Neil Mansuy

Neil Mansuy
1956 - 2021

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the family of Neil Mansuy announces his passing on May 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers Ries Mansuy and John Mansuy, sister Joanne Schick, and brother-in-law Gary Cooley. Neil has also been joined in Heaven by his brother-in-law David Lees. He is survived by his children, Trevor (Jamie Armstrong) Mansuy, Rebecca (Holly) Sovdi, and Chantal (Stewart) Halsall; grandchildren Raine Sovdi and Elliott Armstrong; former partners Evelyn Mansuy and Billi ReCar; siblings Gus (Margaret) Mansuy, Andy (Helen) Mansuy, Steph Cooley, Ted (Julie) Mansuy, Ruth Lees, Christine (Miles) Shuya, Peter (Lorraine) Mansuy, Helen (Vera Beck) Jacobsen, Jeanne (Adam) Fetsch, Elizabeth Mansuy, Anita (Jim) Burnett, and Pam McArthur; brothers-in-law Peter (Paty Razumoff) Schick and Trent (Polly Engstrom) Jacobsen; sister-in-law Joan Mansuy; as well as many very special godchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Neil was born the middle child of 15 children to Gus and Leny Mansuy, at the homestead in Parkman, SK on September 21, 1956. He spent his elementary days at Sturgeon, a one room schoolhouse, before moving to Manor High School. After high school, Neil earned a M.Sc. Degree in groundwater microbiology from the University of Regina, under the supervision of Dr. Roy Cullimore. During this time, he would also meet Evelyn, the mother of his three children.

After establishing Water World Industries in Estevan, SK, his career brought him to Kansas City, MO where he worked for Layne Christensen Inc. for 10 years. He then accepted a partnership alongside brothers Chris and Steve Catania as Vice President of Technical Services with Subsurface Technologies. During his career, Neil pioneered a new paradigm in well water rehabilitation. He was a published author and held multiple patents for innovations in his field. Neil’s career allowed him to travel all over the world, including the entire continental United States. During his many hours in flight, Neil travelled over 2 million miles.

During his 64 years of life, Neil developed a deep love of plants and gardening. He was adept at cultivating comfortable spaces in nature and spent many hours with friends and family enjoying them. His generosity led him to years of volunteer service at the KC Care Health Clinic, and to being a key member of an LGBTQ+ Catholic Hope support group. In recent years, Neil was focused on helping a small village in India, where he joined an effort to build key infrastructure that would improve the lives of many.

Neil was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, friend, and colleague. He made time to call his children no matter where he was in the world, and he always made an effort to attend every graduation, wedding, and reunion for his beloved family. His spirit and generosity was awe-inspiring, and his sense of humor was deeply cherished by his family and friends. He could brighten any party and share meaningful conversation with anyone he met. Above all, Neil was an incredibly easy person to love, and so he will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Regis Roman Catholic Church in Wauchope, Sask. with Rev. Ronald Andree the Celebrant. Interment followed in the parish cemetery, after which a supper was held at the Manor Community Hall in Manor, Sask.

Hall Funeral Services in Redvers provided care to Neil's family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.