CFLAA In Memory

Ottawa Rough Riders legend Whit Tucker dead at 83

By 3Down Staff -October 17, 2024Longtime Ottawa Rough Riders’ receiver Whit Tucker has passed away[…]

Former Ottawa, Shreveport CFL owner Bernie Glieberman dies at age 84

By Sportsnet StaffAugust 26, 2024Bernie Glieberman, one of the most influential figures during a challenging[…]

CFL Alumnus Ken Miller Passes

Remembering Ken Miller: “He was like a father figureBy Rob Vanstone Ken Miller, a beloved[…]

CFL Alumnus Dan Dorazio Passes

It is with heavy hearts, that the Dorazio and Caroglanian families announce the passing of[…]

Toronto Argonauts legend Peter Martin dead at 83

By 3Down Staff July 22, 2024Toronto Argonauts legend Peter Martin has passed away at the age[…]

CFL Alumnus Ronald William Clinkscale Passes

Obituary of Ronald William ClinkscaleRonald William Clinkscale, a man of great integrity and an unwavering[…]

CFL Alumnus Earl Edwards Passes

Earl Edwards, age 78 passed away on May 2, 2024 following lengthy medical issues.He was[…]

CFL Alumnus Lyle Bauer Passes

“Lyle was important to the CFLAA. He made the connections for us to the CFL[…]

CFL Alumnus Jim Hopson Passes

It is with great sadness that the Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of former player[…]

THE CFL MOURNS THE PASSING OF COACH DAVE RITCHIE

CFL.CA STAFFTORONTO — The Canadian Football League lost a legendary presence on Saturday with the[…]

Hall of Fame running back, multisport star Gerry James dead at 89

By 3Down Staff -February 14, 2024Legendary CFL player and multisport star Gerry James has passed[…]

Just Ploen great: Bombers legend passes, at 88

By Paul FriesenPublished Feb 13, 2024Former CFL legend Ken Ploen died in Winnipeg on Tuesday[…]

Beloved Actor Carl Weathers, Former BC Lions Player Dies

FANNATION CFL STAFF FEB 2, 2024 6:52 PM ESTCarl Weathers, who had starring roles in[…]

Former CFL defensive back Kelly Malveaux, a two-time East all-star, dead at 47

The Canadian PressHe played for the Montreal Alouettes in 2004 and 2005, earning a first[…]

CFL Alumnus Thomas Nettles Passes

Thomas Nettles ObituaryTom Nettles always looked at challenges as opportunities.From his days as an undersized[…]

STAMPS MOURN DEATH OF BRUCE COVERNTON

JANUARY 23, 2024By STAMPEDERS.COM STAFFIt is with great sadness the Calgary Stampeders learn of the[…]

CFL Alumnus Richard Kaser Passes

Richard Kaser ObituaryNews storyBy Mark ZaborneyBlade Staff WriterRichard O. Kaser, a retired Sun Oil division[…]

CFL Alumnus Willie Bethea Passes

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Willie Bethea on[…]

STAMPEDERS MOURN DEATH OF BURKE DALES

STAMPEDERS.COM STAFFIt is with great sadness the Calgary Stampeders learn of the death of Burke[…]

CFL Alumnus Harry Holt Passes

Harry Holt a fomer CFL and NFL tight end, passed away at the age of[…]

CFL Alumnus Doug Mitchell Passes

Douglas Herbert MitchellJuly 14th, 1942 – December 21st, 2023Doug passed away on December 21st, 2023,[…]

Stamps mourn the passing of Harald Hasselbach

It is with great sadness the Calgary Stampeders learn of the death of Harald Hasselbach.[…]

ROUGHRIDERS MOURN THE LOSS OF THE LEGENDARY GEORGE REED

By Riderville.com Staff It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the Saskatchewan Roughriders[…]

Long-time CFL defensive coordinator Rich Stubler dead at 74

By 3Down Staff -August 27, 2023Long-time CFL coach Rich Stubler has passed away at the age[…]

CFL Alumnus Bobby “Monk” Taylor Passes

TAYLOR, BOBBY “MONK”Bobby “Monk” Taylor, 84, of Toronto, lost his battle with cancer, on August[…]

