DANIEL LOUIS ALBERT VAN CAUWENBERGH (VAN, DANNY, PORKY)

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DANIEL LOUIS ALBERT VAN CAUWENBERGH (VAN, DANNY, PORKY) January 12, 1926 - December 3, 2010 We are saddened to announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dad faced each new challenge with strength and determination in the hope that he could conquer his illness. The journey was long, but through it all, Daniel kept assuring his family and friends that Everything will be OK, I am happy. . Born in St. Boniface on January 12, 1926. Daniel worked for Canada Packers as a Foreman until his retirement in 1986. When he was not at work and well into his retirement, he maintained a love of gardening, golf, curling, bird watching, hunting, fishing and spent many hours completing numerous wood-working projects. Everyone loved Dad's tomato plants, which he grew and shared with many. Always the consummate storyteller and family historian, we will miss his speeches at family functions and his prayers of grace over family dinners. Daniel had a kind heart, gentle smile and took great pride in his family and their accomplishments. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Beatrice, daughter Karen (Gerry), son Douglas (Laurie), grandchildren Kimberly (Pete), Chad (Tracy), Lindsay, Daniel, Steven and Kevin as well as his special great-grandchildren William, Emily and Bradley. In addition, brother Jackie (Claire), sisters Denise (Robert), Susie (Ben), Delphine (Ted), Birdie, Marlene, and Judy (Ray) as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and special golf and curling friends, have Daniel in their thoughts and prayers. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Boniface Hospital, Palliative Care. A very special thank you is reserved for the staff of Jocelyn House for their unwavering care and compassion extended to Dad during his stay there. Dad called all of you Angels and you truly are. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Jocelyn House, in memory of Daniel Van Cauwenbergh, 177 Egerton Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 2W7; Phone: (204) 255-1781 Ext. 221 or online at https://secure.encryptedtransactions.com/jocelyn house/donate/ The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, MB. Interment and Reception at Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery, No. 1 Highway at Navin Road, Springfield, MB R2C 2Z3. If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery 1 Green Acres Lane, Springfield (204) 222-3241 Hwy. #1 E.inside the Perimeter at Winnipeg Condolences may be sent to: www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 06, 2010