DAVID JOHN SINNOCK DEBRECEN

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DAVID JOHN SINNOCK DEBRECEN September 24, 1956 - December 28, 2011 With great sadness we announce the sudden passing peacefully at his residence at the age of 55. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Kathy of 29 years and his beautiful children James, David, Sherilyn (Braedan), and Kristin; mother Eileen Binst, father James Debrecen, sister Cindy (brother-in-law Gordon) Anderson. Mother and father-in-law Ellen and Helgi Sigurdson. Brothers-in-law Ellis Sigurdson, Craig (Leslie) Sigurdson. Nieces and nephews Garry (Jackie), Allison, Derrick (Brittney) Anderson, Amber (Conrad), Ashley (Andrew), Afton (Ian) Sigurdson. Great-nieces and nephews Sofia, Sawyer, Lucas, Summer, Jordan, and Logan, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dave was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he resided in Winnipeg, Calgary, Gimli and various locations in the province and as well as Northern Communities. Dave has very admirable educational accomplishments, Red River Community College-Carpenters Apprenticeship, ICS Business Accounting Diploma, Success Angus Business College - Business Administration, University of Manitoba - Bachelor of Education 1992 - Dean's Honour Roll. Manitoba Department of Education School Administrators Certificate. Dave had the privilege to work in the communities of Little Grand Rapids, Cormorant Lake, Cross Lake, Alonsa, Inuglak- Whale Cove, NU, Arnaqjuaq-Hall Beach NU and most recently Sakatcheway Anishinabe Grassie Narrows. Dave had many hobbies and accomplishments, music and all children were his passion. Passing on his many musical abilities to his children. Playing any instrument including guitar, left handed, upside down and backwards. Dave had many musical accomplishments with his bands Shadowforce and ABON recording a 45 and a vinyl LP. Author of poetry, songs, and books for which he won awards. Teaching guitar to his students. Bowling (418), curling, crib, board games, coaching, darts, badminton, fishing, woodcrafts, watching sports, cooking, and gardening. Dave's children were his everything. He taught them strong morals and respect for others and pride to loving music, loving family and appreciating all the small things in life. Dave had such spirit, enthusiasm and drive. He gave his all to everything he did. At the wishes of the family a private service has taken place. The family would like to thank, Lorna Brown- Director or Education, and faculty and staff of Sakatcheway Anishinabe School, the community of Grassie Narrows. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent to greenbudgie22@gmail.com Rest In Peace Dad Our Rockstar In Heaven Funeral Arrangements in care of WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 211 REGENT AVE. WEST AT BOND 224-1525
Publish Date: Jan 14, 2012

DAVID JOHN SINNOCK DEBRECEN September 24, 1956 - December 28, 2011 With great sadness we announce the sudden passing peacefully at his residence at the age of 55. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Kathy of 29 years and his beautiful children James, David, Sherilyn (Braedan), and Kristin; mother Eileen Binst, father James Debrecen, sister Cindy (brother-in-law Gordon) Anderson. Mother and father-in-law Ellen and Helgi Sigurdson. Brothers-in-law Ellis Sigurdson, Craig (Leslie) Sigurdson. Nieces and nephews Garry (Jackie), Allison, Derrick (Brittney) Anderson, Amber (Conrad), Ashley (Andrew), Afton (Ian) Sigurdson. Great-nieces and nephews Sofia, Sawyer, Lucas, Summer, Jordan, and Logan. as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dave was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he resided in Winnipeg, Calgary, Gimli and various locations in the province and as well as Northern Communities. Dave has very admirable educational accomplishments, Red River Community College-Carpenters Apprenticeship, ICS Business Accounting Diploma, Success Angus Business College - Business Administration, University of Manitoba - Bachelor of Education 1992- Dean's Honour Roll. Manitoba Department of Education School Administrators Certificate. Dave had the privilege to work in the communities of Little Grand Rapids, Cormorant Lake, Cross Lake, Alonsa, Inuglak- Whale Cove, NU, Arnaqjuaq- Hall Beach NU and most recently Sakatcheway Anishinabe Grassie Narrows. Dave had many hobbies and accomplishments, music and all children were his passion. Passing on his many musical abilities to his children. Playing any instrument including guitar, left handed, upside down and backwards. Dave had many musical accomplishments with his bands Shadowforce and ABON recording a 45 and a vinyl LP. Author of poetry, songs, and books for which he won awards. Teaching guitar to his students. Bowling (418), curling, crib, board games, coaching, darts, badminton, fishing, woodcrafts, watching sports, cooking, and gardening. Dave's children were his everything. He taught them strong morals and respect for others and pride to loving music, loving family and appreciating all the small things in life. Dave had such spirit, enthusiasm and drive. He gave his all to everything he did. At the wishes of the family a private service has taken place. The family would like to thank, Lorna Brown- Director or Education, and faculty and staff of Sakatcheway Anishinabe School, the community of Grassie Narrows. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation. Rest In Peace Dad Our Rockstar In Heaven Funeral Arrangements in care of WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 211 REGENT AVE. WEST AT BOND 224-1525
Publish Date: Jan 7, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 14, 2012