Three-time Grey Cup champion Carl Crennel has passed away

By 3Down Staff -August 22, 2023 Three-time Grey Cup champion Carl Crennel has died at[…]

CFL Alumnus Darrel Aschbacher Passes

June 2, 1934 ~ July 15, 2023 (age 89)ObituaryDARREL GODSIL ASCHBACHERThe Prineville LegendBorn: June 2, 1936 in Prineville[…]

CFL Alumnus Gordon Brown Passes

Gordon Brown ObituaryGordon Edward Brown, age 91 of Russellville, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023,[…]

CFL Alumnus Thomas MacCallum Passes

In loving memory of our favorite guy, Thomas James William MacCallum, who passed away at[…]

CFL Alumnus Thomas Dwyer Beynon Passes

THOMAS DWYER BEYNON Thomas (Tom) Dwyer Beynon, born on July 13, 1941, passed peacefully on[…]

CFL Alumnus Ralph “Marty” Huff Passes

ObituaryRalph “Marty” Huff passed away on June 29, 2023 in Regency Hospital at the age[…]

Long-time Alouettes’ fullback, former Nebraska star Dahrran Diedrick passes away at 44

By 3Down Staff – June 24, 2023Long-time CFL fullback Dahrran Diedrick passed away overnight at[…]

No blocking, No fear: Remembering Jim Copeland (1939-2023)

MAY 23, 2023 Riderville Staff Jim Copeland, whose key interception set up George Reed’s first[…]

CFL Alumnus Eldridge Wayne Coleman Passes

Former Alouette turned WWE Hall of Famer ‘Superstar Billy Graham’ passes away By 3Down Staff[…]

Legendary B.C. Lions, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp passes away at 85

By 3Down Staff -May 9, 2023Legendary B.C. Lions’ quarterback Joe Kapp passed away on Monday after[…]

CFL Alumnus Gerald Nesbitt Passes

Mar 3, 1932 – Apr 27th, 2023 Biography: Gerald Nelson Nesbitt, age 91, of Little Rock,[…]

CFL Alumnus Sonny Gordon Passes

By Rick McCrabbApril 29, 2023A former basketball and football standout at Middletown High School has died.Sonny[…]

CFL Alumnus Donald Ratliff Passes

Obituary for Donald Eugene RatliffDon was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended John Handley High[…]

CFL Alumnus Curtis K. Merz Passes

April 17, 1938 – April 22, 2022ObituaryCurtis Karl Merz, a.k.a” Mother Merz”, a.k.a “Uncle Dirt”[…]

CFL Alumnus James Gordon Brown Passes

In Loving Memory ofJames GORDON BrownJune 4, 1942 – April 20, 2023It is with great[…]

CFL Alumnus Frank Lasky Passes

FRANKLIN – Frank (Francis) J. Lasky peacefully passed away April 10, 2023.Frank was born in[…]

CFL Alumnus Frank Gilliam Passes

Longtime Vikings scout Frank Gilliam dead at age 89He worked for nearly four decades with[…]

CFL Alumnus Stephen Johnson Jr. Passes

11/14/1961 – 03/24/2023Mr. Stephen Douglas Jr. was born 14 November 1961 in the city Pascagoula[…]

CFL Alumnus William Haskell Brown Passes

Judge William “Bill” Haskell Brown died peacefully on March 17, 2023. He is survived by[…]

CFL Alumnus Glen Weir Passes

ALOUETTES MOURN THE LOSS OF GLEN WEIRBy CHARLES ROOKE AND FRANCIS DUPONTMontreal, March 15, 2023 – The Montreal[…]

CFL Alumnus Bud Grant Passes

Bud Grant, legendary Vikings head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at age[…]

CFL Alumnus Bob Winters Passes

ObituaryBob Winters passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on March 4th, 2023 at[…]

Remembering Dr. Donovan Brown

By Rob VanstoneDan Clark was still several years away from joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders when[…]

