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WINSTON REKERT Obituary
June 10, 1949 - September 14, 2012
To many Winston was a devoted artist; an actor, producer, director, writer and charismatic performer. To some he was a teacher, mentor and sponsor. To those who knew him closely he was a playful musician, talented wood carver and lover of animals. To his family he was a loving husband, brother and unique father. In the last four years some knew him as a patient and a fighter. Yet to Winston, cancer wasn't a battle. It was a blessing. Through profound courage and his invincible sense of humor, he was able to see his illness as an opportunity to live and love even more passionately and cherish the love around him. Winston passed peacefully on September 14, 2012 with a smile on his face that never left. His life and legacy are an example of how to live and how to die. He will remain in the hearts of those dearest to him: his wife Lidija, her daughter Sara, his son Dylan and fiancé Meryl, his son Carson and their mother Pat. Winston's career accomplishments have been recognized by 2 Lifetime Achievement Awards, 2 Gemini Awards plus 9 Gemini nominations and a BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Star on Granville Street. After a successful career in the theatre he had roles in many films as well as starring roles in the TV series "Adderly" and "Neon Rider". To many, his presence and spirit lives on. A Memorial Fund will be established in Winston's name to benefit those in the theatre arts. For more information about how to make a donation, as well as details and updates on an upcoming Celebration of Life, please visit www.winstonrekert.com.
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FRANCIN JOHN KERAN PINTO
June 25, 2025
Your dimpled smile and soft voice are blessings. Keep shining like the star you are
Natalie Chubinidze
June 25, 2025
One of the most amazing very talented actor ever lived in this Earth!!!We love to watch your movies and we are always remembering you!!!
God Bless Your Soul Mr.Winston!!!
You are greatly loved and missed by many your fans!!!!
Janet Lord
November 14, 2024
As a New Zealand fan from way back, I recently rewatched all the `Neon Rider´ episodes that I had enjoyed back in the 1990s. I loved watching Mr Rekert as Dr Michael Terry in the series and knew he was a talented actor who had a real passion for his craft. I loved how the characters on the show interacted with each other. And I loved his big smile. I am sorry that I will never have the opportunity to meet Mr Rekert or write to him, and my condolences (although 12 years have passed) to his family. I may even rewatch the `Neon Rider´ episodes to catch up on Michael, Vic, Pin, Rachel, John, Fox, CC and more recently Eleanor. I recently was in Vancouver (10 years since my last visit - my first visit was 1986). I always enjoy the city. My thoughts to his family and to all his fans. Janet Lord
Susan Smith
January 26, 2024
What a tremendous beautiful actor! I saw him in a couple of episodes of Stargate SG1! And than I saw him in a movie ( which happens to be my favorite film of all) It was called Eve's Christmas! I loved him in that! Than I googled him a couple of years ago and found out ,he had passed with Cancer! Too bad! What a fine actor!
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Sophie brown
February 15, 2022
Looked him up as I was watching my favourite show supernatural. What an amazing actor this man was
manon lavoie
May 30, 2021
Great artist handsome man with a generous ''heart'' full of 'Love'' .......All my condolences to his family and friend''....i'm proud to konw he was a Canadian ''Be blessed Always !..and one thing ..in his '' eyes'' a special brilliance of his ''Soul''
January 10, 2021
I was just looking up old tv shows from when I was child and was saddened to see Winston Rekerts death, I loved him in Neon Rider. He was a great actor.
Ruth King
November 29, 2020
I just had to look him up on Google after watching him in a Christmas movie. What a wonderful, handsome actor. Wish I had met him.
Crystal Brown-L'Heureux
October 15, 2019
It was only two weeks ago that I found out about Winston passing away back in 2012.
I fell head over heels for him in his t.v. late night show Adderly in 1986. I was just starting FCC and it was scary to me but watching Winston brought great comfort into my life.
I wrote to him and he sent me back a personally autographed photo of himself! He didn't have to but that was and is the kind hearted and genuine loving person he truly was.
I am so terribly deeply saddened by such a gracious and loving and caring person passing away.
My heartfelt, condolences and love goes out to his family, friends and fans.
God Bless You Winston and Keep You Safe Til We All See Each Other Again, Amen
Adam Crash
January 16, 2019
The episode of Neon Rider when he played himself in a celebrity baseball game (Safe At Home S4ep3) was the best. He was able to make fun of himself with such style and ease. He honestly sounded let down when he found out that "Winston Rekert" was playing in the game. Brilliant.
April 5, 2018
The Tok'ra will miss him
Jeanene Wilson
April 5, 2018
I just discovered Neon Rider and am very intrigued by Mr Rekert's work. Extremely talented and not hard on the eyes. My condolences to his family.
