Steve Bates Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Steve Bates of Russell, Manitoba, born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, who passed away on October 11, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Steve may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Steve touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice, an act of kindness, and to love each other.