Harry Lehotsky

Rev. Harry Lehotsky (1947- November 11, 2006) was an American-born, Winnipeg-based reverend of the New Life Ministries and a newspaper columnist for the Winnipeg Sun. He was mostly known for his advocacy on behalf of the poor in the West End of Winnipeg, and his dedication for improving the living conditions of his adopted neighborhood. He also helped found the Lazarus and Nehemiah Housing Renewal Programs as well as the Ellice Cafe and Theatre. After his diagnosis of terminal cancer, but before his death, he was honoured with, among other things, a mural on the side of a Maryland Street building depicting his efforts in the area.

He passed away from pancreatic cancer on Remembrance Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006.