Alexxa Leicht
January 12, 2017
I am a very big fan from Germany. Especially I love Neon Rider. It is an inspiration for my own writing.
I am very sad ... Alexxa
November 15, 2016
Well...here I am watching him .. again in a tv movie this time. And always liked him. Seemed like a very nice man all round. Peace. Thanks for making sure we can still see you somehow.
Allen Kosonic
February 14, 2016
Thanks for your love, Win. Your God Daughter, Kaila, is doing very well. Miss that smile, always.
Antoinette Brooks
December 1, 2015
Wow, I was watching a movie Mr. Rekert was in and I remembered him from a TV show I used to watch. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. I thought he was a very funny as well as handsome. I pray his family is doing well. Remember you never have closure in death, grieving is all about how long it takes you and know it will get better. God Bless from a widow since 2001.
Laurie
September 21, 2015
I was a big fan of Neon Rider and Winston Rekert. I only just found out that he had passed away. Too many beautiful souls are lost to that ugly demon cancer. Go bravely into the next world, fallen soldier.
May 26, 2015
I never knew this awesome man passed away...i just found out about it after reading his profile on wiki...tell the family i am sorry for their loss...but remember you may not have had him for long but the time you were able to know him is something you can carry forever...
February 25, 2015
I first met Winston when I was printing t-shirts for a lot of the theatre productions in Vancouver and he was in "Cruel Tears" at the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse. We crossed paths occasionally over the years. We had lunch together in Toronto a very long time ago a short time before I left to tour the world as a professional skater, and he carried on to the wonderful work that he became so well loved for. I regret few thing; however, not stopping by to say hi once in a while over the years is one of the big ones. I've always looked to Winston as a great inspiration, and wonderful example of how well a kid from Vancouver could do.
Paul Carriere
January 3, 2015
I always enjoyed anything Winston acted in ,big fan of Neon Rider .Even if the movie was not great ,his acting always made it better than it was .I sent him a message on Facebook ,and he graciously replied ,he always had a loving spirit about him ,he will be missed .
Laurie Telgen
October 19, 2014
Winston was a great inspiration to me during a very vulnerable time and continues to inspire. His work on Neon Rider gave me much encouragement personally and also as a Canadian interested in theatre and film and arts and life! I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to tell him in writing how he inspired and encouraged me and thank him. So kind- he thanked me in response and signed, yer friend, Win. Thankyou, Win. Much love always,
Laurie
kenneth robin
May 25, 2014
thank you for the brightness you brought into all our lives.
godspeed
Bertha
February 21, 2014
I saw him in a movie on TV last night and remembered him from earlier movies. He was a very good actor and handsome. I was so sad to learned he passed away.
Susan McClure
November 9, 2013
I am so sad that such a wonderful man is gone from us. I just recently learned of his passing. Shame on me for not staying more current. I enjoyed all of his movies. He brought a light to every character that just drew you in. We have truly lost a great one. He is deeply missed.
Michael A.
October 13, 2013
I am happy to see the guest book still open. I caught myself quoting some memerable lines from Adderly today at work and immediately thought of Winston. I recalled an old TV Guide article about the show, with Winston explaining how he had to learn to do things with one hand, like knotting a tie. I caught that scene in an episode. How clever...He used a filing cabinet! Regards to the family.
Roger Conger
October 9, 2013
You were a inspiration to me thank you kind sir.
Dianna McDonald
September 1, 2013
The first year anniversary is coming up of Winston's passing, i never met him but have crossed paths when he was filming neon rider, he was a rare actor that would've made me so nervous if i ever met him,i was a huge fan of Winston since Adderly, i always wanted to meet him but unfortunately god takes the kind and when i found out last year he was gone it was a shocker. i have a picture of Winston i bought from his Adderly days i will cherish always for a man who was kind hearted. god bless his family, i know in spirit he is with you.
August 31, 2013
Having received a message from Patricia Rekert via this site, I wondered how to proceed. It might seem discourteous to Winston's memory but this is not the intention - I've no other way of saying, Patricia, that if you would like me to send you the results of my family searches, please forward an e-mail address.
Meanwhile, we may bless Winston for bringing us in touch.
Roly Brown, France
August 29, 2013
I have no memories of Winston - am but a very distant relative; but I've recently been lucky enough to trace a family I never knew I had (all over Canada). I still have a letter on my computer that I was planning to send to BC. Winston would have been a sort of cousin...My father, Reginald Stewart Rekert was the brother of Harry, Winston's father.