CFL Alumnus Keith Christensen Passes

May 10, 1947 – February 17, 2023Keith Elmore Christensen, (75), formerly of Concordia, KS passed away on[…]

CFL Alumnus Dimitrious Stanley Passes

Former CFL wide receiver Dimitrious Stanley has passed away after a battle with prostate cancer.[…]

CFL Alumnus Kaye Vaughan Passes

Former Rough Riders star lineman Kaye Vaughan dies at age 91By The Canadian Press Kaye[…]

CFL Alumnus Roger Locke Passes

09/09/1941 – 02/01/2023Roger Lee Locke, age 81, of Houston, Texas, passed away after a courageous[…]

CFL Alumnus Joseph Moss Passes

April 19, 1930 – January 31, 2023Joe could often be seen on his morning walks, where neighbors[…]

CFL Alumnus Dr. Kenneth McFadden Passes

Our family is saddened to announce Ken’s passing on the evening of January 23, 2023[…]

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Dave Albright dies at 63

By Rob VanstoneJan 28, 2023Dave Albright, a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 1989 Grey Cup[…]

CFL Alumnus Greg Patrick Passes

January 22nd, 2023 Greg Patrick, a former linebacker in the CFL, passed away on January[…]

CFL Alumnus Winthrop Sargent Headley Passes

Jan 23, 2023Following is the obituary for WINTHROP SARGENT HEADLEY, submitted by his family.Born on the[…]

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Martin Fabi dies at 80

By Rob VanstoneJan 07, 2023 Former Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Martin Fabi, who set two CFL single-game[…]

CFL Alumnus Calvin Saleem Muhammad, Sr. Passes

ObituaryIt all began on Wednesday, December 10, 1958 when God blessed his parents, Weaver and[…]

CFL Alumnus Harold Balla Passes

HAROLD BALLAAugust 19, 1925 – December 12, 2022It is with profound sadness that the family[…]

CFL Alumnus John Kinch Passes

December 23rd, 2022 Obituary of John D. KinchJohn Kinch was born on December 20, 1954. […]

ELKS MOURN DEATH OF CHRISTIAN SAULSBERRY

By Evan DaumDecember 17, 2022 EDMONTON — Please see the following statement from the Edmonton Elks[…]

Former Riders head coach John Gregory dead at 84

Regina / 980 CJMECJME NewsDec 12, 2022 | 1:14 PMFormer Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach John[…]

CFL Alumnus Robert Brown Passes

Age 79, of Deep Creek, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022. Beloved[…]

CFL Alumnus Zeno Karcz Passes

Zenon Peter Zeno Karcz Resident of Burlington, Ontario died peacefully, surrounded by love on August[…]

CFL Alumnus Charles Brandon Passes

Charles Edward Brandon13 SEPTEMBER, 1943 – 9 AUGUST, 2022On August 9, 2022, Charles was called home. Charles[…]

CFL Alumnus Kelly Hamilton Passes

It is with profound heartbreak that we announce Kelly Hamilton, age 62, passed away on[…]

CFL Alumnus Steve Beaird Passes

Steve Beaird, a former running back in the CFL, passed away on July 24th at[…]

CFL Alumnus Dr. Henry Janzen Passes

DR. HENRY F. JANZENThe family of Henry Janzen announces his passing on July 20, 2022[…]

CFL Alumnus Jim Dillard Passes

ObituaryJames Austin (Jim) Dillard, age 83, of Cleveland, OK passed from this life at his[…]

CFL Alumnus James S. Van Pelt Jr. Passes

James Sutton Van Pelt Jr., 86, longtime resident of Winnetka, IL, passed away on July[…]

CFL Alumnus Sterling Bean Passes

BEAN, Sterling DaleSeptember 25th, 1938 June 23rd, 2022It is with extreme sadness that we announce[…]

CFL Alumnus Peter Palmer Passes

The BC Lions Alumni Association is saddened to announce the passing of alumnus Peter Palmer[…]

CFL Alumnus Veryl Switzer Passes

Kansas State Wildcats football legend, trailblazer Veryl Switzer dies at age 89 By Kellis Robinett[…]

