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DAVID TERUO OYE

Date of Passing: Dec 09, 2016

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DAVID TERUO OYE With great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of David Teruo Oye at the age of 58 on December 9, 2016. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Susan, son Adam, daughter Jennifer, and sisters Theresa, Linda (Bruce) Koskie, May (David) Shipp from Whitby, niece Lauren (Kyle) Schroer, great niece Lily, and nephew Brian (Meghan) Shipp. David was predeceased by his mother Sue in 2011 and father Tom in 2012. David was a West End boy who grew up on Minto Street. He went to Greenway, Sargent Park and Daniel McIntyre schools and kept his teachers on their toes. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba in 1980. David began his love of judo at the young age of eight and competed in many tournaments. After his competitive career, he coached the judo clubs at the University of Manitoba and Japanese Cultural Centre. In 2013, David became one of the few judokas to obtain his Rokudan 6th degree black belt from Judo Canada. David followed several career paths which included Sperry Univac, New Flyer and Lockheed Martin. He found his perfect fit with Old Dutch Foods Ltd. where he worked for the last 18 years and was the Director of Purchasing and Logistics. David enjoyed golfing with his many long-time friends and business associates. David met many people through the Canadian Snack Food Association who became close friends and he always looked forward to the annual conference in the fall. Above all else, David was a family man who cherished his wife and children. He took great joy in coaching Adam and Jen's mini-soccer teams and would never miss any of Adam's hockey games or Jen's dance recitals. Even after his parents' passing, Sundays always remained the day that his siblings and his family got together to catch up on the week's events at dinner and some friendly card games. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m., at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in David's memory to the Manitoba Buddhist Temple, 39 Tecumseh Street, Winnipeg, R3E 0J8, or the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba (JCAM), 180 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, R3E 2J9. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 14, 2016

Condolences & Memories (32 entries)

  • My condolences, my heart goes out to you Susan and your family. - Posted by: Michelle Bergen (co-worker (hydro)) on: May 17, 2017

  • My sincere condolences go out to you Susan. So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Darrell M (coworker) on: May 17, 2017

  • My belated condolences to both David's immediate and extended family. News of his sudden passing from my life-long friend May Shipp, was such a shock. Although I hadn't seen David in years (except at a distance at Folklorama) I will always see the David as a teenager and young man, with that spark in his eye, and his strength ans determination as he dashed into one room then out to another with some great mission or goal to work on. Again, my deepest sympathies to all. - Posted by: Karen (Kucera) Bate () on: Jan 15, 2017

  • So sorry to hear this news ... David's long ago friend from our youth in the 60's & 70's west end Minto & Downing St ... Orioles sports, Greenway School, Minto field, neighborhood fun and friendship, simple days ... never forgot that twinkle in David's eyes! - Posted by: Mike Hart (Friend from west end years) on: Jan 06, 2017

  • In 1979 David and I trained for and completed the first Manitoba Marathon. A memory that has lived with me throughout my life. He was a wonderful friend and we had many laughs. I am incredibly sad to hear of his passing. - Posted by: Pat Bird (Friend) on: Dec 25, 2016

  • Dear Theresa, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Belen, Anabel and Karina Uehara - Posted by: Karina, Belen and Anabel Uehara (from JCAM) on: Dec 19, 2016

  • Wanda and I offer our sincere condolences. He was my boss back in the Sperry days. We have kept in touch over the years whenever we were in town and he always had a story to tell. - Posted by: Jack Wray (Coworker and friend) on: Dec 18, 2016

  • Kim and I were shocked and saddened to hear of David's passing. I feel honored to have known him and will miss his honesty fairness and easy going personality. Our thoughts go out to his family. Bob and Kim Lamb - Posted by: Bob Lamb (Worked together) on: Dec 18, 2016

  • Theresa, my thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Sincere condolences. - Posted by: Peggy Ansons () on: Dec 18, 2016

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with Sue and the entire Oye family. Dave will always be remembered by us for his support and kindness. - Posted by: Jody & Krysta () on: Dec 17, 2016

  • Dear Theresa Sincerest condolences on your recent loss I know that you and your brother were very close Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers Carrie - Posted by: Carrie Ferguson (Friend of Theresa ) on: Dec 16, 2016

  • Therese, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. What sad time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Jan Carmichael (friend) on: Dec 16, 2016

  • I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of our friend David. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. I have great memories of fun times with Dave during elementary and junior high school. Murray Wilks and family - Posted by: Murray Wilks (friend) on: Dec 16, 2016

  • Susan, I was so sorry to hear about your husband from Chris on the bus today. My sincere sympathies and prayers for you and your family. - Louis - Posted by: Louis Kessler (Former co-employee of Susan) on: Dec 15, 2016

  • My condolences to the whole Oye family for this sudden and terrible loss. My heart is with you all and wish you all the best during this tough time. Although I did not talk to David for quite a long time, I do remember him when I visited Winnipeg many years ago and I do remember him being Mr Judo and him showing me some moves. - Posted by: Kevin Oye (cousin) on: Dec 15, 2016

