Ben Hanuschak: key obituary facts
Is Ben Hanuschak dead? Yes. Ben Hanuschak died on July 31, 2026, at age 96.
Cause of death: Ben Hanuschak's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ben Hanuschak known for?
He was a Canadian politician.
More about Ben Hanuschak
Born: 29 April 1930.
Place of birth: Earl Grey.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: Canada.
Education: University of Manitoba.
Ben Hanuschak, a Canadian politician and teacher, died on July 31, 2026, aged 96.
Born in Earl Grey, Saskatchewan, he was educated at the University of Manitoba and later worked as a teacher before entering provincial politics in Manitoba. Elected to the Manitoba legislature in 1966, he defeated Liberal incumbent Mark Smerchanski in the north Winnipeg riding of Burrows.
Hanuschak served as a cabinet minister in the government of New Democratic Premier Edward Schreyer and later became a founding member of the Progressive Party of Manitoba.