CFL great Tony Pajaczkowski dies at 86

The Montreal-born offensive guard was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1988.Author[…]

CFL Alumnus Willie Shines Passes

Willie Shines, a former fullback in the Canadian Football League, passed away on May 10th[…]

CFL Alumnus Bob LaRose Passes

Robert Bob LaRoseMarch 6, 1946 ~ April 25, 2022 (age 76)ObituaryIt is with heavy hearts that the family[…]

CFL Alumnus John Fripp Passes at 101 Yrs Old

Johnny Fripp, the oldest alumni of the Ottawa Rough Riders and possibly the entire Canadian[…]

CFL Alumnus Emelio “Marty” Martinello Passes

January 11, 1931 – March 24, 2022It is with heavy hearts that we announce the[…]

CFL Alumnus Michael Kmech Passess

Michael Kmech left us on February 23, 2022 at the age of 87. He is[…]

CFL Alumnus Terry Ireland Passes

The HTCAA is sad to announce that Terry Ireland Passed away Sunday March 6th at[…]

CFL Alumnus Dan Kearns Passes

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dan Kearns.[…]

CFL Alumnus John R. Humenuik

ObituaryJohn R. (Rod) HumenuikJohn R. (Rod) Humenuik passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2022, at[…]

CFL Alumnus Peter Liske Passes

Peter Liske, QBBorn: March 25, 1942, Plainfield,N.J.Died: February 12, 2022, Wenatchee, Wash.Liske, a former Most[…]

CFL Alumnus Bill Johnson Passes

OBITUARY OF BILL JOHNSONJOHNSON, James WilliamDecember 30, 1936 – Picture Butte, AlbertaJanuary 26, 2022 –[…]

CFL Alumnus Melvin Foss Passes

Obituary of Melvin C. FossMel was born on July 8, 1939 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada[…]

CFL Alumnus Joseph Poirier Passes

POIRIER, John JosephThe Lavoie-Poirier family deeply regrets to announce the passing of John Joseph Poirier[…]

STAMPEDERS MOURN THE DEATH OF DON SUTHERIN

STAMPEDERS.COM STAFFIt is with great sadness the Calgary Stampeders have learned of the death of[…]

CFL Alumnus Joe Hernandez Passes

JOE HERNANDEZ1940 2021Athlete, Businessman, and Beloved Family Man.A private celebration of life will be held[…]

CFL Alumnus Clyde Bennett Passes

February 2, 1932 – December 13, 2021Lubbock, Texas – Memorial services for Clyde Eugene Bennett,[…]

CFL Alumnus Peter Petkoff Passes

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter on December 13th,[…]

CFL Alumnus George Fleming Passes

The University of Washington announced on December 8th, that former halfback George Fleming passed away[…]

CFL Alumnus Ronald Geisthardt Passes

GEISTHARDT, Ronald Arthur June 23, 1929 – November 2, 2021 It is with great sadness that we[…]

CFL Alumnus Stuart Kennedy Passes

James Stuart Kennedy , P. Eng.Queens Bsc. 53May 17, 1931 – Nov. 8, 2021 Beloved[…]

ICONIC TIGER-CAT AND HALL OF FAMER ANGELO MOSCA PASSES AWAY AT 84

By TICATS STAFFThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club is mourning the loss of franchise icon and[…]

CFL Alumnus Ron Arends Passes

ARENDS, Ronald G.President & Chief Executive OfficerCanadian Bank Note Company, Limited1945 -2021Ron Arends, an icon[…]

CFL Alumnus Paul Salata Passes

Paul Salata a former end and wide receiver in the NFL passed away at the[…]

CFL Alumnus Tuineau Alipate Passes

Tuineau Alipate, a former linebacker in the NFL and CFL, passed away at the age[…]

CFL Alumnus Raymond Charambura Passes

RAYMOND CHARAMBURATeam PlayerNovember 29, 1928 – October 7, 2021 With profound sadness, the family of[…]

CFL Alumnus Willie Thomas Spencer Sr. Passes

ObituaryWillie Thomas Spencer Sr., 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September[…]

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