Wow. I am so very sad. I live in West Virginia and found (via streaming) the CJOB morning show back in the early 2000's. At the time, I had the most stressful job of my working career and Larry's gentle voice made my painful mornings bearable. I listened almost every weekday for years and I quit listening after Larry had moved on. Larry, not CJOB, was what made the show. He will always be in my memory.

Larry was a professional and good man. We didn't see eye to eye on everything but we agreed that statements need to be fact checked, the world needs more unconditional love, and that being a good person doesn't necessarily mean being a perfect person.

He is missed.

I first met my nephew Larry in 1957 when his dad & mom (Lee & Bev) came from Ontario to spend some time with us on our dad's farm near Love, Saskatchewan. Larry was every bit as funny, friendly and fun back then when he was only 2 years old as he was the rest of his life! I still find it hard to believe that he has left us so soon......much too soon.

We both loved the older Country Music, with Hank Williams as our #1 favourite, but with a big bunch of others in #2 place! His dad (my older brother Lee) taught both of us how to play guitar, but most importantly taught us about God and His tremendous love for each and all of us.

I just can't imagine what Mary-Ann, Gordon, and Lee and Bev are going through! I have lost a sister and a brother, but not a spouse or a child. May the Lord minister His comfort and peace to all our families, and wisdom for all decisions that must be made too.

I first met Larry in Fort Frances in the 1970s when he was on the radio there. When I was in Saskatoon, his uncle "Hank" and I shared our memories of him. When I came back to the city, I tried to catch up with him and say hello. It did not work unfortunately.

May the peace that God alone gives be your portion at this time.

Larry, Thank you for all the laugher over the years. Many of times passing him in the hall I would wait to see what might be said. He will be missed by many as he was loved by so many

Larry, Thank you for all the laugher over the years. Many of times passing him in the hall I would wait to see what might be said.

He will be missed my many as he was loved my so many

Larry was an amazing human being. Curious, inquisitive, knowledgeable. Passionate, dedicated, motivated. Thoughtful and insightful. And so very kind.

I had the privilege of working with Larry at CJNU over the past decade - as he got to have fun in his retirement while still 'playing radio' as one of our volunteers. He served on our board of directors, co-chaired our Programming committee, and quite literally wrote the book on training for our volunteers. Before COVID, he was one of the regular hosts of our breakfast show, while in recent times, he recorded voice work from his home studio. He was a consummate professional broadcaster, and one heck of a Winnipeg evangelist - he loved this place, and shared that love with others through radio.

He was so in demand through his work with the B-Side Apostles, that he never made it back to the studio in-person to host a live show after 2020 - but we were so happy to see him so happy, living the dream, as a performer!

But in spite of how busy he was, he always had time to share his thoughts, and was particularly quick to lend his support.

I will miss his wit, wisdom and warmth; and like so many his sonorous voice.... but I think most of all, I'll miss his deeply infectious laughter.

We are poorer in your absence... but so much richer for having ever had you in the first place.

With deepest love, and sincerest condolences to Mary-Ann, Gordon, and all of the family.

Rest easy, Larry.

Did not Know Larry well, but well enough to say this man loved people, and our city, and left us in a better place. Always, postive, with smile, constructive, to the point. Condolnces to family and friends.

My friend for so many years. We always had fun together....on air for 9 years but off air for so many more. He was so talented in so many ways. We lost him way too soon but his 69 years were so full and he touched countless people in so many ways. He was a devoted husband and father. He will be missed. Good bye my friend!!

There is one less candle burning tonight, be still the airwaves as we all take a moment to pause and reflect on the widespread impact this gentleman had on so many lives... Our paths crossed many times in the buisiness and in life.

His mistress was radio... but his heart always belonged to Mary-Ann & gordon.

We should all be Thankful and fortunate for the time we shared with Larry (on and off air)

A Giant man with a Giant heart. Rest easy my friend, you really will be missed.

A wonderful man who personified kindness, wisdom and a great wit. From the time we met Larry back in the 90's, he loved his career, but his family were always the most important part of his life. Larry was always the voice of reason, on or off the air. He will be missed by so many. He was truly one of the good guys! Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with his family. Keep your memories close and he will live on in your hearts for always.

Geoff and Jan Currier

Former collegues CJOB

I was grateful to call you my friend, such a classy and thoughtful man who dedicated his life to keeping the conversation moving. ❤️

You will be sadly missed , you were a terrific person and radio personality

A huge heart, a comanding voice, a family man and friend to so many. You are and will be greatly missed, Larry. May you Rest in Power. May God give you, Mary-Ann and Gordon, strength as you grieve this great loss, and may you also revel in the wonderful memories created along the way.

Larry was a lovely soul who had a great sense of humour, and a love for Jesus! I remember him from his days of being a youth Pastor, and we were all part of some amazing times as a group of young people that loved the Lord! Larry you will be missed!!

A lovely tribute to a truly beautiful soul Larry's views, compassion for humanity, sense of humour, and many talents will live on in our hearts and minds in perpentuity. Sending hugs and love to Mary-Ann and Gordon xx Liz

I saw the name and said "Hey thats my CJOB man!" Rest easy Larry Updike and thanks for the countless hours listening to you!!!