Obituary of EDWARD AUGUSTUS LEWIS

Edward Augustus “Nicky” Lewis passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, after a brief and sudden battle with cancer.

He was predeceased by his father, Carlton Augustus Lewis, sister Violet Lewis, brothers Percy Lewis, Michael Lewis, Glenford Lewis and son Tyrone Thompson.

Edward “Nicky” is survived by his loving mother, Veronica Theresa Martin; spouse Stacyann Hall, and their children, Makeena Lewis (16), Jahquan Lewis (13), and Tristyn Lewis (1). His son Michael Arsenault (38), Nicholas Bush-Lewis (32), Nikishia Pereira (32), Liane-Marie Gélinas (28), Justyce Daniels (25), Kydahl Lewis (25), Kingston Lewis (21). He is survived by his ten grandchildren, five from his son Nicholas, Nevaeh Lewis (11), Jace Lewis (10), Jessari Lewis (8), Caleb Lewis (5), and Xante Lewis (3); three from his daughter Liane-Marie, Adelynn Gélinas (8), Rhylend Gélinas (5), and Émilynn Gélinas (4); one from his daughter Nikishia, Lukas Pereira (1); and one from his son Michael, Keaten Arsenault (1). Nicky also leaves his brothers, Andrew Lewis (Winnipeg); Damian Lewis (Jamaica) and Nicholas Lewis (USA). He leaves his sisters, Jeanette Adams, (USA); Yasmine Lewis (Winnipeg); and Ann-Marie Cuff (Toronto).

Nicky leaves dozens of nieces and nephews in Winnipeg, Toronto, USA, as well as multiple grand nephews, nieces, and other extended family.

Nicky was born on January 25, 1965, in Kingston, Jamaica, and at the age of 15, he immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

For most of his life, Nicky worked at Jostens as a shipper/receiver. He loved to cook for family, and friends. He enjoyed playing basketball, soccer and watching the horse races. Family was very important to him, he loved to be social, and lived life to the fullest.

Funeral will be livestreamed at www.ctwinnipeg.com

Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Cropo Funeral Chapel at 1442 Main St, Winnipeg, MB at 7:00 p.m. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 in Calvary Temple Church 440 Hargrave St, Winnipeg, MB. Viewing at 10:00 a.m. with service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB.