Memorable Manitobans: Wilfred Remi Taillieu (1948-2016)

Businessman, municipal official.

Born at Headingley on 19 August 1948, he was educated at Phoenix School, Beaumont School, John Taylor Collegiate, and the University of North Dakota. He worked for the family heavy construction business, Taillieu Construction, of which he was President from 1978 to his death. He served as Mayor of Headingley (2000-2016) and President of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (1989-1990). He died at Headingley on 27 June 2016 and was buried in the St. Charles Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Sources:

Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 2 July 2016.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 2 July 2016

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