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MAURICE VAN WALLEGHEM
Born: May 21, 1939
Date of Passing: Nov 05, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMAURICE VAN WALLEGHEM
After a very lengthy battle with dementia, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maurice at Riverview Health Centre with his family by his side.
Maurice (“Papa”) will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years Cecile (“Mana”); children Debra (Colin) Grenkow and Norman (Debbie) Van Walleghem; grandchildren Michael (Chantal), Laryssa (Sid), Trevor, Meagan (Kevin), Kimberlee, and Katelyn; great-grandchildren Nathan, Wilder, and Leah. He also leaves behind brothers Albert and George, sister Marlene (Laurie); numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Wilbur and Angela, sister Joan, and his best friend and gardening partner Vince Scaletta.
In his early years, Maurice dairy farmed in Fort Garry with his dad and brothers. In the 70s he started grain farming with his hired help turned best friend Henry Gumieny near LaSalle. A few years later he started a beef herd. He was very proud that his kids carried on his farming legacy. He was not afraid of starting any project big or small, he absolutely loved challenges!
Dad was very energetic and had many hobbies and interests. His absolute favorite was his huge garden and greenhouse! Not too many left Dad’s place without a trunk full of veggies! His close second was his love of lawn bowling. He competed in singles, doubles and team events across the country all the while making many bowling friends. Maurice was passionate about supporting and promoting junior sports, always helping with fundraisers. Dad loved to be outdoors! In younger years he hunted moose, elk, deer, and made the most delicious sausage, salami and his famous blood sausage. Papa was always a card shark! He was very competitive at any game, especially crib and poker, but was truly the definition of good sportsmanship! When Maurice was at home with family or friends there was nothing he liked more than to get the deck of cards out and have a game. And as anyone that knew him, he did not like to sit for too long, any spare time he had he was out walking endless miles. Upon return, he always enjoyed a piece or two of Mana’s delicious pies!
Thank you to all the staff at Riverview Health Centre that took care of Dad during his final years. A very special thanks goes to Noelle, Melanie, Melissa. Much gratitude to Juliette and Emile whom spent countless hours visiting Dad and driving Cecile to and from hospital.
A private celebration will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 18, 2023, Nov 18, 2023
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Dear Cecile and family. So sorry to hear of Maurice’s passing. My deepest condolences to all of you. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Marian Watts (Friend) on: Nov 20, 2023
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Cecile & Family, So sorry to hear of Maurice's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to the Van Walleghem family. We always looked forward to provincial lawn bowling tournaments in BC because that meant that my brother Vince would be visiting us, more often than not Maurice was with him. On one visit Vince and Maurice tiled the floor in the sunroom of our house. And we also had time to play some cards together. Maurice was a very gentle soul. He will be missed by all who knew him. Diane & Giuseppe Scaletta Victoria BC - Posted by: Giuseppe Scaletta (friend) on: Nov 20, 2023
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Condolences to Cecile and her family at the loss of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. Maurice was a kind and generous man who lived a very full and good life. He and Cecile were always so hospitable, and we have fond memories of our last visit to their home , where he showed us his garden and sent us home with the vegetables that he had grown. The picture of him in the corn field is perfect. - Posted by: Gail Turnbull ( DeMeyer) (Cousin) on: Nov 19, 2023
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences to all of the Van Walleghem family at this very difficult time and the days and years to come. Maurice is at peace now & you now have many treausered memories to hold in your heart forever - Posted by: Albert and Betty Lannoo (neighbours - & friends) on: Nov 18, 2023