I can't, then, offer real condolences to Winston's family but, in my case, merely knowing that there is a solid, flourishing line of Rekerts still on the planet, I can truly say that 'No man is an island'. Indeed, one of the first tributes on this site was sent frm Lynette Zirk, a half-niece of mine (!) who appraised me of Winston's death but yesterday.
To the family - my best wishes. Winston is not forgotten (even here, where I live, in France: and, of course, I have DVDs). I hope that you don't think that I'm writing out of turn.
Roly (Roland) Brown,La Barbarie,
Oradour sur Vayres, 87150, France
Lynette Zirk
August 28, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ed Schuldt
June 11, 2013
Yesterday was 10 June, and even after 60 some years, I always remember that it is Winston's birthday. So Happy Birthday, Winston. Do they have cake up there? (Ed, your childhood friend)
Michael A.
May 22, 2013
One of the modest greats of our time. Good-bye V.H. and thank you for the years of memories and inspirations in 2 careers.
Tracy B
May 17, 2013
To Winston and family, I learned alot from his gifts of acting,especially Neon Rider. His character was so compassionate to both human and animal. I was saddened to hear of his passing, he will most definitley be missed; peace
Debra
January 28, 2013
Will always remember how kind Winston was to this "silly" fan, when myself and the pres. of his fan club were invited to the set of Neon Rider in the early 90s. I had such a "crush" on him, and yet he always sought me out when I would show up at one of his public appearances, and would make me feel so comfortable with his gorgeous, warm smile and twinkling eyes! Thank-you Winston for being the wonderful man you were, and always will be, in my heart! Go in Peace!
Arlette Pixley
January 9, 2013
I will always remember Winston as a man with the love of life in his soul and a sense of humor. He will be missed. God bless and safe journey Winston.
Emily
December 8, 2012
lovely to spend quality time with Winston in his last weeks on this planet.The life that he took hold of and enjoyed, to its fullest.Old friends meet again. He was a real "Star". Thanks, Winston
Bette Chadwick
November 21, 2012
I remember Winston as one of the young Mavericks - an exciting young performer who blasted onto the film scene and dazzled us all. He was always a class act in an industry that can sometimes be the opposite. Rest well Winston.
Vera Miller
November 21, 2012
Remembering you from years ago when you did "The Blue Man" movie. Rest in Peace
Lisa Parasyn
November 21, 2012
What a wonderful human being. Winston you will be missed. It was a pleasure getting to know him while working on "Moonlight Becomes You", many moons ago in Toronto.
Linda
November 19, 2012
He always came across as one of the great ones. Only too bad he didn't decide to come south to the states.
Catherine
November 9, 2012
Fell in love with Winston when I started watching Adderly. Have several movies on DVD's. There was something so honest and moving about him. My prayers go out to his family.
Paul Jolicoeur (Coeur)
November 3, 2012
One of the "Good Guys". Peace dear Winston.
October 28, 2012
I crossed paths with Winston when he was filming neon rider, he was across the street, how i wished i would've said hello, i was too shy back then, he was my favorite actor. RIP you will be missed. Dianna,
Murray Feldman
October 25, 2012
Never knew Winston as an actor. Knew him for the last several years. What a sincere, lovely human being. We often met in stillness. He had such a strong urge to live from and in love and he put his attention to remove anything in the way of that.
John Raphael
October 16, 2012
You lived 3 doors down the street when I was a child and remember you well. Last saw you in the 80's and will always be amazed by your accomplishments.
joey mallett
October 16, 2012
what a lovely soul... we met in silent meditation, a loving man... so accessible... my good fortune to have him grace my table one memorable night, under the stars, with Lidija. How loved I felt! Thank you, Win.
October 15, 2012
So many years ago...still, I remember you.
Elizabeth Murphy
October 15, 2012
Have known Winston (Teenie) since he was 2 years old, and through his teen years when he was one of The Dinks. Many memories. Like the time he brought a bottle of malt whisky over to me at my son's birth for drinking when my son was 21. We changed our minds and drank it there and then in the kitchen. Much love to my 'other' brother and his family. Ed (and Diana) Schuldt, Spain
October 15, 2012
You opened the doors for so many of us. Thank you for being one of the best friends this industry and city has ever had. Rest in Peace Amigo. Love Jay Brazeau
October 15, 2012
so long. old friend
John Wright
Lisa Steckler
October 13, 2012
Winston had a great sense of humor and was so honest- incredibly straight forward. I didn't get to know him very well but I really enjoyed the time I did have with him. What an incredible human being with such a strong and amazing spirit.
Shelagh & Les
October 13, 2012
Remembering the happy times we spent with Win & thinking of you all with much love and sympathy
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