Winnipeg band Royal Canoe has announced plans to honour the lives of bandmate Brendan Berg and his partner Olivia Michalczuk, who died in a highway crash earlier this month. A traditional Catholic funeral will be held on July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral, with attendees invited to gather at The Forks afterward. A celebration of life will also take place on July 15 at the Burton Cummings Theatre.
Royal Canoe announces funeral plans after death of bandmate and his partner
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Winnipeg band Royal Canoe has announced plans to honour the lives of bandmate Brendan Berg and his partner Olivia Michalczuk, who died in a highway crash earlier this month. A traditional Catholic funeral will be held on July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral, with attendees invited to gather at The Forks afterward. A celebration of life will also take place on July 15 at the Burton Cummings Theatre.
- 1 July 1: Brendan Berg and Olivia Michalczuk died in a highway collision in western Manitoba
- 2 July 11: Royal Canoe announces funeral plans via social media post
- 3 July 14: Traditional Catholic funeral at Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral, followed by gathering at The Forks
- 4 July 15: Celebration of life at Burton Cummings Theatre
- Loss of bandmate and partner for Royal Canoe
- Community mourning and remembrance events planned
What: Winnipeg band Royal Canoe announced funeral and celebration of life plans for bandmate Brendan Berg and his partner Olivia Michalczuk.
When: July 1 (deaths); July 14 (funeral); July 15 (celebration of life)
Where: Winnipeg, western Manitoba (crash location), Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral, The Forks, Burton Cummings Theatre
Why: To honour the lives of Brendan Berg and Olivia Michalczuk, who died in a highway crash.
How: Through a traditional Catholic funeral service and a celebration of life event.