Our dear friend and long-time WCVer, Kenny Lacquette passed away on February 20, 2020 at St. Boniface Hospital. He was admitted earlier in a state of “general decline”.
Kenny was an active member of our community since near the beginning. Drop-in, the School of Justice, Freedom House, Flatlanders and Sunday mornings were all enlivened by his smile, laughter and camaraderie. He even made a trip to Nepal to visit the Vineyards there.
He will be missed.
A memorial service will be held. We’re just working out the details and will let you know as soon as plans are finalized.


You have taken the precious
From the worthless and given us
Beauty for ashes, love for hate
You have chosen the weak things
Of the world to shame that which is strong
And foolish things to shame the wise
You are help to the helpless
Strength to the strengthless
And a father to the child who’s left alone
And the thirsty You’ve invited
To come to the waters
And those who have no money come and buy
So come
So come
So come
So come
Behold the days are coming
For the Lord has promised
That the plowman will overtake the reaper
And our hearts will be the threshing floor
And the move of God we’ve cried out for Will come,
Itβ¦
this was Kenny’s favorite song. He listened to it night and day, crying when we were on Selkirk and Main. check out these absolute truth lyrics! oh my hear aches for Edna’s closure. I love you Edna! you have had the most precious kids I ever met.
I remember praying for Kenny,and he began to cry with unending tears ,so relived as he said ‘i didn’t know God could lift me up and hold me in his arms, I though t I was too heavy’…oh the Lord was so present this day. Thank you Jesus . You’ve got him right in your loving arms.
Hey Kenny, when we do the funeral I will create a slideshow of all the pics that I collect. I’ll be sure to share it with you.
Sad to hear. Kenny encouraged me many times. One of my memories, was when I managed a block of apartments, he asked if I had any work for him, and would come and help clean, paint. He would share with me tips of wisdom also many times. We shared some good times of joy, tears and laughter.
This comes as a huge shock and heartbreaking yet I know he’s in the Father’s arms…Rest now my friend…was great chatting with you, catching a coffee and being your friend <3 R.I.P <3
He was an awesome brother in law too me an my family as well he will be missed greatly, he’s now with my sister an brother an niece an family that I’v lost over such a short part of these years R.I.P my big brother in law πππππππππππ
I too was heartbroken to hear of Kennyββs passing. John looked for him before Christmas but nobody seemed to know where he was. Kenny has been part of our journey since our first BBQ at St Johnβs Park. He would often tell the story of our first meeting. I especially enjoyed the times he would spend with us at the cottage. I will miss him a lot. Because we were both on dialysis I would be in the same unit and we would have a good visit. Such a comfort to know that he is now with Jesus.
Such fondness for this complicated, profoundly lovable man. So sad to hear this.
Kenny was one of the first people i met at WCV. I talked with him almost every time i was in Winnipeg. RIP brother.
Kenny Lacquette is my father. I’m Kenny Sinclair. Can you please email me some of the pictures you have of Kenny please and thank you.
My email is
kennyballz.87@gmail.com
I am heartbroken. Kenny was a huge part of my days at the vineyard. I remember his laugh, his smile and his ability to poke fun at himself and those around him.
Joyska Tkachyk (schmid)