Reports circulating online on October 2, 2026, have claimed that Sandra Conrad, described as a respected human-resources professional in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has died.
However, a review of current professional records, obituary databases and authoritative HR-industry sources has not produced an official obituary, funeral-home announcement, family statement or employer notice confirming her death.
One recently published online report states that Sandra Conrad’s death has been “reported,” but that same article acknowledges that her age, date of death, circumstances and cause of death have not been confirmed through official sources.
At the same time, current CPHR Manitoba records continue to identify Sandra Conrad, CPHR, as a Director at Large on the organization’s 2025–2026 Board of Directors and as Director, People Services at DriveHRIS.
Her professional profile was also indexed as recently as October 2026 and lists an AI for HR certification issued in July 2026.
For those reasons, the reported death should not yet be treated as independently verified.
Sandra Conrad Death Report Appears Online
A report published on October 2, 2026, claims that Sandra Conrad of Winnipeg has died and that family members, friends and acquaintances are mourning her.
However, the article itself says publicly available information remains limited and acknowledges that details such as her age, date of death, circumstances and cause of death have not been widely confirmed.
No funeral home, family representative or recognized Manitoba institution is cited as the source of the death announcement.
That makes independent confirmation particularly important.
No Matching Winnipeg Funeral-Home Obituary Located
Searches of current Winnipeg obituary sources did not locate a matching current obituary for the HR professional Sandra Conrad.
Recent Winnipeg funeral listings contain other deaths from late September 2026, but no matching Sandra Conrad memorial was located in the records reviewed.
The absence of an obituary does not prove that a death did not occur.
Families sometimes delay public announcements or choose private arrangements.
But without a direct source, a death report should remain qualified.
CPHR Manitoba Still Lists Sandra Conrad on Its Board
One of the strongest reasons for caution is Sandra Conrad’s current listing with Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Manitoba.
CPHR Manitoba’s official board page identifies Sandra Conrad, CPHR, as a Director at Large on its 2025–2026 Board of Directors.
The organization announced her election to the board following its October 1, 2025 annual general meeting.
There has been no publicly indexed CPHR Manitoba memorial announcement or notice removing her from the board due to death in the material reviewed.
Sandra Conrad Was Elected for a Two-Year Term
CPHR Manitoba’s 2025–2026 candidate slate shows Sandra Conrad standing for election to a two-year term.
The same document provides a detailed professional biography describing her as a senior HR executive with more than two decades of experience.
It identifies her as holding the credentials:
- CPHR.
- SHRM-SCP.
- ABCP.
The biography also notes her work with international HR standards through the Standards Council of Canada and the International Organization for Standardization.
DriveHRIS Connection Remains Current
Current professional profiles list Sandra Conrad with DriveHRIS.
CPHR Manitoba identifies her as Director, People Services, DriveHRIS.
LinkedIn’s current company listing also includes Sandra Conrad among DriveHRIS employees.
No public statement from DriveHRIS confirming her death was located in the material reviewed.
That does not conclusively disprove the circulating report, but it means the claim has not yet been validated by her employer.
Sandra Conrad Has More Than Two Decades of HR Experience
Sandra Conrad’s professional record in Manitoba is extensive.
CPHR Manitoba describes her as an HR executive who has worked across:
- Automotive.
- Social services.
- Government.
- Manufacturing.
- Service industries.
- Food industries.
Her work has included designing and implementing HR systems, building teams, developing organizational culture and supporting strategic business growth.
Award-Winning HR Professional
Sandra Conrad received CPHR Manitoba’s Leadership Award at the 2022 HR Excellence Awards.
The award recognizes executive-level HR practitioners for strategic influence within their organizations.
At the time, Conrad was associated with DealerPILOT HR.
CPHR Manitoba highlighted her work in helping the automotive industry adopt more progressive people-management practices.
Contributions to the Automotive Industry
Conrad developed a significant professional profile in automotive human resources.
CPHR Manitoba’s 2022 awards materials credited her with helping dealerships improve employee retention, leadership and workplace culture.
The organization said her work had earned the trust of dealership executives, HR teams and industry organizations.
Her later work continued through DriveHRIS, a company focused on HR technology and advisory services.
Recent 2026 Professional Credential
A current professional profile lists Sandra Conrad as earning a Certified AI for HR Specialist credential in July 2026.
That is significant because it demonstrates documented professional activity only a few months before the October death report began circulating.
The same profile continued to list her professional connection with DriveHRIS.
Recent Professional Activity Also Appears Online
A recent indexed professional post shows Sandra Conrad publicly congratulating the DriveHRIS team for receiving a CPHR Manitoba HR Excellence Innovation Award.
The post was indexed in 2026 and reflects continuing engagement with the company and Manitoba’s HR community.
Current activity like this increases the importance of waiting for a direct death confirmation rather than relying on a single secondary report.
Long History With CPHR Manitoba
Sandra Conrad’s relationship with Manitoba’s professional HR association goes back many years.
