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Patrick Vandal

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PATRICK VANDAL

February 25, 1959 - January 8, 2026

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Vandal, age 66, after a courageous battle with cancer.


He was predeceased by his mother Pauline, father Norris, sister Debbie, brother Jerry, stepbrother Donald, niece Stacey and twin great-nieces Jaime and Taylor and numerous aunts and uncles.


Left to cherish his memory is his wife Gisele, daughter Kayla (Cody), son Tyler (Andrea), step-son Ryan (grandson Brayden), twin sister Patricia (Aime), sisters: Carol (Craig), Wendy (Marion). sister-in-law Diane, his brothers Larry, Eugene (Donna), brother-in-law Gary, stepbrother Alan (Val). Nieces: Samantha (TJay), Tiffany (Luke), Jessica (Dan) and Stephanie. Nephews: AJ, Jason (Sabrina), Jeremy (Colleen), Russell (Danielle), Adam (Stephanie) and Travis. Great-nieces: Breanna, Michelle, Dakota, Joey and Evelyn. Great-nephews: Riley, Jackson, Parker, Daniel, Alex and Lucas. Also special cousin Sally Paizen (Jerry).


Patrick worked for many years at Motorcoach Industries as a spray painter followed by long term employer Pollard Banknote until his retirement in April 2021. Patrick was an avid Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Jets fan. He loved music and spent several years helping his brother-in-law Aime at Aime's Music Services as a roadie. He also enjoyed watching all types of movies. When his kids were young, he always enjoyed taking them to the theater. He enjoyed making people laugh and spending time with family and friends. Hе had an especially close relationship with niece Samantha and nephews AJ, Jason and Jeremy.


A very special thanks to Dr. Zubair Luqman and Dr. Farhana Shariff at the St. Boniface Hospital and to all the staff at Riverview Health Centre, 3E Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care and support given to Patrick.


A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Transcona Christian Reformed Church, 131 Victoria Avenue W, Winnipeg, MB.


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As in life we loved you,

So in death we do the same.

Someday, we know not when,

We will meet you again.


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Carol and Craig

February 25, 2026 at 12:02 PM

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for us.

Place them in my brother's arms and tell him they're from us.

Tell him that we love him and miss him, and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile.

Because remembering him is easy, we do it every day, but

there's an ache within our hearts that will never go away.

Happy Birthday dear brother we miss you and love you.

 

Gisele

February 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM

Wishing you were here today,

for even just a while.

So I could say Happy Birthday

and see your loving smile.

 

The only gifts today will be

the sweet memories you left behind

of laughter joy and happiness

That echo on in my mind.

 

I'll gaze upon pictures

I'll think of you with love

And hope you're doing fine

In Heaven up above.

 

May our friends and family in Heaven

hold you closely and sing you a song

And I'll be sending a million hugs & kisses

today and all year long.

 

Happy Birthday honey.

Ty Vandal

January 31, 2026 at 6:21 PM

"I'm the words that'll hit you
That'll get you where you're going
So you never go there alone
I'm the melody glued to the memory
That you can't shake when it comes on
I'm the part of you that you listen to
Riding in the radio all night long -
I'm a song"

 

Love you, Pops

Carol (sister) and Craig

January 28, 2026 at 3:53 PM

Our hearts were broken when we got the news of my brother's passing. I was lucky to be able to be with Pat a month before our Lord took him home. He was so courageous while consoling me as I wept. We are going to miss his phone calls. He was always so happy and upbeat.

Gisele, you took such good care of him and I know he

appreciated and loved you for that. We love you Pat and we

are going to miss you. Until we meet again. Rest in Peace

little brother.

 

 

 

 

Bill

January 28, 2026 at 11:09 AM

Patrick was a kind and fun soul. I remember going to wrestling events and music gigs with him. Rest in peace.

Sylvia Stapor & family

January 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM

Sending our love ,prayers and blessings to family and friends. Gone to soon.

Sally and Jerry Paizen

January 26, 2026 at 1:43 PM

We were blessed to have had Patrick in our lives.He was a kind soul, with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.Jerry and I have only good memories of a man who left us to soon but told me he was at peace with what was before him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gisele,his twin sister Pinto and all of his family.Rest in peace dear cousin.

Many friends and relatives....

January 26, 2026 at 8:49 AM

Patrick was very well liked by all. He will certainly be missed.

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