Steve Delaurier
Etienne Laurent Joseph Delaurier
July 26, 1968 - May 9, 2026
Etienne (Steve) Laurent Joseph Delaurier passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Steve was born to Johnny Delaurier and Irene (Callarec) Delaurier, July 26, 1968, in Ste. Rose du Lac.
Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife Allison, daughter Zoey, and son Conner. His parents were Johnny Delaurier and Irene (Callarec) Delaurier (Art Gagnon). His sisters Liana Knott (Jeff, Treytan & Jenna Knott, Amber & and John Jackson, Conrad, Madeline) Renee Delaurier-Jones (Mike, Keaton and Pascale), Nicole Gagnon, Sue Gagnon (Chad Auge, Oliver and Danyka Digre), brothers Mitch (Wendy, Leon and Luciana) and Quinn Menec (Michelle, Liam and Jilian, Parker, Jack and Sam ), mother and father-in-law Paul and Wendy Johnson, sister-in-law Shawna Walker (Donald, Brennan and Dylan).
Steve was pre-deceased by his grandparents Etienne & Clarissa Delaurier, John & Rita Callarec, as well as his most cherished Aunt Lissa Callarec-Feldman. Aunts & Uncles Annette Clement, Larry & Louse Delaurier, Paulette Delaurier, Michael Todd, Victor Beasse, as well as cousins Rheal & Pierre Delaurier
Steven’s childhood was filled with adventures & misadventures with his sisters, cousins, & circle of school buddies. His artistic nature came through with constant doodling & drawing, inspired by comic book figures. Thus, his passion for comic book collecting began. The stunts are too numerous to mention, always done with a hearty laugh & a wide grin. He was always a high achiever, skipping a school grade, and upon graduation, he was awarded the Governor General’s Medal for outstanding scholastic achievement.
After 1 year at U of M, he was back home working at Kevin’s Gas, then joined a work crew with his cousins in Alberta, working with an oil exploration crew. He returned to Manitoba, found a job at Atkins Underground, and the rest is history. Steve had a 37-year career with Atkins Underground. He took such pride in his work and was a well-respected member of the construction community.
In 1994, Steve met the love of his life, Alli. He was drawn to her from the moment they met. After a growing friendship, they started dating in 1995, and their love story began. Marrying in 1999, surrounded by their friends and family, you could see the love in their eyes as they committed their lives to each other. In 2002, they welcomed Zoey, and Steve became an instant super dad. They completed their family in 2005 with the arrival of Conner. Steve would do anything for the kids and was their biggest cheerleader at both their sports and in life. Steve could be heard over the crowd, cheering and encouraging the kids at every sporting event. Steve’s pride in Zoey and Conner continued as they began their adult lives. He loved telling anyone he talked to about Zoey’s promotions, her education, her pursuit of a recent career change, and how proud he was of her hard work and independence. Conversations with Steve usually started with how well Conner was doing at work, the cars he sold that week and flooding everyone's phones with Conner's sales awards and newest Instagram videos. There was nothing that lit up Steve’s face like Alli, Zoey and Conner; he could not have loved anyone more. He was their biggest cheerleader and most fierce protector.
Steve was an animal lover; the house always had a furry friend that quickly became Steve's best buddy. Although Steve loved animals, he was not always the best at respecting their personal space and felt that everything wanted to be pets. If you know Steve, you have probably seen him interact with at least one zoo or wild animal. No one could convince him that garter snakes and geese really don't want to be touched.
Steve had a knack for collecting. Before the days of streaming, Steve had a movie collection that made everyone jealous. While the rest of us were going to the rental store on a Saturday night, he had all the new releases and classics in his collection at home. If you were lucky enough to be in his trusted circle, he would lend you one or two. Music and his CD collections turned into a love of live music with Alli and Steve attending concerts, festivals and watching his family perform.
Steve was well known in the Winnipeg Comic Community and had a carefully curated comic book collection. He could often be found at the local comic shops or meeting up with fellow collectors, visiting and finding his latest treasures.
On weekends, Steve enjoyed heading up to Grindstone. When the kids were little, it was time playing outside, on the beach, or building snow slides in the winter. In more recent years, time was spent playing cards, catching up with his in-laws around the kitchen table, which usually meant staying up far too late on a Friday night. Steve, Alli and the kids also took many trips back to Ste. Rose, to celebrate holidays, birthdays and any opportunity to visit with family and friends - especially for Hoof N Holler festivities in the fall!
Steve found a love of travel, starting with family trips with his in-laws when the kids were little and road trips for Zoey and Conner's sports tournaments. Steve celebrated his 40th birthday in Vegas and he was hooked - he always said, "Vegas is where I thrive!". In recent years, he found an appreciation for a great all-inclusive. Steve looked forward to the annual trips with their “Beachaholics” crew or travelling with Alli, Zoey and Conner. Steve was always a happy, fun-loving guy, but on vacation, a new level of relaxation and fun came out. We all looked forward to hearing the “Steve stories” and the pictures of his ear-to-ear grin, enjoying time in the sun.
The loss of Steve in the lives of his friends and family has left a hole that can never be replaced. His ability to make everyone laugh, his enjoyment of a spirited conversation, and the love you could feel by just being around him will always be remembered.
Please join us in a celebration of Steven’s life
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
1:00 pm Fort Gary Hotel - Ballroom
We invite all who knew Steve to come and celebrate his life with us.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Rock Fontaine Funeral Director
Honour-Respect-Dignity
(204) 223-2576 or Toll Free (866) 499-2601
