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NEIL WALKER On Friday, February 3, 2012, Neil's Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. in The Bridge Church, southwest corner of Portage Avenue and the Perimeter Highway.
Publish Date: Feb 4, 2012
NEIL WALKER October 10, 1969 - January 27, 2012 Suddenly and tragically on Friday, January 27, 2012, Neil passed away. Left to mourn Neil's passing is his father Geoffrey; sister Tracey (Gord); brother Mark (Anna); sister-in-law Cheryl; dear aunt Maureen (Roy) and Georgina Brown; pride and joys, niece Aynsley; nephews Matthew, Craig, Brent; along with Dallas and Courtney; all his cousins and respective spouses within the Matthews and Brown family. He was predeceased by his Mother (Penny) and grandparents. Born in London, England, Neil came to Canada with his family in 1971. He attended school at Isaac Brock, Westdale Junior High, and graduated from Oak Park High School He was a sports enthusiast, played hockey for Westdale Warriors, and Assiniboine Rangers, baseball for Charleswood Expos, and Winnipeg South Chiefs. Neil represented his Province many times at different levels of baseball. He also had a love for NASCAR. Neil's second family was the Domino's Pizza Company that he joined straight from school as a delivery driver, working his way up to store manager. On Friday, February 3, 2012, Neil's Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in The Bridge Church, southwest corner of Portage Avenue and the Perimeter Highway. I would personally like to thank all those co-workers and friends that supported our family at the Grace Hospital on that sad day. Rest in Peace, dear son and brother. Rest in peace, you will be sadly missed always!
Publish Date: Feb 1, 2012
NEIL WALKER On Friday, January 27, 2012, Neil died at the age of 42 years. A longer obituary notice will follow.
Publish Date: Jan 31, 2012
Publish Date: Feb 4, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2012
Condolences & Memories (18 entries)
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Dear Tracey & Gord, our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Our prayers are with you. Love Ray & Joan Beck - Posted by: Ray & Joan Beck (friend of family) on: Feb 07, 2012
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My thoughts go out to Neil's family and friends in his time of passing. - Posted by: Sherri (Friend) on: Feb 05, 2012
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Mark, Aynsley, Craig, Brent. We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and uncle Neil. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Andrea & Justin have asked that we also relay their condolences. - Posted by: Armand & Marcia Poirier (Lorette neighbours) on: Feb 05, 2012
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RIP my dear brother. You are now in the comfort of mom's arms. I will always love you and miss you immensely.....xo - Posted by: TRACEY (SISTER) on: Feb 05, 2012
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BESIDES BEING MY BABY BROTHER YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND. I MISS YOU IMMENSELY!! I HOPE YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE IN THE COMFORT IN OUR MOTHERS ARMS. XOXO - Posted by: Tracey (SISTER) on: Feb 05, 2012
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Geoff, Mark & Family So sorry to read about Neil. Our deepest sympathy to you both and your family at this sad time. - Posted by: George & Mildred Glass (Friend) on: Feb 04, 2012
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Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Bill Swallow and Jean Gauthier (friends of Geoff) on: Feb 03, 2012
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Geoff, Dan and I offer our sympathies to you and your family and hope you are surrounded by loving friends and family to give you much needed support at this time. - Posted by: Monique & Dan Blahitka (Texas friends) on: Feb 03, 2012
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R.I.p. Neil. I will never forget our dominos days. I will never forget the time I was stuck in the ditch on a delivery and you tried pulling my suv out with no luck. And waited with me for a tow. - Posted by: ryan kohut (friend) on: Feb 02, 2012
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My dear friend Geoff. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. We'll have to get together and have a good cry. I think a Perkins breakfast is in order. Thank you for introducing Neil to me years ago. He was very fortunate to have you as his father. Love you. Kim - Posted by: Kim Ross (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2012
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Dearest Geoff and Family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. What wonderful memories we have of hockey, coaching, awesome boys who are now terrific young men. May these memories give you strength as you work through the days and weeks ahead. We will continue to pray that God wraps you and your family in His protective care as you honour the wonderful young man Neil was. Love you.... Peter & Gayle - Posted by: Peter & Gayle Hallock (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2012
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I played hockey with Neil at Westdale CC for a few years, including a Provincial Championship win. We also played little league baseball together. My sincere condolences on your loss. He was a good guy and far too young to leave us. - Posted by: Kirk McFee () on: Feb 01, 2012
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To Geoff and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at a very difficult time. We wish you all the strength to get through and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Pam and Eugene LaFranca - Posted by: Pam & Eugene LaFranca (friend) on: Feb 01, 2012
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Dear Geoff and Family. We are deeply saddened by your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Neil a few times. Your entire family is deeply within our thoughts. Peace and comfort to you all. Mike and Angela Peters - Posted by: Mike Peters (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2012
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Dear Geoff, Mark, Tracey and families, Our thoughts are focused on all of you at this very sad time. We recall many memories of Neil and his valuable presence during many xciting hockey games. Sincerely, Di and Gord Murison - Posted by: Diane and Gord Murison and family (Family friends) on: Feb 01, 2012
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Geoff and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. Our prayers are with you. - Posted by: Gordon and June Francis (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2012
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So sorry for yor loss, if you need an ear or a shoulder, I'm here. - Posted by: Jette Fowler. (Friend.) on: Jan 31, 2012
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Dear Geoff and family. My heart and prayers are with you now and forever on your sudden loss. I am always thinking of you Geoff as such a dear and wonderful friend. God give you all strength. Love Dave & Mary Anne Desmeules. - Posted by: Mary Anne Desmeules (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2012
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