HARRY (HENDRIK THOMAS) NEUDOERFFER VENEMA

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HARRY (HENDRIK THOMAS) NEUDOERFFER VENEMA April 4, 2007 - August 3, 2008 After a valiant journey, our beloved Prince Harry passed on peacefully and quickly in the evening of August 3rd. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends in every moment of his life and in every moment of his passing. Harry was a young boy and a dazzling spirit who loved the Wolseley neighbourhood and the activities at the Robert A. Steen Community Centre. He loved the #10 bus and he delighted in watching the kids at Laura Secord School. He loved Family Fun Night at the community centre and made many friends there. He enjoyed watching his big sister Lydia at dance class and soccer; he played in the wading pool, and thoroughly enjoyed the annual soccer Jamboree, especially the bouncy castle. Harry loved the Laura Secord and Aubrey Street playgrounds and was an avid Kindermusik participant. He approached each day with a sense of joy, love, courage and accomplishment. He touched us deeply with the wisdom of his soul, and his powerful courage drew us forward with him into a future full of hope. His struggle with illness brought many people in the community together, forging lasting bonds of love. Harry will be held forever in the hearts of his parents, Cynthia and Henry; his big sister Lydia; his grandparents Norma Neudoerffer and Grace and Dave Venema; his aunts, Cecelia (Jan), Sarah (Christophe), Alexandra (Gary) and Kathleen (Gareth); and by his cousins, Gwyneth, Stas, Thomas, Sophie, Luisa, Roland, Simon (Judith) and Sara (Matt), as well as by all the members of his large, extended family, and innumerable friends around the world. His family would like to thank all the many healers who accompanied Harry on his journey. In lieu of flowers, a fund in Harry's name is being set up to support youth sports activities at the Robert A. Steen Community Centre. Please check for details at hendriksjourney.blogspot.com. A celebratory gathering marking Harry's cremation will be held at Aubrey Park playground (Aubrey Street south of Wolseley Avenue) at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 10. A celebration of Harry's life will then be held at St. Mary's Road United Church (613 St. Mary's Road) at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10. Everyone is welcome to join us at both celebrations. Just for today, I will not get angry Just for today, I will not worry Just for today, I will be grateful to my neighbor and every living thing Just for today, I will work hard Just for today, I will be kind to others - The Reiki Principles Arrangements by Seasons Funeral Service, (204) 444-5444.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2008