Victor Ted Bryll

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Ted Bryll, with his loving wife at his side, left us on February 18, 2026.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marlene, son Thomas (Dana), daughter Rhonda (Trevor), grandchildren Codye and Talia, as well as many extended family, friends and Masonic brothers. Victor is predeceased by his parents Walter and Anne, brother Richard Bryll, Nephew Scott Bryll and daughter in law Dana Bryll-Jolley.

Vic was born August 11, 1941 in East Selkirk, Manitoba. He grew up there, attending Happy Thought School, until his graduation. He played both hockey and football growing up including goalie and quarterback. He was an altar boy at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church for his adolescent life and was confirmed August 24, 1949.

He was an avid musician, a rock and roll drummer in his 20s. Playing in the local Winnipeg band scene in late 50s and early 60s. He was part of many groups including; The Mist, The Rockin' Tones, Larry's Lynch Mob, The Eternals and The Esquires. His love of rock and roll music was passed on to his children, with countless loud car singing sessions to his favorites including his infamous dashboard drumming skills You always knew when Dad came home, the music was so loud in his car you could hear it from the driveway.

After chasing his dreams of becoming a professional musician, he shifted focus to start his career in accounting. Around this time, he met his wife Marlene, and they were married in 1968. He started as teller at TD Bank in Winnipeg while obtaining his CGA designation. He later joined the Federated Co-Op as an Accountant and moved with Marlene to different locations including Beausejour, St Jean Baptise and Killarney. They moved back to Winnipeg, and he joined Advance Electronics as accountant followed by senior roles at Imperial Group, Consolidated Bathurst and as GM for Data Business Forms before retiring.

Vic was always a “people person” and enjoyed the camaraderie and conversations with people throughout his career. After a brief retirement, he decided to create his own Tax business “VicTax” that included doing personal and business tax in Winnipeg and Lorette. He grew the business to 300+ clients and maintained the business until selling it in 2025.

Victor was a devoted and loving father to Thomas and Rhonda who will dearly miss him and the life lessons he imparted to them. Among them was the value of hard work and chasing your dreams, he was proud to see how successful both his children were in their careers.

Vic loved camping with his family, they spent their summer holidays travelling around Manitoba, NW Ontario and Alberta. Many summers included camping at his beloved Blue Lake…he loved this place, the beach and the call of the loons. When the family retired from camping with the trailer, he found his "little place in the woods". He purchased a family cottage at Hillside Beach on Lake Winnipeg. This was a place he could relax on the weekends, and was close enough for his children to visit when they weren't working. It wasn't long before he and Marlene found an amazing group of friends to enjoy cards and social functions. Their 25th wedding anniversary was celebrated there, surrounded by family and friends travelling to spend the day together. Countless Cribbage championships were contested as well as many rounds of golf at Pine Falls GC and Grand Pines. He enjoyed his morning ritual walk on the beach with his dogs Maverick and Penny over the years, stopping for coffee with Len Tratch.

His passion for playing hockey in his early years turned into coaching for the Fort Richmond Kings and Twins organizations. He coached for many years and made an impact on many including players and coaches for 20+ years. One of his other passions was the game of golf, he was introduced to the game but his Uncle Jack. He enjoyed many rounds of golf with his son Thomas, friends, family and was a member of the original Southwood Golf & Country Club. A personal highlight was visiting the Old Course at St Andrews during a trip to Scotland with Mom.

His father-in-law Percy Lillie was the inspiration on how he started his Masonic journey. He was initiated in 1969 and was a very involved member of the Masonic order for over 50 years. He was a long-time member of Starbuck Lodge as well as being appointed Grand First Principal – Grand Chapter Royal Arch of Manitoba, travelling throughout Canada and the US. He held the position of Grand Treasurer for Grand Chapter Royal Arch Mansons.

Some of his Masonic achievements included:

• Member of King Soloman, Killarney Lodge and Starbuck Lodge

• Worshipful Master 1996 and 2003 at Starbuck Lodge

• District Deputy Grand Master 2003-2004 8th Masonic District

• Awarded 50 year jewel 2020

• Grand First Principal – Grand Chapter Royal Arch of Manitoba

• District Superintendent

• Member of the following - Preceptory (Knights Templar), York Rite College, Cyrus Council, Cryptic Rite, Red Cross of Constantine, Order of the Secret Monitor

• Ephraim Kirby Award - General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International

Vic deeply valued his longtime social friends, including the “breakfast groups” — whose companionship, many long conversations and good-natured debates were truly important to him. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Deer Lodge Centre, 4th Floor, in addition to the nurses, social worker and personal support staff of Poseidon Nursing Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or charity of your choice.

Ceremony of Life service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church.

Tributes can made be at www.KlassenFuneralHome.com