DALE
RUSSELL
August 9, 1948 - February 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce
Dale’s passing. Last night,
peacefully after a long and brave 7 year
battle with Vascular Dementia.
Though the Aphasia eventually took his
words, it never took his spirit.
Dale was a true storyteller. He
loved conversation, connecting with people
and learning their stories as much as
sharing his own. Deeply loved by his
Family and Friends, he will be missed
beyond measure.
Our wish is that his voice and
music that he loved sharing with the world
is remembered with love.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be
no funeral, but instead a celebration of
life filled with Music. Details will
be shared when available.
As published on
Dale's personal Facebook page,
February 5, 2026
Saddened to report on the February 5, 2026
passing of Winnipeg-based
singer/songwriter/ producer DALE
RUSSELL. He was 77.
Born in 1948 in St. Boniface, MB and
raised in Portage La Prairie, Dale Russell
enjoyed success in many music
categories. As a recording artist he
released his debut album "She Don't Like
The Highway", in 1980 on Sunshine
Records. A single release of the
album's title track tune peaked at #28 on
the RPM Country Charts. An earlier
release, "Feel It", was a Top 50 chart hit
in 1978.
As a record producer Dale Russell is
credited on recordings by Harvey Henry,
Angela Kelman, Darlene Wiebe, Barbara-Anne
Sellman, Don Freed, Rae-Ann Paxton,
Shelly-Lou Marie, Laurie Karr, Cindy
Thompson, etc. He was named Producer
Of The Year at the 1981 MACA Awards.
As a songwriter Dale Russell's
compositions have been recorded by Dennis
T. Olson, Lori Kole, Angela Kelman,
Rae-Ann Paxton, Drew Reid, Austin Church,
etc.
During the late 70's Dale Russell was a
regular on the CTV-Winnipeg TV Show
"Sounds Country" hosted by Dennis T.Olson.
As published on Larry
Delaney's Facebook page, February 5,
2026
In addition to his sole career, Dale
Russell performed with the following
bands:
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