Mr. Rowan William Horrick

With great sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother Rowan William Horrick, on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Rowan leaves behind his mother Marcelle, father Simon, brother Branden, Grandmother Theresa Belanger as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Rowan was predeceased by his Aunt Lil, Uncle John and Grandpa Napoleon Belanger.

Rowan was born in Winnipeg on September 23, 1973 and grew up in St. Norbert. For the last 10 years he has lived in the Osborne Village area where he and his “best friend” Doog could often be seen strolling along the streets.

After graduating from St. Norbert Collegiate, Rowan joined the army, a career he had always wanted. Residing in Petawawa, he proudly served his country, earning his Airborne regimental wings and completing 2 years in Bosnia. Sadly, a head injury forced him to leave the military service that he loved so much.

Rowan had a passion for motorcycles and dreamed of owning a bike of his own. As it turned out Rowan ended up acquiring several bikes treating each one of them with tender loving care, his favourite one being his URAL. The motorcycle was his escape and it was not uncommon no matter what the weather, to see Rowan riding with Doog at his side.

Rowan had a kind heart and a very generous spirit, always giving but never expecting anything in return. His friends will recount how he would purchase various items of clothing and make up small kits of personal necessities and then hand them out to anyone who needed. “It’s what I like to do” he would say and brush it off like it was nothing.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard with Fr. Henry Laciak officiating.

The family would like to thank Veteran’s Affairs, case manager Erin Thompson and Solange Lavack for their caring support over the last two years.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Rowan’s memory to Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, R3B 1M3.

If I Should Go Tomorrow

If I should go tomorrow

It would never be goodbye.

For I have left my heart with you,

So don’t you ever cry.

The love that’s deep within me,

Shall reach you from the stars,

You’ll feel it from the heavens,

And it will heal the scars

THOMSON “IN THE PARK”

204-925-1120

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