KEVIN MICHAEL KEOUGH

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KEVIN MICHAEL KEOUGH Courageously, on Thursday, September 21, 2006, at the Health Sciences Centre, with family and friends surrounding him, Kevin passed away at the miraculous age of 44 years. Kevin will be sadly missed and his memory will be cherished by his devoted mother Peggy Keough; brother Jamie Keough (Sandy) and nephew Rory; his sister Debbie Wills (Maurice) and nephew Tyler and niece Nicole; his grandfather John Keough, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Jim Keough in 1997 and a very special uncle Dennis Keough this past August 12, 2006. Despite Kevin's accident as a young child in 1971 leaving him as a quadriplegic and on a respirator, he was always very optimistic. He was a source of inspiration for many people with his positive outlook throughout his life. Before his accident, Kevin attended St. Charles Academy. He then continued onto Ellen Douglas School in his wheelchair and with his oxygen in tow. Kevin proudly graduated out of Grant Park High School in 1983. Kevin enjoyed much in life such as the sports followings of the Jets and Winnipeg Blue Bombers and he was able to see the Vikings play in Minnesota. Music and concerts were also a big passion of his. He also experienced travel to Ottawa by plane, had a fantastic adventure in Costa Rica and took a road trip to B.C. One of Kevin's greatest pleasures was his pontoon boat and his boat excursions to the Lake of the Woods family cottage and more recently his day trips to the Whiteshell. Through much determination and a lot of hard work from many dedicated people, Kevin was able to move out of the hospital and into his own residence in February of 1987. He thoroughly appreciated his new independence and lived in his home in St. James till present. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 26 at 11:00 a.m., in St. Charles R. C. Church, 320 St. Charles St., with Rev. Fr. Terry McGrath, presiding. Interment will follow in the St. Charles R. C., Parish Cemetery. Our family would like to thank just a few of the many people who have added to Kevin's life throughout the years. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Bryon Kirk, Dr. Joe Lee and Dr. E. Giannouli; and the many doctors at the HSC; Elly Haywood and Karen Taylor and all of the Therapists of the Respiratory Department, Fraser Barnett and the excellent nursing and support staff at GH6, the I.L.R.C. A heartfelt thank you to Kevin' s personal attendants, Brian Malo, Jason Brooks, Robert Goodman and Scott Reynolds, as well as previous attendants for all their care and friendship throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in Kevin's memory may be made to I.L.R.C., (Independent Living Resource Centre)., 311A - 393 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6. Kevin's arrangements have been entrusted to the Family Owned Funeral Chapel of: WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2006