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JEFFREY GORBER
Born: Dec 18, 1973
Date of Passing: May 06, 2018
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JEFFREY GORBER December 18, 1973 - May 6, 2018 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our son and brother, Jeffrey Gorber, on May 6, 2018. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Frances and sister Kathryn Gorber, as well as many friends and relatives in Canada and the U.S.A. Jeff was predeceased by his father Ronald Gorber, his Aunt Felice Rybak, Aunt Valerie and Uncle Joseph Hnidan and Uncle Edward Gorber. He will also be sadly missed by his two rough collies, Duke and Duchess. Jeff was born in Winnipeg and was a wonderful child. He attended Provencher School and Windsor Park Collegiate. He acquired type 1 diabetes at the age of five and endured it with a positive attitude, determination, courage and dignity. Despite his illness, Jeff accomplished many things in life, including obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba. Jeff loved sports. In the summer he would bike ride, golf, swim and play tennis. In the winter, he loved skating and playing ice hockey with the Southdale Lakers as a child. His greatest passion was spending time at the family cottage at Winnipeg Beach with friends and family. Jeff was also an avid reader and had a collection of books on various subjects. Jeff was a kind and generous person. He had a pleasant personality, a good sense of humour, had a warm smile and gave great hugs. The family thank Dr. Casey Woo, as well as all the nurses and healthcare aides that provided care to him, as well as the Dialysis Team at St. Boniface Hospital and the Transplant Team at Health Sciences Centre. We also extend heartfelt thanks to his dear and lifelong friend Noel Tamblyn. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Parish, 820 Cottonwood Rd. A private entombment will be held at Chapel Mausoleum, Assumption Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeff's memory to Diabetes Canada or the Winnipeg Humane Society. Rest in Peace
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2018
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Jeff and I have been friends since childhood and I really can’t believe he’s gone. He was far too young to go. Even though I moved away from Winnipeg 15 years ago he remained one of my true friends that always made time to check up on me or to have a random deep conversation about life. I would come to Winnipeg twice a year and we always would find a restaurant for dinner or get out for coffee. My parents know and loved Jeff since the late ‘80s and we are all terribly saddened. Since 2014 Jeff’s health was noticeably deteriorating and he was becoming quite frail. We were at a gym together back then and I noticed that he had poor flexibility and couldn’t exercise for too long. Since then, numerous health issues starting popping up was really hard on him. Dialysis 3 times a week sure took the wind out of his sails and was so difficult for him and me to hear about. Prior to dialysis I asked him many times to get on a plane and come see me, but him now being tethered to the hospital was making that very unlikely. Jeff was searching for motivation through media and wisdom in audio books and constantly looking for mentors. I really admired how he loved pop psychology and had a formed a personal philosophy from many quality sources. He held his head as high as he could considering, and he certainly was tougher than I could ever be in that situation. I knew what he was going through and I really didn’t know how to process it. I still don’t. However I do know he is no longer suffering. I could go on but I’ll end it here. I miss you Jeff. You were always there. Your wonderful roaring laugh will be in my head as long as I live. - Posted by: G Aff (Close Friend) on: May 17, 2018
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Jeff was always a positive and upbeat kid to be around. I lived on the corner of Sweetwater Bay in Southdale and played lots with my brother Neil, Dave Couture, and Jeff. We would ho to the lake or bmx behind Shamrock. I chatted with him on facebook years ago and I was surprised he had remembered me as I have never forgotten my close friends even back then. The world lost a great human being. Life just isn't fair sometimes, but heaven will be so lucky. RIP friend. - Posted by: Cindy Salstrom (Childhood friend) on: May 16, 2018
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Fran and family- Sorry to read about your son's death. Take care and God bless. Colin and Brenda - Posted by: Colin MacIver (friend) on: May 14, 2018
