DAVID JAMES DECUYPERE

DAVID JAMES DECUYPERE

It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of David DeCuypere on September 15, 2025, at Health Sciences Centre.

David is survived by his mother, Henrietta DeCuypere; brother, Michael, and his wife, Joane; nephew, Nicolas Laurencelle, his wife, Jamii, and their daughter, Tora; as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles, and extended family.

David worked at the Dakota Community Centre / Jonathan Toews Sportsplex. He enjoyed traveling on road trips all over the south and camping. Dave had a dog named Shady, and as she grew older and could no longer walk, Dave would sometimes take an hour to carry her down the stairs, place her in a wagon, and take her for a walk. Dave joked at Health Sciences Centre, when we visited and took him outside in his wheelchair, that we would walk him like he did for Shady Lady.

Dave spent time in Texas with Calvary Commission. He also served in the army medical unit as a teenager and spent time in Belize helping to build homes.

Dave was a very spiritual person and a member of Springs Church. He fought this horrible disease, ALS, while praying for a miracle.

A service for Dave will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Springs Church located at 725 Lagimodiere Blvd in Winnipeg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Society of Manitoba in Dave’s memory.

Dave’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.