Ray St. Germain was born in
the St. Vital suburb of Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada on July 29, 1940.
Nicknamed Winnipeg's Elvis, he began his
professional career at age 16 and released
his first recording, "She's A Square", in
1958.
Notable events:
1979 to 1992 - Writer,
producer, and host of the nationally
syndicated, award-winning, Big Sky
Country on
Global Television
1985 - Aboriginal Order of
Canada
2005 - Autobiography published, "I
Wanted to Be Elvis, So What Was I
Doing in Moose Jaw?"
2010 - Inducted into the
Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour
by the Canadian Country Music
Association
2013 - Order of Manitoba
2013 - Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Aboriginal
Peoples Choice Awards
Recorded
in 1958 at Arbuthnot Studios in St.
Boniface,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Lenny Breau (guitar), Reg Kelln (drums),
Shadow Saunders (bass)
Backup vocals by The Swingtones
Published by Gordon Lightfoot for Ardo
Music
On June 7, 2024
Ray St. Germain, a Winnipeg-born
Métis country music legend,
performed a song alongside his
family and fans Friday as the
street in the St. Vital
neighbourhood where his childhood
home is located was given the
honourary name Big Sky Country
Way, after St. Germain’s national
network television show, which ran
for 13 seasons.
Ray
St. Germain July 29, 1940 - June 25,
2024
It is with a broken heart that I announce
the passing of my beloved husband, the
legendary Ray St. Germain. After several
years of Parkinson’s, he passed away
quietly at Deer Lodge Care Home,
surrounded by family and dear
friends. Special thanks to the staff
at Deer Lodge for their compassionate care
and dedication to respectfully caring for
our wonderful Ray.
I was blessed to have 50 years with my
amazing husband Ray St. Germain. Together,
we spent our lives filled with music,
love, and laughter with our five children:
Chrystal (and Rob), Catherine (and Mike),
Ray Jr. (and Leandrea), David, and Sherry,
along with our grandchildren Jeff (and
Justin), Jordan, Catie (and Andre), Cody,
Eva, Jay, and Gemma, and great
grandchildren Bash, Brooks and Liam.
Our hearts are filled with gratitude for
all our relatives, family, and friends who
have been a part of our journey. Your
support and love have been a source of
strength for us. We especially want to
thank Manitoba Metis Federation MMF
President David Chartrand and Ray’s Metis
Hour X 2 co-host Naomi Clark for their
unwavering support and love.
We are deeply grateful to all the
musicians who have shared the stage with
Ray, contributing to his unforgettable
performances and his television series.
Your collaboration has not only brought
joy to our lives but has also been
instrumental in recognizing his numerous
awards throughout his illustrious
career.
Funeral & Celebration of Life will
take place on Saturday, July 6th, with
details to follow.
With Love and Gratitude, Glory St. Germain
& family.
Glory St. Germain as posted
on FACEBOOK,
June 25, 2024