Historical association records from 2007–2008 list Sandra Conrad, then using the CHRP designation, as participating in HR association committees.
Her later election to the board reflects a professional relationship spanning nearly two decades.
University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg Graduate
CPHR Manitoba’s board biography states that Sandra Conrad graduated from both the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.
She has also worked as an instructor.
Her professional biography emphasizes her interest in developing the next generation of HR leaders and advancing the profession.
International Standards Work
Conrad’s professional biography also states that she represents the Standards Council of Canada on an International Organization for Standardization technical committee dealing with human-resource management.
This placed her professional contributions beyond Manitoba’s local HR community.
Her work included participation in discussions surrounding HR standards and management practices at an international level.
Cause of Death Has Not Been Confirmed
No reliable source reviewed for this article provides a cause of death for Sandra Conrad.
There is no verified information currently establishing:
- An illness.
- An accident.
- A medical emergency.
- Any other cause.
The October 2 death report itself states that the cause of death has not been officially confirmed.
Any specific medical explanation circulating elsewhere should therefore be treated as speculation unless confirmed directly by her family or another authoritative source.
Age Has Not Been Reliably Confirmed
The circulating death report does not establish Sandra Conrad’s age.
Current professional biographies focus on her career rather than personal data such as birth date or age.
Commercial people-search databases should not be used to fill that gap because there may be multiple individuals named Sandra Conrad in Canada and elsewhere.
Family Information Should Remain Private
No family-authorized obituary was located.
As a result, current reliable sources do not provide a complete list of Sandra Conrad’s spouse, children, parents or siblings.
Those names should not be guessed or extracted from unrelated public-record services.
If a family obituary is later published, it would become the appropriate source for those details.
No Funeral Arrangements Have Been Confirmed
No verified information was located concerning:
- Visitation.
- Funeral services.
- Celebration of life.
- Burial.
- Memorial donations.
The absence of publicly available funeral details reinforces the need to treat the death claim cautiously.
People wishing to offer condolences should wait for an announcement from the family, an authorized funeral provider, CPHR Manitoba or DriveHRIS.
Why the Current Professional Records Matter
Professional directories are not perfect real-time indicators.
An organization may take time to update a website after a sudden death.
Therefore, Sandra Conrad’s continued appearance on CPHR Manitoba’s board page does not by itself prove that she is alive.
However, when that listing is combined with:
- A current employer profile.
- Recent 2026 certifications.
- Recent professional activity.
- The absence of a funeral-home notice.
- The absence of a family statement.
- The absence of an employer memorial.
the evidence is not strong enough to publish her death as an established fact.
What Has Been Confirmed
The following details about Sandra Conrad are well documented:
- Sandra Conrad is a prominent Manitoba HR professional.
- She holds the CPHR designation.
- She has more than two decades of HR experience.
- She has worked across several public- and private-sector industries.
- She is listed as Director of People Services at DriveHRIS.
- CPHR Manitoba lists her as a 2025–2026 Director at Large.
- She received CPHR Manitoba’s Leadership Award in 2022.
- She has studied at the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg.
- She has participated in international HR standards work.
- A professional profile lists a new AI-for-HR credential issued in July 2026.
- An October 2, 2026 online report claims she has died, but acknowledges that official details are unavailable.
What Has Not Been Confirmed
At the time of publication, reliable authoritative sources had not confirmed:
- Sandra Conrad’s death through her family.
- A funeral-home obituary.
- A statement from DriveHRIS.
- A memorial announcement from CPHR Manitoba.
- Her date of death.
- Her age at death.
- Her cause of death.
- The circumstances of her reported passing.
- Funeral arrangements.
- Burial details.
These details should not be presented as established facts until a direct source becomes available.
Winnipeg HR Community Awaits Authoritative Confirmation
Sandra Conrad has built a substantial professional reputation in Winnipeg and across Manitoba’s HR community.
Her documented career includes executive leadership, professional education, automotive-sector HR work, international standards participation and service on CPHR Manitoba’s board.
That established record makes accuracy particularly important when reporting a claim as serious as her death.
For now, a single online report says she has died, while current professional records continue to list her in active leadership roles.
Without a family announcement, funeral-home notice, employer statement or professional-association memorial, the responsible conclusion is that the reported death remains unverified.
If authoritative confirmation is later released, it may provide the information needed for a complete obituary and a fuller account of Sandra Conrad’s professional and community legacy.
Disclaimer
This report examines an October 2, 2026 claim that Winnipeg HR professional Sandra Conrad has died.
The only current death report located acknowledges that her age, date of death, circumstances and cause of death have not been officially confirmed.
Meanwhile, CPHR Manitoba currently lists Sandra Conrad as a Director at Large and Director of People Services at DriveHRIS, while current professional records show recent 2026 activity and certification.
Until a family, funeral home, employer, professional association or other authoritative source confirms her passing, the death claim should be treated as unverified.