Country and I loved watching and listening to Ray perform. I’m grateful to have work with Mr. Ray of Sunshine for over 20 years. Always checking in to see how I was doing and every now and then leave me a voice mail with him singing a song. It’s not everyday that a music Legend would take the time to check in with anyone but Ray was unique, caring, kind and very respectful and funny.
I’ll miss your hugs and your beautiful voice, Elvis has his opening act the Mighty Métis Legend Ray St. Germain.
I’m mighty proud, I’m Métis
Rest easy my friend and god bless your family and friends.
Forever remembered ❤️ Tree Branch
I am not a Country music fan
But I loved Ray’s Wonderful strong singing voice
I loved his sense of humour as I spend working on his CKND TV And Global television shows for many years as Video technician
We continued on Facebook exchange birthday wishes July 28 and 29th
I even went see him perform with his daughter late at night and one of the casinos in Las Vegas !
Deepest condolences to the his wonderful family.