RICKY GRANT TWOHEART

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RICKY GRANT TWOHEART
July 3, 1980 – September 15, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rick at the St.Boniface Hospital on September 15, 2021, at the age of 41 years. He was born on July 3, 1980 at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, MB. Rick began his battle two years ago with a rare heart disease (Giant Cell Myocarditis).
Rick leaves to cherish his memory his pops Earl Twoheart; Rick's common-law partner Lin Dorie; his children. Leah, Ricky Jr. (RJ) and Tristan; his stepchildren, Nicklas, Tristan, Shania, Ariana, Seth and Simon; his two grandchildren, Xavier and Isiah whom he loved so much and often talked about.
He also leaves behind his siblings, Holly (Kevin), Brent, Anthony, Shania (Xavier) and half-brother Dwayne Courchene; godparents, Keith Twoheart (Fester) and Myrna Bruyere (69); his numerous nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles, cousins and friends.
Rick was predeceased by his mom Colleen Twoheart and his godchild Danielle Joy Twoheart.
Pallbearers are his two brothers, Anthony Twoheart, Brent Twoheart, his son Ricky Jr. (RJ) Twoheart, his stepson Seth Gerrard, his cousins, Alvin Skeet and Jason (Jay) Skeet.
Honorary Pallbearers are his son Tristan Twoheart, his daughter Leah Twoheart, his nephew Evander Twoheart, Tania Bunn (Quacker), special friends, Crystal (Boubard) Valiquette, Jay St. Cyr AND ALL HIS POKER BUDDIES.
Rick impacted everyone he met, he had the ability to make a person feel welcome. They loved his humour, he brought laughter anywhere he went. Rick enjoyed playing "VLTs", he often referred them to his friend "VELTs", this was his second home, he said its where he and his mom would often play. When he wasn't playing slots, proline, bingo, you would definitely find him hosting poker "Texas Hold'em", he loved the game.
He would host a poker game to help community members fundraise for funeral costs, or even birthday games to celebrate with the poker buddies, other times it was just to host a game for fun, he loved and enjoyed his time there. He gave nicknames to everyone "donk" or "donkey', but he gave unique ones to special friends such as "Babyface Assassin", "Donk-leen', "Muzzard the Buzzard", "All in Mel", "Pat skin", "Bad Beat" "Nemesis" or "wood tick". His favourite hands were K/9 or A/J (Blackriver).
During his last few days of his life he told the nurses at the hospital, "I am a grandpa you know", he always talked about his grandbabies, he was so PROUD to be a grandpa.
Rick loved working outdoors, he worked for Abalon, Basement Systems and Esso. He enjoyed the heavy lifting, and often talked about all the work he did throughout Winnipeg. He was proud of the work he did.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the ICU staff at the St. Boniface Hospital and the team at the Heart Clinic for their care and compassion for Rick during his time there, also Chi-Meegwetch to all family and friends for your continued support, kindness and prayers during this difficult time.
Celebration of his life began on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Anglican Christ Church, Sagkeeng First Nation.
Final viewing service will take place at the Fort Alexander Roman Catholic Church on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with a feast to follow at the Anglican Church. Interment service will be held at a later date following cremation of Rick.

To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
You have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy we had so many years.
I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown.
But now it's time I travelled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will hear.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen to your heart, you'll hear
All my love around you, soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home"

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Spirit Road Funeral Services Inc.,
PO Box 200, Fort Alexander, MB, R0E 0P0, 204-340-6490 or friends may leave a message of sympathy at spiritroadfs@shaw.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 18, 2021