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MENNO STEENHUIZEN
Born: Feb 10, 1959
Date of Passing: Feb 09, 2000
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMENNO STEENHUIZEN February 10, 1959 Hollandia, New Guinea February 9, 2000 Winnipeg, Manitoba After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Menno left us peacefully at the age of 41. He was surrounded by the love of his family, close friends and the loving care of the Grace Hospital staff. Menno was a thoughtful and caring person to all those that knew him, always ready with a kind word and an offer to help those in need. He was a very gifted person, able to pick up a paper and a pencil and simply, create. He also had a knack for fixing the problems of others without even having to look for instructions. A special thank you to Dr. Paul Daenick and the staff in oncology at St. Boniface and the oncology department at Health Sciences Centre. To the nursing staff at the Grace General Hospital, a very special thank you, mere words are not enough. And also thank you to the people at Vision Color, Mennos place of work, for their unconditional support throughout the five years of his illness. We would also like to thank Chapel Lawn for their care and expertise. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the Manitoba Cancer Society on his behalf. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Ave., Winnipeg, Man.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2000
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Menno, At the end of the 60s you moved to Canada. Before you, your parents and sister Karin left, you lived in the Netherlands. In Amstelveen. You lived on the 3rd floor and we lived on the first floor. You were my best friend. We played together on the street, on the field and indoors. Unfortunately it was only for a few years, because then came your sudden move to Canada. We were children and it hit us both in the heart. When you left I cried in silence for days. Years went by. Every now and then we saw your grandfather and he told us about his vision of Canada and life in Winnipeg. Your father could have helped my father find a job. They were already working together at KLM at the time. But my father became ill and had to undergo a serious, but also dangerous operation, so a possible departure to Canada did not happen. All those years you always remained in my thoughts. Time passed and we grew older. In the meantime, the world has become smaller because of the internet and recently I typed your name into Google and found your name and the message that you were no longer there. Dear Menno, you made me cry again! You were gone for almost 25 years. And your mother Sunny, and your father. You can't imagine how I felt. If only I had searched earlier and better. I surfed the web every now and then, but unfortunately not really seriously. I'm really annoyed about that now. But no matter what I do, I can't change it anymore. Your sister Karin (Karen) is still there as far as I know. And Menno, dear friend, no one has eternal life, so neither do I. I'll see you in heaven, because that's where you are. Wait for me so we can continue playing with that glider on the field in Amstelveen in the Netherlands. Rest in peace dear Menno, my best friend - Posted by: Gabor Janosi (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2025
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Pictures arrived yesterday of you and I. Reminded me of who you were and who I was with you. Remembering you now, then and always. - Posted by: Bill McMullan (Former friend) on: Jan 13, 2021
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I miss you - Posted by: Alexa Lou () on: Jul 09, 2013