April 11, 1988 – December 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Davis Hickaway, at the age of 36., in the RM of Reynolds, MB.
Davis was the son of Rosemary Schellenberg and Jeffery Hickaway; brother to Carey Hickaway; partner to Marina Grapentine. He was also a cherished nephew, cousin, and friend to many.
Davis was born on April 11, 1988. As a toddler, Davis always had a smile on his face and was quick to give out hugs. He was always goofing around, getting laughs and making friends everywhere he went. As a child, he spent lots of time at Falcon Lake with his aunts, uncles and cousins; on the beach, hiking and making forts in the bush. It was always fun. There was no one he didn’t get along with…He loved everyone! Davis had a kind and loving soul.
Davis impacted and changed the lives of all the people he met. He was always the kind of person to put people and friends first and was always the one to make things happen. Anything he could help with or improve; he would do selflessly.
Davis was an original character, who had a big spirit about him that made people and animals gravitate towards him. He was everyone’s friend and always the life of the party. His sense of humor is treasured, smile is large and his laugh infectious and unforgettable. He would light up a room and could make anyone burst into laughter with ease.
He continued to have a passion for adventure, the great outdoors and all things nature. Some of his interests were camping, bush crafting, hiking, working on vehicles, music, video games and a road trip with friends, just to name a few.
Davis was bold, cool, caring, loyal, intelligent and everything in between. His love is everlasting and stretches far. He will continue to be a light to many when things seem dark and will be missed always. His mom will especially miss his visits, huge warm comforting hugs and “I love yous”.
As an adult, Davis was as a helper, a jack of all trades and very mechanically inclined. He worked as a heavy duty mechanic, HVAC technician and was staring a new path down the road of masonry and bricklaying. He was a hard worker.
On behalf of Davis’ friends and family, we would like to thank the vast community that came together to aid in the search and recovery of Davis. We are so grateful to all. He will live forever in our hearts.
The impact of the loss of Davis will be a reminder to support and encourage young men and people alike to take the next step towards positive mental health and community change. If someone you know is struggling with mental health issues remind them it is never too late to seek help or reach out to a loved one.
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.”
Miyamoto Musashi
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we kindly suggest a donation be made, in Davis’ memory, to a local mental health and wellness program or a local animal rescue of your choice.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Davis’ memorial page by using the comment field below.
Davis was one of the most original and uniquely his own person that I have ever met. I am glad to have been able to call him a friend and will forever cherish his presence in my life. He was the kind of guy who would come help you move and then hang out after reminiscing about all the great times we’ve had.
I will always remember you fondly friend.
Always brought a special energy into the room with him.
Davis was an amazing person. I will always remember how he would waltz into a room and have everyone smiling/laughing.
There was this one winter where I broke my ankle and had to make my way up some stairs. I almost fell and ate dirt had Davis not been behind me and picked me up by the back of my coat. He made sure I got to the top and was safe. He was very helpful and there when you needed. I really appreciated the guy, and still do. I will miss him dearly. I send my condolences to all of his family and friends. Much love and peace.
Davis is my cousin Rose’s son. He always seemed so happy with a huge, beautiful smile. He was respectful of his elders and genuinely interested in any conversation you had with him. The whole Guenther Clan will miss him. He will always be in our hearts and be remembered with love.
I had the pleasure of working with Davis a few years ago. He and I would go back and forth telling each other jokes. He definitely had a light that shon so very bright. You are a definitely one of the greats and you will be missed.
Davis had the thickest head of hair I’ve ever seen on a baby. Our earliest fond and beautiful memories of Davis are of a fun loving boy playing with his brother Carey and many cousins at family gatherings at home, Falcon Lake, Grandma/Grandpa Schellenberg’s or Grandma/Grandpa Hickaway’s. He was loved by his many Aunts and Uncles. Davis had a brilliant smile. He was a kind and gentle nephew. Our heartfelt condolences. Rest in peace Davis.
Love
Sharon and Laird Hickaway
We fondly remember Davis from the various holiday family gatherings of the Hickaway family over the years. Although we had not seen him for several years now, it is clear from the stories we have read here that the delightful character and big smile of that young boy stayed with him into adulthood, making him the light in any room.
Our sincere condolences. Wishing you strength, and sending you love.
I attended many family gatherings with Davis there, and I remember anytime I looked at him he was always smiling. He was a super polite, kind, and respectful young man. My husband Wayne and I offer our most heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends.
