Clifford Richards

The essence that was Cliff, has left his frail body. He has returned to the pool of light that contains the essence of those who have gone before and those who are yet to come.

Predeceased by his parents Lena Hackshaw and Elias Jones Richards, his son Kenny Richards and his brother-in-law Specky Brathwaite.

He leaves behind, to cherish his memory, his wife, Wanda Richards (nee McKenzie), his children Kelly Richards (mother Bev) and Cherissa Richards (mother Ruth). He also leaves behind his grandchildren Samantha, Shayne, Tasha and Elias plus seven great-grandchildren. He leaves his sister in Trinidad, Joycelyn Brathwaite and her three daughters, Debra, Sandra and Dawn and their children and grands. He also leaves behind his McKenzie in-laws, and others, Richards and Charles cousins, plus numerous friends.

Cliff was born in Trinidad & Tobago in September 1934. He came to Canada in April 1957 looking to further his education (Psychiatric nursing in Moosejaw) and to travel. He ended up in Winnipeg, going to university, working on the train to fund his schooling, and becoming a schoolteacher (he was teaching in Trinidad before he came to Canada). Cliff taught at Stonewall Collegiate until he retired, a job he loved.

Cliff took part in cultural pursuits over the years. He wrote the lyrics for many of his calypsos and sang under the sobriquet The Mighty Fe. As he liked to say “He was the Calypso Monarch of All of Manitoba in 1985”! He also took part in what had been an annual parade, Caripeg, and was involved in ACAM in the early days. He was an outspoken person, and he was many things to many people.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway.

For those who wish to attend virtually, may do so by following the link below.

https://youtu.be/Xt4XvQe86Xk

Now you are free to Lime!

If friends and family wish, they can donate to Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1M3 or Diabetes Canada