CFLdb remembers the 16 individuals that left us to date in 2023. This page includes all individuals in the database who are known to have passed away in 2023 no matter what team or league affiliation or role they had. This includes individuals that are not associated with official CFL history. All had a contribution to the history of our game, and we acknowledge and remember them here.

  • Albright, David Jan. 25, 1960 — Jan. 26, 2023
    • Player, Grey Cup Champion

  • Bonk, Roger June 9, 1944 — Feb. 23, 2023
    • Player

  • Christensen, Keith May 10, 1947 — Feb. 17, 2023
    • Player

  • Fabi, Martin Nov. 1, 1942 — Jan. 5, 2023
    • Player

  • Fedosoff, Johnny Nov. 19, 1932 — Feb. 16, 2023
    • Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion

  • Gaylord, Jeff Oct. 15, 1958 — March 15, 2023
    • Player

  • Grant, Harold “Bud” May 20, 1927 — March 11, 2023
    • Player, All-Star, Head Coach, Hall of Fame Member

  • Headley, Win July 4, 1949 — Jan. 18, 2023
    • Player

  • Locke, Roger Sept. 9, 1941 — Feb. 1, 2023
    • Player

  • McFadden, Ken Aug. 2, 1929 — Jan. 23, 2023
    • Player

  • Moss, Joe April 19, 1930 — Jan. 31, 2023
    • Player, Head Coach, Assistant

  • Patrick, Greg June 12, 1969 — Jan. 22, 2023
    • Player

  • Stanley, Dimitrious Sept. 19, 1974 — Feb. 9, 2023
    • Player

  • Vaughan, Kaye June 30, 1931 — Feb. 5, 2023
    • Player, All-Star, Outstanding Player Award Recipient, Grey Cup Champion, Hall of Fame Member

  • Weir, Glen July 23, 1951 — March 13, 2023
    • Player, All-Star, Grey Cup Champion, Grey Cup MVP, Hall of Fame Member

  • Zybtniuk, Jerry Jan. 30, 1944 — Feb. 10, 2023
    • Draft Pick