  • I remember interviewing Dave when he applied to work at Sperry Univac in 1981. He was a friendly, happy guy. He and my good friend Bill Petrie and I once went to a wrestling match at the old Winnipeg Arena and enjoyed the show. Now they are both gone. I hope their friends and families are all comforted by the memories of the joy they brought to the world. R.I.P. - Posted by: Bill Stevens (Friend) on: Dec 15, 2016

  • I am saddened to hear about David's unexpected death. I fondly remember him from Greenway School and Daniel Mac, he was always such a nice guy. - Posted by: Susan Miller Hope (Childhood friend) on: Dec 15, 2016

  • Our thoughts and prayers go out the Susan and the family at this very sad time. The CSFA conference will not be the same without David's quick humor and comments. - Posted by: Jim & Bev Best () on: Dec 15, 2016

  • I'm very sad to learn of David's passing. We were friends and schoolmates from Sargent Park to Daniel Mac to Commerce at the U of M His smile was infectious. My condolences. A great guy gone too soon. - Posted by: Dave Geske (Friend) on: Dec 15, 2016

  • Words cannot express the sadness of the sudden passing of Dave. I knew Dave as a young judoka as a competitor he was a warrior ,off the mat he was a gentleman. In later years I had the pleasure of doing judo workouts with him at the U of M.We have lost a judo colleague and a good friend. We will miss him but we won't forget Dave. - Posted by: BRIAN JONES (JUDO FRIEND) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • I remember myself and other cousins being terrorized by David at Judo practices. We often brought that up in later years and laughed at the stories. As we grew up I enjoyed our golf games together as David was always entertaining. Even as I moved away I knew I could call David at anytime and catch up as if it were yesterday. I will dearly miss David. Our condolences to Susan, Adam and Jennifer from Cindy, Jarrett and myself. - Posted by: Darrell Oye (Cousin) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • Dear Susan and family, I am so sad to hear about your loss...the whole families loss. Although many years always seem to pass by in between meeting up with David, it was like we had seen each other the previous week. Always cheery, somewhat wise crack sense of humour but never over the edge and his ever present chuckle. I know he cherished his family and for that makes this loss very difficult. My wife Kit and myself offer our deepest condolences to Sue, Adam, Jennifer and all of the Oye family. - Posted by: Michael Oye (Cousin) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • I am shocked and so sorry to learn the loss of a great family member, David. I remember our visits to Winnipeg and how gracious he was. He always made me laugh. He has left behind a wonderful and loving family and that family will hold on to nothing but joyous memories to keep him close to their hearts which in turn will help to heal them. He gave them that. The Westcoast Oyes send their condolences to all of you. David you will be missed. Joanne - Posted by: Joanne Oye (Cousin) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • My sincere condolences. David will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Jon Cooper (Judo) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • Remember David from golf games and pick-up basketball. Great guy, good sense of humour. Condolences to family. Fred King - Posted by: Fred King (Co-Worker at Sperry/Paramax/Unisys) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • Dear Susan and family, I was just informed of the very sad news about David. During my ten years at WILD Flavors, David became a customer for whom I held a great deal of respect. He was tough but fair. Having left WILD two years ago, we (unfortunately) lost contact; however, I will never forget our belting out Bohemian Rhapsody together at the Snack Food Association in Huntsville a couple of years ago! May all of the good memories of David as a husband, father and friend sustain you during these difficult days. Sincerely, Michael Litvak - Posted by: Michael Litvak (Former Supplier of Seasonings) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • I am very saddened to hear of the passing of David. I worked with him at Sperry Univac through to the closing of Lockheed Martin. He was a wonderful person at all times and such an intelligent and kind man to work with. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with David and his family. Peter Soszek - Posted by: Peter Soszek (Colleague) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • I worked with Dave at Sperry/Lockheed Martin. Although not in the same department, he helped me with my job and for that I am thank full. He always seemed to have a smile on face. He did enjoy golf and participated in the company golf tournaments. He will me missed. Thoughts and prayers for the family. - Posted by: Chuck Nostedt (Former Co-worker) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • My sincere condolences to the Oye family Larry Johnson - Posted by: Larry johnson (Former coworker) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • I have been with old Dutch for the past 14 years..and through all that time..Dave has been not only my boss, but also my friend. I will miss his wacky sense of humor and the lunch dates that we have had. Old Dutch will not be the same without him, and with every passing day, he is and will be missed more and more. - Posted by: Julie Roach (Employee/Friend) on: Dec 14, 2016

  • Wayne & I were shocked to hear of David's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. I will miss seeing David at the Udon lunches, at the Cultural Centre. Sue Ichiiwa - Posted by: Sue Ichiiwa () on: Dec 14, 2016

  • Dave was truly a great friend. I miss him dearly. No more weekly texts - Posted by: Terry Gee (Friend) on: Dec 14, 2016

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