Garry Harold Hildebrand

It is with great sadness our family announces that Garry died on April 1st, 2022 at the age of 72 years.

Garry will be remembered with love by his wife of 49 years, Carol (nee Sheppard), their daughter Karin and son-in-law Paul Smith and their children, Ethan and Scarlett, of Melbourne, Australia, and their daughter Krista and son-in-law Ian Siemens and their daughter, Lucy, of Winnipeg. Garry was so proud of his daughters and sons-in-law, but his greatest happiness of his retirement years was when his grandchildren became part of his life.

Garry will be sadly missed by his brothers Raymond (Gail), Dennis (Lorna), Sam, and Darryll (Kelly) and their families, as well as by his sister-in-law Donna Sheppard (Brian Dewan). He is also survived by extended family, friends, and former co-workers in Winnipeg and across Canada, as well as the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Garry was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Helen Hildebrand.

Born in southern Manitoba, Garry lived in Winnipeg for most of his life. He was very active in supporting his daughters in their extra-curricular activities in their schools and the St. Vital community. He enjoyed cycling, the Re-Fit Centre, cooking (accompanied by a glass of red wine), and cheering on his favourite team, “Manchester United”.

Garry and Carol were fortunate to experience travel to many places around the world, enjoying the culture, scenery, and food along the way. On returning home, he was already planning their next adventure abroad.

For most of his working life, Garry was part of the Workplace Safety and Health division of the Province of Manitoba, retiring as senior management in 2005.

Cremation has taken place, and at Garry’s request, no funeral will be held. A small family gathering will take place at a later date.

Our family wishes to thank Garry’s family physician, Dr. L. Cummings (and staff), for many years of dedicated care. We also want to acknowledge Dr. L. Homik and Debbie Homik for their medical expertise, assistance, and support. To our families and dear friends – thank you for your phone calls, visits, meals, and flowers. Our thanks also go to Paul at Careica Health (oxygen) and the Palliative Home Care program that allowed Garry to remain at home for the duration of his illness.

If desired, donations in Garry’s memory can be made to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Association or to Cancer Care Manitoba.