I was fortunate enough to meet Davis tree planting. He always had a great attitude, I camped nearby him and got to know what a kind person he was. I remember him making us laugh, and also being very easy to talk to. He will be missed in our community, but never forgotten. Sending sympathy to his closest loved ones at this time as the loss of Davis is felt across his entire community.
Davis was my friend in high school and I have so many fond memories with him hanging out behind KE/miles mac, in a friends garage or basement, or going to the forks to sit by the river or my old apartment on Henderson.
I wasn’t popular in high-school but Davis made my time in school bearable. He was a great friend and often came to my defense against jerks i encountered.
I wish I had made more of an effort to stay in touch with him.
He had the most contagious laugh. You could hear across east kildonan I swear.
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Davis was like a brother to me, an experience I realize was not unique with him. He was so special to so many people, the man was so sincerely loved. He always left room for you to be fully yourself with him. Davis was a safe space, a friendly ear, and always down for the most ridiculous half-baked adventures that anyone suggested to him. He was probably the most reliable person I’ve ever known and always the first to offer help if he thought he could. I expected to have so much more time to make it up to him. Anyone who knew him was better because of it, and is worse without him. The best we can do is remember his kindness and his laugh and try to do a fraction of the good in the world that he would have done.
Ahhhh Davis.
I am a first cousin of Davis and remember his from babyhood….big as a sumo wrestler; no wonder he turned out to be a big guy. Huge brown eyes and a smile that could light up the room. As he grew he developed a gentle, laidback charm that was so inviting and easy to be around. He was often soft spoken but enjoyed a laugh. Davis has the dubious distinction of being the only person that has literally crapped down my back (as a toddler), but that is a story for another time. Always enjoyed seeing him, laughing with him and talking. Never got to see him enough, and always thought I would see him again. I hope he is free of the struggles he faced on this earth and is currently flying around the cosmos smiling.
The whole Cart family sends condolences at the heartbreaking loss of a beloved and beautiful man. Our nephew, and cousin to Michael and Mathew .
Davis was a ray of sunshine, quick with that incredible smile and beautiful big kind eyes. Friendly and thoughtful, he will be missed by all who knew him.
I sent a prayer for mom and dad to give him lots of big loving hugs .
Sweet dreams Davis. Rest in peace.
Love Fay and Michael
Davis was the oldest child in our home daycare. He was quite a character, making everyone laugh at his silly antics! We enjoyed watching Davis be goofy and was the life of our daycare!
We shall never forget him!
Deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace Davis!!
I met Davis when my family moved in as neighbors in 1997. We instantly became friends. It didn’t take long until we were spending so much time together that if my Mom didn’t know where I was, she’d assume I was with Davis. And if Rose didn’t know where Davis was, I believe she’d assume he was with me.
We grew up together.
We spent so much time playing outside, riding our bikes, hanging out at the playground, or playing video games at each other’s houses.
I remember the time at Jon’s birthday party where he challenged himself to eat as many hotdogs as he could, which ended up with him getting sick and going home early.
I remember the countless walks to 7-11 to get slurpees. Y’know, we made it our mission to get a Slurpee whenever it was extremely cold. Sometimes we’d make it back home and our slurpees had turned into ice.
I remember the countless times I stayed over and we slept on the couches in his basement, and woke up to Rose making crepes for us in the morning. Thank you Rose, your crepes were delicious.
I remember playing Diablo on his family’s computer, or experiencing this brand new thing called the internet on dial-up, one line of pixels at a time.
I remember the times we’d spend with Gallagher, either hanging out in his gazebo, playing pool, or playing Mario Kart and WWF No Mercy on his Nintendo 64.
I remember when I moved out in 2010, that Davis spent so much time at my place that I was being accosted by my landlord for not declaring a roommate.
However, what I’ll remember most is his sense of humor and laughter. We didn’t have the most sophisticated sense of humor, but I cannot count the amount of times we’d make each other gasping for air between bouts of uncontrollable laughter.
Davis was more than a friend to me, we were brothers in all but DNA. I was so fortunate to know him.
Davis was the bee’s knees, and I miss him dearly.
I love you bro.
Marion Dunn (nee Reimer), cousin to Rose, and from my siblings:
We are deeply saddened by the depth of your loss and are thinking of you and your family with sympathy.
Hi,
I worked with him at the curtis, he was very nice.
thanks,
Dawn